ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Developing a &quot;Social Presence Scale&quot; for E-Learning Environments
Author: Kilic Cakmak, Ebru
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,Social Cognition,Measures (Individuals),Factor Analysis,Statistical Analysis,Validity,Reliability,Item Analysis,Psychometrics,College Students,Distance Education

The purpose of the current study is to develop a &quot;social presence scale&quot; for e-learning environments. A systematic approach was followed for developing the scale. The scale was applied to 461 students registered in seven different programs at Gazi University. The sample was split into two subsamples on a random basis (n1 = 261; n2 = 200). The first sample was used for Exploratory Factor Analysis, and the second sample for Confirmatory Factor Analysis. After the Exploratory Factor Analysis, the scale included 17 items and three factors. These factors were labeled as interactive, cohesive, and affective in light of the relevant literature. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the whole scale was found to be 0.84, whereas the values of Cronbach's alpha coefficient for individual factors of the scale ranged between 0.75 and 0.81. The Confirmatory Factor Analysis was conducted within the scope of the validity study of the scale confirming the structure of the 3-factor scale. The findings of the study revealed that the scale was a valid and reliable instrument for measuring social presence.
A Logistic Regression Analysis of Turkey's 15-Year-Olds' Scoring above the OECD Average on the PISA'09 Reading Assessment
Author: Kasapoglu, Koray
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Achievement Tests,Foreign Countries,Reading Tests,Reading Achievement,Regression (Statistics),Probability,Student Attitudes,Turkish,Prediction,Mothers,Educational Attainment,School Entrance Age,Books,Family Environment,Reading Attitudes,Scores,Gender Differences,Statistical Analysis

This study aims to investigate which factors are associated with Turkey's 15-year-olds' scoring above the OECD average (493) on the PISA'09 reading assessment. Collected from a total of 4,996 15-year-old students from Turkey, data were analyzed by logistic regression analysis in order to model the data of students who were split into two: (1) those students who scored above the OECD average of 493 points on the PISA'09 reading assessment, and (2) those who scored below the average. Specifically, the results indicated that gender, age when first entering school, mother's level of education, the number of books present at home, students' attitudes toward reading, and the amount of time spent learning the test's language (Turkish) per week were those factors found to predict the probability of students' scoring above the OECD average (493) on the PISA'09 reading assessment. The findings of this study contribute to the existing literature within this field by identifying which sources play a role in 15-year-olds' success on the PISA'09 reading assessment in Turkey.
Information Technologies Pre-Service Teachers' Acceptance of Tablet PCs as an Innovative Learning Tool
Author: Cuhadar, Cem
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,Preservice Teachers,Educational Innovation,Handheld Devices,Laptop Computers,Qualitative Research,Phenomenology,Semi Structured Interviews,Journal Writing,Content Analysis,Intention,Computer Attitudes,Student Teacher Attitudes,Educational Technology,Electronic Learning,Positive Attitudes,Negative Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Technology Uses in Education

The current study is aimed to determine if Turkish IT pre-service teachers' acceptance of tablet PCs is within the framework of the Technology Acceptance Model. The research was patterned as a phenomenological study which is among the qualitative research methods. Participants were eight pre-service teachers studying in Trakya University, Faculty of Education, Computer Education and Instructional Technologies Department during the 2011-2012 academic year. A semi-structured interview, an activity list for tablet PCs, the students' reflective journal and the researcher's reflective journal were used to collect the data. Research data were analyzed via content analysis. Findings showed that IT pre-service teachers have technology acceptance towards tablet PCs which in turn directs in a positive way their attitude and behavioral intention to use. Nonetheless, various challenges concerning the hardware, software and communication may have negative effects on IT pre-service teachers' technology acceptance of tablet PC.
The Effect of Brain Based Learning on Academic Achievement: A Meta-Analytical Study
Author: Gozuyesil, Eda
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Meta Analysis,Statistical Analysis,Brain,Teaching Methods,Effect Size,Instructional Effectiveness,Cross Cultural Studies,Cultural Differences,Sample Size,Research Methodology,Instructional Program Divisions,Foreign Countries

This study's aim is to measure the effect sizes of the quantitative studies that examined the effectiveness of brain-based learning on students' academic achievement and to examine with the meta-analytical method if there is a significant difference in effect in terms of the factors of education level, subject matter, sampling size, and the countries where the studies were carried out. Meta-analysis is the method employed in order to statistically combine the quantitative data collected from many studies of the same topic, and to reach a general conclusion from the results. In this respect, following the literature research, 31 studies (42 effects) which investigated the effectiveness of brain-based learning on students' academic achievement between the years 1999-2011 met the inclusion criteria, were reported in English and Turkish, and were included in the meta-analytical research. The findings indicate that 35 out of 42 comparisons had positive effect sizes. It revealed that brain-based learning has a positive but medium effect (d = 0.640) on students' academic achievement. In addition, when compared with the studies conducted in Turkey and the USA, it drew the conclusion that there is a significant difference between the groups while there is no difference in any effect sizes in terms of education level, subject matter and sampling size.
Attributes of Successful Leaders in Research
Author: Willenberg, Kelly M.
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Success,Leadership Effectiveness,Leadership Qualities,Educational Research,Change Strategies,Listening,Interpersonal Communication,Interpersonal Competence,Transformational Leadership,Collegiality

What makes a leader successful? As the Director of Research at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center's (VICC) Clinical Trials Office, the author had to think of new ways to engage employees when becoming the director nearly 15 years ago. The staff started a GLUE (Greater Loyalty Utilizing Empowerment) Committee. The committee was established to help keep the employees happy and build connections. The author quickly learned that keeping all employees happy at all times was impossible, but the GLUE committee provided an avenue for bonding that built many much-needed bridges during challenging times. After nearly 30 years in this field, she believes that effective leadership is the ability to build relationships with &quot;all&quot; customers. The author describes 5 rules that make a leader successful.
The Importance of Trust in Leadership
Author: Mineo, David L.
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Trust (Psychology),Instructional Leadership,Administrator Characteristics,Leadership Responsibility,Leadership Styles,Interpersonal Relationship

If one looks at the different philosophies on leadership, each espouses various attributes that are essential to create a bond between the leader and the followers who are being led. This article is intended to focus on how the bond is created that provides the leader with the vehicle for success. Trust is the glue which binds the leader to her/his followers and provides the capacity for organizational and leadership success.
Using a Client Survey to Support Continuous Improvement: An Australian Case Study in Managing Change
Author: Besch, Janice
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Change,Case Studies,Educational Improvement,Online Surveys,Educational Quality,Research Universities,Researchers,Research Administration,Data Analysis,Futures (of Society)

With the arrival of online survey tools that are low-cost, readily available and easy to administer, all organizations have access to one of the most effective mechanisms for determining quality improvement priorities and measuring progress towards achieving those priorities over time. This case study outlines the use made of this simple tool by a research office in one of Australia's most research-intensive universities during a substantial change management exercise over the period 2008-2011. The rationale for reaching out to the University's researchers as clients; basic principles followed to ensure high response rates and robust results; uses made of the data; and contribution to the change process are described, with a view to assisting research management professionals who are setting in place similar monitoring systems as an alternative to, or complementing, process-related (time and effort on task) performance data.
The Toll of Workplace Bullying
Author: Killoren, Robert
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bullying,Work Environment,Employees,Employers,Victims,Psychological Patterns,Depression (Psychology),Interpersonal Relationship,Supervisors,Coping

Bullying may be more common than most people think. According to a study commissioned by the Workplace Bullying Institute, one in three employees experience bullying in the workplace either as a victim or as a witness suffering collateral damage. Bullying is a serious problem. Directors, managers, and staff members need to ensure that it does not occur in the workplace. Otherwise, operations may be suffering. Depression is the most common symptom of workplace bullying. This article discusses the origins of workplace bullying and the effects on workers.
Leadership and Research Administration
Author: Campo, Miriam A.
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Leadership,Research Administration,Leadership Qualities,Communication Skills,Teamwork,Transformational Leadership,Interpersonal Competence,Positive Attitudes,Organizational Theories,Best Practices

Leadership is defined as &quot;the position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group&quot; (Dictionary.com). Most think of a leader as the head of an organization. I challenge that: every single person is in a position to be a leader even if they are not the head of an organization and do not have direct reports. There are many different organizational structures for an Office of Sponsored Programs, but typically there is one director, one or two associates/assistant directors, and coordinators or grants specialists. The director and associate/assistant director(s) have direct reports, but in many cases the coordinators do not. Does that mean that coordinators are not leaders? I think not. Coordinators assume the role of leaders in their daily work life and need to be an effective leader in the organization. Being a leader has less to do with position and title and more to do with having or attaining the main characteristics of a great, successful leader, which are: excellent communication skills, being able to build and work in a team effectively, having effective interpersonal skills, and being positive and producing win-win situations. These characteristics are not stand-alone--they interconnect. An effective leader will have these common elements.
Model New Media/Video Programs in Arts Education: Case Study Research
Author: Black, Joanna
Date: 2014-09-02
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Art Education,Video Technology,Case Studies,Best Practices,Student Centered Curriculum,Student Projects,Cooperation,Outreach Programs,Middle Schools,High Schools,Interviews,Participant Observation,Teaching Methods,Program Descriptions,Production Techniques,Art

As a result of cheaper, accessible, and user-friendly technologies, there is an increasing volume of videos created by children, yet these works often lack excellence. Strong pedagogical practice is important to nurture excellence in video production, but there is scant literature in this area. In this paper, I examine best practices through a case study of three outstanding, diverse Canadian new media/video art programs at the middle and secondary levels in which students consistently gained recognition. I specifically looked at background information on each school, the structure and pedagogical approaches of the programs, and the strengths of each program. Although I found that the three programs had different focuses, curricula, and teaching styles, the programs shared a project/content driven, student-centered curricula, combined with collaboration, and community outreach. The most significant of my findings was a focus on artistic and creative practices as opposed to technological ones to foster outstanding school video programs.
Gender Problems in Western Theatrical Dance: Little Girls, Big Sissies &amp; the &quot;Baryshnikov Complex&quot;
Author: Risner, Doug
Date: 2014-09-08
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Dance Education,Postsecondary Education,Gender Issues,Gender Differences,Gender Bias,Femininity,Personal Narratives,Socioeconomic Status,Race,Ethnicity,Sexual Orientation,Masculinity,General Education

General education programs, in postsecondary institutions, provide a broad base of learning in the liberal arts and sciences with common goals that prepare undergraduate students for living informed and satisfying lives. In the United States, dance units in public institutions, offering general education coursework for non-majors (dance appreciation and history, dance studies, world dance), generate 50 percent of their total credit hours per year from these courses (HEADS 2012). Rooted in the body, culture, society, and performance, dance provides ample opportunities for investigating gender. The purpose of this study was to develop an accessible, research-based essay written specifically for and directed toward students enrolled in general education courses in postsecondary dance by drawing upon qualitative data gathered from five years of discussion board postings on the topic of gender compiled from the author&apos;s courses. Student (n = 312) narratives illuminate the complex relationships between dance and gender, socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, and sexual orientation. The essay, intended for student readers, concludes with additional discussion questions and prompts.
The Influence of Body Mapping on Student Musicians&apos; Performance Experiences
Author: Buchanan, Heather J.
Date: 2014-09-03
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Musicians,Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Student Development,Performance,Qualitative Research,Perceptual Motor Learning,Perceptual Motor Coordination,Action Research,Interviews,Student Journals,Instructional Effectiveness,Art Expression

This qualitative study examines student musicians&apos; perceptions of their performance and development resulting from Body Mapping (BMG) technique. BMG is a somatic (mind-body) education technique designed to teach musicians skills in self-evaluation and change for performing with sensory-motor integrity. A qualitative study guided by an interpretive framework was used to collect data from undergraduate students and faculty at an American university. Data involved indepth interviews, self-reflective journals, and course materials. The findings show BMG played a multi-faceted role. The majority of the students reported a positive experience, stating that BMG enhanced their ability for musical expression (e.g. dynamics, phrasing, conveying emotional information), the ability to focus more easily on elements contributing to expressive outcomes, and facilitated greater personal confidence in being more musically expressive. The study discusses how BMG instruction can be used for enhanced technical and performance outcomes. The research findings are relevant for musicians, educators, and health practitioners in the field of music medicine.
Neuroscience, Music Education and the Pre-Service Primary (Elementary) Generalist Teacher
Author: Collins, Anita
Date: 2014-09-02
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Neurosciences,Music Education,Preservice Teachers,Elementary Education,Preservice Teacher Education,Teaching Methods,Intervention,Instructional Effectiveness,Self Esteem,Competence,Responsibility,Pretests Posttests,Student Surveys

For three decades, research on training in music education for pre-service primary (elementary) generalist teachers has consistently highlighted four main issues that limit its effectiveness: 1) the influence of past experiences; 2) a lack of confidence 3) a lack of musical competence and 4) limited time to address these issues in teacher education courses. These issues have been addressed through different pedagogical approaches that have been largely based on the aesthetic (intrinsic) value of music education. The study reported in this paper aimed to advance this field of research through a pedagogical approach that combined both aesthetic (intrinsic) and utilitarian (instrumental) values of music education. Pre-service generalist primary teachers were exposed to the neuroscientific research findings during a teaching intervention to explore if a combination of aesthetic and scientific justifications affected the value they placed on music education and their confidence and competence in teaching music. The study found that exposure to the broader benefits of music education to brain development heightened levels of confidence, commitment and responsibility for the delivery of effective music education
Inspiring Creativity in Urban School Leaders: Lessons from the Performing Arts
Author: Kaimal, Girija
Date: 2014-09-02
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Urban Schools,Creativity,Theater Arts,School Administration,Administrators,Leaders,Art Activities,Music,Dance,Experiential Learning,Workshops,Observation,Interviews,Personal Narratives,Grounded Theory,Adult Education,Leadership Training,Educational Environment,Empowerment,Educational Cooperation

This paper presents an analysis of how guided engagement with the arts can provide leadership lessons for school leaders and administrators. The study was conducted as part of two projects funded by the School Leadership Program (SLP) grants from the U.S. Department of Education. The principal interns and practicing school leaders participated in arts engagement activities (jazz ensemble, chamber orchestra, and tango dance) facilitated by teaching artists from the Maxine Green Center for Aesthetic Education and Social Imagination. Participants attended experiential workshops with teaching artists, observed the art form and then listened to the process and techniques used by the artists. Data sources for the study included observations, reflective narratives and interviews with participants. These were analyzed using grounded theory methods. The findings indicate that guided engagement with the arts provide lessons to school leaders in the form of interdisciplinary analogies and metaphors. The narratives generated by artists and participants served as a bridge: building connections between leadership and artistic practice. The experience encouraged participants to: gain new perspectives on optimal contexts for learning, develop a nuanced understanding of leadership, move from abstract to concrete understanding of relational constructs, and feel empowered through trying new experiences. Implications of the findings, including translating the lessons into actual practice and the addressing the needs of participants who did not connect with the sessions, are also discussed.
Reconciliation and Transformation through Mutual Learning: Outlining a Framework for Arts-Based Service Learning with Indigenous Communities in Australia
Author: Bartleet, Brydie-Leigh
Date: 2014-09-03
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Art Education,Service Learning,Indigenous Populations,Social Justice,Higher Education,Interpersonal Relationship,Cultural Influences,Reflection,Pilot Projects

Service learning is described as a socially just educational process that develops two-way learning and social outcomes for community and student participants. Despite the focus on mutuality in service learning, very little of this literature specifically deals with the intense importance of mutuality and reciprocity when working with Indigenous community partners and participants. This is problematic for Indigenous service learning projects that seek to partner respectfully with Indigenous communities in Australia and elsewhere. To address this issue, the paper draws on existing international literature and data from an Indigenous arts based service learning project conducted in the Northern Territory of Australia to propose a framework centred on relationships, reciprocity, reflexivity and representation that can be adapted for future Indigenous service learning partnerships and research.
Thinking through the Photographic Encounter: Engaging with the Camera as Nomadic Weapon
Author: Coats, Cala
Date: 2014-09-08
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Photography,Art Activities,Participation,Reflection,Research Methodology,Human Geography,Anthropology,Sociology,Educational Research,Art,Inquiry,Performance

This paper considers the photographic act as an affective and affirmative encounter--a reflexive, embodied, and relational community engagement that may produce a rupture in our habitual modes of thinking. The author uses the Deleuzo-Guattarian concept of the nomadic weapon to consider how the camera may become an affective trigger for self-reflexivity, catalyzing the potential of nomadic thinking in a participatory frame. By transposing uses of photography as visual research method across cultural geography, visual anthropology, sociology, and arts-based educational research, the author discusses shifts in the function of photography from a practice emphasizing image production to an embodied and performative approach to community engagement. Using a photographic encounter with a local taco stand as an example, the piece considers the pedagogical potential of engaging with unfamiliar spaces as a participatory and reflexive photographic process.
Native Resistance through Art: A Contestation of History through Dialogue, Representation, and Action
Author: Writer, Jeanette Haynes
Date: 2013-09-06
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: American Indians,Resistance (Psychology),Art,Critical Theory,Race,Exhibits,Social Justice,Case Studies,Artists,American Indian History,United States History

Beginning November 2006, and continuing through December 2007, Oklahomans were alerted to the promotions of the Oklahoma Centennial. For Indigenous Oklahomans, this was a problematic marking of a historical event. The Centennial's grand-narrative advanced a story privileging the &quot;pioneers&quot; who &quot;settled the land&quot; as the official story of Oklahoma's past. This article deconstructs the manufactured Oklahoma history advanced through the Centennial by identifying and examining, utilizing Critical Race Theory and Tribal Critical Race Theory, the counterstory put forth in the &quot;Current Realities: A Dialogue with the People&quot; art show produced by Oklahoma Native artists in the OklaDADA collective. &quot;Current Realities&quot; functioned as social justice--providing all Oklahomans with a comprehensive history of Oklahoma by telling Indigenous Oklahomans' history and reality through art.