ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Patriotism and Global Citizenship as Values: A Research on Social Studies Teacher Candidates
Author: Altikulaç, Ali
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Patriotism,Global Approach,Social Studies,Preservice Teachers,Case Studies,Values Education,Foreign Countries,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis,Comparative Analysis,Citizenship

The ultimate aim of teaching Social Studies is to raise good citizens. However, raising &quot;good&quot; citizens has become a more complicated issue since the continuous change in social dynamics demands continual revisions on curriculums. Beyond the question of &quot;Should the children be raised as patriot individuals?&quot; a growing number of studies conducted on Education Science concentrate on the notion of Global Citizenship. The purpose of Social Studies' education process is not bringing up students who are isolated from society and are blind patriots. Then the question arises, what type of citizenship should be developed within the education system? This research aims to put forward the notion of global citizenship and patriotism as each of them is a value within the Social Studies course that has the mission of bringing up good citizens. The research is the model case study. The data about patriotism is collected through the scale that are developed by Schatz, Staub and Levine (1999) which is called, Patriotism Attitude Scale (PAS), on the other side, the data about global citizenship is collected through the scale developed by Morais and Ogden (2011) which is called Global Citizen Scale (GCS) collected from the participants. The research study group consist of 144 Social Studies teacher candidates who are from two different state universities, who are in their senior grade. The research data includes quantitative and qualitative data. In the analysis of the quantitative data, a computer-aided statistic program is used and in the analysis of qualitative data, content-analysis method was used. The research's conclusion shows that the participants prefer patriotism over global citizenship and constructive patriotism against blind patriotism.
New Blended Learning Strategy Based on Flipped-Learning for Vocational Work-Linked Training
Author: El Hajji, Mohamed
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Blended Learning,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Homework,Video Technology,Teaching Methods,Self Management,Self Efficacy,Integrated Learning Systems,Vocational Education,Faculty Development

In a changing Moroccan educational landscape, Addressing teaching development needs is becoming a major issue in vocational work-linked Training. In this context, this paper present a new blended learning strategy based on the flipped classroom, using a social learning platform as support. Through this strategy, we increased the time dedicated to regulation by the implementation of a self-regulation and a co-regulation online in first time, and other regulation in classroom. The result showed that this strategy guides and increases the time of initial training, and improve the efficiency, performance of student teachers while supporting teaching needs and self-learning skills.
The Role of Conventional Ultrasound in the Assessment of Thyroid Nodule in Erbil City
Author: Musa, Sarbast Ismail
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Clinical Diagnosis,Medical Evaluation,Diagnostic Tests,Reliability,Correlation,Patients,Human Body,Statistical Analysis

Background: Nodular thyroid disease is relatively common although thyroid cancer is rare. The aim of this study is to evaluate the advantage and reliability of conventional ultrasound in correlating sonographic characteristics of thyroid nodule with US-FNAC guided result as a diagnostic aid in thyroid nodule. Method: 111 patients were examined by ultra sound and FNA done in Rizgary teaching hospital department of radiology from May 2015-July 2016. Result: 9% (10 of 111) patients have malignant features by ultrasound which are include hypoechogenicity, border irregularity, ill defined out line, presence of micro calcification, halo sign not continues. 7 of them were proved malignancy by FNA. The specificity, sensitivity and accuracy of US-FNA were 96.2%, 85.7% and 95.5% respectively. Conclusion: These ultrasound features aid in prediction the benign or malignant nature of given nodule but no single ultrasound criterion is reliable in differentiation all benign from malignant thyroid nodule.
Teachers' Knowledge and Use of Evidence-Based Teaching Practices for Students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders in Saudi Arabia
Author: Alhossein, Abdulkarim
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Knowledge Level,Teaching Methods,Evidence Based Practice,Emotional Disturbances,Behavior Disorders,Teacher Surveys,Intervention,Peer Teaching,Self Management,Gender Differences,Majors (Students),Educational Attainment,Teaching Experience,Correlation,Statistical Analysis

During the last decade, scholars and policymakers have emphasized the importance of using evidence-based practices in teaching students with disabilities. One barrier to using these practices might be teachers' lack of knowledge about them. This study investigated teachers' knowledge and use of evidence-based teaching practices (EBTPs) for students with emotional and behavior disorders (EBDs) in Saudi Arabia. The study survey was completed by 333 general and special education teachers. Generally, participants reported medium knowledge and use of EBTPs for students with EBDs. However, participants reported low use of peer-mediated and self-mediated interventions. Female participants were more knowledgeable than male participants. Major, educational level, and years of teaching experience were not significantly related to their knowledge of EBTPs. The results indicated a strong positive relationship between knowledge and use of EBTPs. The findings of this research are discussed.
Social Shyness among Mothers of Children with Disabilities Based on Some Variables in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Author: Allala, Saeb
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Shyness,Disabilities,Statistical Analysis,Mothers,Likert Scales,Educational Attainment,Foreign Countries,Reliability,Psychomotor Skills,Autism,Language Impairments,Intellectual Disability,Measures (Individuals),Family Income,Hearing Impairments

The current study is an attempt to identify social shyness among mothers of children with disabilities based on (Disability type, mother's academic qualification, and family's economic level) in Riyadh. Thus, Social Shyness Scale was prepared of (28) paragraphs according to five-point Likert Scale. The reliability coefficient of the scale rated (0.97). It was applied to a sample of (146) mothers. The study showed that the general mean of social shyness level among the mothers of children with disabilities was low. In addition, one-way analysis of variance was conducted to identify the differences according to economic level and disability type; it has been shown that the level of shyness due to the economic level was statistically significant at the level of (00.05), where the mothers of medium and low income had effect more than those of the high income. The type of disability was statistically significant at the level of (00.05), where the most effective disability is autism, oral disability then mental disability. The least effective one was motor disability. However, academic qualification did not show any statistical significance. Hence, the authors recommended having interest in the families of special needs, in general, and mothers, in particular, by providing them with guiding programs and offering services to children with disabilities in various fields.
Review of the Literature on Children with Special Educational Needs
Author: Alkahtani, Mohammed Ali
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Special Education,Special Needs Students,Literature Reviews,Cross Cultural Studies,Politics of Education,Definitions,Models,Children,Cultural Influences,Cultural Differences,Arabs,Foreign Countries,Learning Disabilities,Developmental Disabilities,Intellectual Disability,Individualized Education Programs

This study outlines the literature relevant to the Cross-cultural issues and the politics of SEN and the different perspectives arising from the literature on this widely debated issue are addressed. In addition, the origin of the term &quot;special educational needs&quot; (SEN), its definitions and the types of special education needs are presented. Appropriate pedagogy for children with SEN is also discussed. The results from the literature review indicated a number of gaps in the present frameworks. As a result, this has led the scholar to work additional on these frameworks for the aim of this study.
Social Self-Efficacy and Its Relationship with Both Depression and Anxiety, Stress among a Sample of Jadara University Students
Author: rababah, Mahdi mohamme saied
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Efficacy,Anxiety,Stress Variables,Stress Management,Depression (Psychology),College Students,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Anxiety Disorders,Questionnaires,Females,Males,Emotional Disturbances,Behavior Disorders,Correlation,Factor Analysis,Statistical Analysis,Statistical Significance

Counsellors need to be able to understand students' social self-efficacy, in order to provide them appropriate counselling services. This study investigated social gender self-efficacy differences, and depression, anxiety and stress, and examined the relationship of social self-efficacy to depression, anxiety and stress among a sample of 573 students (51.3% female, 48.7% male). Data were collected using two scales: (1) social self-efficacy scale (Al-Sooud, 2014); (2) DASS-21 scale (Lovibond &amp; Lovibond, 1995). The results showed for respondents on the medium level of social self-efficacy, and the level is high in the DSAA-21 scale dimensions, and differences between gender in social self-efficacy in favour of males, and the differences between the gender in both depression and anxiety, stress in favour of females. The results also showed a negative relationship statistically significant between social self-efficacy and all of depression and anxiety, stress and female relationship is stronger than males. This implies that prevention and intervention programs should be designed to enable university students to set realistically high standards.
Using Mathematics, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Modelling, and Mathematical Literacy: A Theoretical Study
Author: Mumcu, Hayal Yavuz
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematical Applications,Mathematics,Numeracy,Mathematical Models,Foreign Countries,Mathematical Concepts,Mathematics Skills,Achievement Tests,International Assessment,Secondary School Students,Mathematical Logic,Mathematics Education

The purpose of this theoretical study is to explore the relationships between the concepts of using mathematics in the daily life, mathematical applications, mathematical modelling, and mathematical literacy. As these concepts are generally taken as independent concepts in the related literature, they are confused with each other and it becomes difficult to understand the relationships between them. This study elaborates on the mathematical processes contained in these concepts and the mathematical skills required by these processes. An attempt is made to reveal the common ideas within these concepts, the points they emphasize, and the basic skills and acquisitions expected to be introduced to individuals. In this regard, sample application and modelling problems are presented. At the end of the study, some recommendations are put forward based on the results obtained in the study and the ideas suggested in the related literature.
Access to English Language Acquisition in Ghana Schools for the Deaf: Are the Deaf Students Handicapped?
Author: Obosu, Gideon Kwesi
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Access to Education,Qualitative Research,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Case Studies,Teacher Attitudes,Second Language Instruction,Assistive Technology,Educational Technology,Learning Problems,Special Education,Higher Education,Language Planning,Educational Policy,College Admission,Foreign Countries,Semi Structured Interviews,Deafness,Sign Language

This paper primarily discusses the challenges deaf students in Ghana are likely to grapple with as they access education provided for them in English language. The arguments discussed in this paper are supported by findings from a multiple site case study of five Schools for the Deaf purposively sampled from four regions of Ghana. Observations were made of 15 classroom teaching and learning processes at the basic school level. Interviews were also conducted with seven teachers to gather qualitative data for the study. The findings were that deaf students in Ghana access education, provided for them in their classrooms and textbooks, in much the same ways as their hearing counterparts whereas they do not have the same abilities as their hearing counterparts to effectively acquire and use English language. The poor access to English language as well as the limitations in technology developed for deaf students in Ghana reflect in some learning difficulties. This stagnation stifles the educational advancements of deaf students in Ghana. It is recommended that the Special Education Division of the Ghana Education Service should look into the language policy for deaf students and give, in the interim, concessionary passes in English language to enable deaf students qualify into higher institutions of learning.
Technical Training Skills Needs of Youth for Sustainable Job Security in Rice Production in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Author: Edu, Chukwuma Nwofe
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Youth,Job Security,Agricultural Production,Foreign Countries,Food,Agricultural Occupations,Agricultural Education,Extension Agents,Vocational Education,Surveys,Research Design,Questionnaires,Training

The study identifies technical training skills needs of youth for sustainable job security in rice production in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. This study was carried out in secondary schools in three educational zones in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Ebonyi state is one of the states in the southeast geopolitical zone in Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. Target population was 317 made up of 300 registered rice farmers, 5 Agricultural education lecturers and 12 Agricultural extension agents. Sample for the study was 267. Simple random sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents. Four research questions guided the study. The instrument used for data collection was structured questionnaire developed by the researchers. Three experts validate the instrument, one expert from Measurement and Evaluation, Department of science education and two from Agricultural education option, in Technology Vocational Education in the same Ebonyi State University Abakaliki. The Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient was used to test the internal consistency of the item statement and the reliability co-efficient of 0.78 was found. Instruments were administered to respondents. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, result revealed that table 2, 3 and 4 all the items statement were needed with 2.50 and above while table 1 item 10 and 11 statements were not needed with mean score below 2.50. Among the recommendations made was that the technical training skills identified should be used in train youth for maximum rice production in Ebonyi State.
Influence of Culture and Gender on Secondary School Students' Scientific Creativity in Biology Education in Turkana County, Kenya
Author: Aruan, Susan A.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Biology,Creativity,Science Process Skills,Mixed Methods Research,Surveys,Ethnography,Questionnaires,Interviews,Observation,Cultural Influences,Gender Differences,Correlation,Hypothesis Testing,Science Instruction,Secondary School Students

The purpose of this study was to establish the extent to which biology scientific creativity skills are influenced by the students' culture and gender in Turkana County. A mixed method research design was used. This involved cross sectional survey and ethnographic study. The target population comprised all form three students in sub county schools who were approximately 1000, 10 men and women of 55 years and above in Turkana county. A sample of 320 students (160 girls and 160 boys) from 4 sub county schools and 10 adults (5 men and 5 women) and two homesteads were involved in the study. Selection of participating schools was by stratified random sampling and purposive sampling for the sub county schools. The adults were selected by purposive sampling. Four instruments, namely; Students' Culture Evaluation Questionnaire (SCEQ), Biology Scientific Creativity Test (BSCT), an Interview Schedule (IS) for the adults and Observation Schedule for the homesteads were used to collect data. Validation of the instruments was done by seeking the opinion of experts from the Faculty of Education and Community studies of Egerton University. The test items were pilot tested in one sub county co-educational school in Turkana County. Reliabilities of SCEQ and BSCT were measured using Cronbach coefficient alpha. The hypotheses were tested at a = 0.05 significance level. The inferential statistics used were the chi-square and t-test. The reliabilities coefficients of 0.7 for SCEQ and BSCT was realized and accepted. Data from the interview and observation schedules were analyzed quantitatively. The results of this study may provide valuable information to policy makers, curriculum developers and implementers which could be helpful in fostering positive cultural practices that enhance scientific creativity in learners.
The Effectiveness of Blended Learning in Improving Students' Achievement in Third Grade's Science in Bani Kenana
Author: Khader, Nisreen Saleh Khader
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Instruction,Teaching Methods,Blended Learning,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Science Tests,Statistical Analysis,Science Achievement,Program Effectiveness,Gender Differences,Foreign Countries,Elementary Education

The study aimed at identifying the effectiveness of blended learning in improving students' achievement in the third grade's science in the traditional method. The study sample consisted of (108) male and female students, who were divided into two groups: experimental and control. The experimental group studied the units and changes of the material and the parts and functions of the plants for the third grade through using the blended learning while the control group studied the same units in the traditional method. An achievement test was developed in the mentioned units of the science course to measure the achievement, which had a sufficient validity and reliability. It was applied to the study sample; the appropriate statistical analyses were conducted. The results indicated the presence of statistically significant differences in the post-achievement due to the teaching method in favor of the experimental group, the presence of a statistically significant difference in the post-achievement due to gender, in favor of males and lack of a statistically significant difference in the post-achievement due to the interaction between the method and gender.
Opinions of High School Students Involved in Violence
Author: Karaman, Ömer
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Student Attitudes,Violence,Semi Structured Interviews,Discipline,Self Control,Psychological Patterns,Problem Solving,Delay of Gratification,Peer Influence,Academic Achievement,Attendance Patterns,Family Relationship,Behavior Problems,Student Needs,Foreign Countries

The aim of this research is to assess the opinions of students in a variety of high schools at different class levels who received disciplinary punishment for violence. The research comprised 35 boys and 10 girls, for a total of 45 students. The data for the research were obtained with semi-structured interviews. The results show that the students used violence due to insufficient anger control, insufficient problem solving skills, and problems with delayed gratification and peer support. Additionally, it was found that the academic success of the students was low, they were repeating classes, had absences from school and problems with their families. During students' evaluation of the events for which they received disciplinary punishments, they stated that they would experience the same problems in similar situations or would quickly remove themselves from the scene as a solution. The guidance service, which is the school support service, helped; however this was insufficient and it was emphasized that management and teachers did not show sufficient interest. Additionally though some of the students were receiving medical treatment, it was observed that their problems continued. This situation was evaluated as showing that to solve the problem team work is necessary. In conclusion, in addition to medical evaluation of students for antagonism disorder and behavior disorder, it is proposed that projects with a holistic basis including family training, anger control studies, conflict resolution skills and peer mediation training supported by social services are necessary.
Evaluation of Cross River State Access of Matching Grants for the Implementation of UBE Policies between 2010 and 2014
Author: Enu, Donald Bette
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Grants,Access to Education,Elementary Education,Educational Policy,Federal Government,Program Implementation

This study focused on the evaluation of access of matching grants for the implementation of UBE policies in upper basic in Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of this study, a research question was posed to guide the study. Data were generated from SUBEB office and downloaded from UBE web site (www.ubec.com). The result was presented in Tables A and B and simple percentages. The results obtained revealed that matching grants are yearly made available to states but Cross River State access to the grants to facilitate the implementation of UBE policies in upper basic schools between 2010 and 2014 is very low. Considering the finding of the study, it was recommended that to improve access to matching grants allotted by the federal government, the provision of counterpart fund policy should not be a condition to enable poor states access the grants that are lying dormant in billion of naira or such fund should be deducted not source from the allocation to states. If this is put in place, the national body (UBEC) rather than state body (SUBEB) should be charged with the responsibility of disbursement, procurement, execution and monitory of all projects covered by the grant for accountability.
The Impact of Exploration and Thinking Loudly Strategies on Analytical Reading and Linguistic Intelligence among Second Middle Grade Female Students in Najran
Author: Alhawamdeh, Haifa Awwad
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Females,Foreign Countries,Linguistics,Reading Instruction,Reading Skills,Statistical Analysis,Teaching Methods,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Correlation,Critical Reading,Middle School Students,Reading Comprehension,Protocol Analysis

This study is an attempt to identify the impact of exploration and thinking loudly strategies on analytical reading and linguistic intelligence among second middle grade female students in Najran, Saudi Arabia. Semi-Experimental method was adopted to achieve study objectives. The sample consisted of (60) female students divided into three groups, (20) students per each. The statistical analysis showed a positive impact for both exploration and thinking loudly strategies on analytical reading and linguistic intelligence among second middle grade female students in Najran.