ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Identifying Similarities and Differences on How Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Learn New Vocabulary Knowledge
Author: Alqraini, Faisl M.
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Vocabulary Development,Learning Processes,Deafness,Hearing Impairments,Sign Language,Urban Schools,Grade 4,Elementary School Students,Ethnography,Literacy Education,Teaching Methods,Reading Instruction,Special Education,Reading Comprehension,Reading Achievement,Computer Software,Educational Technology,Technology Integration

This article details a study that was designed to explore the differences and similarities with deaf and hard of hearing students regarding learning new vocabulary knowledge through the sign language. The purpose of this study was to know whether or not students who are deaf and hard of hearing are similar to their hearing peers when learning new vocabulary knowledge. Also, the study explores what support teachers need in order to make the learning environment more effective and helpful. The study took a place in the United States in an urban public school's fourth grade reading classroom. No research studies have employed ethnographic methods to provide information about how deaf and hard of hearing students learning new vocabulary knowledge in the classroom. An ethnographic approach can provide insights into the learning and teaching of literacy that quantitative methods alone cannot illustrate. The research findings show that deaf students faced many challenges in comprehending many words. However, they are qualitatively similar in terms of the learning process, but quantitatively delayed. Additionally, the teachers need additional support in applying technology and co-teaching while teaching deaf or hard of hearing students.
In-Service Training for Chemistry Teachers&apos; Proficiency: The Intermediary Effect of Collaboration Based on Teaching Experience
Author: Copriady, Jimmi
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inservice Teacher Education,Teaching Experience,Teamwork,Chemistry,Science Instruction,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Collaboration,Science Teachers,Foreign Countries,Secondary School Teachers

This research determined the effect of in-service training, collaboration and teacher proficiency on chemistry subject based on teaching experience. A total of 184 teachers were involved in this study, only 64 of which had less than 10 years of teaching experience. The data were collected via questionnaires and analysed using the software SPSS AMOS 23. The MANOVA test indicated significant differences between in-service training and collaboration based on teachers' teaching experience and parallel results between teacher proficiency in chemistry and teaching experience. The SEM test showed that collaboration has a different intermediary effect on the relationship between in-service training and teacher proficiency. Therefore, chemistry teachers with less teaching experience required additional in-service training and collaboration to enhance their proficiency, whereas experienced chemistry teachers only required in-service training. Results of this study implied that schools should organize collaborative activities that involve teachers with various experiences. Teamwork and collaboration are expected to enhance teacher proficiency in the subject.
University Instructors&apos; Teaching Experience and Their Perception of Professional Ethics: Postulating a Model
Author: Kafi, Zeinab
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Faculty,Teaching Methods,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Ethics,Standards,Professionalism,Language Teachers,Correlation,Teacher Attitudes

As Campbell (2008) skillfully explains, &quot;the field of ethics in teaching as a moral profession is a robust and compelling one. It captures the interest and imagination of scholars, researchers, and practitioners alike because it is very important and integral to the world of education&quot; (p.21). Similarly, in many EFL countries including Iran, professional ethics has recently turned into a crucial topic. Consequently, further researches regarding the notion of ethics, its components and whether experience plays a role in this regard, need to be carried out. Throughout the current article, the researchers, at first place, illustrated the importance of professional ethics in teaching through a thorough review of literature. Afterwards, a previously localized code of professional ethics, which was transformed into a validated instrument for data collection, was deployed to gather data from 200 EFL male and female university instructors. Pearson Correlation was administered to investigate the probable relation between EFL university instructors' teaching experience and their understanding of professional ethics. Also, to prioritize the components of professional ethics based on EFL instructors' perspective, Friedman test was deployed and the results are disused according to EFL teaching learning context.
The Effect of Task-Based Language Teaching Instruction on the Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners&apos; Writing Performance
Author: Derakhshan, Ali
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Writing Skills,Intervention,Foreign Countries,Language Tests,Task Analysis,Teaching Methods,Undergraduate Students,Interrater Reliability,Pretests Posttests,Writing Evaluation

The present study sought to investigate the effects of Summary Writing (SW), Picture Writing (PW), and Topic Writing (TW) tasks on the accuracy and complexity of Iranian intermediate EFL learners' writing performance. To this end, of 61 students majoring English Literature in Golestan University, Gorgan, Iran, 43 (10 males, 33 females) of them were considered homogenous as intermediate learners. The participants were then randomly divided into three groups of SW, PW, and TW receiving six 60-minute sessions of instruction covering five units of &quot;Improve Your IELTS Writing Skills&quot; (McCarter &amp; Whitby, 2014). With respect to the accuracy of writing productions, the results revealed that intervention was effective and reached the significance level, and the results of post hoc test illustrated that SW outperformed both TW and PW and that TW had a better performance than PW. Regarding the complexity of writing products, it was revealed that instruction was effective and statistically significant. The results of post hoc test demonstrated that SW had the best performance compared to PW and TW although no difference was found between PW and TW. Subsequently, the paper discusses implications for learners and teachers and suggests some avenues for further research.
Teacher Candidates&apos; Levels of Relating the Scientific Knowledge to Their Daily Lives
Author: Anilan, Burcu
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Scientific Literacy,Science Education,Correlation,Heat,Teaching Methods,Science Teachers,Foreign Countries,Chemistry,Student Attitudes,Hazardous Materials,Knowledge Level,Thermodynamics

The most important indicator of meaningful learning in science education is that the students learn and often encounter in their daily life in the description. To be able to implement this, students need to be a good science literate. This study was carried out in order to reveal to what extent the teacher candidates can explain the relationship between scientific information of the candidates and events in daily life. To that end, 86 third-grade candidate science teachers were selected as the study group. The study was formulated by the scanning model. To collect the data in the study, prospective teachers were asked to explain survey questions in a scientific way by asking 28 questions about daily life on 11 different topics. It is concluded that they cannot explain the questions on state change in a scientific way, while the teacher candidates can explain the questions that correlate heat insulation and solvents with daily life are correct. As a result of the study, it was determined that the science teachers had difficulties in correlating the scientific.
The Knowledge-Base of Pre-Service and In-Service Iranian EFL Teachers in Teacher Education Programs
Author: Sahragard, Rahman
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Language Teachers,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Foreign Countries,Preservice Teacher Education,Inservice Teacher Education,Student Teachers,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes

This study investigated the knowledge base of pre-service and in-service teacher education in Iran. In so doing, a teacher education knowledge base, and a knowledge base effectiveness questionnaire, developed by Jadidi and Bagheri (2014) were used. The participants selected through convenient sampling were 140 student teachers, the pre-service group, and 160 practicing teachers, the in-service group. The respondents were asked to indicate the extent to which the topics are included in pre and in-service programs as well as the extent to which such areas are effective for teaching. The findings showed that among the seven components extracted from the questionnaires, knowledge areas like material development, post-method indicators and research methods are not adequately covered in preservice programs with their means 1.46,1.54, and 1.62 respectively. Similarly, for the in-service teachers, issues like, teacher awareness, post-method and research methods had the lowest means, as 1.64, 1.66, and 1.71 respectively. Instead, language concepts and theoretical principles are covered the most. The results also indicated that from the perspective of pre-service teachers, learners' individual characteristics, language acquisition, and research methods are the most effective areas for teaching with their means 2.82, 2.71, and 2.45 respectively while material development, post-method indicators, and teacher awareness are the least useful areas with their means 1.65, 1.73, and 2.35 respectively.
Continuing Education in Italy: A Case Study
Author: Ha, Sha
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Continuing Education,Adult Education,Secondary Education,Postsecondary Education,Higher Education,Attendance Patterns,Dropout Rate,Employment Patterns,Economic Climate,Educational Quality,Productivity

According to the 'International Standard Classification of Education' (ISCED), 'Continuing Education' is composed of the 'Continuing Primary and Lower Secondary Adult Education' (ISCED1, ISCED2), followed by the 'Adult Education and Training' System (ISCED3), including an 'Upper Secondary Education System' (ISCED4 and finally, the 'Tertiary Education' (ISCED5, ISCED6 and above). In 2016 the percent of 'early leavers' from education and training amounted in Italy to 13.8%, while the EU average amounted to 10.7%. In the same period the attendance to ISCED1-ISCED3 Adult Education Courses (age 25-64) amounted to 8.3%, while the EU average amounted to 10.8%. As for 'Tertiary Education', the percent attainment of a university degree amounted to 29.5% among Italians and to 13.4% among foreigners residing in Italy, while the EU averages amounted to 39.9% and 35.4% respectively. According to the Author, the relatively higher percent of early leavers from education and training in Italy and the relatively low attendance to 'Continuing Education' programs is due to the low employment rate in the Country, particularly significant in the age range 20-34, as a consequence of the severe economic crisis which hit the country in 2008 and still persists, causing the closure of many private enterprises and the block of the turn-over at public educational institutions. In spite of all that, the quality of the Italian Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Education System is of an excellent level, as compared with that of similar institutions all over the world. In Author's opinion, increasing the investment in the educational system would increase the attendance to Secondary and Tertiary Adult Education courses, with a positive feedback on productivity.
The Readiness of Arabic Language Teachers for Integrating Flipped Classroom: Case of Ma&apos;an
Author: Jwaifell, Mustafa
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Readiness,Semitic Languages,Language Teachers,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Homework,Video Technology,Gender Differences,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Technological Literacy,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction

This paper investigates the readiness degree among Arabic language teachers in Ma'an Directorate of Education for integrating flipped classroom in teaching according to Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge TPACK framework and its domains. The study sample consisted of (118) Arabic language teachers; (82) of them responded to a questionnaire that measured their readiness. The researchers used descriptive statistics, ANOVA and T-test. The data analyses revealed significant differences among teachers' readiness in a high degree. Two sample t-test showed female teachers' readiness higher than male teachers at the domains: CK, PK, PCK, TPK and TPCK. Results of ANOVA revealed that experience of teachers' readiness do not differ significantly. The study recommended the focus on integrating flipped classrooms within learning environments.
Reviewing the Effect of 10 Days of Intense Exercise Period on Certain Blood Parameters of Tennis Players
Author: Selcuk, Muzaffer
Date: 2018-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Racquet Sports,Physical Activity Level,Exercise,Human Body,Biochemistry,Competition,Comparative Analysis,College Students,Athletes

This study aims to observe the possible negative effects that might occur on bio-chemistry and hemogram values of tennis players during the intense competition period by comparing the blood values of pre-competition period with 10 days of intense exercise. Blood samples were obtained from tennis team players who do not have any specific health problems and who study in university and regularly exercise. Mean age of the athletes are 22,40 ± 3,20 years and mean height is 179,83 ± 7,57 cm. This study is performed with 14 volunteer tennis players. Blood samples are obtained during the first day of the intense exercise program after the exercise, last day of the exercises and also right after the exercises. As per the obtained data, descriptive statistics are run (mean and standard deviation) and in order to compare the values of before and after the 10 days of intense exercise, Wilcoxon two related sample test was used. As per the results of the blood tests from before and after the exercise period, it is seen that values such as AST, ALT, MCH, MCHC and CK showed statistical significance (P&lt;0.05). The athletes who prepared for the competitions with these values showed positive increases in bio-chemistry and hemogram values.
The Relationship between Academic Motivations and University Students&apos; Attitudes towards Learning
Author: Tasgin, Adnan
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Student Motivation,Student Attitudes,Learning,Gender Differences,Foreign Countries,Institutional Characteristics,Instructional Program Divisions,Learning Motivation,Measures (Individuals)

The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between university students' attitudes towards learning and their academic motivations. This is a relational survey model study and the population composed of university students studying at a state university. The sample is composed of the university students determined according to stratified sampling method among the related university students. The &quot;Attitude Toward Learning Scale&quot; and &quot;Academic Motivation Scale&quot; were used in the study. According to the results of the study, it was found that the students' attitudes and motivations for learning differ in favor of the females, there was a moderately positive and meaningful relationship between attitude towards learning and academic motivation, and that there was no significant difference in academic motivation as well as in attitudes towards learning of students according to school type. In addition, it was concluded that there was a high and positive correlation between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and academic motivation, and that there was a low and negative correlation between amotivation and academic motivation.
A Comparison of Some Parameters of Football Players According to the Leagues They Play In
Author: Kilic, Tahir
Date: 2018-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletes,Team Sports,Body Height,Body Weight,Body Composition,Age Differences,Muscular Strength,Physiology,Foreign Countries,Males

The purpose of this study was to compare some parameters of football players playing in 3rd League, BAL (Regional Amateur League) and SAL (Super Amateur League) according to the leagues they play in. Body height, body weight, body mass index, age, age of becoming a registered football player, vertical jump, anaerobic power, shuttle run, aerobic capacity (MaxVO[subscript 2]), leg strength, back strength, right-hand grip strength and left-hand grip strength parameters were measured in this study. ANOVA test, which is one of the parametric tests, were applied for the analysis of the data and significance level of p?0.05 was sought. In conclusion, significant differences among the leagues were found according to height, vertical jump, anaerobic power, shuttle run, aerobic capacity, leg strength and back strength. However, no significant differences were found on body mass index, age, and age of becoming a registered football player, right-hand grip strength and left-hand grip strength parameters.
Investigating Views and Practices of Music Teachers&apos; about Inclusive Education
Author: Altun, Zühal Dinc
Date: 2018-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music Teachers,Middle School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,High Schools,Teacher Attitudes,Inclusion,Music Education,Special Needs Students,Educational Practices

This study aims to investigate music teachers' views on the education of special needs students (inclusive) in their classes. The study was carried out within the qualitative research approach and designed as a case study. Views of five middle and one high school music teachers who have special needs students in their classes were taken for investigation. The purposeful sampling method was used for creating the study group. Qualitative data was collected through the use of a semi-structured interview technique which was designed by the researchers. During the interviews, teachers were asked open-ended questions such as how they integrate special needs students into music classes, what they think about the environment of schools for special education needs students, the sufficiency of education taken during faculty years about special education. Obtained data was analysed through content analysis. In the analysis themes and categories were created and findings were presented in tables. In order to support findings, direct quotations from teacher conversations were also included. According to the results of the study, it is determined that music teachers are inadequate in terms of having related knowledge and skills for educating special needs students in their classrooms. In addition, it was found that music teachers do not prepare individual education programs for special needs students but carry on with the present curriculum and they mentioned that the training on special needs given during faculty years was inadequate. At the end of the study, some recommendations were made for improving the quality and productivity of music lessons of music teachers for special education needs students.
Choosing Exercise Cadence on the Outdoor Stepper for Various Exercise Intensity
Author: Pinar, Yeliz Ozdol
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Exercise,Physical Activities,Physical Activity Level,Recreational Facilities,Equipment,Adults,Metabolism,Foreign Countries

Public parks and gardens are gaining numerous outdoor fitness equipment (OFE), easily accessed by the public. Most people use this equipment without any guidance and thus there is a need for basic guidelines on how to use the equipment. This study offers a practical guideline for exercising on one of the most widely used pieces of OFE, the outdoor stepping machine (OSM). Thirty-four healthy adults (nine females, 25 males) participated in workouts of three separate stepping exercises at different intensities, controlled by stepping cadence. At each 5-minute phase, rated perceived exertion (RPE), oxygen consumption (VO2), metabolic equivalent of task (MET) and heart rate (HR) were measured. Corresponding MET values of exercise cadences were calculated to be 5.3 at 80 steps.min-1, 6.0 at 96 steps.min-1 and 6.6 at 112 steps.min-1. Mean values for RPE at each stepping cadence were 9.1 (very light), 11.9 (moderate) and 14.8 (difficult), respectively. In conclusion, when the ACSM's guidelines for indoor stepper machine (ISM) were taken as a reference, 80 steps.min-1 were suitable for warm-up, 96 and 112 steps.min-1 were appropriate for moderate exercise. People exercising on OSMs could easily use the cadence or the RPE scale as a guideline to exercise at the desired intensity.
The Moral and Citizenship Education Methods Performed in the Last Period of Ottoman
Author: Becerikli, Sabri
Date: 2018-08-26
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Moral Values,Citizenship Education,Teaching Methods,Moral Development,Textbooks,Content Analysis,Foreign Countries,Educational History,Empathy,Learning Processes,Figurative Language

The present study aims to investigate the subjects of the works written on moral and citizenship education during the Tanzimat period and after and the methods considered for these courses. The other aim of this study is to demonstrate that the Ottoman educators were not unaware of the methods implemented in the lessons in today's modern education system and the education system of Ottoman was well aware of these methods. The present study was carried out by means of document analysis methods. Works and articles written with the Tanzimat period and after teaching approach and method were investigated. The approaches and methods that the Ottoman educators used in the moral and citizenship education were termed this way by reviewing their content by the researchers of this study. The results of the study demonstrated that the educators of the Ottoman Empire were well aware of the modern teaching techniques and used them in moral and citizenship education.