ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Let's Face It: Integrating Facebook in a Precalculus High School Course
Author: Haygood, Aimee
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Student Attitudes,Social Media,Calculus,Mathematics Instruction,Secondary School Mathematics,Educational Technology,Technology Integration,Web 2.0 Technologies,Blended Learning,Electronic Learning,Student Surveys,Learning Motivation,Conventional Instruction,Mixed Methods Research,Qualitative Research,Data Analysis

This study examines 59 students' perceptions of using Facebook as an extension of the traditional classroom instruction, the value of Facebook as an educational tool, and the effects of blended learning in the class. A survey tool was used to assess students' perceptions pre and post implementation of Facebook page after nine weeks of integration. Findings reveal a positive disposition in students' perceptions of the educational value of Facebook, using Facebook to extend learning beyond the classroom, and blended learning with the greatest gain being students' perceptions of the educational value of Facebook. Students felt that it was fun, engaging and motivation to use Facebook. The results also reveal a positive disposition in students' perceptions of traditional classroom instruction. These finding suggest that even though students use Facebook as a social tool, most of these students (average age 16) prefer and place more value on traditional classroom instruction. Facebook by itself cannot be used to deliver instruction, however, when combined with traditional teaching or used as a supplement it was very effective in this study.
The European Cooperation Is Facing New Challenges--Some Impact on Citizenship Education in the Netherlands
Author: Oonk, Henk
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: International Cooperation,Citizenship Education,Constructivism (Learning),Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Educational Improvement,Educational Quality,Student Attitudes,Secondary School Students,Curriculum Development

The crisis in Europe constitutes a major test for the very pursuit of European integration and for its legitimacy in the eyes of the citizens. In this paper a number of striking economic aspects of the crisis will be discussed next to political tensions concerning sensitive issues. Given the decline in the support for the European integration among the public over the past years it is necessary to improve the quality of citizenship education on European issues and to use a more critical approach. Teaching and learning in a balanced manner is necessary about issues like migration, free movement, populist political parties, enlargement and other themes, besides other regular topics. In contrast to current opinions we argue that to reach not only the higher levels of secondary schools but also the lower levels a too strong social-constructivist approach is not effective. Complicated European issues need a good instruction by the teacher in combination with an attractive didactical approach that builds on a common core European orientation curriculum improving students' knowledge and skills and thus enhancing opinions and attitudes.
Organizational Implications of Web-Enhanced Study Abroad Programs
Author: Udin, Victor
Date: 2002-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Study Abroad,Web Based Instruction,Distance Education,Preservice Teacher Education,Educational Technology,International Programs

Distance education on university campuses is growing exponentially in the United States--it is predicted that 2.2 million students will be taking online classes in 2002, and 85% of American colleges and universities will be offering those classes in the academic year 2002/2003 (Baydo, 2001). Although availability of the technical means for distance learning course delivery such as computers for web-based courses, video, and interactive television varies from one region to another in the world, it is commonly accepted that distance education is becoming a reality of educational environment not only in the US but also worldwide especially for higher education. Although an emerging reality, it is yet so new that &quot;moving into technologically meditated instruction and course delivery remains akin to exploring uncharted territory. In exploring this territory the authors of this paper wish to chart a course that increases access to education and provides socially acceptable approaches, including education that aims to facilitate democracy and the conditions for peace. Additional challenges for web-enhanced teaching include a disparity in countries' economic and political development that leads to a &quot;digital divide,&quot; different languages of instruction, time differences, and &quot;issues concerning higher technological skills required from students taking web-based courses impacting the students' ability to gain value from the course&quot; (Schell, 2001). Some other academic barriers for global distance education are historically predetermined and include credit transferability, mutual recognition of diplomas and degrees, local applicability of gained knowledge, variations in academic cultures, prevailing teaching models, differences in quality and level of computer equipment. Another major challenge that affects the quality of web-based courses for students who major in education is a lack of sensitivity to diversity of languages and cultures. In an attempt to address some of the issues that stand in the way of web-enhanced courses for future educators on domestic and global arenas, and in order to raise sensitivity to diversity of culture and languages, Professor Niki Davis, Centre for Technology in Learning and Teaching, College of Education, Iowa State University brought together a team of American and European colleagues and developed an international project called: ILET, International Leadership for Educational Technology: A Transatlantic Bridge for Doctoral Studies. This paper provides an overview of the strategies that the authors plan to apply within the framework of this project.
Using an Assessment of Early Mathematical Knowledge and Skills to Inform Policy and Practice: Examples from the Early Grade Mathematics Assessment
Author: Platas, Linda M.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics,Mathematics Instruction,Mathematics Achievement,Mathematics Skills,Mathematics Tests,Mathematical Aptitude,Educational Policy,Curriculum Development,Intervention,Teaching Methods,Mathematical Concepts,Curriculum Based Assessment,Comparative Analysis,Computation,Numbers,Foreign Countries,Educational Practices,Achievement Tests,Elementary Secondary Education,International Assessment,Science Tests,Science Achievement,Secondary School Students,Program Evaluation,International Education

This paper describes the development and intended uses of the Early Grades Mathematics Assessment (EGMA), which measures essential early mathematical knowledge and skills that are foundational to more sophisticated mathematical abilities, predictive of later achievement, and teachable. Administering the EGMA can provide policy makers, practitioners, and researchers with information about whether existing educational policies, curricular reforms or programs, and instructional interventions are supporting students in reaching important goals in mathematics. We highlight the utility of the EGMA results in three abbreviated illustrations of implementation studies in low-income countries. Recommendations for policy makers, practitioners, and researchers are provided.
Mathematically Gifted High School Students' Approaches to Developing Visual Proofs (VP) and Preliminary Ideas about VP
Author: Ugurel, Isikhan
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,High School Students,Academically Gifted,Mathematics,Mathematical Logic,Validity,Qualitative Research,Data Analysis,Questionnaires,Visual Aids,Grade 9,Interviews

The purpose of this study is to describe the procedure and examples of visual proofs (VP-or proof without words) developed by gifted mathematics secondary school students after their experiences. The participants of this study are three male 9th grade students enrolled in a private science high school. In the first stage of the research a briefing was given to the three selected students. Then, structure and examples of VPs are discussed by the participants. During this process the researchers and participants met once a week for five weeks. The participants developed VP examples stage-by-stage. The qualitative research method was used to analyze the data gathered from both the VPs developed by the participants and also from the participants' responses to a written questionnaire. According to analysis of the VPs, the examples were found to be in three categories. Examples of each category are presented in the study and discussed, along with participants' thoughts about each of them.
Investigating the Effect of Origami Instruction on Preservice Teachers' Spatial Ability and Geometric Knowledge for Teaching
Author: Akayuure, Peter
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Spatial Ability,Geometry,Geometric Concepts,Teaching Methods,Mathematics,Mathematics Instruction,Foreign Countries,Achievement Tests,Elementary Secondary Education,Science Achievement,International Assessment,Mathematics Achievement,Mathematics Tests,Science Tests,Instructional Materials,Mathematics Education,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Higher Education,Statistical Analysis,Multivariate Analysis,Mathematics Teachers,Visualization,Pretests Posttests,Quasiexperimental Design,Schools of Education,Mathematics Curriculum,Comparative Analysis,Conventional Instruction,Questioning Techniques,Correlation

Whereas origami is said to have pedagogical benefits in geometry education, research is inclusive about its effect on spatial ability and geometric knowledge among preservice teachers. The study investigated the effect of origami instruction on these aspects using pretest posttest quasi-experiment design. The experimental group consisted of 52 students while students in the control group were 42. Paper folding test and mental rotation test were used to assess two subscales of spatial ability of the pre-service teachers and achievement test was also used to assess geometric knowledge for teaching shape and space. Data were analyzed using (M)ANOVAs at 0.05 significance level. The results of univariate ANOVAs show statistical and practical significant effect on spatial orientation and geometric knowledge for teaching, but unpredictably no statistical significant difference in spatial visualization between groups was found. The MANOVA however indicated overall statistically significant difference in posttest mean scores between groups with treatment accounting for 17% of multivariate variance of dependent variable. Implications for adopting origami instructions at the colleges of education were discussed.
Using Data Mining Techniques Examination of the Middle School Students' Attitude towards Mathematics in the Context of Some Variables
Author: Idil, Feriha Hande
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Instruction,Middle School Students,Student Attitudes,Secondary School Mathematics,Questionnaires,Foreign Countries,Student Characteristics,Data Collection,Graphs,Correlation,Preferences,Decision Making,Statistical Analysis,Urban Schools,Likert Scales,Age Differences,Gender Differences

The aim of this study is to examine middle school students' attitude towards mathematics in the context of their mathematic learning preferences using data mining which is data analysis methodology that has been successfully used in different areas including educational domains. &quot;How do I actually learn?&quot; questionnaire and attitude scale were applied to 702 middle school students studying in three different cities of Turkey. Demographic data (gender, grade level, parents' education level, pre-school education) were also gathered. Data mining techniques such as decision tree was implemented. Furthermore web graph was used for visualization of relationship between mathematic learning preference and attitude towards mathematics. Constructed decision tree models with C5.0 algorithm revealed that all of variables used in this study are related to the attitude towards mathematics but the most effective attribute is found as grade level. Using web graph, it was found that the strongest relationship was between reflective learning preference and positive level attitude towards mathematics.
An Examination of Cross Sectional Change in Student's Metaphorical Perceptions towards Heat, Temperature and Energy Concepts
Author: Celik, Harun
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Case Studies,Concept Formation,Scientific Concepts,Science Instruction,Heat,Energy,Secondary School Students,Science Teachers,Teaching Methods,Figurative Language,Grade 5,Grade 6,Grade 7,Grade 8,Questionnaires,Student Attitudes,Misconceptions,Environment,Foreign Countries,Qualitative Research

In science teaching, metaphors are important tools for understanding meaningful learning and conceptual formation by the help of daily life language. This study aims to evaluate how the concepts of heat, temperature and energy are perceived by students in secondary school science classes and how the perceptions of these concepts vary in terms of metaphors depending on grade level (5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades). The study group of the present research consists of 226 students selected from 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders through criterion sampling method. The descriptive method was used in the study and the data was collected by metaphor questionnaire. According to the findings, 176 metaphors were generated by students under four categories &quot;formal/scientific metaphors&quot;, &quot;Abstract metaphors&quot;, &quot;Environmental/daily metaphors&quot; and &quot;misconception metaphors&quot;. When the findings were examined, it was seen that though there were some misconception detected about the concepts of heat, temperature and energy, conceptual changes in the other three categories vary depending on grade level. This variety needs to be discussed in relation to cognitive development and daily life. Some suggestions were made about the place and importance of metaphors in concept teaching for researchers and practitioners.
Sociocultural Perspective of Science in Online Learning Environments. Communities of Practice in Online Learning Environments
Author: Erdogan, Niyazi
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Sociocultural Patterns,Problem Solving,Technology Integration,Teaching Methods,Science Education,Content Analysis,Qualitative Research,Educational Research,Communities of Practice,Socialization,Learning Theories,Literature Reviews,Search Strategies

Present study reviews empirical research studies related to learning science in online learning environments as a community. Studies published between 1995 and 2015 were searched by using ERIC and EBSCOhost databases. As a result, fifteen studies were selected for review. Identified studies were analyzed with a qualitative content analysis method suggested by Li and Tsai (2013). Content from the studies regarding social interaction in online learning environments while teaching or learning science were analyzed to identify research purposes, theoretical foundations, and learning foci. Results indicated of the 15 studies, six studies were built on a specific learning theory. Of the 15 studies, eleven indicated that their focus was socio-contextual learning. Scientific process was studied in eight studies. Six focused on scientific knowledge, five focused on engagement, four considered effect as their focus, and one studied problem solving. The importance of online learning environments for learning science was pointed to better integrate technology and education.
Exploring Levels of Job Satisfaction among Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania
Author: Msuya, Ombeni William
Date: 2016-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Job Satisfaction,Public School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Case Studies,Mixed Methods Research,Semi Structured Interviews,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Check Lists,Socioeconomic Influences,Demography,Females,Age,Teaching Experience,Teacher Persistence,Gender Differences,Job Security,Career Development,Teaching Conditions,Marital Status,Teacher Motivation,Hygiene

A case study on the role of extrinsic factors (hygiene factors) and socio-demographic factors in determining job satisfaction among teachers in public secondary schools in Tanzania was undertaken. Biographical variables pertaining to teachers' age, sex, marital status and work experience were investigated to determine whether they had any significant contribution on the level of job satisfaction experienced. The study employed mixed methods of data collection including the use of instruments such as an interview guide, questionnaires and documentary review checklist. The study found that job satisfaction among teachers in public secondary schools was not homogeneous; socio-economic and demographic factors had a great contribution on varying job satisfaction levels. For example, female teachers' job satisfaction was statistically significant (t(84) =2.62, p = 0.04), so was the job satisfaction of young teachers (bellow 40 years) (t(84) = -2.22, p = 0.01). However, age and working experience had a great contribution towards teachers' job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. The study concludes that the socio-economic and demographic factors have potential strength in designing job satisfaction model which accounts for job satisfaction challenges among teachers in public secondary schools in Tanzania.
Batons and Babies: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study of Mothers Who Are Band Directors
Author: Wilson, Renee L.
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Qualitative Research,Phenomenology,Mothers,Music Activities,Music Teachers,Administrator Attitudes,Females,Social Media,Communities of Practice,Surveys,Electronic Mail,Asynchronous Communication,Family Work Relationship,Child Care,Spouses,Music,Child Development,Time Management,Positive Attitudes

The purpose of this study was to examine what it is to be a mother and a band director from the perspectives of 15 women. The researcher hoped to create a document which will be helpful to band directors who are or who someday may become mothers. According to statements made in the Band Director Group on Facebook, there is a need for a sense of community among those who are mothers and band directors. The fundamental question that drove this study was &quot;What is the experience of being both a mother and a band director?&quot; Within that question, the joys and challenges of being both a mother and a band director were identified along with resources that mother/band directors reported as helpful. Also included is advice these women would share with others about managing this life. This research is a qualitative, phenomenological study of the experiences of women who are both mothers and band directors, using a social constructivist interpretive framework. Data collection included surveys, text messages and email messages. The most common topic of discussion was balance: balance of time, balance of financial resources, balance of household duties, balance of childcare, and balance of emotional self. The first category, &quot;Logistical Concerns,&quot; addressed such things as arranging childcare and caring for the home. The second category, &quot;Time Management,&quot; addressed the time mother/band directors spend with and without their children. The third category is &quot;Resources and Support.&quot; This category has the subtopics of &quot;Supportive Husband,&quot; &quot;Friends and Family,&quot; and &quot;Discrimination.&quot; The fourth category, &quot;Emotional Effects,&quot; has additional subtopics: &quot;Advice Shared,&quot; &quot;Beneficial Effects of Music on Children,&quot; and &quot;Beneficial Effects of the Band Family on Children.&quot; It was found that much like other working mothers, mothers who direct bands must become excellent managers of their resources. Coordinating childcare for evening and weekend obligations is an idea which surfaced many times throughout the data collection and literature review phases of this study. Supportive husbands can have a powerful influence in this area, providing care for their children, assisting their wives with logistical details of running rehearsals and setting up for concerts, and sporting a positive attitude regarding job demands. Family and in-laws can also have a significant, positive impact on the function of the mother/band director's family by their involvement and support. [Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Texas Music Educators Association (San Antonio, TX, Feb 2014).]
Funeral Benefits in Public Higher Education Institutions: How Do They Explain Employees' Perception of Equity?
Author: Komba, Aneth Anselmo
Date: 2016-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Fringe Benefits,Public Colleges,Equal Opportunities (Jobs),Public Policy,Government Employees,Qualitative Research,Case Studies,Content Analysis,Documentation,Death,Foreign Countries,Attitude Measures,Family (Sociological Unit)

The study examined the government and three campuses of a higher public education institution's funeral policies with a view to determining how these policies explain employees' equity perception. Three research questions guided the study: (1) what does the government's funeral policy say about the burial of government employees and their dependents? (2) How has the government's funeral policy been implemented in the three studied campuses of a public university? (3) What are the anticipated implications of the existing funeral policies for employees' perception of equity? The study used a qualitative methodology based on a comparative case study design. Data were collected using documents and analyzed via qualitative content analysis. The findings revealed that the burial of deceased employees, their spouse and children is a public employees' benefit, as per the government labour acts and standing orders, which highlights the government's willingness to shoulder the costs of burial for every public servant. Yet, in practice, what transpired from the field is that burial benefits are largely funded by each employee's monthly mandatory contribution, which is normally deducted from their salary. The findings further indicate that each of the studied campuses of the same university had its own arrangements regarding the amount of the contribution, the beneficiaries of the funds and the amount provided to cover the burial costs of the agreed beneficiaries. Hence, this resulted in variations in the provision of burial benefits among the employees serving in the same public organization. These variations may contribute to various employees' perceptions, ranging from no inequity to much inequity for over-rewarded and under-rewarded employees respectively. The study recommends merging the three funeral policies from the three studied institutions into a single policy which adequately and equitably covers the funeral costs.