ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Chasing Theory with Technology: A Quest to Understand Understanding
Author: McNamara, Danielle S.
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Research,Reading Comprehension,Difficulty Level,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Natural Language Processing,Game Based Learning,Computer Simulation,Interaction,Reading Skills,Feedback (Response),Educational Theories,Writing (Composition),Writing Evaluation

An overarching motivation driving my research has been to further our theoretical understanding of how readers successfully comprehend challenging text. This article describes the theoretical origins of this research program and my quest to understand comprehension processes through the use of technology. Coh-Metrix was developed to measure, and in turn facilitate, manipulations of text cohesion and text ease. iSTART was developed to provide students with instruction and practice on how to explain text and more effectively make use of limited prior knowledge. In addition, we have developed technologies to measure and change writing quality, relations between ideas, and emerging text comprehension. More recently, our attention has turned to comprehension of multiple documents. Understanding relations between documents and how comprehension emerges when reading multiple sources is important educationally and socially, where the internet provides a continuous stream of reliable and unreliable sources. Across these topics, my collaborators and I have conducted numerous experimental studies, but a central theme to my work has been the use of technology. This article describes these technologies, including natural language processing, game-based tutoring systems, and computational simulations; how they were informed by theory; and how they have informed my theoretical and practical understandings of language, comprehension, social interactions, and cognition as multilayered and multidimensional within what I refer to as the M&amp;M Framework. [This article was published in &quot;Discourse Processes&quot; (EJ1306894).]
Repercussions of Social Media Addiction on Relationship Closeness and Relationship Satisfaction amongst Chinese Undergraduates
Author: Wei, Li-Wei
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Media,Addictive Behavior,Peer Relationship,Student Satisfaction,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries,Attachment Behavior,Well Being,Media Literacy,Scores,Measures (Individuals),Likert Scales,Correlation,Gender Differences,Educational Attainment,Intimacy

In the current socio-digital epoch, the intricate interplay between social media addiction and its potential ramifications on romantic relationships remains largely enigmatic, especially within specific demographic subsets. This study aims to elucidate the repercussions of social media addiction on love relationship closeness and satisfaction among Chinese undergraduates. A cohort of 583 Chinese undergraduates was meticulously analyzed, encompassing an almost equal gender distribution and spanning across diverse academic ranks and relationship durations. Utilizing the &quot;Social Media Addiction Scale -- Adult Form (SMAS-AF)&quot; and validated scales for assessing relationship intimacy and satisfaction, the research painted a multifaceted picture. Findings revealed a high inclination towards social media addiction (X=4.20), with specific aspects of engagement demonstrating profound agreement among participants. An analytic exploration of the addiction demonstrated a pronounced influence on cognitive faculties and emotional regulation while revealing less consistent challenges in curtailing usage. In the romantic realm, while relationship closeness yielded a moderate mean score of 3.38, love relationship satisfaction signaled a moderate-to-high satisfaction degree (X=3.83). Interestingly, while gender and academic progression remained non-determinants for addiction levels, relationship length emerged as a significant variable. Correlational analyses showcased a stark negative association between social media addiction and relationship closeness (r=-0.491) but, surprisingly, a positive correlation with relationship satisfaction (r=0.129). Such dichotomous outcomes advocate for deeper investigation, perhaps suggesting a paradigm wherein intensified digital engagement might enhance superficial relationship contentment at the potential cost of depth and closeness.
Proceedings of International Conference on Studies in Education and Social Sciences (Antalya, Turkey, November 10-13, 2022). Volume 1
Author: Attou, Amal Ben, Ed.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Books
Subjects: Educational Technology,Secondary Education,Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Mathematics Education,Gender Issues,Academically Gifted,COVID-19,Pandemics,Teaching Methods,Social Work,Sustainability,Counselors,Faculty Development,Teacher Attitudes,Students with Disabilities,Elementary Education,Social Studies,Feedback (Response),Online Courses,Accountability,Sanitation,Entrepreneurship,Science Education,Speech Skills,Language Usage,Nongovernmental Organizations,Media Literacy,Interpersonal Communication,College Entrance Examinations,Addictive Behavior,Video Games,Preservice Teachers,21st Century Skills,Cultural Influences,Speech Communication

&quot;Proceedings of International Conference on Studies in Education and Social Sciences&quot; includes full papers presented at the International Conference on Studies in Education and Social Sciences (ICSES) which took place on November 10-13, 2022, in Antalya, Turkey. The aim of the conference is to offer opportunities to share ideas, to discuss theoretical and practical issues and to connect with the leaders in the fields of education and social sciences. The conference is organized annually by the International Society for Technology, Education, and Science (ISTES). The ICSES invites submissions which address the theory, research, or applications in all disciplines of education and social sciences. The ICSES is organized for: faculty members in all disciplines of education and social sciences, graduate students, K-12 administrators, teachers, principals and all interested in education and social sciences. After peer-reviewing process, all full papers are published in the Conference Proceedings. [Individual papers are indexed in ERIC.]
Evaluation of MyTeachingPartner-Secondary Delivered Using Local Coaches during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from a Randomized Experiment
Author: Wayne, Andrew J.
Date: 2023-09-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Middle School Teachers,High School Teachers,Coaching (Performance),COVID-19,Pandemics,Program Effectiveness,Fidelity,Teacher Attitudes,Teaching (Occupation),Self Efficacy,Interaction,Learner Engagement,Academic Achievement,Teacher Effectiveness,Faculty Development,Program Implementation,Barriers,Context Effect,Individual Characteristics

Relying on a teacher-level randomized experiment with a sample of 87 middle and high school teachers, this study was designed to examine the implementation and impact of MyTeachingPartner-Secondary delivered by local coaches who were trained and supported by the program provider. Due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, implementation of the 2-year program during the first year (2021-22) was weak, and only four of six study districts continued to participate in the study in the second year. Implementation during the second year was stronger but still did not achieve fidelity based on pre-specified fidelity thresholds. Analyses of teacher survey data revealed that the program had a statistically significant positive impact on teachers' enthusiasm about teaching and a marginally significant positive impact on teachers' self-efficacy at the end of the 2-year program. Nevertheless, the study did not find any significant impact on the quality of classroom interactions or student engagement based on observations at the end of Year 2 or on students' math or English language arts achievement at the end of Year 1. (Year 2 student achievement data are not yet available.) Results from this study need to be interpreted with caution given study limitations resulting largely from the influence of the pandemic. [American Institutes for Research (AIR) collaborated with Teachstone to implement this study.]
The Impact of Multisensory Learning Model-Oriented Storytelling on Listening Self-Efficacy
Author: Yalap, Hakan
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Multisensory Learning,Story Telling,Listening Comprehension,Self Efficacy,Self Concept Measures,Listening Skills,Foreign Countries,Secondary School Students

It is quite important for the individual to actively participate in the educational process during language teaching. It is possible to involve the students in the learning process thanks to the use of various student-centered activities and appeal to more than one sense organ. The methods, techniques, and materials to be used in the language acquisition process of the students also affect their attitudes and self-efficacy towards the language learning process and the related skills. As an important part of the children's literature, tales have an important function in language teaching. In this study, the impact of multisensory learning model-oriented storytelling on listening self-efficacy levels was examined. Experimental design, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the study. The study group of the research consists of 5th grade students studying at a secondary school in the city center of Samsun during the academic year of 2021 and 2022. The age group of the students involved in the research ranges from 10 to 11. In addition, both individual and parental consents were obtained for the application. The Listening Self-Efficacy Scale was used as the data collection tool of the research. In order to collect the research data, permissions were obtained first from the Samsun Provincial Directorate of National Education and then the parents of the students. Lasting for 5 weeks, storytelling activities were applied to the experimental and control groups. For the control group, taletelling application was carried out through straight narrative technique while for the experimental group, it was carried out through multisensory learning model. Quantitative data analysis methods were used to analyze the research data. As a result of the research, it was seen that the listening skills of the experimental group changed positively. In addition, in the comparisons performed depending on the variables, it was concluded that the listening skills of the students whose father's education level was primary school, whose age level was 11, and whose grades for Turkish lesson were low in the previous year improved at a higher level. According to the research findings, it has been concluded that storytelling through multisensory learning method has a positive impact on improving the self-efficacy of the students.
Digital Reading among Children in Saudi Arabia
Author: Al-Jarf, Reima
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Reading Habits,Children,Preadolescents,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Tablet Computers,Computer Use,Educational Technology,Parent Role,Preferences,Printed Materials,Electronic Publishing,Elementary School Students,Arabic,English (Second Language),Video Technology,Video Games,COVID-19,Pandemics

A sample of parents in Saudi Arabia was surveyed to find out the reading technologies that children under the age of 12 use, children's digital reading habits and interests, parents' roles in encouraging the children to read digitally, the effects of digital reading on children's reading ability, and to compare digital reading before, during and after the Pandemic. Survey results showed that all the children in the sample use a smart phone to access apps, games, cartoons, and YouTube videos. About 41% use an iPad or tablet and few use their parents or older siblings' laptops. None of the children in the sample uses an e-reader such as Kindle. 5% do not like to use an iPad/tablet and prefer to use their parents' smart phones. Children below the age of 6 use touch screen devices in reading the English and Arabic letters, numeracy and words. They enjoy reading on touch screens. 36% of the children in grades 1-3 use touch screen devices in learning to read and 64% use them for games and entertainment. Children in grades 4-6 mainly use touch screen devices to play games, soccer, car races and watch movies mostly in English and do not use those devices for reading purposes. Older children feel that educational and language learning and reading apps are boring. During the pandemic, children used technology intensively due to remote teaching and learning, i.e., more than before and after the Pandemic. About half of the parents do not share, nor supervise reading from touch screen devices with their children whether during, before or after the pandemic. Despite the advancements in digital reading, most parents and children in Saudi Arabia still prefer print books and stories. Mobile audiobooks, electronic reading games, storybooks, picture books and glossy magazines, reading lessons with a digital, human-like character, WhatsApp remote reading, online book clubs, and children's digital libraries are not used. Therefore, this study recommends the integration of digital reading in the school curriculum, raising parents and teachers' awareness of digital reading devices, reading apps and websites and designing mobile reading apps with interactive features to motivate older children to read Arabic fiction and short stories.
Analysis of the Correlation between the Use of Written Algorithms and Success in Mental Calculation
Author: Juric, Josipa
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Correlation,Mathematics Instruction,Computation,Mathematics Curriculum,Preferences,Elementary School Students,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Algorithms,Secondary School Students,Undergraduate Students,Age Differences,Problem Solving,Cognitive Processes

This paper explores the correlation between mental calculation performance and the frequency of using written algorithms in mental calculation tasks. Mental calculation is a mathematical tool used in everyday life situations during and after our formal education. After presenting an overview of the professional literature on this topic, the paper will present calculation methods and show how represented they are in the Curriculum. For the empirical part of the research, a total of 233 Croatian students aged 10 to 22 years were tested and interviewed. The previously mentioned correlation was then analyzed. An overview of the interview results will be presented as well. It was found that school mathematics does not always contribute to the development and flexibility in using mental calculation strategies because of the student preference for acquired written algorithms. Definitely, recommendation is shifting the focus from written calculation and procedures to the mental, discussing the associated strategies and different concepts of number. In this way, formal education could contribute to what students really need later on, in both private and professional situations in which they may find themselves on a daily basis. [For the full proceedings, see ED630948.]
Collective Teacher Efficacy and Job Satisfaction: A Study of Relations
Author: Yurt, Eyüp
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Teacher Effectiveness,Teacher Attitudes,Job Satisfaction,Questionnaires,Correlation,Public School Teachers,Prediction,Foreign Countries,Preschool Teachers,Elementary School Teachers,Teaching Methods,Discipline,Teacher Collaboration,Secondary School Teachers,High School Teachers,Collegiality

This study examined the relationship between collective teacher efficacy and job satisfaction. The study group of the research consists of 290 teachers working in public schools in Türkiye in Bursa central districts. The teachers work at the preschool, primary, secondary, and high school levels. The research was conducted following the correlational research design. Correlational designs examine the direction and severity of relationships between two or more variables. Demographic information form, short form Minnesota Satisfaction questionnaire, and the collective teacher self-efficacy scale were used to collect data. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated, and the relationships between collective teacher efficacy and job satisfaction were examined. The predictive effect of collective teacher efficacy on job satisfaction was investigated using structural equation model analysis. According to the results, discipline and teaching components positively correlate with internal and external job satisfaction. Collective efficacy has a significant impact on teachers' job satisfaction. Based on the findings, some suggestions for practice and research were developed. [For the full proceedings, see ED630948.]
Content Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on the Concept of Oral Communication
Author: Kirbas, Abdulkadir
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Content Analysis,Oral Language,Databases,Masters Theses,Gender Differences,Classification,Graduate Students,Verbal Communication,Communication Skills,Universities,Intellectual Disciplines,Departments,Audiences,Linguistics,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,College Faculty,Doctoral Dissertations,Foreign Countries,Doctoral Students

This study aims to examine the postgraduate theses in the field of verbal communication skills, which have an important place in the individual's cognitively healthy, effective, and positive communication. In line with this purpose of the research, 24 full-text postgraduate theses in the National Thesis Database of the Council of Higher Education were examined and a content analysis was made by scanning the literature for researchers. The data of the research were collected through document analysis. The obtained data were analyzed by content analysis. Examined theses were examined and categorized according to the gender of the author, year of publication, distribution by the university, Institute and department, research method, sample of the research, type of the thesis, and advisor. The number of female authors was significantly higher than male authors in 1 medical specialty, 18 masters and 6 doctoral theses, in which the concept of &quot;verbal communication&quot; was included in the research title. It has been determined that these studies are generally carried out within the Institute of Educational Sciences. The target audience of the studies is mostly university students, the least participating academics, and administrators. At the same time, the studies are mostly in the field of English Language Education, the least studies are prepared in the departments of Linguistics, Communication Management, and Public Relations, and the advisors of the theses are mostly Ph. D. It has been determined that it consists of faculty members with the title of Lecturer and Associate Professor. [For the full proceedings, see ED630948.]
Distance Education Experiences of Social Studies Teachers: Current Situation, Problems and Solution Suggestions in Gaziantep Province
Author: Budak, Özlem Muraz
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Distance Education,Social Studies,Preservice Teachers,Teacher Education Programs,Phenomenology,COVID-19,Pandemics,In Person Learning,Educational Change,Emotional Disturbances,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Barriers,Educational Experience,Technical Support,Teaching Methods,Homework,Access to Education

In this study, it is aimed to examine the experiences of Social Studies Teacher Candidates in the Distance Education process. In this study, which is qualitative research, the phenomenology design was used. The study group of the research consists of Social Studies Teacher Candidates studying at Gaziantep Province Nizip Education Faculty. The data of the study were collected by semi-structured interview technique according to 14 open-ended questions created by the researcher and the expert. During the data collection process, some face-to-face interviews were conducted. Due to the COVID (19) pandemic, which has affected the world and our country, some of the data has been collected via mail and forms. The obtained data were analyzed by content analysis technique. The findings obtained from the analysis of the data are presented in tables. The results obtained within the framework of the experiences of the pre-service teachers gave direction to the research. According to the results obtained in the research, it was stated that the interest of the pre-service teachers who took lessons with distance education decreased and that the distance education lessons had advantages and disadvantages, that distance education lessons were important in continuing education, but they could not replace face-to-face education. The lack of any preparations for distance education and the inability to get used to distance education and the inability to overcome the psychological difficulties in the pandemic process were effective in shaping the views of pre-service teachers. It has been concluded that due to the poor infrastructure of the country due to its geographical regions, the lack of full participation in the classes and the fact that students do not have sufficient equipment and devices economically, they have negative opinions about distance education. [For the full proceedings, see ED630948.]
Exploring the Impact of Project-Based Learning on Entrepreneurship Education for Engineering School Students in Mongolia -- A Case Study of NUM Startup 2.0
Author: Batbayar, Bilguun
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Projects,Active Learning,Entrepreneurship,Engineering Education,College Students,Program Effectiveness,Educational Policy,Teacher Role,Teamwork,Student Role

Entrepreneurship is still young and developing in Mongolia, yet it is the main driver of the Mongolian economy. According to The National Statistics Office of Mongolia, small and medium businesses create 52.5% of all jobs in Mongolia. To ensure more qualified entrepreneurs join the labor market, educators and instructors can help with resources for their students that will enable them to create successful businesses. Entrepreneurship education can play an essential role in providing a qualified and skilled supply of entrepreneurs for the Mongolian economy. This paper will examine how project-based learning impacts engineering students' entrepreneurial mindset at Mongolia's university. The study will try to create awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship education and a project-based learning (PBL) approach for students with any engineering background. As a case study, this research will take &quot;NUM Startup 2.0&quot;, a five-month program in that students can team up with their professors to build a startup company from the beginning. A qualitative research methodology will be used to conduct interviews with participants of NUM Startup 2.0. This research will use homogenous sampling to select students with similar backgrounds, and for a semi-structured in-depth interview, collected data will be analyzed using the thematic analysis method. Moreover, this research may provide valuable feedback to universities in Mongolia to develop more well-structured courses for students. [For the full proceedings, see ED630948.]