ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Factors Affecting Iranian TEFL Postgraduate Candidates&apos; Research Productivity: A Qualitative Study
Author: Yousefi, Reihanne
Date: 2019-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Productivity,English (Second Language),Student Research,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Teaching Methods,Correlation,Graduate Students,Language Teachers,Teacher Education Programs,Student Attitudes,Student Motivation,Foreign Countries,Individual Characteristics,Masters Programs

Developing research performance has become an important theme in Iranian higher educational institutions as other national and international academic institutions across the world. However, the research performance of Iranian Teaching English as a Foreign Language postgraduate candidates has been argued to be limited. In order to increase their research productivity and develop their capacity in this regard, the first critical step is to understand the influences which are associated with their academic research performance. This qualitative study focuses on a group of TEFL postgraduate candidates from five major Iranian universities with the purpose of investigating the motivational influences in conducting research, their perception of research value, and their understanding of research environment which is required for research productivity. Interviews were conducted with 20 candidates from the sample universities. It was revealed that the research related activities and efforts of the participants were driven by both external and internal needs and motivations. A multi-dimensional value was accorded to research; however, the academic research environment and requirements were the subject of various concerns. The results of this study offer several future implications for departmental and institutional research administrators to further support TEFL postgraduate candidates' research development.
A Cross-Sectional Study of Textese in Academic Writing: Magnitude of Penetration, Impacts and Perceptions
Author: Al-Kadi, Abdu
Date: 2019-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Telecommunications,English (Second Language),English Language Learners,Teacher Attitudes,Undergraduate Students,English Teachers,Writing Skills,Language Usage,Foreign Countries,Spelling,Sentence Structure,Language Patterns

This cross-sectional study examined the distribution of electronic texting patterns in academic writing and effects of textese on EFL learners' writing performance. It also explored teachers' perspectives on this phenomenon. Data were gleaned from 60 undergraduates enrolled for a license degree in English language and literature and 10 of their professors who were familiar with writing skills of this body of informants. A corpus of texts derived from exam scripts, assignments, and lecture notes was analyzed, and the teachers were interviewed. The results revealed that learners tend to transfer some patterns of instant messaging (IM) into their writing. However, this remains rather limited to morphosyntactic features and some other paralinguistic features and local-based contents. The phenomenon was pervasive across the sample in a descending order; learners at the entry level e-texted more than their seniors did. Besides, heavy texters used this deformed variety of English to compensate low writing proficiency in terms of spelling, word selection, and sentence structures. Additionally, texting was apparently evident in note-taking more than in answer sheets and assignments. The study concludes that textese is not a surrogate for the Standard English but an addition to it with a variance of scope and purpose of usage.
3rd Grade Students&apos; Status of Spending Time with Their Families and Implementation of Values Education in Family in the Turkish Context
Author: Bayirli, Hakan
Date: 2019-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Parent Child Relationship,Family Relationship,Family Environment,Class Activities,Parent Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Interaction,Television Viewing,Foreign Countries,Grade 3,Activities

The purpose of this study was to determine how the primary school students spent their time with the parents and how their families spent their time with children and try to give the study group the value of giving importance to family unity through various activities. The study was carried out as an action research. The participants of the research included 26 students, studying in Turkey. Before the action plan was formed, interviews were held with parents and students to determine how the students spend their time with the parents and how their families spent their time with the children. As a result of the analysis, an action plan was formed based on classroom activities and domestic activities. Within the framework of the action plan, case analysis, workshop and family entertainment design were carried out. After the family entertainment, parents' and students ' opinions about the activities were taken. As a result of the research, it was seen that students spent their time with their families at home non-interactively by watching television mostly. After the activities, the students and parents said that they were pleased with the activity and that the activity allowed them to spend time together.
Analyzing the Digital Addiction of University Students through Diverse Variables: Example of Vocational School
Author: Bagci, Hakki
Date: 2019-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Addictive Behavior,College Students,Vocational Schools,Computer Use,Educational Technology,Gender Differences,Departments,Foreign Countries,Instructional Program Divisions,Family Income,Internet,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Social Media,Student Behavior

Today, when information technologies are evolving rapidly, digital platforms such as computers, the internet, social media and smartphones have become essential parts of our lives. These digital platforms are intensely used by people with a variety of ages. Students mostly use digital platforms to communicate, navigate on social media and playing online and offline games. The digital platforms, which are used for those diverse aims, influence our lives and especially create addiction for students. In this context, the students of vocational schools may be negatively influenced by the intense usage of digital platforms. This study in this regard aims to examine the digital addiction levels of vocational school students and the degree of this addiction based on their genders, departments, school years and levels of income. A survey method was used in this study. 318 foundation degree students from different departments at Sakarya University and Sakarya University of Applied Sciences participated in this study. In order to collect data, a demographics form and the &quot;Digital Addiction Scale&quot;, developed by Kesici and Tunc (2018), were used. The results of the study suggest that the participants have a medium-level addiction. While the students have a mid-level addiction at overuse, non-restraint, emotion situation and sticking sub-dimensions, they have a low-level addiction at inhibiting the flow of life. The digital addiction of vocational school students does not differ according to their school years, genders and income levels of their families but differ by their departments. It is advised that for today's students to use digital courses in an accurate and effective way, new educational methods should be used, and students, parents, teachers and administrators need to be trained to learn the negative psychological and physical effects caused by digital addictions such as the internet, smartphones, computers and social media addictions.
An Analysis of Prospective Teachers&apos; Anxiety of Not Being Appointed to Teachership
Author: Özcan, Mehmet
Date: 2019-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Anxiety,Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Departments,Teacher Education,Intellectual Disciplines,Teacher Employment,Self Efficacy,Stress Variables

This study aims to investigate faculty of education students' anxiety of not being appointed to teachership levels. This is a quantitative research designed as survey model. Study group of the study is consisted of 320 students studying at faculty of education from six departments and four grades in 2018-2019 academic year. Quantitative data analysis methods were used. Significant difference was determined as .05.The data were collected through &quot;The Anxiety of Pre-service Teachers' Not to Be Appointed to Teachership Scale&quot;. The scale has two sub-dimensions which are 'fear of not being appointed to teachership&quot; and &quot;personal perception&quot;. According to the research results, mean score of anxiety level of participants is 3.55, which is high. Participants' anxiety level of not being appointed does not significantly differ in terms of gender, grade and belief of being a good teacher variables. Personal perception dimension of the scale significantly differs in terms of the department variable. These results confirm that faculty of education students have high level of not being appointed anxiety and gender, grade, belief of being a good teacher variables do not affect anxiety level but department variable affects students' anxiety levels of not being appointed to teachership at personal perception dimension.
High School Coaches&apos; Knowledge of Emergency Care
Author: Strand, Bradford
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High Schools,Athletic Coaches,First Aid,Equipment,Knowledge Level,Injuries,Certification,Skills

Although high school coaches are encouraged to obtain certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillators (AED), and first aid (FA), there is no national and few state mandates for coaches to maintain adequate knowledge regarding emergency care for youth athletes. As youth participation in organized events continues to grow, the incidence of injury and sudden death has subsequently increased. The purpose of this study was to investigate high school coaches' knowledge of basic FA, CPR, and AED. Coaches (N= 89, 21.3% females, 78.2% males) at a high school coaches' association state conference completed a demographics questionnaire and 20-question, multiple-choice survey about emergency medical care. Although 87.6% of coaches who participated were FA certified and 91% were CPR certified, results of the survey indicated a lack of knowledge of basic skill-related questions in the topics of youth CPR and AED. Based on the results of the current study, coaches did not retain adequate knowledge to act competently in the event of an emergency of cardiac origin. National standards for specific emergency care education and recertification should be implemented for all high school coaches (paid or volunteer); standards that would require coaches to stay current on emergency medical interventions.
An Exploratory Study on the PhD Dissertation: PhD Students&apos; Opinions on Their Research Development Process
Author: Turhan, Nihan Sölpük
Date: 2019-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Doctoral Dissertations,Doctoral Students,Student Attitudes,Research Methodology,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Teacher Education,Research Assistants,Research Design,Time Management,Student Motivation,Research Problems,Foreign Countries,Supervisor Supervisee Relationship

The aim of this research is to compare the approaches within the context of the PhD students' dissertation process. Moreover, in this research it is aimed to identify how PhD students evaluate their own dissertation process. In addition, this research analyses the differences between the students' study attitudes &quot;in the PhD dissertation process in the field of educational sciences. This research adapts a qualitative research methodology and a case study design. Participants of the research were selected by purposeful sampling method with regard to the topic of interest. The majority of the participants, the PhD students, worked as research assistants at the same university. The data obtained from the PhD students were analyzed by using descriptive analysis method. Findings showed that the PhD students have different opinions about the development and design of the dissertation process. The PhD students stated feeling of inadequacy in the following issues: designing the research in accordance with theoretical method steps, the use of technology, the implementation of statistical methods, the cooperation between schools and universities, time management, and foreign language use in academic context.
Cross-Cultural Comparison of Youth Fitness Testing in China and the US: An Ecological Systems Model Approach
Author: Keating, Xiaofen D.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Physical Fitness,Measurement,Cultural Differences,Tests,Skills,Health Behavior,Social Values,Cultural Influences,Youth,Physical Education,History,Obesity,Physical Activity Level,Elementary Secondary Education,Child Health

This paper takes on a different address to youth fitness testing from previous literature by applying a cross-cultural comparison of youth fitness testing in both the US and China. Utilizing a modified version of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Model, the chronosystem (historical evolution over time), and macrosystem (social and cultural vantage point) factors, in particular, are explored within the realm of youth fitness testing. From the lens of this model changes and characteristics of youth fitness testing practice are identified. It is concluded that both fitness testing batteries were revised periodically as time passes, even though more revisions and debates occurred in the US. Although both countries made the shift from skill-related fitness to health-related fitness, social and cultural values in both countries dictated the implementation styles of youth fitness testing and the use of the current youth fitness testing results. Future theoretical research on youth fitness testing should investigate the other three factors of the model.
Comparison of International TIMSS 2011 Proficiency Levels and Cut-Off Scores Set by Using Cluster Analysis
Author: Koyuncu, Mahmut Sami
Date: 2019-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cutting Scores,Achievement Tests,Elementary Secondary Education,Foreign Countries,Mathematics Achievement,International Assessment,Science Achievement,Mathematics Tests,Science Tests,Benchmarking,Language Proficiency,Cross Cultural Studies,Scores,Multivariate Analysis,Grade 8,Computer Software,Standard Setting

The aim of the study is to compare TIMSS 2011 proficiency levels with the proficiency levels defined by the researchers using cluster analysis for Turkey, Korean, Norway, and Morocco in 4th and 8 th grades in the fields of science and mathematics. Therefore, it is tried to be reached that these cut-off scores for each country can serve the evaluation of each country itself. For this research, the data gathered from related countries' students was taken from TIMSS 2011 database. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS Version 21.0 statistic software package. The cut-off scores for these four countries selected in this study for each grade level and course type were defined using cluster analysis. Then, proficiency levels according to these cut-off scores were compared to the general TIMSS 2011 proficiency levels, and so the difference between these levels and percentage of agreement have been examined. According to the results, cut-off scores set by using cluster analysis for Korea were higher than TIMSS international benchmarks. Cut-off scores set for Morocco, Norway, and Turkey were lower than TIMSS international benchmarks. the percentage of agreement of the proficiency levels was found to be between 8.1% and 70.0%, and in general, it has been found that the percentage of agreement was low. Consequently, it is suggested that countries should make a standard-setting study for their own samples instead of using TIMSS international benchmarks for their own evaluations.
Examining the Relationships between the Attitudes towards Reading and Reading Habits, Metacognitive Awarenesses of Reading Strategies, and Critical Thinking Tendencies of Pre-Service Teachers
Author: Ulu, Hacer
Date: 2019-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Attitudes,Reading Habits,Metacognition,Reading Strategies,Critical Thinking,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Correlation

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between the attitudes towards reading and reading habits, metacognitive awarenesses of reading strategies and critical thinking tendencies of pre-service teachers. Two hundred and six pre-service teachers who continue their education in various departments of Faculty of Education at Afyon Kocatepe University were the participants of the study. In this study, which employed predictive correlational research design, structural equation modeling was used to test the hypotheses about direct or indirect relationships between the attitudes towards reading and reading habits, metacognitive awarenesses of reading strategies and critical thinking tendencies. According to the findings of the study, the attitude towards reading had a positive and significant impact on attitude towards the reading habit and metacognitive awareness of reading strategies, and metacognitive awareness of reading strategies had a positive and significant impact on critical thinking tendency. On the other hand, given the attitude towards reading's influence on critical thinking tendency, it was determined that the mediation role of the metacognitive awareness of reading strategies was meaningful. Given the attitude towards reading habit's influence on critical thinking tendency, it was determined that the mediation role of the metacognitive awareness of reading strategies was meaningful.
Project Fit America&apos;s Impact on Youth Fitness Levels: Second Year Curriculum
Author: Deutsch, Joe
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Fitness,Outdoor Education,Equipment,Elementary School Students,Grade 4,Grade 5,Curriculum,Program Effectiveness,Gender Differences,Muscular Strength,Exercise Physiology,Physical Education

Background: Project Fit America (PFA) curriculum was initiated in 1990 with a mission to provide opportunities for all American children to be fit with unique lessons and outdoor fitness equipment. Purpose: In this study, the physical education (PE) fitness testing scores of elementary school students were examined to determine the effect of PFA curriculum inclusion. Methods: A total of 72 (M= 31, F=41) 4th and 5th grade students participated. Students were divided into one of four groups: males experiencing (EM) or not experiencing (NEM) the PFA curriculum and females experiencing (EF) and not experiencing (NEF) the PFA curriculum. At this school, fitness testing was completed twice a year as part of regular PE assessment and included the following activities: cadence push-ups, cadence curl-ups, sit and reach, and the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) test. Findings: The EM group showed significant increases in their post-test scores for both curl-ups (t(20) = -2.348, p = 0.029) and PACER (t(19) = -2.806, p = 0.011) while the EF group showed significant increases for average sit and reach (t(25) = -2.518, p = 0.019) only. The NEM group showed significantly greater post-test scores for curl-ups (t(9) = -2.427, p = 0.038). The NEF group showed no significant increases for any of the four tests. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that PFA inclusion serves to improve student's physical fitness measures.
Exploration of Pre-Service Science Teachers&apos; Perceptions towards Secondary School Science Curriculum
Author: Aksoy, Gökhan
Date: 2019-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Student Teacher Attitudes,Science Teachers,Secondary School Science,Science Curriculum,Teaching Methods,Instructional Materials,Evaluation Methods,Educational Technology,Knowledge Level,Teaching Skills,Lesson Plans,Classroom Environment,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Foreign Countries,Science Instruction

This study aims to put forth how and to what degree pre-service science teachers can practice 2018 Secondary School Science Curriculum (SSSC). The study employs an illustrative case study design. Identified through purposive sampling, the participants of the study consist of 28 senior pre-service teachers studying at science teaching program at an education faculty. Document analysis, semi-structured observation form and researcher's journal were used as data collection tools. The data were analyzed through descriptive analysis. The findings of the study reveal that there are some mismatches between the contents of 2018 SSSC and prospective teachers' practices. It was found out that prospective teachers have deficiencies in the areas of using materials that fit with subjects, using evaluation methods in line with learning outcomes, making use of instructional technologies, knowledge of instructional approaches, methods and techniques, and stating lesson plan clearly. On the other hand, the pre-service teachers have positive behaviours regarding relating the subject with previous and subsequent lessons, securing the learning environment, relating the subject with other subjects in the field and knowledge of basic concepts of the subject.
The Effects of the Physical Best Health-Related Fitness Curriculum on Physical Activity Levels of Primary-Aged Physical Education Students
Author: Deutsch, Joe
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Activity Level,Physical Education,Physical Fitness,Curriculum,Elementary School Students,Grade 3,Grade 5,Grade 4,Games,Motion,Program Effectiveness,Exercise Physiology

This study analyzed the effect of Physical Best (PB) Curriculum on activity levels of children in physical education class. Activity levels of elementary school students (N=92, males = 50, females = 42) were recorded throughout six normally scheduled physical education class periods. Students participated in both traditional and PB curriculums and were asked not to change any physical activity and performance behaviors during data collection. Activity levels were recorded with movement tracking bracelets and heart rate monitors; which, provided averages for steps and time-in-target-zone (TZ) per class period. Paired sample t-tests were used to compare steps and TZ between the two groups. Overall, students did not record as many steps or time in target heart rate zone while participating in lessons that began with a PB warm-up. The differences of average steps and TZ recorded between PB and traditional curriculums were significant (p&lt; 0.05) for all grades and gender, except third grade girls. The elementary school students in this study recorded, on average, fewer movements and spent less time in their target heart rate zone during PB activities than in their traditional activities. However, student knowledge of their own fitness outcomes may motivate them to be physically active outside of class.