ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Engineering Candidates&apos; Metaphorical Perceptions of about Energy
Author: Berber, Nilüfer Cerit
Date: 2018-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Engineering Education,Knowledge Level,Energy,Figurative Language

It is generally difficult to define abstract concepts for students. However, perceptions related to abstract concepts or facts can be revealed using metaphors because people frequently express their emotions, ideas and perceptions by means of metaphors. Through metaphors, students can express what they want to say more effectively with fewer words. Metaphorical perceptions are verbal expressions of individuals related to their perceptions about the external world, and these may help them to reveal the current situation related to the concept on their minds. Energy is a complex concept since it is abstract as well as it concerns all scientific fields. The purpose of this study is to determine metaphorical perceptions of the engineering candidates about energy. The research was conducted using the phenomenological research method which is a qualitative research method. The research population consisted of 148 grade 3 students who were studying at Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Engineering and Architecture during the spring semester of Academic Year in 2016-2017. Considering the results of the research, the metaphors of the engineering candidates about energy were classified in 7 categories. These categories are; energy as the reason of existence, energy as an issue of physics, energy as the base of technology, energy as the base of development, energy as a non consumable substance, energy as a consumable substance and energy as a transformable substance.
Teaching Turkish as a Second Language to Syrian Refugees
Author: Dilek, Serife
Date: 2018-09-28
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Turkish,Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Refugees,Language Skills,Instructional Materials,Language Usage,Vowels,Teaching Methods,Curriculum,Educational Environment,Audiovisual Aids,Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Barriers,Cultural Differences

The aim of this qualitative study is to reveal the condition involved in teaching Turkish as a second language to Syrian refugees. Participants were selected using a criterion-based sampling technique; they were six (6) instructors and forty (40) Syrian students. The data of the research were compiled using open-ended questionnaire developed by the researchers for the students, and semi-structure interview developed for the instructors. It was revealed that the students have problems mastering basic language skills (especially speaking and listening), the teaching materials are inadequate and physical environment is not conducive. Moreover, it appears that the students have problems in using and pronouncing certain vowels, the confuse letters, and use words in figurative sense. It has also been revealed that the teachers use the same practices, render feedback-correction, and have difficulty in teaching due to lack of right curriculum, the courses being above the students' levels, and nonfunctional course equipment. The participants underlined that camp and class environments need to be improved, that students should be given greater opportunities to communicate with native Turkish speakers, audiovisual materials need to be improved, teachers need to be aware of the students' psychological conditions, teachers should be very versed in at least two languages, and teachers need to be trained extensively.
Investigating the Prevalence of Academic Redshirting Using Population-Level Data
Author: Huang, Francis L.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Kindergarten,Incidence,Enrollment Trends,Grade Repetition,Gender Differences,Racial Differences,Disabilities,Socioeconomic Status,Student Characteristics,Institutional Characteristics

The practice of academic redshirting, or holding children back a year prior to their enrolling in kindergarten, continues to be a controversial practice. Although most studies investigating redshirting have used small statewide samples or older, nationally representative data sets, the current study uses population-level data from one state that spans several years. Findings indicate a downward trend in redshirting rates (3.5% in fall of 2012), and redshirted students were consistently more likely to be White boys who were not economically disadvantaged. Students with disabilities were also more likely to be redshirted. Of the redshirted students, the majority were born in the summer months (&gt;70%). Rates have been stable and lower than previously reported national estimates, suggesting that the practice is not as widespread as feared.
An Appraisal of Needs and Access of In-Service Education and Training for Teachers in Basic &apos;Schools for the Deaf&apos; in Ghana
Author: Issaka, Cecilia Alimatu
Date: 2018-10-12
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Faculty Development,Inservice Teacher Education,Deafness,Special Schools,Administrators,Educational Finance,Barriers,Foreign Countries,Workshops,Educational Needs,Sign Language,Instructional Materials

Teachers like all other professionals need to undergo continuous professional development through inservice training to upgrade their skills and the competencies in the profession. This paper examined the availability of in-service training to teachers of the deaf in Ghana as well as the requirements for the provision of in-service education. To achieve this, ninety-four teachers and four administrators from the schools for the deaf from ten regions were sampled for the study. Questionnaire and interviews were used to collect data. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that in-service training programmes are highly irregular. Insufficient funds have also been identified as one of the major factors hindering the organization of in-service education. Key recommendations are that staff development should be viewed as a policy issue, as a necessity and continuous process. Thus, more resources should be devoted to staff development at regular intervals.
Improving Outcome Measures Other than Achievement
Author: Moore, Kristin Anderson
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Outcome Measures,Psychometrics,Child Health,Emotional Development,Cognitive Development,Psychological Characteristics,Educational Attainment,Interpersonal Competence,Interpersonal Relationship,Self Control,Student Motivation,Academic Persistence,Executive Function,Self Efficacy,Learner Engagement,Well Being

Research indicates that educational, economic, and life success reflect children's nonacademic as well as academic competencies. Therefore, longitudinal surveys that assess educational progress and success need to incorporate nonacademic measures to avoid omitted variable bias, inform development of new intervention strategies, and support mediating and moderating analyses. Based on a life course model and a whole child perspective, this article suggests constructs in the domains of child health, emotional/psychological development, educational achievement/attainment, social behavior, and social relationships. Four critical constructs are highlighted: self-regulation, agency/motivation, persistence/diligence, and executive functioning. Other constructs that are currently measured need to be retained, including social skills, positive relationships, activities, positive behaviors, academic self-efficacy, educational engagement, and internalizing/emotional well-being. Examples of measures that are substantively and psychometrically robust are provided.
The Future of NCES&apos;s Longitudinal Student Surveys: Balancing Bold Vision and Realism
Author: Warren, John Robert
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Public Agencies,Longitudinal Studies,Student Surveys,Federal Government,Research Problems,Educational Research,Surveys,Improvement

The National Center for Education Statistics' (NCES) longitudinal student surveys have long been exceptionally useful for many purpose. Despite their many virtues, however, these surveys cannot be used to monitor trends at short time intervals, they do not allow for flexible changes to survey content, they cannot generally be used to infer policy effects, they are not useful for international comparisons, and they are of limited value to local stakeholders. NCES should consider doing to its longitudinal students surveys what the Census Bureau did to the decennial census long form and what NORC has long done for the General Social Survey: Move to annual rotating panels and allow outside investigators to field (and fund) supplemental topical modules. NCES should also continue to work with the research community to explore new survey content areas and modes of observation, improve the quality of spatial measures, and pursue record linkage to administrative data.
Educators Leaders: Inspiring Learners to Transform Society by Becoming Architects of Their Own Learning
Author: Grigoropoulos, Jenny E.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Leadership,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Holistic Approach,Global Education,Faculty Development,Instructional Effectiveness,Teacher Student Relationship,Teacher Administrator Relationship

In the evolving global stage, educators are continuously challenged to keep up with the changing expectations and unknown future needs of their students. Educators must engage in professional development and growth through numerous practices, including the pursuit of graduate studies in higher education institutions. Their curiosity, love, compassion, accountability, and eagerness to learn are some of the motivators that drive life-long learners to seek their personal and professional goals. When leaders and administrators support this learning process, they lead their organizations to innovation and change, while building on employee morale, pride, loyalty, and providing guidance towards high performance for their students, educators, and community, as a whole. Meanwhile, educators become teaching and learning leaders inspiring their students to become architects of their own learning in order to transform society and promote justice and fair trade leading by example. Furthermore, it is essential that educational institutions provide a consistent, high-quality academic experience in order for their students to become citizens and leaders of the world, especially given the level and degree of local, national, and global challenges that societies face. This can be achieved through the provision of a holistic, harmonious educational experience, guided by ethical discipline and universal principles and values while attending to students' needs and competencies.
Grammar Attitude Scale: A Study of Validity and Reliability
Author: Karasakaloglu, Nuri
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grammar,Attitude Measures,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students

It is believed that there is a positive relationship between the attitudes of the teachers towards the lesson they teach and the attitudes of the students towards this lesson. Within this context, it is considered important to determine the attitudes of teachers who develop an attitude in a way to be able to make the subject achieve the goal effectively. Together with this, it is more significant to determine the attitudes of teachers during their undergraduate education since attitude is a phenomenon that cannot be altered easily. In this study, a scale was developed to measure the attitudes of teacher candidates towards grammar. The validity and reliability analyses of the research designed according to screening model were conducted on 252 undergraduate students. According to the results of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) of the data collected from the 25-item trial form prepared, it was found that the scale had a 15-item, 4-factor structure and explained 67.84% of the total variance. As a result of the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) performed, the fit index values were examined, and it was seen that the 4-factor structure of the 15-item scale was confirmed as a model. The results of EFA and CFA exhibited that the scale had a valid structure. Cronbach-Alpha internal consistency and test-retest reliability coefficients were calculated to determine the reliability of the scale and according to the values obtained, it was concluded that the scale was reliable.
A Case Study of Thai Secondary School Teachers&apos; English Intercultural Teaching and Perception
Author: Jantadej, Kewalin
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary School Teachers,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Multicultural Education,Cultural Awareness,Social Bias,Grade 7,Grade 8,Intercultural Communication,Teacher Attitudes

This study investigated the integration of English intercultural teaching of Thai secondary school teachers using questionnaires and classroom observations. The results from the questionnaires revealed that participants perceived that they integrated English intercultural teaching at a low level. In the actual classroom, they placed a paramount focus on teaching English intercultural 'knowledge', whereas assessing students' intercultural 'attitudes' and 'behavior' gained the least attention. Finally, it should be noted that the aspects of cultural bias during the teaching practice of participants require further attention.
The Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the Teacher Efficacy for Inclusive Practices (TEIP) Scale
Author: Tanriverdi, Arzu
Date: 2018-09-28
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Inclusion,Teacher Effectiveness,Psychometrics,Preservice Teachers,Special Education,Elementary Education,Preschool Education,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Teacher Competencies

The aim of this study was to adapt inclusive education teacher efficacy scale in to Turkish population. The Teacher Efficacy for Inclusive Practices (TEIP) scale needed to be translated into Turkish, as no scales were available to evaluate the efficacy of pre-service teachers in inclusive settings. The aim of this study was to test the psychometric properties of the TEIP scale (Sharma et al., 2012). The scale was administered to 567 pre-service teachers (167 males and 396 females) studying in the special education, primary education and preschool education departments across four universities. The scale's internal consistency coefficient was found to be a=0.89 while a confirmatory factor analysis revealed acceptable goodness of fit indices ( 2 /sd=6.82, Root Mean Squared Error of Approximation [RMSEA]=0.10, standardized root mean squared residual [SRMR]=0.05, Normed Fit Index [NFI]=0.95, Non-Normed Fit Index [NNFI]=0.95, Comparative Fit Index [CFI]=0.96), fitting a three factor model, similar to the original version of the scale. The authors concluded that TEIP may be used as a valid and reliable instrument for identifying the self-efficacy of Turkish pre-service teachers regarding inclusive practices.
Investigation of Prospective Math Teachers&apos; Perceptions about the Use of Technology in Mathematics Teaching
Author: Özdemir, Emine
Date: 2018-10-12
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Teachers,Preservice Teachers,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Gender Differences,Instructional Program Divisions,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Elementary School Teachers

This study aims to examine whether there are significant differences in the perception of prospective Mathematics teachers about the use of technology in teaching mathematics based on their gender and grade level. The study group is consisted of 271 prospective elementary mathematics teachers studying at Balikesir University and selected by means of a simple random sampling method. Data were gathered using the perception scale developed by Öksüz, Ak and Uça (2009). A qualified descriptive scan model that aims at revealing the existing state in the research as it should be was adopted. Based on grade level, there was a significant difference in the perception of the prospective Mathematics teachers in the use of technology in teaching mathematics. According to the gender variable, it was determined that the technological perceptions of the prospective teachers did not change. There was a significant difference in disadvantage dimension, while there was no difference in terms of gender in the sub-dimensions of necessity and advantage. Significant differences were also observed between the grade levels in terms of the determined headings.
Metaphoric Perceptions of School Principals towards Physical Education Term
Author: Ilgar, Ebru Araç
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Principals,Figurative Language,Administrator Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Assistant Principals,Student Development,Academic Ability,Emotional Response,Physical Development,Moral Development,Social Development,Barriers,Elementary Secondary Education

It is very crucial to know how the notion of physical education is perceived by the Principals who are responsible for the school administration and to know the mission and visions they have put on these concepts. The aim of this study is to reveal the metaphoric perceptions of school Principals about physical education concept. The research group is consisted of 153 school principals in Ankara in 2017-2018 academic year. The datum is like &quot;Physical Education is like .........., it is because .......&quot; It was gathered with an open-ended survey containing the sentence. Content analysis technique was used in data analysis and interpretation. In this research, the data were analyzed under the headings of coding and sorting, category development, validity and reliability, data interpretation by taking into consideration the content analysis stages. Metaphors were gathered in 6 different categories as a result of the grouping formed according to the common characteristics of 66 metaphors produced that are related to the concept of Physical Education and produced by school Principals. Among these metaphors, it is seen that the most used ones are lesson, activity, power, socialization, discharge and need.
School Principals&apos; and Teachers&apos; Views on Teacher Performance Evaluation
Author: Maya, Ilknur
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Principals,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Evaluation,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Teacher Administrator Relationship,Administrator Attitudes

This study aims to detect school principals' and teachers' views on teacher performance evaluation, which is made for teachers--who are one of the most important resources of education--to develop themselves. Semi-structured interview method, one of qualitative research methods, was used in this study. The study group was composed of 18 school principals and 60 teachers working in the Çan district of Çanakkale province. &quot;Interview Form 1&quot; to obtain school principals' views on teacher performance evaluation and &quot;Interview Form 2&quot; to obtain teachers' views--both of which were developed by the researchers--were used for data collection. The collected data were put to inductive content analysis. The majority of the school principals were informed of the goals of teacher performance evaluation. School principals considered teacher performance evaluation as positive in that it was objective, that it helped teachers in self-development, that it contributed to students' development, that it made students active in the classroom and that it used the method of reward and punishment. According to principals and teachers, leaving teacher performance evaluation to the managers of the institutions was positive in terms of reliability and objectivity. Yet, both school principals and teachers were of the opinion that conflicts could occur in schools unless the criteria for evaluation were not clear and distinct and unless evaluation is fair.
Evaluation of Low Back Pain in Field Hockey Players
Author: Gümüs, Mustafa
Date: 2018-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletes,Team Sports,Pain,College Students,Incidence,Differences,Risk,Males

It is aimed to evaluate the conditions of low back pain in field hockey players. 196 field hockey players and 170 of similar age range university students participated voluntarily. Participants demographic characteristics, low back pain history, and risk factors were questioned, Biering Sorensen Test (BST) was administered to test the strength and endurance of the back extensors. The data were evaluated in the SPSS 20 for Windows package program. Student's T-Test, ANOVA Test, Post-Hoc Bonferroni Test and Pearson Correlation Analysis were used for statistical analysis. Analysis results were evaluated at 95% confidence interval, p&lt;0.05 was accepted as statistically significant difference. The lifelong prevalence was 82% in the athletes group and 66% in the control group; however, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (p=0.524). In terms of frequency of back pain (VAS) in the last three months, there was a significant difference between the athletes and the control groups (p&lt;0.05). The BST average duration of national athletes was 95.2±18.5 sec of super league athletes was 101.3±15.4 sec, and of control group was 110.6±16.8 sec. A statistically significant difference was found between the national athletes and the control group according to BST scores (p=0.001). Compared to national athletes, super league athletes, and control groups, it has been found that being a Field Hockey National Players pose much more risk for low back pain. It was found that low back pain was widespread amongst athletes, and it is seen at a higher rate in national field hockey players. [Paper presented at the International Sport Sciences Congress, 13th, Konya, Turkey, November 7-9, 2014.]
The Investigation of Predictors of Cyberbullying and Cyber Victimization in Adolescents
Author: Ates, Bünyamin
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bullying,Computer Mediated Communication,Family Influence,Peer Influence,Teacher Influence,Social Support Groups,Victims,Adolescents,High School Students,Student Attitudes,Well Being,Foreign Countries

In this study, subjective well-being and perceived social support from family, friends, and teachers, were examined to determine how effective on the levels of cyber victimization and bullying in adolescents. The research was conducted on the basis of the relational screening model. The sample group of this study is created by high school students that continue education at the high school level in Erzincan and Agri provinces in 2017-2018 academic year, they have chosen by unselected sampling method, as determined by 416 (53.7%) are male and 358 (46.3%), including girls, are a total of 774 adolescents. The Cyber Victim and Bullying Scale (Çetin, Yaman &amp; Peker, 2011), Adolescent Subjective Well-Being Scale (Eryilmaz, 2009), Perceived Social Support Scale (ASLÖ-R) (Yildirim, 1997, 2004), and Personel Information Form was used as the data collection tools in the study. The data obtained in the study were analyzed by stepwise regression analysis method from multiple linear regression analysis. According to research findings; subjective well-being in adolescents, perceived social support from family, friends, and teachers variables reveal significance at the level of cyber victimization and bullying.