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Use of Knowledge Bases in Education of Database Management
Author: Radványi, Tibor
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Database Management Systems,Elementary School Curriculum,Mathematical Applications,Mathematical Concepts,Computer Science Education,Teaching Methods,Secondary School Curriculum,Educational Practices,Instructional Materials,Educational Needs,Database Design

In this article we present a segment of Sulinet Digital Knowledgebase curriculum system in which you can find the sections of subject-matter which aid educating the database management. You can follow the order of the course from the beginning when some topics appearance and raise in elementary school, through the topics accomplish in secondary school. It is noted that you can find the necessary equipment park and the preliminary convenient mathematical knowledge appropriate to the subject for theoretical and practical acquisition of the high-level database management in high schools, since the scientific definitions of relational database use the conceptual group and relationships of theory of sets in math.
Multimedia in Primary and Secondary School Curricula in Romania
Author: Ciascai, Liliana
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Multimedia Instruction,Multimedia Materials,Elementary Secondary Education,Educational Practices,Educational Strategies,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Investigations,Curriculum Evaluation,Educational Technology

Multimedia is present in our everyday life, thus its management is considered as a necessity by the specialists. The relation of multimedia with education is very complex: we speak about education with multimedia and multimedia education. In this paper we propose to characterize partially the above mentioned relations, analyzing the openness of primary and secondary school curricula for use of multimedia in the learning process. This openness is the first step toward multimedia education. In our investigation were analyzed 105 primary school programs and 157 secondary school programs for 39 disciplines. The obtained results underline the lack of interest of policy makers to promote multimedia in education. In the paper there are given some suggestions for directions of use of media in school practice.
How the Laser Helped to Improve the Test of Special Theory of Relativity?
Author: Singh, Satya Pal
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Lasers,Scientific Concepts,Science Experiments,Light,Scientific Principles,Equations (Mathematics),Physics,Energy,Magnets,Laboratory Equipment,Science Laboratories

In this paper of I have reviewed the test done for validating the special theory of relativity using masers and lasers in last one century. Michelson-Morley did the first experimental verification for the isotropy of space for the propagation of light in 1887. It has an accuracy of 1/100th of a fringe shift. The predicted fringe shift on the basis of propagation of light through ether was 0.4 but Michelson-Morley did not observe any fringe shift and came up with a negative result. Their experiment was repeated with modern and more sophisticated versions using highly monochromatic masers and lasers which have kept any ether drag to the limit of &lt; 1/1000th of the earth&apos;s orbital velocity and validated the isotropy of the space to the extraordinary limit of one part in 10[superscript15] . The necessary discussion on masers, lasers, its properties and applications with brief definition of beats is also given in this paper for the completeness of the discussion apart of the experimental method for validating the constant speed of light in different directions using masers and lasers.
Teaching English through Mass Media
Author: Tafani, Vilma
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mass Media Use,Classroom Observation Techniques,Audiovisual Instruction,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices,Educational Strategies,Educational Technology,English Instruction,Multimedia Instruction,Multimedia Materials,Newspapers,Periodicals,Books,Radio,Television,Films,Internet,Teacher Role,Printed Materials

This article aims at analyzing the importance of using Mass Media in the classroom and finding the ways how to use Printed and Audio-visual Media. It is the result of an in-depth study, surveys and questionnaires thus trying to make the ideas in this article more trustworthy. It is based not only on the literature review but also on long personal experience. It is a brief description of some practical examples and some tips for novice teachers. Furthermore, this article tends to deal with some of the key issues of using media in the classroom. Here are included some of the findings of my research work on a post-doctorate Fulbright Program in 2001. The following issues are open for discussion: the importance of Media in general and in education in particular; Media are persuasive and pervasive, newspapers, magazines, radio, television and internet in the classroom, etc.
E-Learning--An Alternative to Traditional Learning?
Author: Cimermanová, Ivana
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Conventional Instruction,Intermode Differences,Learning Strategies,Cognitive Style,Student Characteristics,Hypothesis Testing,Statistical Analysis,Questionnaires,English (Second Language),English Instruction,Preferences,Educational Quality,Synchronous Communication,College Science,Foreign Countries

The article discusses the issue of e-learning courses as an alternative to traditional face-to-face courses or the support of the face-face courses. The main aim of the article is not to decide which alternative is more effective, but to find out whether there are students with particular learning style who are pre-disposed to e-learning. There were eight hypothesis postulated and tested in the research. However, we bring only four of them in this article. Hypothesis were verified by means the statistical analysis of a pedagogical experiment and results gained in the standardized questionnaires. The data were elaborated by the statistical software SPSS. The final conclusions are formulated based on the results of the research achieved by the author of the article.
Development of Pupils&apos; Transfer Skills by Means of Hands On Activities with Artisan Materials in Natural Sciences Classes
Author: Ciascai, Liliana
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Hands on Science,Science Instruction,Natural Sciences,Science Activities,Transfer of Training,Science Teachers,Questionnaires,Communication Skills,Interpersonal Competence,Problem Solving,Skill Development,Educational Technology,Elementary School Science,Secondary School Science

Hands on activities with artisan materials used in order to realize different practical devices helpful in learning process are one of the most frequently used activity in science classes. Usually, the main strength of these activities are: a deeper learning, an increased motivation of pupils for actively learning and development of practical skills. The aim of our paper is to find out if using systematically hands&apos; on activities in order to realize different practical devices contribute and develop also pupils&apos; transfer skills such as: communication, interpersonal, planning and problem solving as well as using TIC and media, respectively inquiry and data operating. The target group consists in 51 teachers with rich experience in hands on activities used in order to realize different practical devices. The inquiry was done by means of a questionnaire based on the list of transfer skills. Results obtained shows that, as teachers answered, hands on activities provide, on the top of developed skills, planning and problem solving activities, followed by inquiry and data operating and handling abilities. Reduced presence of communication, interpersonal skills, respectively TIC suggest us the need of rethinking of the context for this kind of activities by promoting team work and cooperative learning as well as team documentation activities that might improve the state of the art above mentioned.
The Reception of the Educational Decentralization and Curricular Reform among the Hungarian Teachers from Romania
Author: Péter, Lilla
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Change,Teacher Role,Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,Educational Administration,Positive Attitudes,Curriculum,Questionnaires

Choosing of the theme was determined by the Central-Eastern European educational reforms, the role of the educators in the process of changing in the educational system and the enlargement of the social demands towards the schools. The aim of our the research is on the connection between the educational reforms and the educators. Partly, it is due to the short term negative effects of the educational reform the fact that the Hungarian teachers from Harghita county have a negative opinion about the present situation of the educational system. Also they had a positive opinion on the changes of the curriculum, on the separateness of the curriculum, fact that assures them the possibility of optional subjects, flexible class frame, alternative course books.
Media Education around the World: Brief History
Author: Fedorov, Alexander
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mass Media,Media Literacy,Educational History,Educational Development,Aesthetic Education,Film Study,Educational Change,International Education,Comparative Education,Educational Practices,Foreign Countries

UNESCO defines media education as the priority field of the cultural educational development in the XXI century. The article presents the development of media education since the beginning of it up to our days. The sections of the article are the main periods for the development of the media education. In each section more countries are mentioned. The first movements in media education were made in 1920s in France. The media education in Great Britain and Russia is also old, dating back to 1920s. Nowadays media education became important in many countries. Along with Britain, France still remains one of the most active European countries to develop the media and ICT education. Recently quite a few books, collections of articles textbooks and other publication have been published in Great Britain, and translated into foreign languages. Schools in Germany began their media education practice with its integration into the required curriculum and media culture is taught in the majority of German universities. Canada, Australia and USA have a developed media education. In spite of the difficulties in the 1990s, media literacy has good prospects in Russia. We can also see the fast progress of media education in other Eastern European countries. Hungary became the first European country to introduce obligatory media education courses in secondary schools.
Mathematical Induction and Recursive Definition in Teaching Training
Author: Vármonostory, Endre
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematical Logic,Mathematical Applications,Mathematical Models,Teaching Methods,Definitions,Numbers,Number Concepts,Number Systems,Science Education,Problem Solving,Elementary School Students,Secondary School Students

The method of proof by mathematical induction follows from Peano axiom 5. We give three properties which are often used in the proofs by mathematical induction. We show that these are equivalent. Supposing the well-ordering property we prove the validity of this method without using Peano axiom 5. Finally, we introduce the simplest form of recursive definition.
Using Social Cognitive Theory to Predict Safer Sex Behaviors in African American College Students
Author: Kanekar, Amar
Date: 2009-00-24
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Sexuality,Health Behavior,Sexually Transmitted Diseases,Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS),College Students,Predictor Variables,African American Students,Social Cognition,Social Theories,Regression (Statistics),Student Surveys,Self Efficacy,Factor Analysis

Safer sex is important for protection against STDs and HIV/AIDS. Most of the HIV-related research is targeted towards high-risk groups such as prostitutes, gays and substance abusers there is evidence that HIV/AIDS is increasing in college students particularly among African-American college students. The purpose of this study was to study predictors of safer sex behaviors among African-American college students using social cognitive theory. A cross-sectional survey design was used in this study with valid and reliable subscales. All data were analyzed by the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), Version 16. For modeling the predictors of safer sex, stepwise multiple regression was used. Self-efficacy toward safer sex predicted 14.7% variance in safer sex. Recommendations for designing safer sex interventions are presented.
Thermoacoustic School Project
Author: Beke, Tamás
Date: 2009-00-24
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Instruction,Student Projects,Thermodynamics,Acoustics,Surveys,Scientific Concepts,Inquiry,Science Laboratories,Laboratory Equipment,Hands on Science,Science Experiments,Secondary School Science,Extracurricular Activities,Physics,Teamwork,Measurement,Foreign Countries

Teaching Science can only be successful if we are able to answer the challenges of the 21st century. Teaching Physics, Chemistry and Biology with the traditional methods is unintelligible and considered unnecessary for most students. This situation needs to be changed. Students can only develop their abilities and skills to the full extent and can only deepen their knowledge when they are surrounded by an atmosphere which is motivating and encouraging for their personality. The establishment of this motivating atmosphere is the task of the teacher mainly joining up with parents. Out of the wide range of innovative options, in this article I deal with the teaching and learning of Science through project works at school. We can give students, for instance, more complex project works where besides Physics they have to go into the matter of Biology or other Science subjects. While they are searching for information, they use the Internet and at the end they produce a presentation and at the same time they develop their informative-communicative skills. So all things considered, students are affected positively from more sides while working on the project work. At first, I survey the recent situation of teaching Science then I present a particular project work in which we can examine thermoacoustic phenomena with cheap and easy-to-prepare tools at school.
Comparative Analysis of the Mathematics Problems Given at International Tests and at the Romanian National Tests
Author: Marchis, Iuliana
Date: 2009-00-24
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,International Education,Standardized Tests,Problem Solving,Test Items,Comparative Education,Item Analysis,Grade 8,National Standards,Science Education,Mathematics Education,Foreign Countries

The results of the Romanian pupils on international tests PISA and TIMSS in Mathematics are below the average. These poor results have many explications. In this article we compare the Mathematics problems given on these international tests with those given on national tests in Romania.
Attitudes and Perceptions of Students in a Systems Engineering E-Learnig Course
Author: de Vega, Carolina Armijo
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Engineering Education,Electronic Learning,Teacher Attitudes,Interviews,Student Surveys,College Students,College Faculty,Online Courses,Asynchronous Communication,Barriers,Foreign Countries

In this paper is reported the attitudes and perception of students in a systems Engineering e-learning course and a teacher with more than six years of experience teaching online courses. The paper reports the teacher and students' perceptions about the e-learning courses experience. Personalized interviews with some of the students were carried out. ATTLES and COLLES surveys were also applied to students. The teacher and students were interviewed about the advantages and disadvantages experienced over their e-learning experience. The teacher recognized the benefits of the flexibility in an asynchronous environment, the democratic values of the media which gives voice to each one in the class and the possibilities for a reflexive practice. It is also recognized the volume of work involved and the need to develop strategies to cope with numerous students. From the student point of view, the greatest difficulty detected is fear to the unknown and the perceived workload to comply with the requirements of the course when compared to a traditional face to face course. Their lack of planning and organizing abilities are the main cause for the manifested students' lack of interest to participate in online discussion forums. Communication strategies and adaptation strategies are proposed to involve the student into discussion and create a more comfortable and trusting environment. It can also be concluded that attitudes towards thinking and learning, as measured by ATTLS, find a balance between connected knower and separate knower. The results from COLLES survey permitted to conclude that in general in the three courses students perceive that they found in the course what they initially expressed as desirable.
Final Year School Projects: The Bristol ChemLabs Use of the Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme
Author: Harrison, Timothy G.
Date: 2009-00-24
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Secondary School Students,Elementary School Students,Science Instruction,Chemistry,Science Process Skills,College School Cooperation,Foreign Countries,Outreach Programs,Student Projects

As part of the final year of their undergraduate degree programmes, some chemistry students at the University of Bristol spend time in local primary or secondary schools working on chemistry or chemical education problems. All partners gain from this programme. The students develop many of the transferable skills required by employers in all sectors. The scheme also provides them with the chance to gain some experience of working in schools, at the same time as acquiring credit as part of their degree programme. Many of the participating students go on to postgraduate teacher training courses and become committed and effective teachers. The schools benefit from having young enthusiastic science role models, assistance in the classroom and an opportunity to develop and run new projects. The scheme also helps the university department develop better links with neighbouring schools.
On Some Properties of Differential Operator
Author: Darus, Maslina
Date: 2009-00-24
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Geometric Concepts,Mathematical Applications,Mathematical Models,Mathematics Activities,Problem Solving

We define a differential operator for analytic functions of fractional power. A class of analytic functions containing this operator is studied. Finally, we determine conditions under which the partial sums of the linear operator of bounded turning are also of bounded turning.
Three Dimensional Illustrating--Three-Dimensional Vision and Deception of Sensibility
Author: Szállassy, Noémi
Date: 2009-00-30
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Visualization,Visual Aids,Photography,Computer Simulation,Illustrations,Perception,Optics

The wide-spread digital photography and computer use gave the opportunity for everyone to make three-dimensional pictures and to make them public. The new opportunities with three-dimensional techniques give chance for the birth of new artistic photographs. We present in detail the biological roots of three-dimensional visualization, the phenomena of movement parallax, which can be used efficiently in making three-dimensional graphics, the Zöllner- and Corridor-illusion. There are present in this paper the visual elements, which contribute to define a plane two-dimensional image in three-dimension: coherent lines, the covering, the measurement changes, the relative altitude state, the abatement of detail profusion, the shadings and the perspective effects of colors.
Environmental Issues and Ecological Understanding in Teachers Training
Author: Ibarra, Julia
Date: 2009-00-24
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Ecology,Environmental Influences,Multimedia Materials,Competence,Persuasive Discourse,Aquatic Sports,Marine Biology,Information Technology

There is a clear relationship between the way understand a phenomenon and how we act about it, and this is especially important when working with environmental subjects. Environmental problems are often abstract or imperceptible to students and for this reason difficult to understand. This article is part of a more detailed study on how trainee teachers use ecological knowledge when dealing with particular environmental issues. This paper reports on the results of using a multimedia application, an interactive CD-ROM about fishing, with trainee teachers. The use of the interactive tool on an autonomous way has been reasonably successful for the students, who have reacted positively when allowed to work on their own individually or collectively. The students are able to answer correctly to the simplest aspects of the descriptive and explicative fields within the ecological models. On the other hand, the majority of the students do not fulfil the argumentative and applicative aspects of the knowledge due to the lack of basic elements that allow them to achieve the following competences: identify the model elements, identify and tell rightly the interrelations between them, connect causes and consequences.
Learning and E-Materials
Author: Krnel, Dušan
Date: 2009-00-30
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Materials,Electronic Learning,Electronic Classrooms,Online Courses,Motivation,Instructional Effectiveness,Multimedia Instruction,Multimedia Materials,Instructional Material Evaluation,Science Course Improvement Projects,Case Studies,Program Descriptions,Grade 4,Science Education,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices

This paper addresses the use of e-materials in learning. Under pressure from the public, which is becoming increasingly conversant with IT, schools and also other non-formal types of learning are changing into e-classrooms and e-learning. Among parents and teachers, too, there is a widespread opinion that e-learning is more motivating and is more effective. On the other hand, a mass of research shows that e-materials are more effective only in specific areas, where a multimedia approach is needed, for instance in ophthalmic surgery, while everywhere else they are comparable to traditional teaching and learning in terms of both effectiveness and motivation. The paper also highlights the methodological problems of measuring motivation and learning success. Finally it presents e-material which was created taking into account the results of research in this field
Psycho-Pedagogical Interventions in the Prevention and the Therapy of Learning Difficulties in the Field of Mathematics
Author: Anca, Maria
Date: 2009-00-30
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Learning Disabilities,Prevention,Therapy,Taxonomy,Intervention,Students,Elementary School Students,Kindergarten,Grade 1,Grade 4

In the given study dyscalculia is approached in the context of learning difficulties, but also in relation with damaged psychic processes and functions. The practical part of the study describes intervention models from the perspective of dyscalculia prevention and therapymaterialized in personalized intervention programs.