ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Can Faculty Afford Honors?
Author: Guzy, Annmarie
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Finance,Higher Education,College Faculty,Honors Curriculum,Teacher Participation,Economic Factors,Resource Allocation,Compensation (Remuneration),Financial Support,Access to Information,Teacher Role

In &quot;Costs and Benefits in the Economy of Honors,&quot; Richard Badenhausen identifies several pressing issues regarding the economic status of honors in the current financial climate of higher education, including the role of faculty in addressing those issues. In her response to Badenhausen's essay, Annmarie Guzy, a faculty member at the University of South Alabama, argues that honors program directors should take the initiative in ensuring that honors faculty are informed about and invited to participate in discussions concerning the honors program's financial status. By opening these lines of communication, honors directors can also become more intimately aware of the increasingly difficult professional decisions that faculty have to make as a result of the &quot;new normal&quot; economy. In this essay, the author suggests that honors directors should consider allocating some funds to enhance faculty knowledge about the economics of honors in the following ways: (1) provide compensation for honors courses and projects; (2) promote National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) resources; (3) subsidize travel to honors conferences and workshops; and (4) share the financial information that the honors directors think the faculty members should know. While many of the recommendations cost money, the author suggests that the investment will enable faculty members to be more effective advocates of and participants in honors education. [For &quot;Costs and Benefits in the Economy of Honors,&quot; see EJ1082243.]
Approaches to Translation of Chinese Publicity Materials
Author: Yin, Lu
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Translation,Publicity,Cultural Differences,Information Transfer,Communication (Thought Transfer),Editing,English (Second Language)

Chinese publicity materials are the windows for foreigners to know about China. There has been some problems in the translation for publicity materials both made by the enterprises and government departments. Especially for the growing international communication, the dispute between Chinese and its foreign counterpart is increasingly coming into being because of poor translation. Thus, how to translate Chinese publicity materials and whether you can translate them well have great impact on image and interests of China and its enterprises. This paper intends to discuss culture differences and the differences of language forms, some translation strategies or approaches, translation principles and so on. The paper pays much attention to the efficient information transfer in translation. Feasible methods have been proposed from different aspects in this paper, so that we can improve translation performance in order to convey information effectively and facilitate international communication.
Explorations into the Essence of English--Chinese and Chinese--English Translation Based on Relevance Theory
Author: Hu, Richa
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Translation,English,Chinese,Second Languages,Theories

The relevance theory is a cognitive pragmatic theory considerably influential in the West in recent years, though its impacts have gone far beyond the limits of pragmatics. Translation ranks among the disciplines most influenced by relevance theory, which has drawn attention of Chinese scholars in the past decades. However, the impacts of relevance theory on translation in China are far from being strong with inadequate relevant documents. Relevance theory has not only revealed the essence of translation and the subjects of translation study, but also falsified the untranslatability and the principle of equivalence; relevance theory can also help translators to accurately understand and convey the intentions of the source communicators and cater for the cognitive context of the recipients of translation.
Motivation and Attitude in Learning English among UiTM Students in the Northern Region of Malaysia
Author: Bidin, Samsiah
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,College Students,Student Motivation,Student Attitudes,Academic Achievement,Correlation,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Incentives,Gender Differences,Language Tests,Language Proficiency

The purpose of this study was to describe the relationship between the students' motivation and attitude and their English Language performance. The subjects were the part two students from three UiTM campuses in the Northern Region. The research tool used was in the form of a questionnaire. The mean scores analysis of the motivation and performance revealed that the students were more extrinsically than intrinsically motivated when learning English. However, the one-way ANOVA test showed that there is no significant difference. To test the students' attitudes and their performance, the Spearman Rho Rank-Order Correlation Coefficient was used and the analysis revealed a significant correlation between attitude and achievement. The one-way ANOVA also showed that there is a significant difference. The mean scores was used to find out whether there is any difference between the respondents of different gender and their attitude in learning English. The results showed the existence of significant difference.
Paragraph Boundaries: Examining Identification and Production Performance of Iranian EFL Learners
Author: Rasekh, Abbass Eslami
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Language Proficiency,Paragraph Composition,Correlation,Expository Writing,College Students,Measures (Individuals),Language Tests

This study investigates the effect of Iranian EFL students' proficiency level on their ability in identifying paragraph boundaries of unparagraphed expository texts and in producing paragraph boundaries in their own L2 expository writings. Further, this study seeks the correlation between advanced and intermediate learners' ability to identify and produce paragraph boundaries. On the basis of their scores on the general proficiency test of Michigan, intermediate and advanced EFL students studying in the English department of University of Isfahan participated in receptive and productive tasks. The results of data analysis indicate that proficiency is connected with paragraph perception, a fact more observable in productive performance; at advanced levels, students seem to be more skillful in the appropriate boundary placement. Moreover, identification performance has a positive medium correlation with production in the case of both advanced and intermediate groups of EFL learners.
Teachers' Code-Switching in Classroom Instructions for Low English Proficient Learners
Author: Ahmad, Badrul Hisham
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Code Switching (Language),Language Proficiency,Student Attitudes,Public Colleges,College Students,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Correlation,Teaching Methods,Instructional Effectiveness,Reliability,Affective Behavior

Due to the alarming signals of declining proficiency level among English Language learners in Malaysia, this study set out to learn more about the learners' perceptions of the teachers' code-switching in English Language classrooms. The objectives of this study were to investigate: a) learners' perceptions of teachers' code-switching, b) the relationship between teachers' code-switching and learners' affective support, c) the relationship between teachers' code-switching and learners' learning success, and d) the future use of code-switching in students' learning. The study investigated 257 low English proficient learners attending Communication 1 proficiency course in a public university in Malaysia. A set of questionnaire containing 20 items using 5-points Likert-type scale was administered to measure the presence of code-switching in classrooms, the affective support and the learning success. The study proposed two hypotheses and the hypotheses were tested using Pearson product moment correlation analyses. The study found that learners perceived code-switching as a positive strategy due to the various functions it has. There are significant relationships between (1) teachers' code-switching and learners' affective support and (2) teachers' code-switching and learners' learning success. Learners also showed favourable support for future code-switching in the English classrooms. It is strongly believed that teachers' code-switching is an effective teaching strategy when dealing with low English proficient learners.
Improving Speaking by Listening Cultivating English Thinking and Expression--Probe into the Teaching of &quot;Business English Listening&quot;
Author: Sun, Wencheng
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Listening Comprehension,Curriculum Design,Thinking Skills,Expressive Language,Business English,Cultural Background

The comprehensive listening curriculum occupies an important position in elementary teaching stage for English major. How could we arrange the listening class better? Considering the characteristics of comprehensive listening curriculum for English major, teachers can help students improve speaking by listening, cultivating their thinking and expression abilities. By this way, teachers can make the business English curriculum exert its effects completely, realizing the goal of proper communications and interpersonal connections.
2+2 Program for Teachers' Performance Appraisal in China
Author: Zhao, Shuli
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teacher Effectiveness,Teacher Evaluation,Alternative Assessment,Mixed Methods Research,Program Effectiveness,Program Evaluation,Secondary School Teachers,High Schools,Comparative Analysis,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Teacher Collaboration,Feedback (Response),Interviews,Teacher Surveys,Professional Development,Teacher Characteristics,Quasiexperimental Design

This study examined the impact of the 2+2 Alternative Teacher Performance Appraisal System that has been implemented in Shanxi province in China. A mixed research design was used to evaluate the program. Six high schools and a total of 78 teachers (13 teachers in each school) in Shanxi province were selected. Three of the schools participated in the 2+2 program while another three served as the comparison. The results showed that 2+2 program significantly improved teachers' professional performance, enhanced teachers' collaboration, and increased the feedback between the peers.
The Communicative Ability of Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak's Graduates
Author: Hassan, Sharifah Zakiah Wan
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Grammar,Language Proficiency,Oral Language,Computational Linguistics,Computer Software,Error Analysis (Language),Error Patterns,College Students,Measures (Individuals),Communicative Competence (Languages)

This study explores Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak graduating students' oral proficiency, focusing on grammatical accuracy. Oral proficiency in English has always been the benchmark of language proficiency, and in the context of UiTM's language teaching curriculum, efforts to enhance students' oral proficiency are implemented through various languages proficiency-based and ESP courses. A small corpus of group discussions was analysed to identify and classify grammatical errors and other performance factors in students' oral communication. The analysis was carried out using text analysis software used in corpus linguistics (Dagneaux et al, 1998, Scott, 1996). The software was used to classify grammatical errors into general categories such as grammar, word, lexical, formal, style, lexico grammar and register. It was found that the students who took part in group discussions displayed frequent lexical, grammatical and formal errors. Also there was much evidence of performance phenomena such as hesitation, repetitions, incomplete structures and redundancy. This provides evidence that, despite many years of ESL input, some UiTM graduating students still seem to require a great deal of practice with basic grammatical structures. The practical implications derived from the findings of the study suggest that teachers and curriculum developers ought to help students develop their proficiency in English language learning by giving them ample opportunity to use, produce and practice English language structures or sentences through simulated situations in various immersion activities in class and outside the classroom as well as introducing consciousness-raising techniques to sensitise learners to the various forms and meanings of structures used in everyday conversation in English.
Hardy's View on Love and Marriage
Author: Xu, Xiang
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Marriage,Intimacy,Intellectual History,Social Systems,Tragedy,Time,Ecological Factors,Literature Appreciation,Literary Styles,Influences,Victorian Literature

This paper ranges widely to track of the evolution of Hardy's view on love and marriage, and analyzes two reasons why this unique view developed: one is Nature; another is Time.
Developing Students' Reading Ability through Extensive Reading
Author: Meng, Fanshao
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Ability,English (Second Language),English Instruction,Reading Instruction,Reading Strategies,Teaching Methods,Sustained Silent Reading,Educational Practices,Theory Practice Relationship,College English,Foreign Countries

A good reading competence is a necessity for those studying English for academic and occupational purposes. Based on the results of previous research, theory and practice on L2 Extensive Reading, this paper analyses current situation for teaching and learning reading in our Chinese universities and proposes practical applications of extensive reading to a Chinese university, which is sure to improve students' reading competence as well as their linguistic capabilities. It attempts to provide some pedagogical implications to the foreign language teaching and learning.
Translating Methods of Shakespeare in China
Author: Sun, Yanna
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Translation,Classics (Literature),Cultural Differences,Grammar,Syntax,Poetry

Shakespeare was not known to the Chinese until Lin Zexu's (1785-1850) translation of Hugh Murray's (1789-1845) &quot;Cyclopedia of Geography&quot; (1836). Afterwards Shakespeare in China saw many complicated changes, from being regarded as a story-teller to being fully received as a seasoned playwright and poet, and his plays were rendered into the Chinese language and performed on the Chinese stage. But first and foremost is the question of how to translate Shakespeare well, for translation is primarily important for those readers who have no knowledge at all of the English language.
Comparing and Contrasting First and Second Language Acquisition: Implications for Language Teachers
Author: Ipek, Hulya
Date: 2009-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Language Acquisition,Language Teachers,Comparative Analysis,Interlanguage,Language Universals,Linguistic Input,Cognitive Development,Students

In an attempt to understand and explain first language (L1) acquisition and second language (L2) acquisition scholars have put forward many theories. These theories can aid language teachers to understand language learning and to assist their students in their language learning process. The current paper will first look at the similarities between the L1 and L2 acquisition. Then, the differences will be outlined. In the last part of the paper the implications of these findings for foreign language teachers will be discussed.
A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship between E-Learning and Students' Academic Achievement in Higher Education
Author: Mothibi, Gloria
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Meta Analysis,Electronic Learning,Academic Achievement,Higher Education,Information Technology,Statistical Significance,Statistical Analysis,Effect Size,Instructional Effectiveness

E-learning is substantially becoming a popular effective learning approach within greater academic settings due to high use of web systems in learning. E-learning involves utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) to improve and help teaching and learning. The aim of this study was to estimate the relationship between e-learning and students' academic achievement in higher education. Based on systematic sampling approach, a sample of 15 research studies conducted between 2010 and 2013 were used in computation of results using the Cohen's model. The computed results (= 0.782) indicate that ICT has a statistically significant positive impact on e-learning based students' academic achievements. The findings indicate that ICT has a significant positive impact on students' educational overall academic achievements.
Financing Information Communication Technology Projects in Secondary Schools E-Learning: A Case of Mombasa County, Kenya
Author: Wangila, Violet Muyoka
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary Schools,Electronic Learning,Information Technology,Financial Support,Case Studies,Questionnaires,Interviews,Administrators,Secondary School Students,Secondary School Teachers,Computer Software,Instructional Effectiveness,Validity,Reliability,Computer Use,Electronic Equipment,Technology Uses in Education,Photography

Information communication and technology (ICTs) has become common place entities in all aspects of life. Within the education sector, ICT has begun to have a special attention although not extensively as in other fields both globally and locally. Limited funds still presents a challenge in rolling out the e-school projects in Kenyan secondary schools and more so in Mombasa County. This paper presents trends in financing ICT projects in secondary schools in Mombasa County and how projects in the sampled schools which are ICT complaint manage the IT programmes. Furthermore, the paper also sought to uncover the alternative financing options available that could complement the existing ICT projects in increasing the pace of e-schools project implementation. A case study was used using three categories of respondents in each school namely; the administrators, the teachers and the students who were issued with questionnaires and interview schedules whose results revealed that many of the schools which had ICT facilities depended heavily on government funding CDF in financing the ICT projects. The paper also reports that the schools under study were already using educational management software for various processes in the schools. It was revealed that schools still faced infrastructural challenges due to inadequate finances. Notable challenges including limited funding to support the purchase of the ICT facilities to improve access to educational materials, lack of training for teachers to adopt ICT as a teaching tool and lack suitable e-content for various subjects. The outcome of the findings indicated that largely the initial objectives of the project had been realized in a number of the sampled schools. Teachers, students and the school administrators were using computers to access educational resource material from the internet, prepare and process examination results, manage, monitor and process financial reports and communicate using email. It was also evident that the quality of teaching and learning, students' level of interaction, reasoning, recall, synthesis and evaluation had improved tremendously. It is upon this background that the paper sought to analyze the impact of financing ICT projects in managing of secondary schools e- learning in Mombasa County, Kenya.
Integrate Digital Storytelling in Education
Author: Alismail, Halah Ahmed
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Story Telling,Integrated Activities,Technology Integration,Multimedia Materials,Multimedia Instruction,Electronic Learning,Electronic Publishing,Student Motivation,Instructional Innovation,Teaching Methods,Educational Technology,Educational Practices

In the 21st century, educators believe using technology can be an effective factor in education for the new generation, making educational goals easier to achieve. In fact, technology is being studied by teachers and implemented into classrooms for a positive effect on student learning. Many teachers are integrating multimedia tools in teaching students different skills including synthesizing, analyzing, evaluating, and presenting information. When students use technology, they learn to convert data into information and transform information into knowledge. Also, using multimedia tools gives students the opportunity to participate and interact in the classroom. Consequently, the trend for integrating technology into education has become more widespread in most schools today. Digital storytelling is one of the multimedia tools that can support teaching and learning as well as students' motivation. This research explores how digital storytelling can be an effective tool for both teachers and students in order to support learning and skills.
Recidivism at the Kumasi Central Prison: A Look into Guidance and Counselling Services
Author: Afari, Sarah Aba
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Recidivism,Counseling Services,Guidance Programs,Correctional Institutions,Correctional Rehabilitation,Qualitative Research,Investigations,Counseling Effectiveness,Counselor Qualifications,Interviews,Observation,Questionnaires,Counselor Attitudes,Caseworkers,Law Enforcement,Counselor Client Ratio,Institutionalized Persons,Welfare Services,Facility Requirements,Resource Allocation

Recidivism is on the increase as ex-convicts who are expected by the society to be reformed in prison and reintegrated to lead meaningful lives, only return to crime shortly after their release and find themselves back into prison in spite of the harsh punishment and counselling services received while incarcerated. The study aimed to identify the adequacy and effectiveness of the Guidance and counselling services offered prisoners in Kumasi Central Prison, Ghana. Qualitative research method was primarily used to obtain data. The investigation revealed that the major setback in the Guidance and Counselling section of the Ghana Prisons is the lack of competent and adequate professional counsellors in the prison. Further findings indicated that there are no separate offices for the counsellors, neither are there counselling rooms, thus there is no privacy during counselling sessions. Besides, the prison is over-crowded making it very difficult for counsellors to meet counselling demands of inmates. The government should resource the Prison Service to attract qualified youth to reduce the problem of recidivism.