ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Language Teacher Quality Characteristics: What the Literature Shows
Author: Al-Muslim, M.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Characteristics,Language Teachers,Interpersonal Competence,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Credibility,Teaching Skills,Influences,Teacher Student Relationship,Teacher Effectiveness,Second Language Instruction

Information on quality teacher character is important and plays a role in the construction of training modules and teacher preparation. However, because few exploratory studies exist on the characteristics of quality teachers in the field of language education, this study aims to identify relevant past studies from various virtual sources through a hybrid literature review method, and to provide a comprehensive review in this field. The study sets out a research question and follows five systematic processes based on it. The results show a long list of language teacher characteristics that include (1) relationships, (2) knowledge and credibility, and (3) delivery. The analysis proves that the language of this list is still raw because it includes the universal characteristics of the teacher and a small number of characteristics that are influenced by external factors. A guide to identifying the true characteristics of a language teacher is essential. Further study should consider the aspects of identifying and differentiating the special characteristics of language teachers and universal characteristics.
Using Genre-Based Approach to Overcome Students&apos; Difficulties in Writing
Author: Herman
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Writing Difficulties,Foreign Countries,Writing Skills,Language Styles,Writing Instruction

Because of the importance of the English language, the government of Indonesia always aims to apply approaches that are anticipated to be appropriate for education levels and students' ability, not only in attaining knowledge but also in relation to their personality and integrity in regard to using the knowledge gained in their future day-to-day life. A genre-based approach (GBA) is used to conduct classroom instruction and genre-based learning practices. One expert, Yan, argues that this approach has been popular since the 1980s, alongside the idea that students and writers could benefit from researching various types of written language. The GBA plays an important role in overcoming students' difficulties in writing achievement. Because a descriptive quantitative method was adopted in this research, observation, document analysis (writing test), and interviews were conducted as data collection for the implementation of this GBA. After analysis of the data, the researchers came to the conclusion that this paper would be beneficial as a tutorial in helping students decide what ideas could be included in their writing, especially in classroom practice, to create meaningful texts. This GBA model can be used as a framework to enable teachers and students to develop their writing skills. It is hoped that this model can become a classroom strategy in allowing teachers and students to achieve a higher level of writing skill.
Validation of Multicultural Counselling Competencies Scale among Malaysian Counsellor Trainees: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Author: Amat, S.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Counselor Training,Counselor Qualifications,Cultural Awareness,Cultural Differences,Test Validity,Test Reliability,College Students,Surveys,Secondary Education,Factor Analysis

The competency of multicultural counselling is an aspect which needs to be mastered by a counsellor in order to provide good counselling services to clients especially when dealing with clients of different culture. The purpose of this research is to examine the validity and reliability of the Multicultural Counselling Competencies Scale which was developed based on the local culture by using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). A total of 290 final year students participating in the first-degree counselling program from six public universities were selected randomly. The results of the analysis showed that the fit value for the comparative fit index (CFI), Tucker Lewis index (TLI), and normed fit index (NFI) respectively had fulfilled the fit value of 0.90 and above as suggested by the literature. The analysis also showed the average variance extracted (AVE) values for all three constructs were 0.669 (awareness), 0.764 (skills) and 0.642 (knowledge) respectively, indicating the validity convergent and discriminant reliability were achieved. CFA analysis has removed 7 out of 26 original items due to low loading factor. Overall, CFA analysis has successfully proven that competencies of multicultural counselling questionnaire as a multidimensional construct as it has been theorized and is appropriate for measuring the competencies of multicultural counselling in Malaysia.
Students&apos; Attitudes toward Learning Statistics with R
Author: Counsell, Alyssa
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Student Attitudes,Statistics,Psychology,Computer Software,Units of Study,Undergraduate Students,Graduate Students,Student Experience,Positive Attitudes,Grades (Scholastic),Predictor Variables,Foreign Countries

Statistics play an important role in psychology, but statistics modules are notoriously unpopular amongst psychology students. We examined attitudes toward statistics and attitudes toward the statistical software package R in both undergraduate and postgraduate students across the duration of a statistics module. Participants' responses were analysed using both quantitative and qualitative techniques. Results demonstrated that, on average, students in introductory level modules held neutral (not negative) attitudes, but students at higher study levels held somewhat positive attitudes towards R and statistics. While not all students enjoyed learning R, our findings demonstrate that many students enjoyed statistics or R, most students found statistics/R valuable and they generally reported feeling competent using software by the end of their module. These results challenge the argument that R is not suitable for undergraduate psychology students. Consequently, benefits, challenges, and implications of teaching R to psychology students are discussed.
Coaching Kindergarten Educators through Design-Based Research to Enact Technology-Enhanced Reading Instruction
Author: Hilaire, Rachel St.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Technology Integration,Kindergarten,Coaching (Performance),Preschool Teachers,Reading Instruction,Faculty Development,Barriers,Intervention,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Technological Literacy,Foreign Countries,Individualized Instruction,Problem Solving,Administrator Role,Needs Assessment

The integration of technology into classrooms at all levels of education is ubiquitous, however, some educators are experiencing challenges in implementing technology into their instruction. This study sought to identify ways to support Kindergarten educators (teachers and Early Childhood Educators [ECEs]) to enhance reading instruction with technology-infused lessons. The principal investigator assumed the role of a technology coach and used Design-Based Research (DBR) as both a method and professional development approach. Data collection included field notes, interviews, and surveys with educator participants (n=4). Data were analyzed using an inductive analysis approach; open-ended coding was used to create nodes, and then axial coding was used to create themes to illustrate the data set. The investigators verified and labelled these themes. Findings indicated that support can be provided to Kindergarten educators by enacting iterative cycles of DBR professional learning, anticipating and diagnosing educators' needs, providing differentiated support, engaging in researcher self-determined problem solving, and liaising with administration. These supports were found to help mitigate barriers that educators faced when implementing technology into their reading programs. The findings provide implications for practice such as using modelling and scaffolding as part of the coaching strategy to implement effective programs of professional learning to support Kindergarten educators in providing instruction through technology-enhanced practices.
Teaching Korean Cultural Constructs to American Students: Examples from a South Korea Study Abroad Course
Author: Kim, Paul Youngbin
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Asian Culture,Cultural Awareness,Psychological Patterns,Study Abroad,Psychology,Learning Activities,Teacher Attitudes,Writing Assignments,War,Females,Civil Rights,Feminism,Museums,Dining Facilities,Student Attitudes,Student Surveys,Foreign Countries,Cultural Education,Grief,Foreign Policy,Caring,Hygiene,Counseling Services,Interpersonal Relationship,Undergraduate Students

The blend of traditional and contemporary culture in South Korea offers study abroad students a valuable setting to learn about psychological constructs. Despite South Korea's potential as a study abroad destination, the body of literature on teaching psychology abroad in the country remains undeveloped. An immersion experience can be a valuable way to teach study abroad students about culture-specific constructs. The present article highlights how I attempted to teach three culture-specific constructs (&quot;han,&quot; &quot;jeong,&quot; and &quot;chemyon&quot;) during a short-term, intensive study abroad experience in South Korea, utilising various excursions and activities. Examples of learning activities discussed in this article are The War and Women's Human Rights Museum to learn about &quot;han,&quot; Baby Box to facilitate discussion of &quot;chemyon,&quot; and dining out experience to learn about &quot;jeong.&quot; As appropriate, I integrate student written assignments and results from a survey to illustrate how the learning of the culture-specific constructs took place.
University Students&apos; Internet Addiction Levels under Various Variables
Author: Salici, Olcay
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Internet,Addictive Behavior,Predictor Variables,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Individual Differences,Smoking,Academic Achievement

Purpose of this study was to examine the internet addiction levels of university students under various variables. In the study, the level of internet addiction was compared with variables such as gender, physical exercise patterns, accommodation preference, marital status of the family, cigarette and alcohol consumption, grade point average, frequently used social media platform type, daily time spent on internet. A total of 250 university students, 78 females and 172 males, with an average age of 21.52 ± 2.88, participated in the study on a voluntary basis. In the research, the 20-clause &quot;Internet Addiction Scale&quot; developed by Young (1998) was used for data collection tool. Results showed that the internet addiction point average of the students participating in the research was below 49 points which falls into without risk zone. However, internet addiction levels varied according to various variables. Within the scope of the study, it would be possible that daily internet use of 8 hours or more may lead to the average of risky internet addiction score, and that students who have smoking or alcohol addiction may be more prone to internet addiction.
A Packaged Deal: Effective Support Systems for International Student Spouses
Author: Bilas, Kirsten A.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Students,Spouses,Student Personnel Services,Experience,Attitudes,School Holding Power,Communication Strategies,College Housing,College Environment

Global student mobility is growing in importance as students increasingly turn their interest worldwide. International student spouses and their personal experiences is an emerging problem of practice in higher education due to their connection to international student retention rates. In particular, what support systems are provided to this demographic is especially important. Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to examine international student spouses' perception of support services at an urban private institution of higher education in the United States. A qualitative approach addressed the following research question: What role do international student spouses perceive institutions of higher education have in terms of offering support services? This study focused on five international student spouses who came to the United States on F2 dependent visa status.
COVID-19 Impacts at a Small Mid-Atlantic Liberal-Arts College with Implications for STEM Education
Author: D'Souza, Malcolm J.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,School Closing,Online Courses,Distance Education,Electronic Learning,Small Colleges,Liberal Arts,Socioeconomic Influences,Family Role,Student Motivation,Social Isolation,Stress Variables,STEM Education,College Faculty,Learner Engagement,Synchronous Communication,Videoconferencing,Integrated Learning Systems,Asynchronous Communication,Student Attitudes,Teacher Student Relationship,Teacher Attitudes,College Students,Conventional Instruction,Preferences

During the COVID-19 pandemic, with very little preparation and within a brief span of 48 hours, the Wesley College STEM faculty and students triaged into a remote-only form of instruction. Wesley College STEM student COVID-19 impact surveys showed underlying gaps in economic equity, increased family responsibilities, struggles to stay motivated, social isolation, and higher levels of psychological stress. Yet, the crisis demonstrated new ways in which technology can be harnessed and allowed STEM students to reconsider how jobs and skills should be aligned. A STEM faculty COVID-19 check-in survey and interview responses revealed a quick realization that faculty could not rely solely on Wesley's Jenzebar learning management system (MyWesley). To engage their students and to create a supportive learning environment, STEM faculty sought new strategies and approaches for a diverse set of STEM learners. For synchronous e-teaching, the faculty used the Microsoft-Teams and the Zoom video conferencing platforms. Faculty only adopted MyWesley to execute dedicated asynchronous tasks (laboratory assignments, reports, exams). The STEM students were overwhelmingly positive about STEM faculty availability during the crisis. Still, both faculty and students indicated a much stronger preference for the face-to-face delivery of their course content via a traditional classroom setting.
A Shared Vision? Understanding Barriers to Internationalization
Author: Ghazarian, Peter G.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Barriers,International Education,College Faculty,Higher Education,College Students,Foreign Countries,Stakeholders,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,Educational Change,Educational Quality

This mixed methods study identified obstacles to internationalization in the Republic of Korea by examining differences in stakeholder perceptions at a large, private regional university. Questionnaire data (n = 127) and interview transcripts (n = 17) were analyzed. Independent samples t-tests of Korean and international stakeholders (administrators, faculty, and students) and one-way ANOVAs of faculty, students, and administrative staff were conducted to detect differences in the perceived importance and quality of internationalization at the university. Stakeholder groups shared high perceived importance for internationalization, but internationals perceived quality to be lower than Koreans (p = 0.023), and faculty lower than both students (p = 0.03) and administrative staff (p = 0.025). Qualitative analysis revealed differences rooted in inconsistent conceptualizations of internationalization among stakeholder groups. Resentment, confusion, a lack of communication, and low organizational commitment emerged as barriers. Without a change in approach, internationalization efforts at Korean institutions of higher education will likely stall.
Distance E-Learning in the System of Professional Development of Corporation Managers: Challenges of COVID-19
Author: Bondar, Ihor
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,Electronic Learning,Educational Technology,Professional Development,Corporate Education,Corporations,Administrators,Training,Organizational Development,Distance Education

The corporate education system is implemented through sequential and step-by-step in-company e-training based on integrity of goals, objectives, functions, learning technologies, and content structure of the training material, which add flexibility and vitality to the entire learning process with an advanced reflection of reality. The definition of a corporate training center in terms of a systematic approach is formulated as a system in which training and development of personnel are initiated and managed by the company itself, carried out within the company and involving internal resources. Thus, training and professional development of managers is not just an element of organizational practice or type of activity of certain employees of the organization, but a fully fledged part of the development strategy of the organization and the entire existing organizational system. To implement this process, modern transnational corporations (TNCs) create corporate training centers in which training and personnel development is initiated and managed by the company itself, carried out within the company and involve internal resources. The algorithm of creating a corporate training center covers a number of stages, in particular: support by the management; legal and financial support; creation of organizational and pedagogical conditions; program and content implementation support and practical application of the personnel training system; and a control and reporting system.
The Effect of Reading Interest and Achievement Motivation on Students&apos; Discourse Analysis Competence
Author: Aprilia, Fitria
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Discourse Analysis,Reading Interests,Student Interests,Reading Achievement,Competence,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Foreign Countries,Correlation,Undergraduate Students,Achievement Need

Discourse analysis involves analyzing the language being used. This research investigates the effect of reading interest and achievement motivation on students' discourse analysis competence. To obtain the required data, questionnaires on reading interest and achievement motivation, and discourse analysis were used to test the aspects of cohesion and coherence and were administered to a group of 60 students of the English language study program at Bina Darma University in Palembang. Students' reading interest and achievement motivation are some of the most crucial issues in the field of education. To analyze the data, path analysis was used and the results showed a positive direct effect on (1) reading interest of students' discourse analysis competence with a coefficient value 0.253, and (2) achievement motivation on students' discourse analysis competence with a coefficient value 0.284. The magnitude of the direct effects of reading interest and achievement motivation on students' discourse analysis was 44.6%.
What Is the Future of Arts Education in the Midst of a Pandemic? It&apos;s Essential, Virtual, and Hybrid for Now!
Author: Joseph, AnnRené
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Art Education,Pandemics,COVID-19,Student Attitudes,Access to Education,School Closing,Online Courses,Distance Education,Art Teachers,Public Schools,Private Schools,College Faculty,Museums,Parent Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Nontraditional Education,Administrator Attitudes,Teacher Retirement,Elementary Secondary Education,Kindergarten,Postsecondary Education,Educational Technology,Electronic Learning,Educational Change,Barriers,Performance Based Assessment,Singing,Musical Instruments,Music Teachers

The future of arts education is at stake. This paper attempts to examine the future of arts education via the responses of a qualitative survey, student samples, individual interviews, and research regarding arts education as essential education for all learners during a pandemic and beyond. The sudden decree that all attendance at public and private schools would be canceled from mid-March to the end of April, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and then until the end of the 2020 school year, left students, teachers, parents, and schools in shock. What did this decree mean for the future of arts education? Arts education is defined in Washington State basic education law as an essential academic learning requirement (EALR) since 1993 (Washington State Legislature [WSL], 1993), and currently defined as dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts.
The Status of the Humanities in the 21st Century: A Case Study
Author: Dorot, Ruth
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Humanities,Academic Education,21st Century Skills,Educational Trends,Reputation,Status,College Students,Student Recruitment,Art Education,STEM Education,Jews,Interdisciplinary Approach,Foreign Countries,Value Judgment

From the time of ancient Greece until late nineteenth-century Europe, the humanities enjoyed a status of respect and prestige. From the latter half of the 1990s, their status and prestige dropped, mainly due to the low economic value of the humanities for a goal-oriented generation and due to the limited representation of humanities graduates in centers of power and employment. The current study illuminates the efforts of Israel's institutions of higher education to attract students and the need for the humanities in 2020. The article explores the resources involved in the study, thought, psychological comprehension, knowledge base, and aesthetic development characteristic of humanities disciplines. Select examples from the field of the arts illustrate the humanities' unique contribution to a world focused on technology, science, and the pursuit of money and profit. This study focuses on Israel as a case study that illuminates the status of the humanities in institutions of higher education around the world. The state of these studies in Israel was explored through learning products approach and ways of coping with the challenges of the twenty-first century, and highlights the significance of humanities studies in the technological world into which contemporary academic institutions have been drawn. This research discusses the paradigmatic change in higher education from content-centered to learning-centered academic programs and from STEM to STEAM.
A Spiritual Vision a Spiritual Vision for Catholic Educator Prep in a Time of Disruption: A Reflective Essay
Author: Moret, Angela T.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Catholic Educators,Catholic Schools,Spiritual Development,COVID-19,Pandemics,Beginning Teachers,Graduate Students,Teacher Education Programs,Futures (of Society),History,Biblical Literature,Church Related Colleges,Student Diversity,Teacher Student Relationship

This essay reflects on the spiritual lessons learned as a Catholic graduate-level teacher prep program guided novice teachers through the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. We observed the importance of articulating a clear spiritual vision rooted in scripture, history, and personal experience. The guiding spiritual lens has been the Emmaus story which helps us look to the past and to the future as we form and support early-career educators in Catholic schools.