ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Pupils' Beliefs in Cultural Interpretations of &quot;Heat&quot; Associated with Anger: A Comparative Study of Ten Ethnic Communities in Kenya
Author: Okere, Mark I. O.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Student Attitudes,Heat,Secondary School Students,Ethnic Groups,Cultural Influences,Science Curriculum,Curriculum Development,Case Studies,Correlation,Psychological Patterns,Questionnaires,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis,Gender Differences,Scientific Concepts,Science Instruction,Scientific Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Geographic Regions,Figurative Language

Emerging evidence indicates that culture influences pupils learning of science. However, the influence of culture on science learning is usually not considered when developing science curricular for both primary and secondary schools. This study investigated the extent to which primary and secondary school pupils believe in cultural interpretations of the physical phenomenon of &quot;heat&quot; associated with anger and the influence of education level, ethnic communities and gender on cultural beliefs. Cross-sectional survey research design was used. The target population was Standard Seven, Form one and Form Three pupils in ten districts selected from Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Eastern and Coast Provinces in Kenya. The ten districts were selected purposively to represent 10 different ethnic communities from the five provinces. A total of 2837 secondary and 625 primary school pupils participated. The pupils were drawn from 15 primary and 31 secondary schools. A questionnaire was used to gather information from pupils. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used in analyzing data. Hypotheses were tested using the chi square (?[superscript 2]) statistic at a = 0.05 level of significance. Some of the results obtained give statistically significant relationship between pupils' beliefs in cultural interpretations of scientific phenomenon of heat associated with anger and the communities where they come from. This implies that such beliefs are confined to specific communities studied. There appears to be no significant association between pupils' beliefs in cultural interpretations of the scientific phenomenon of heat and level of education in some of the communities. The implication is that education reduces beliefs in cultural interpretations in such communities but does not eradicate such beliefs. There was also no statistically significant association between pupils' beliefs in cultural interpretations of the scientific phenomenon of heat and gender, implying that both boys and girls equally believe in cultural interpretations. The findings from this study inform curriculum developers of some of the cultural beliefs that are likely to influence the learning of science. It is recommended that teachers discuss cultural interpretations of scientific concepts before introducing them in their lessons.
Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Students: A Mandate for Higher Education in Nigeria
Author: Adeyemi, Sunday Bankole
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Critical Thinking,Thinking Skills,Skill Development,Problem Solving,College Students,Higher Education,Immersion Programs,Instructional Effectiveness,Outcomes of Education,Professional Development,Cooperative Learning,Statistical Significance

This paper is conceptualized to examine ways by which higher education in our own country (Nigeria) could be re-organized in such a manner that critical thinking skills could be imbued in the young learners, in order to make them problem solvers, thereby become assets rather than liabilities to the Nigerian society. In specific terms, the paper examines such issues as the concept of critical thinking, the importance of critical thinking to the nation, means of inculcating it in the students--particularly at the higher education level, and finally makes recommendations on how this could be effectively carried out.
Bring Character Education into Classroom
Author: Agboola, Alex
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Values Education,Definitions,Educational History,Context Effect,Cultural Relevance,Program Implementation,Ethical Instruction,Student Behavior,Educational Benefits,Controversial Issues (Course Content),Politics of Education

Character education is a growing discipline with the deliberate attempt to optimize students' ethical behavior. The outcome of character education has always been encouraging, solidly, and continually preparing the leaders of tomorrow. The promotion of character education should not just a leap service but has an action plan for practice. In order words, education policy should take the lead to actualize moral education. Taken together, parents, teachers, and administrators as stakeholders, should join this camp to encourage students to manifest those good values in their lives. The outline of this paper is that first the definition of character education is provided. Then, the historical perspective of character education is reviewed. Third, the issue of context in character education is disclosed. The challenge and controversy of implementation of character education is also presented. Finally, the implication and further research are discussed.
Modelling the Influences of Beliefs on Pre-Service Teachers' Attitudes towards Computer Use
Author: Teo, Timothy
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Computer Use,Measurement Techniques,Structural Equation Models,Statistical Analysis,Usability,Technology Integration,Technological Literacy,Computer Attitudes,Questionnaires,Foreign Countries,Goodness of Fit,Difficulty Level,Technical Assistance,Teacher Education Programs

The purpose of this study is to examine the pre-service teachers' attitudes toward computers use. The impact of five variables (perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, subjective norm, facilitating conditions, and technological complexity) on attitude towards computer was assessed. Data were collected from 230 preservice teachers through self-report and structural equation modelling was used as the technique for analysis. Results showed that 64% of the variance in attitude towards computer use was explained by the five exogenous variables. In addition, perceived usefulness, subjective norm, and technological complexity were found to be significant influences on attitude toward computer use while perceived ease of use and facilitating conditions did not.
Cognitive Task Analysis of Experts in Designing Multimedia Learning Object Guideline (M-LOG)
Author: Razak, Rafiza Abdul
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Multimedia Materials,Guidelines,Task Analysis,Cognitive Objectives,Design Requirements,Instructional Design,Behavioral Objectives,Interviews,Content Analysis,Best Practices,Standard Setting,Material Development

The purpose of this study was to design and develop a set of guidelines for multimedia learning objects to inform instructional designers (IDs) about the procedures involved in the process of content analysis. This study was motivated by the absence of standardized procedures in the beginning phase of the multimedia learning object design which is content analysis and the lack of awareness among IDs on steps to be followed during content analysis. The research design applied cognitive task analysis of experts via interview and the triangulation was done via content analysis. The findings are instructional design framework for IDs to follow and as a platform where IDs and SMEs collaboratively design the content for multimedia learning objects (M-LOG) to enhance the quality of multimedia learning objects.
Curriculum and Design Analysis of a Mathematics-Based Educational Television Program: A Case Study of Cyberchase Animated Television Series
Author: Yusop, Farrah Dina
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Television,Curriculum Design,Curriculum Development,Mathematics Curriculum,Case Studies,Animation,Multimedia Materials,Program Effectiveness,Program Evaluation,Qualitative Research,Observation,Content Analysis,Educational Technology

This paper presents a curriculum and design analyses of an Emmy-award winning children educational television series, Cyberchase. Using Posner's (2004) four process of curriculum analysis framework, this paper addresses each of the components and relates it to the design principles undertaken by the Cyberchase production team. Media and document analysis techniques were used to examine selected samples of the series. Findings indicate that the series succeed in teaching mathematical concepts, generate interest in mathematics learning and assist in development of mathematical problem-solving skills. This paper may provide information on how the series effectively used multimedia elements to deliver serious academic content in the most entertaining ways.
Web-Based Teaching and Learning Approach (WBTLA) Usability in Institutions of Higher Learning in Malaysia
Author: Nordin, Abu Bakar
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Web Based Instruction,Usability,Higher Education,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Surveys,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Preferences,Barriers,Educational Benefits,College Faculty,Undergraduate Study,Scores,Teaching Methods,Goal Orientation,Student Needs,Electronic Learning,Technology Integration

Today teachers in schools and lecturers in institutions of higher learning are endowed with a wide range of new teaching experiences through web-based teaching and learning approaches (WBTLA), which was not possible before through the traditional classroom approach. With the use of WBTLA emerged problems related to usability in technical, pedagogical and contextual aspects of teaching and learning. This paper examines usability problems in the context of teaching and learning at higher institutions of learning in Malaysia. By using the framework proposed by Hadjerrout (2010), a survey was carried out to determine the aspects related to usability and the extent to which lecturers believed that they enjoyed teaching as well as faced difficulties in employing WBTLA in their classes. The findings show that while lecturers agreed on technical and pedagogical usability and the extent of difficulties involved which they could overcome, their perceptions and beliefs of contextual usability and the extent of the difficulties involved are less clear. This leaves much to the ability and willingness of each respective institution to invest in the technology and provision of training to the lecturers. Despite the problems identified the lecturers do see that WBTLA has good prospects in the future.
Design of a Bahasa Melayu Grammar Online Learning Portal for Form Two Students Using Delphi Technique
Author: Leng, Chin Hai
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Delphi Technique,Computer System Design,Secondary School Students,Online Courses,Electronic Learning,Online Systems,Needs Assessment,Teacher Surveys,Student Surveys,Grammar,Educational Resources,Learning Activities,Learning Strategies,Learning Processes,Foreign Countries

This study was aimed at developing a Bahasa Melayu grammar learning portal for Form Two students (BMGLP). A developmental approach was used in this study. Needs analysis was carried out on the Bahasa Melayu teachers and Form Two students. The results of needs analysis on Form Two students showed that they preferred topics such as question answering techniques, and proverbs. The Delphi technique using consensus of experts in Bahasa Melayu was carried out in three rounds. The findings have resulted in successful development of a Bahasa Melayu Grammar Learning Portal for Form Two students. Hence, it can be concluded that the BMGLP was successfully developed and can help students to acquire Bahasa Melayu grammar efficiently. Lastly, based on the findings, it is suggested that teachers and students use use web portal materials as supplementary resources to diversify their learning activities besides enriching their knowledge of Bahasa Melayu grammar.
Mental Models of School for Preschool Children
Author: Kildan, A. Oguzhan
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Children,Cognitive Processes,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries,Content Analysis,Freehand Drawing,Models,Gender Differences,Educational Environment,Educational Attitudes,Case Studies,Scientific Attitudes,Comparative Analysis

The aim of this study was to determine mental models of 334 pre-school children concerning school. Children in the city center of Kastamonu in the Western Black Sea region of Turkey were included. Content analysis was conducted on pictures drawn by the children, and the models were split into two groups, scientific and nonscientific. The scientific group was split into three types; the nonscientific group, into four. About 40% of the children had a scientific-based school perception, while 60% were nonscientific. No significant difference was found between the mental models of females and males. Few studies have investigated mental models, so this study fills a gap, but further studies would aid the understanding of the relevant pedagogic architecture.
Politics of Leadership and Implementation of Educational Policies and Programmes of Tertiary Institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria
Author: Ekpiken, W. E.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Policy,Politics of Education,Postsecondary Education,Program Implementation,Leadership,Concept Formation,Educational Planning,Policy Formation,Standard Setting,Public Agencies,Agency Role,Governance,Performance Factors,Change Strategies,Educational Change,Educational Practices

This paper examines issues of politics of leadership and implementation of Educational policies and programmes of tertiary institutions in Cross River State with a view to determine the problems are situated and suggest the way forward. It examines the concept of politics of education, concept of leadership, meaning of planning and generation of policy, and the implementation of policies and programmes. It highlights the functions of the various educational bodies responsible for the oversight and implementation of government policies and programmes. The paper discusses issues of politics of leadership, control and management of education and the Federal and State level and Cross River State in particular. The paper suggested the ways forward to include increase in budgeting in the educational sector to meet the UNESCO standard of 26%, training and retraining of teachers and the need for political stability and continuity in governance. Recommendations were made among others to include the need for political leaders to have the political will to implement their programmes as stated during their campaigns and avoid policy summersault and adhere to continuity, adjust as the need arises and avoid wastages in tandem with realities and the needs of the nation and state on ground.
Determinants of Social Networking Software Acceptance: A Multi-Theoretical Approach
Author: Shittu, Ahmed Tajudeen
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Social Media,Social Networks,Undergraduate Students,Questionnaires,Student Surveys,Structural Equation Models,Computer Software,Adoption (Ideas),Innovation,Computer Attitudes,Social Influences,Theories,Identification (Psychology),Behavior Standards,Student Attitudes,Construct Validity,Statistical Analysis,Correlation,Factor Analysis

Understanding reasons why students use social media has become a major preoccupation of researchers in recent time due to the rate of its adoption among the present generation of students. Some of the few study on social media phenomenon employed a single theory as a framework in order to understand the factors that influence the acceptance of it among the students. However, in this study, acceptance to use social network software was researched through a multi-theoretical approach. Factors from innovation diffusion theory, technology acceptance model, and social influence theory were used as a conceptual framework of this study. 500 undergraduate students participated in the study. Survey questionnaires were administered on the participants. Structural equation modeling was use to analyze the data generated from the study. A model was developed from the study known as social network software acceptance model. The findings of the study showed the interaction that exists among factors from different theories as it influences student acceptance of SNS. From the findings of this study, theoretical as well as education implications were drawn. The study concludes that acceptance of SNS is a function of interrelated factors from different theories.
Expansion Policy of Secondary Technical Education as a Correlate to the Acquisition of Basic Technical Skills by Students in Cameroon
Author: Efande, Lyonga John
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Policy,Technical Education,Sampling,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Foreign Countries,Correlation,Secondary School Students,Skill Development,High School Students,Teacher Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,Educational Quality,Educational Strategies,Best Practices,Human Resources,Vocational Education,Educational Objectives,Policy Analysis

This study aims at investigating the relationship between the expansion of secondary Technical Education on the acquisition of technical skills by students. Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been expanding quantitatively yearly without paying enough attention to its adverse effect on quality and the acquisition of the essential practical skills required by students in Cameroon. This study was guided by three research questions and hypotheses. The sample was 40 Secondary technical colleges and 20 High schools spread in the Center, Extreme North, Littoral, North West and South West Regions of Cameroon. This included 60 Regional Pedagogic Inspectors, 60 Principals and 300 Teachers in the sector who were retained through a simple random sampling technique. Each grouping filled a structured questionnaire that was designed based on a 4- point Rikert Scale for data collection. The data was analysed using the Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The findings revealed that: the expansion policy of technical education has significant implications on the attainment of the fundamental objectives of this type of education; the expansion of secondary technical education has a significant impact on the quality of technical education provided by the Cameroon government; that infrastructure is grossly inadequate to enhance the acquisition of technical skills as observed in most of Cameroon's technical colleges, thus defeating the original objectives to facilitate the development of technical skills. It was recommended that the government should put a hold on the expansion policy for a period of twenty years and explore strategies and best practice on how to invest in the existing situation with ample provision for infrastructural development, material and human resources required by this sector.
The Impact of Employing Brainstorming Strategy on Improving Writing Performance of English Major Students at Balqa Applied University in Jordan
Author: Amoush, Kholoud Hussein
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Brainstorming,Writing Improvement,Writing Instruction,Majors (Students),English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Control Groups,College Students,Scores,Experimental Groups,Essays,Statistical Analysis,Foreign Countries,Writing Strategies,Instructional Effectiveness

The study aimed at identifying the impact of employing brainstorming strategy on improving writing performance of English Major Students at Balqa Applied University in Jordan. The sample of the study which consisted of 80 male and female university students was distributed into two groups; experimental (taught by brainstorming strategy) and control (taught traditionally). The instrument for collecting the data was writing essay. The data were analyzed by using t-test. The analysis showed that the scores of the students of the experimental group were significantly higher than the scores of the students in the control group indicating the positive impact of employing brainstorming strategy on improving writing performance of English Major Students at Balqa Applied University in Jordan.
The Effect of Using Arabic Language for Teaching English as a Foreign Language at Elementary Stage Schools in Jordan
Author: Dmour, Ahmad
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Semitic Languages,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Elementary Schools,Teaching Methods,Questionnaires,Surveys,Elementary School Teachers,Language Teachers,Language Usage,Interpersonal Communication,Foreign Countries,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis,Grade 9,Males

This paper aims at investigating the effect of using Arabic language for teaching English as a Foreign Language in a Jordanian context at elementary school stages in Al-Karak Directorate of Education. English language teachers usually intend to focus on using English in their classes, but they come across a big problem which is the lack of communication between the teachers and their students as they have difficulties in comprehending what they think of as a difficult foreign language. The sample of the study consists of 30 participants. The researcher used random sampling to select the participants of the study. The researcher used a questionnaire survey and a test to elicit data from the participants. The findings of the research indicated that using Arabic language as a facilitating tool in English classes has affects negatively and positively teaching English as a foreign language with a classroom setting in a Jordanian context. This paper recommends further research be conducted to investigate relevant types of problems related to this study with different areas.
Research and Trends in the Field of Technology-Enhanced Learning from 2006 to 2011: A Content Analysis of Quick Response Code (QR-Code) and Its Application in Selected Studies
Author: Hau, Goh Bak
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Content Analysis,Literature Reviews,Coding,Research Design,Research Methodology,Data Collection,Educational Research,Electronic Libraries,Online Searching

This study provides a content analysis of selected articles in the field of QR code and its application in educational context that were published in journals and proceedings of international conferences and workshops from 2006 to 2011. These articles were cross analysed by published years, journal, and research topics. Further analysis was carried out according to research settings, participants, research design types, research methods and findings. It was found from analysis that QR code technology cover a wide range of applications such as augmented reality game, science education, student assignment submission, library catalogue system, communication tools in large classroom environment, system for learning language, collaborative mapping and knowledge management environment, multimedia access tools, assessment tools and so forth. Although the technology covers a wide range of applications, the reported effectiveness of QR technology was not conclusive as most of the data were self-reported such as from questionnaire survey. Most of the studies involved short term research which would not be sufficient to address the complexity of technology integration in educational settings. Hence, it is suggested that future studies should consider offering more reliable and richer findings through longitudinal study and providing inter-observer and intra-observer agreement reliability.