ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling with R
Author: Ravand, Hamdollah
Date: 2016-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Least Squares Statistics,Structural Equation Models,Nonparametric Statistics,Sample Size,Models,Reading Comprehension,Computer Software,Path Analysis,Factor Analysis,Reading Strategies,Reading Motivation,Vocabulary,Comparative Analysis

Structural equation modeling (SEM) has become widespread in educational and psychological research. Its flexibility in addressing complex theoretical models and the proper treatment of measurement error has made it the model of choice for many researchers in the social sciences. Nevertheless, the model imposes some daunting assumptions and restrictions (e.g. normality and relatively large sample sizes) that could discourage practitioners from applying the model. Partial least squares SEM (PLS-SEM) is a nonparametric technique which makes no distributional assumptions and can be estimated with small sample sizes. In this paper a general introduction to PLS-SEM is given and is compared with conventional SEM. Next, step by step procedures, along with R functions, are presented to estimate the model. A data set is analyzed and the outputs are interpreted.
Evaluation of a Problem Based Learning Curriculum Using Content Analysis
Author: Prihatiningsih, Titi Savitri
Date: 2016-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Problem Based Learning,Content Analysis,Medical Education,College Curriculum,Curriculum Evaluation,Behavioral Objectives,Qualitative Research,Medical Students,Foreign Countries

Faculty of Medicine UGM has implemented Problem Based Learning (PBL) since 1985. Seven jump tutorial discussions are applied. A scenario is used as a trigger to stimulate students to identify learning objectives (LOs) in step five which are used as the basis for self study in step six. For each scenario, the Block Team formulates the LOs which are informed to tutors. Tutors have to facilitate the discussion that the correct LOs are identified. This study checked the allignment of LOs formulated by the Faculty and LOs by the students. Cardiorespiratory system block is used. A content analysis is applied for this purpose. Sixteen discussion notes (DNs) written by 16 groups from one scenarios were analysed. The LOs from the tutor book and DNs were coded separately. There were eight Faculty LOs for scenario Blood Donation. None DNs were mentioned correctly. Many DNs mentioned LOs which are not in the prescribed LOs. It was clear that 16 groups of student failed to identify LOs correctly. This might affect their performance in their block exams, and also their preparedness for the subsequent blocks as they lack relevant prior knowledge.
Comparative Study between Drill Skill and Concept Attainment Model towards Physics Learning Achievement
Author: Wenno, Izaak Hendrik
Date: 2016-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,Drills (Practice),Physics,Science Achievement,Science Instruction,Concept Teaching,Quasiexperimental Design,Junior High School Students,Secondary School Science,Pretests Posttests,Instructional Effectiveness,Foreign Countries

Alternative learning model that can be used in teaching physics to overcome the problems of lack of student learning achievement is a model of skill training (drill skills, and the concept attainment model. Drill skill model is a teaching technique in which students carry out training activities on what they have learned, so that the material already taught more embedded in the minds of students, and students will have the dexterity or higher, while the concept attainment is a model of achievement of learning model that is designed to help students to be more easily learn a concept. The purpose of this study was to compare the results between student who was taught with drill skill model and concept attainment model. The quasi-experimental type was used. Sampling was done randomly in order to obtain two classes one for the first experimental group with drill skill, and the second one for the second experimental group with concept attainment model. These results suggest that the science-physics learning achievement of students with drill skill model is better than using a concept attainment model.
Health Seeking Behaviour among Undergraduates in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus
Author: Ajaegbu, Okechukwu Odinaka
Date: 2016-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Health,Undergraduate Students,College Faculty,Surveys,Questionnaires,Diseases,Symptoms (Individual Disorders),Drug Therapy,Patients,Purchasing,Hospitals,Pain,Help Seeking,Access to Health Care,Health Promotion,Prevention,Student Attitudes,Sociocultural Patterns

Health is essential for social and economic development of any country. Nearly 10 million children in developing countries die each year before reaching the age of five from ailments, mostly pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria. The socio-cultural belief about the causation of disease and its curability has direct correlation with the treatment seeking behaviour of an individual. It is in the light of the foregoing that this research was necessitated to investigate various health seeking behaviours exhibited by undergraduates in the Faculty of Health Science and Technology. Health Belief Model was used to examine ways people react to health issues. A descriptive survey research design was employed while a questionnaire was the data collection tool for the study. The study revealed that common illnesses among students are headache and fever. Students generally go to buy drugs from the patent medicine stores when sick. Students will not go to the hospital until they experience pains that they cannot accommodate again. Factors affecting the choice of health care adopted when ill is mostly related to its accessibility, effectiveness and none delay. Finally, while government should be able to provide access to many health care facilities, health promotion and preventive strategies should be reinforced in universities.
Domain and Intelligence Based Multimedia Question Answering System
Author: Kumar, K. Magesh
Date: 2016-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intelligence,Computer Mediated Communication,Multimedia Materials,Access to Information,Databases,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Questioning Techniques,Information Retrieval,Video Technology

Multimedia question answering systems have become very popular over the past few years. It allows users to share their thoughts by answering a given question or obtain information from a set of answered questions. However, existing QA systems support only textual answer which is not so instructive for many users. The user's discussion can be enhanced by adding suitable multimedia data. Multimedia answers offer intuitive information with more suitable image, voice and video. This system includes a set of information as well as classification of question and answer, query generation, multimedia data selection and presentation. This system will take all kinds of media such as text, images, videos, and videos which will be combined with a textual answer. In a way, it automatically collects information from the user to improvising the answer. This method consists of ranking for answers to select the best answer. By dealing out a huge set of QA pairs and adding them to a database, multimedia question answering approach for users which finds multimedia answers by matching their questions with those in the database. The effectiveness of Multimedia system is determined by ranking of text, image, audio and video in users' answer. The answer which is given by the user is processed by Semantic match algorithm and the best answers can be viewed by Naive Bayesian ranking system.
Improving Process Writing with the Use Authentic Assessment
Author: bin Abdul Aziz, Muhammad Noor
Date: 2016-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Process Approach (Writing),Writing Improvement,Performance Based Assessment,Elementary School Students,Classroom Observation Techniques,Interviews,Writing Skills,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Evaluation Methods,Foreign Countries

The paper discusses on how process writing is improved with the use of authentic assessment in an English Language classroom. Eleven primary school children from Year 4 in a rural school in Sabah are the participants of the study. Data were collected by observing them during the English Language lessons and at the end of the series of observations, an interview session was conducted. The results of the study revealed that using authentic assessment to assess young learners? writing skills is beneficial and effective in helping them to write better in the English Language classroom. The presentation will therefore provide suggestions for the use of more authentic assessment in the classroom, particularly in English Language teaching and learning.
Influence of Web Based Cooperative Learning Strategy and Achiever Motivation on Student Study Outcome
Author: Hariadi, Bambang
Date: 2016-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Student Motivation,Academic Achievement,Quasiexperimental Design,Undergraduate Students,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Statistical Analysis,Cooperative Learning,Web Based Instruction,Educational Technology,Conventional Instruction,Foreign Countries,Pretests Posttests,Observation

The research aimed at examining the effect of instructional strategy (web-based STAD and text-based STAD) and achiever motivation toward student learning outcomes. The research implied quasi-experimental design with nonequivalent control group factorial version. The subjects were undergraduate students of Information Systems of academic year 2014/2015 at STIKOM Surabaya. Two groups were involved in the investigation with which amounts to 67 students, comprised of 34 students for the experimental class and 33 students for grade control. The collected data were statistically processed using analysis of variance techniques (ANOVA) two paths using a significance level of 0,05. The results of this research indicate that there is a difference in outcome study of Organization Behavior courses is significant between groups of students who studied with a web-based STAD type cooperative instructional strategies and textual STAD type cooperative strategies. Based on the findings of this research, researchers suggest implementing STAD type cooperative of instructional strategy, with simultaneously (complementary) between the web-based and text-based in the form of blended learning.
Improving Students' Creative Thinking and Achievement through the Implementation of Multiple Intelligence Approach with Mind Mapping
Author: Widiana, I. Wayan
Date: 2016-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Creative Thinking,Multiple Intelligences,Student Improvement,Action Research,Science Achievement,Science Education,Performance Based Assessment,Questionnaires,Program Implementation,Concept Mapping,Teaching Methods,Grade 5,Student Attitudes,Statistical Analysis,Foreign Countries

This classroom action research aimed to improve the students' creative thinking and achievement in learning science. It conducted through the implementation of multiple intelligences with mind mapping approach and describing the students' responses. The subjects of this research were the fifth grade students of SD 8 Tianyar Barat, Kubu, and Karangasam. The objects of this research were multiple intelligence, achievement in science and students' response. The research was conducted in two cycles and every cycle consisted of planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The data of students' creative thinking were collected by performance test; the data of students' achievement in learning science were collected through questionnaire. After the data were collected, then they were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively. The results of the study showed that (1) the implementation of multiple intelligence approach improved the students' creative thinking and achievement in learning science. The improvement in the students' creative thinking from cycle I to cycle II is 16.56%. (2) The improvement of the students' achievement in learning science from cycle I to cycle II is 11.46%. (3) The students' response to the implementation of multiple intelligence with mind mapping fell into category positive.The students felt happy in learning science through the implementation of multiple intelligences with mind mapping.
Mathematical Model for Mapping Students' Cognitive Capability
Author: Tambunan, Hardi
Date: 2016-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematical Models,Cognitive Mapping,Cognitive Ability,Foreign Countries,Educational Quality,Mathematics Tests,Grade 7,Knowledge Level,Comprehension,Secondary School Mathematics

The quality mapping of educational unit program is important issue in education in Indonesia today in an effort to improve the quality of education. The objective of this study is to make a mathematical model to find out the map of students' capability in mathematics. It has been made a mathematical model to be used in the mapping of students' capability. Demonstration of the use of models performed in accordance with the data of the results from the math test given to 147 students in grade XII, state senior high school, science program, and academic year 2015-2016. The map of students' capability can be known that 48 test items are derived from 16 sub topics of three cognitive domain, only 19 test items are achieved. The achieved map lies in 8 sub topics for knowledge domain and 6 sub topics for comprehension domain and application domain has 5 sub topics. So that sub topic and cognitive domain which can not be achieved can be done further corrective action to obtain the maximum results. This paper demonstrates how operational research techniques can be applied for problem solving in education.
Design and Implementation of Performance Metrics for Evaluation of Assessments Data
Author: Ahmed, Irfan
Date: 2016-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Measurement,Evaluation Methods,Program Implementation,Accreditation (Institutions),Program Evaluation,Educational Assessment,Outcomes of Education,Academic Achievement,Student Attitudes,Performance Based Assessment,Performance,Program Design

Evocative evaluation of assessment data is essential to quantify the achievements at course and program levels. The objective of this paper is to design performance metrics and respective formulas to quantitatively evaluate the achievement of set objectives and expected outcomes at the course levels for program accreditation. Even though assessment processes for accreditation are well documented but existence of an evaluation process is assumed. This work provides performance metrics such as attainment, student achievement, and x-th percentile for the evaluation of assessment data at course and program level. Then, a sample course data and uniformly distributed synthetic data are used to analyze the results from designed metrics. The primary findings of this work are twofold: (i) analysis with sample course assessment data reveals that qualitative mapping between marks obtained in assessments to the defined outcomes is essential for meaningful results, (ii) analysis with synthetic data shows that higher values of one metric does not imply higher values of the other metrics and they depend upon the obtained marks distribution. In particular, for uniformly distributed marks, &quot;achievement &lt; attainment for meanOfUniformDistr: &lt; averageMarks &lt; passingThreshold(a).&quot; Authors hope that the articulated description of evaluation formulas will help convergence to high quality standard in evaluation process.
The Effects of Modified Games on the Development of Gross Motor Skill in Preschoolers
Author: Lestari, Indah
Date: 2016-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Children,Psychomotor Skills,Sampling,Kindergarten,Games,Child Development,Motor Development,Skill Development,Intervention,Physical Development,Cognitive Development,Social Development,Statistical Analysis,Pretests Posttests

Gross motor skills on children must be optimized much earlier since it plays important role not only on their interaction process but also in supporting other multiple developments. One of the means in developing child's motor skill is by providing innovative games i.e. modified games including game format, game timing, and game sequence. The objective of this research was to prove the effects of modified games to the development of gross motor skill of preschoolers. Research method was pre-experimental with One Group Pre-post test Design approach. Research samples were the students of Group B Kindergarten in the districts of Gedeg as many as 180 students which were conducted by using purposive sampling. Research instrument was observation during one month. The data was analyzed by Wilcoxon sign rank test. The results suggested that there was effect of modified games to the development of preschool gross motor skill with p-value = 0.000. Changes on motor skill development were obtained from those who were initially on the beginning stage, as many as 101 respondents, became 14 respondents after intervention. Development stage proceeded as expected, from initial 65 respondents the number increased to 130 respondents. At the end of the intervention, there were even 36 respondents whose development stage beyond where they were supposed to be. This proved that the provision of modified games had positive effects on physical, cognitive, and social development. Modified games triggered children's interest and made them be willing to train their activities as well as muscle development, decreased saturation, and improved their skills in a fun way.
Will We Resist the Temptation?
Author: Caldwell, Brian J.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Resistance (Psychology),Music,Music Education,Achievement Tests,International Assessment,Secondary School Students,Foreign Countries,Art Education,Grade 5,Grade 6,Quasiexperimental Design,Educational Research,Art Teachers,Music Teachers,Educational Change,Educational Improvement,Testing

This paper was delivered as a response to a presentation by Jan Kronberg MLC, Chair of the Education and Training Committee, Parliament of Victoria that published a report of the &quot;Inquiry into the Extent, Benefits and Potential of Music Education in Victorian Schools.&quot; Her presentation and this response were part of a forum conducted by the School Music Advocacy Group at the University of Melbourne on 5 December 2013.
Melinda: De Facto Primary School Music Teacher
Author: de Vries, Peter
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music Education,Music Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Elementary School Teachers,Teaching Methods,Specialists,Music,Foreign Countries,Personal Narratives,Case Studies

A series of reviews dating back to the 1960s and a body of research literature points to the inadequate delivery of music education by generalist primary school teachers in Australian schools. Despite recommendations for specialist music teachers to teach music in all Australian primary schools to counter this ongoing trend, such an approach has not been endorsed by the Australian government. In addition, there simply are not enough music specialists to fill such positions. This article focuses on an alternative way that music education can be delivered in Australian primary schools, namely through music being taught to all classes in a school by a generalist primary school teacher with a passion for music education. Told from such a teacher's perspective, this article employs a narrative methodology to outline how this might successfully occur.
It Looks Chaotic, but What Is Really Happening?
Author: Robinson, Pip
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Informal Education,Musicians,Music,Music Education,Music Teachers,Academic Achievement,Learner Engagement,Teacher Role,Secondary School Teachers,Curriculum Development,Foreign Countries,Musical Instruments,Skill Development,Music Activities,Creativity,Music Reading,Singing,Grade 7

Informal learning practices, based on Lucy Green's research into how popular musicians learn, offer students in the music classroom the opportunity to explore collaborative, aural-based learning that is guided, rather than directed, by the teacher. Over a period of five years, informal learning projects were included in the music curricula of two secondary schools in which I was working. While there has been commentary on the impact of informal learning practices from the student engagement and achievement perspective, little consideration has been given to the role and influence of the teacher. Here, aspects of student learning and the role of the teacher are discussed from a personal perspective.
Pre-Service Teacher Beliefs: Are Musicians Different?
Author: Swainston, Andrew
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Beliefs,Musicians,Music,Music Education,Teacher Education,Music Teachers,Foreign Countries,Teacher Education Programs,Music Activities,Teacher Attitudes

This paper reviews issues around teacher education and the beliefs students bring to their courses. It considers concerns about current classroom music teaching, preservice teachers' beliefs, and preservice music teachers' identity construction as the foundation for research currently being conducted at The University of Melbourne. The study is focussing on assessing preservice teacher beliefs when they enter their course, whether these beliefs change over the course of a year and if the music cohort is different from their peers.
Playing with Performance: The Use and Abuse of Beta-Blockers in the Performing Arts
Author: Patston, Tim
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music,Music Education,Musical Instruments,Musicians,Music Activities,Foreign Countries,Hypertension,Heart Disorders,Drug Therapy,Artists,Anxiety

This article discusses the use of beta-blockers by performing artists, the reasons why they are taken, and the potential associated risks. We argue that there are high levels of usage within sectors of the professional performing arts community and that there may be high levels of risk in using these medications, particularly without medical supervision. Previous studies have mentioned potential risks, but this article will be the first to analyse the potential negative impact of side effects from these medications upon specific aspects of instrumental playing.
A Leap of Trust: Qualitative Research in a Musical Community of Practice
Author: Godwin, Louise
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music,Music Education,Communities of Practice,Foreign Countries,Case Studies,Research Projects,Musical Instruments,Music Appreciation,Elementary School Students,Secondary School Students,Semi Structured Interviews,Children,Adolescents,Data Collection,Data Analysis,Mixed Methods Research,Participant Observation

This article explores the process of determining an approach to the analysis of qualitative data collected as part of a case study research project involving children and teenagers from a community of musical practice--an all ages community-based fiddle group in central Scotland. The researcher's overarching goal is to find ways to increase ongoing participation in playing a musical instrument by people of all ages. The article does not present the findings of the study, but instead explores the notion of the reciprocal &quot;leap of trust&quot; that occurs between researcher and case study group, and the effects the arising mutual obligations and responsibilities have on research decisions regarding data analysis. The author describes her experience of data collection in the field and suggests that decisions regarding data analysis are influenced equally by the research participants and herself, as researcher. Theirs is a shared narrative. The research itself a reciprocal &quot;leap of trust&quot;.