ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Barriers to School Success for Latino Students
Author: Marrero, Floralba Arbelo
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Barriers,Success,Hispanic American Students,Academic Achievement,Social Influences,Cultural Influences,High School Students,Parent Participation,Family School Relationship,Change Strategies,Achievement Need

Academic achievement among Latino high school students is a pressing issue as data consistently demonstrates that Latino students underperform and are at higher risk of dropping out of high school than their non-Latino peers. This paper reviews nonacademic barriers to the success of Latino students focusing on sociocultural issues that influence the school success of Latino students and how schools and communities can co-labor in order to support Latino academic achievement. This includes a look at the lack of culturally competent school personnel that work among Latino populations, the misunderstanding of schools in relation to the perceived Latino parental disengagement, home and school partnerships that can help foster success for Latino students, and other strategies that can be developed to link Latino parents and communities to the schools that educate their children.
Developing an Achievement Test for the Subject of Sound in Science Education
Author: Sözen, Merve
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Achievement Tests,Science Education,Acoustics,Test Construction,Secondary School Science,Scientific Concepts,Multiple Choice Tests,Pilot Projects,Item Analysis,Grade 9,Test Items,Program Validation,Psychometrics,Outcome Measures,Statistical Analysis,Nonparametric Statistics,Foreign Countries

The purpose of this study is to develop an achievement test which includes the basic concepts about the subject of sound and its properties in middle school science lessons and which at the same time aims to reveal the alternative concepts that the students already have. During the process of the development of the test, studies in the field and concepts about sound were reviewed. Test items were prepared by taking the views of experts. 234 9th graders during the academic year 2013-2014 participated in the study for the pilot and actual implementation. 85 questions prepared initially were reduced to 43 multiple choice questions with four choices following reliability and validity studies. KR-20 reliability coefficient of the 43 question sound achievement test was found as 0,83. The results show that the prepared sound achievement test is reliable.
What Do Data Mean for Pre-Service Chemistry Teachers?
Author: Gültepe, Nejla
Date: 2016-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Data,Preservice Teachers,Science Teachers,Scientific Concepts,Phenomenology,Student Teacher Attitudes,Science Process Skills,Heat,Data Interpretation,Knowledge Level,Questionnaires,Misconceptions,Content Analysis,Accuracy,Definitions,Qualitative Research,Chemistry,Foreign Countries

This phenomologic study was carried out in order to determine how 63 pre-service chemistry teachers graduated from Chemistry Branch of Science Faculty in the pedagogical training program during 2013-2015 academic years defined the concepts of density and melting and boiling points and how they interpreted the data in micro levels. A diagnostic instrument for measurement consisting of six open-ended questions was prepared. Content analysis was performed and the results were given in frequency and percentage distribution category. Below 50% of participants gave significant and correct answers to all of the questions about density, melting and boiling points and they interpreted the concepts of underlying data and units in micro levels correctly. It was established that most of the students could not go beyond formulas especially in the concept of density and they had misconceptions about the definitions of this concept and interpretation of the data related to density, melting and boiling points. Given the students' answers, it can be stated that the misconceptions that were associated with the research concepts resulted from the misconceptions of preservice teachers about particle size, particle mass and intermolecular forces. It can be quite useful to present the practices of employing data and units for significant science education to students' attention during all stages of teaching.
Setting Objectives of Value Education in Constructivist Approach in the Light of Revised Blooms Taxonomy (RBT)
Author: Paleeri, Sankaranarayanan
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Educational Objectives,Values Education,Constructivism (Learning),Taxonomy,Student Centered Learning,Teaching Methods

Transaction methods and approaches of value education have to change from lecturing to process based methods according to the development of constructivist approach. The process based methods provide creative interpretation and active participation from student side. Teachers have to organize suitable activities to transact values through process based teaching. This paper deals with the ideas of preparing Educational objectives and organizing student centered or process based classes on value education in accordance with the Process Dimensions proposed in Revised Blooms Taxonomy (RBT). RBT suggests Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate and Create as the process dimensions. Teachers can organize the objectives of value education classes according to these process dimensions. It will promote effective transaction of values in modern methods.
Transforming Values into Behaviors: A Study on the Application of Values Education to Families in Turkey
Author: Tonga, Deniz
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Values Education,Family (Sociological Unit),Family Life Education,Content Analysis,Moral Development,Communication Skills,Religious Factors,Action Research,Muslims,Family Relationship,Observation,Interviews

No matter what century we live in, even though the tools we use change from age to age, man is not a creature who can be considered or understood without the concept of values. Although we have different religions, languages, races and cultures, the personality of man is always constructed through values. Values are factors that directly influences human life and society in a positive or negative way. This study suggests that values education aimed at teaching individuals certain values is not sufficiently practiced by families in Turkey. In order to address the problem, this study aimed to increase the awareness of family members regarding values and help them turn values into behavior in everyday life. To this end, a 24-month &quot;values education program&quot; involving a set of activities was carried out. Every month, a specific value was chosen taking into account the needs of family members and &quot;value booklets&quot; were prepared using four sub-dimensions of the chosen value. 10 families participated in the program and the data was collected from 25 individuals. The resulting data was subjected to content analysis. 3 main themes were found to be important in the light of the data: moral development, development of communication skills, and religiousness. These themes were thought to be beneficial in terms of understanding the effectiveness and importance of family members' internalizing values and turning them into behavior in everyday life.
A Study of Health Education and Its Needs for Elementary School Students
Author: Hussain, Irshad
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Health Education,Student Needs,Health Needs,Information Needs,Needs Assessment,Mixed Methods Research,Questionnaires,Interviews,Likert Scales,Physical Environment,Communicable Diseases,Puberty,Social Environment,Food,Nutrition,Hygiene,Mental Health,Data Analysis,Educational Facilities,Drug Therapy,Disease Control,Violence,Prevention,Health Promotion

Health Education, particularly in elementary schools, appears to be a neglected area in Pakistan. This study investigated the health education needs of elementary school students. The purpose of the present study is to assess health education needs of elementary school students. The study adopted mix approach of (qualitative and quantitative) research for data collection. The quantitative data were collected by administering piloted questionnaire on elementary school students (n = 400) and the response rate was 82% (as 328 responses were complete). The same participants were also interviewed in groups of 4-6 students. The data collected through questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively; whereas, interviews were analyzed thematically. Overall 68% of the elementary school students required information about the main constructs of health education; 69% appeared to be keen on knowing about physical environment in and around their schools and homes; 77% were interested to get awareness about commonly spreading out diseases and puberty issues. The results of this study appeared to be aligned to the social context of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The elementary school students were merely aware of the main constructs of health education and needed awareness, specifically in food and nutrition, hygiene, seasonal and tropical diseases, infectious diseases, and psychological problems. Proper school health education programme may be initiated for elementary school students.
Evaluation of the 2006 and 2015 Turkish Education Program in Secondary School Curriculum in Turkey in Terms of Critical Thinking
Author: Aytan, Talat
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Program Evaluation,Secondary School Curriculum,Critical Thinking,National Curriculum,Qualitative Research,Content Analysis,Documentation,Skill Development,Language Skills,Listening Skills,Critical Viewing,Verbal Communication,Reading Skills,Writing Skills,Critical Reading

The objective of this study is to evaluate the primary school second stage Turkish Education Curriculum effectuated in 2006 and the secondary school Turkish Education Curriculum effectuated in 2015 comparatively in terms of critical thinking. Of qualitative research designs, document analysis approach and content analysis were adopted for the study. The elements of aforementioned curriculums such as teaching approach, overall objectives, basic approach, basic skills, basic language skills, achievements, elements and methods were analyzed in terms of critical thinking. Both Turkish Education Curriculums have taken critical thinking as a basic skill, and have included critical thinking in the sections of overall objectives, basic approach and vision. On the other hand, 2006 Turkish curriculum is richer in methodological basis in terms of giving basic language skills, while 2015 Turkish curriculum is richer in terms of achievements.
Time Management and Academic Achievement of Higher Secondary Students
Author: Cyril, A. Vences
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Time Management,Academic Achievement,High School Students,Foreign Countries,Measures (Individuals),Statistical Analysis,Correlation,Definitions,Hypothesis Testing,Gender Differences

The only thing, which can't be changed by man, is time. One cannot get back time lost or gone Nothing can be substituted for time. Time management is actually self management. The skills that people need to manage others are the same skills that are required to manage themselves. The purpose of the present study was to explore the relation between time management and academic achievement of Higher Secondary students. The population for the present study consists of 180 students and the sample consists of 63 students [35 male and 28 female] taken from Peniel Higher Secondary School, Natham, Dindigul District. Time management scale was prepared and validated by Prof. S. Arockiasamy and Miss. P. Premalatha, 2011 (St. Xavier's College of Education, Palayamkottai). The investigator used this tool to assess Time management. Personal data sheet was prepared by the investigator. Percentage analysis, Mean, Standard deviation and &quot;t&quot; test were used for analyzing the data. The results showed that there is significant relationship between the Time management and Academic achievement of Higher Secondary students.
Use of a Numerical Strategy Framework in the Professional Development of Teachers
Author: Laxman, Kumar
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Faculty Development,Numbers,Logical Thinking,Interviews,Students,Video Technology,Teacher Effectiveness,Mathematics Teachers,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Case Studies,Foreign Countries

Derived initially from a strategic analysis of children's methods of counting, the New Zealand Numeracy Projects used, as a starting point for the professional development of teachers, a strategy framework that traces children's development in number reasoning. A pilot study indicated the usefulness of professional development where teachers use the framework to determine the number reasoning of students in their own classes. Subsequently, as part of the professional development offered for the projects, a DVD showing numerous video clips of students was produced to show teachers what range of number strategic thinking they might expect in their classes. In the next five years more clips were added and some edited out. This paper outlines how the video clips were incorporated into the initial stages of the enhanced teacher professional development model to enhance teaching effectiveness in using the strategic number framework, and how these clips are used in the pre-service education of student teachers at the University of Auckland.
Effects of Information and Communication Technology on Engagement and Art Production for Eighth-Grade Students
Author: Lovin, Elizabeth
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grade 8,Influence of Technology,Art Activities,Art Products,Peer Groups,Discussion Groups,Online Courses,Student Attitudes,Visual Arts,Conventional Instruction,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Check Lists,Intervention,Student Surveys,Scoring Rubrics,Achievement Gains,Teaching Methods,Performance Factors,National Competency Tests,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis

The purpose of this research was to explore the impact of an online-learning component incorporating peer discussion groups on art achievement, digital literacy practice, student engagement, and student attitude of an eighth-grade visual arts classroom. Participants included 30 students in two 8th-grade art classes. Students in one class received face-to- face art instruction, while the other class completed additional assignments using online-learning components and peer discussion groups. Art achievement was measured with project scores from printmaking, ceramics, and cut paper units. Digital literacy practice and engagement were recorded with a teacher checklist and field notes. Student attitude was measured by a survey administered at the end of the study. The online-learning component group scored slightly higher on art projects than the face-to-face group. Results indicated that, using online-learning components did not have a significant impact on art achievement, but notably improved digital literacy practice, student engagement, and student attitude towards art.
Teaching Physics in English: A Continuing Professional Development for Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers in Thailand
Author: Pruekpramool, Chaninan
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physics,Science Instruction,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Self Efficacy,Educational Quality,Language of Instruction,Teacher Attitudes,Professional Continuing Education,Science Teachers,Course Content,Semi Structured Interviews,Instructional Materials,Lesson Plans,Lifelong Learning,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Observation

The purposes of this study were to develop a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) using English integrated science approach training curriculum and to promote physics teacher's efficacy to be expert teachers and be able to teach Physics in English. The quality of the curriculum was at a high level corresponding to the congruence scores of the overall curriculum and curriculum content which equaled 0.85 and 0.93, respectively. Besides, the appropriateness scores of the curriculum content, instructional materials and curriculum format equaled 0.89, 1.00 and 0.53, respectively. The participants were 22 Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers (NNESTs) who taught physics in the schools that attended the projects of &quot;World-class standard school&quot; and &quot;English for Integrated Studies (EIS)&quot; administered by the Ministry of Education, Thailand. Considering the participant's opinions from semi-structured interview and satisfaction assessment form, the results found that the participants' satisfaction was at a high level. From the follow up after training with 7 physics teachers, the results revealed that there were some concerns from teachers in several aspects based on their efficacy which were communication skills, choosing and using appropriate instructional materials, developing the physics lesson plan in English, dealing with classroom problems, and lifelong learning to improve their English skills and teaching. According to students' opinions, students that were taught by these trained teachers were satisfied with learning physics in English because this way of learning can promote their communication skills. However, before they start learning Physics in English, improving their language ability was the most important that they required.
Implications of the School Leadership for Handling Practical Administrative Problems
Author: Thamarasseri, Ismail
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Administration,Leadership Effectiveness,Leadership,Leaders,Leadership Styles,Leadership Role,School Administration,Leadership Qualities,Administrative Principles,Relevance (Education),Definitions,Educational Practices

Leadership is the process of influencing others to get the work done. It involves motivating, influencing, and directing individuals towards the attainment of long term organizational goals. A leader remains in the limelight. The success or failure of an organizational endeavour is attributed upon its leader. School leadership includes any individual in the school who has a decision-making role. These roles typically require an advanced degree, experience and some skills. These positions are the top paid positions in a school, but they also come with the most responsibility. These people are ultimately responsible for the successes and failures within their realm of administration. This paper helps you to define the term leader and leadership and it discusses about leadership in Educational administration. The main purpose of the study is to describe the nature and ways of leadership with special reference to the implications of school leadership for handling day to day practical administrative problems.
Pre- and In-Service Teachers' Perceptions of Learning through Research Workshops in a Hispanic-Serving Institution in USA: A Review of Two Years' Accumulative Data
Author: Lu, Ming-Tsan P.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inservice Teacher Education,Preservice Teacher Education,Teacher Workshops,Hispanic Americans,Graduate Students,Statistical Analysis,Educational Research,Research Skills,Knowledge Level,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Data Analysis,Self Efficacy,Predictor Variables,Teacher Surveys,Pretests Posttests,Proposal Writing,Multiple Regression Analysis

The purpose of the study was to report the analysis results of two-year accumulative data from Research Academy workshops held for pre-service and in-service teachers in a southern state Hispanic-Serving Institution. Graduate students' perceptions of learning through these professional development workshops were reported. Statistical analyses were performed. The study found consistent and significant gains of participants' confidence in educational research skills and knowledge. Future directions, limitations, and implications were discussed.
Mission and Monastery: Empathy, Ethics, and the Challenges of Two Community-Based Courses
Author: Meier, Joyce
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Ethics,Empathy,Service Learning,School Community Relationship,College Students,Writing (Composition),Discussion (Teaching Technique),Writing Instruction,Class Activities

By their very nature, courses that contain a community-based component invite opportunities for the practice of empathy, whereby students come to identify with their community partners (such as the low-income children they tutor, the elders they interview). In fact, the building of empathy through the cross-dialogue often catalyzed by such classes has been touted as crucial in the practice of civic literacy. Having taught at least two kinds of community-based courses, Joyce Meier can testify to the empathy such courses encourage. However, she has also found that the quality of the empathetic experience and the consequent student writing, as well as corresponding ethical challenges, can differ significantly depending on whether the student is more involved in the &quot;mission&quot; (that is, in the field) or &quot;monastery&quot; side (at the computer or office) side of community work. To put it another way, whether the student-missionary is engaged in tutoring homeless children or is writing a grant proposal in the organization's office affects the degree of empathetic identification the student feels; and even, the quality of the writing she produces. Meier argues that the community-based course requires a balance of field and office, of mission and monastery. Teachers such as herself must strategize and intervene, to ensure that the &quot;missionaries&quot; get a sense of the overall systemic practices, policies, and interventions that can and will affect their community partners, while the &quot;monks&quot; need a hefty share of the work in the field: through learning they get from their peers, field trips, readings, and guest speakers, as well as in the community itself. Herein she compares the role of empathy in two of her community-based classes. In the first class, students do life-story work with Detroit elders and children in which their empathy for their partners seems to evolve almost naturally. In the second class, students work, and to some extent write, for non-profit organizations, they may end up researching and revising handouts on prisoner health care--without ever setting foot in a prison. In this course empathy is often the very thing most needed.