ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
An Analysis of Grammar Teaching in Secondary School in Terms of Success, Attitude and Teachers&apos; Views
Author: Kayar, Aysegül
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grammar,Secondary School Students,Teaching Methods,Turkish,Literature,Curriculum Development,Teacher Attitudes,Curriculum Implementation,Foreign Countries,Academic Achievement,Language Teachers,Student Attitudes,Secondary School Teachers

The teaching of grammar within the teaching of the mother tongue has been handled in various ways in the historical process. Today, grammar is seen as a field that supports basic language skills, therefore, it is necessary to teach grammar in a functional way. The text-based grammar teaching method is used to provide functionality in grammar teaching and to implicate the rules regarding the use of language. The 2018 Turkish Language and Literature Teaching Curriculum, the current language and literature curriculum implemented in Turkey, is also regulated in accordance with this understanding. This approach of the 2018 curriculum on grammar teaching is a relatively new approach in Turkish education. For this reason, the applicability of the curriculum, the opinions of teachers about the curriculum and the effect of grammar teaching practices on students' academic achievement and attitudes towards the course is a situation that should be examined. When the application of the curriculum is examined, it is seen that the teachers have negative views against the grammar teaching approach of the curriculum and have problems in implementing it. In addition, the curriculum gives different results in terms of students according to the academic level of the school in which they are educated, and the academic success and attitudes of the students change accordingly. As a result, various arrangements are needed for effective teaching of text-based grammar teaching in our schools.
An Analysis on Digital Literacy Level of Faculty of Sports Science Students
Author: Sivrikaya, Mehmet Haluk
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technological Literacy,Physical Education,Athletics,Knowledge Level,Teacher Education,Gender Differences,Information Literacy,Student Characteristics,Foreign Countries,College Students

The study aims to examine the digital literacy levels of students in the faculty of sports sciences. In the study group; there are 394 students (105 female and 289 male) studying in the departments of Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Sports Management, Coaching and Recreation of the Faculty of Sport Sciences at Atatürk University in the 2018-2019 academic year. &quot;Digital Literacy Scale (DLS) is a scale, which was developed by Ng (2012) and translated into Turkish by Hamutoglu, Güngören, Uyanik, and Erdogan (2017) and it is composed of 17 items and 4 factors (attitude, technique, cognitive and social). Nonparametric tests (Kruskal Wallis, Mann-Whitney U) were used to analyse the data of the study. According to the findings; digital literacy levels of the participating students differ significantly in social sub-dimension in respect of gender variation. In the social sub-dimension of digital literacy scale, digital literacy levels of male students were higher than female students.
PIAAC Numeracy Skills and Home Use among Adult English Learners
Author: Patterson, Margaret Becker
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Adults,Numeracy,Mathematics Skills,English Language Learners,Immigrants,Adult Learning,Family Environment,Scores,Educational Attainment,Parent Background,Health,Use Studies,Daily Living Skills

Research on adult English learners (ELs) typically (and appropriately) focuses on language-related skills. However, adult ELs may need numeracy instruction to navigate daily life or understand health information. Little is known about how ELs use numeracy skills at home and connections of skill use with related electronic numeracy skills. The purpose of this paper is to examine numeracy skill levels and home skill use of adult ELs. Employing Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) 2012/2014 data, the paper begins with identifying adult ELs' numeracy skill levels. The relationship of skill level with skill use is then analyzed to determine how six discrete groups of ELs at various skill levels employ numeracy skills, and to describe characteristics and backgrounds of each group for adult education instructors and interested stakeholders. The paper concludes with recommended implications for instruction from Curry's (2017) instructional guide based on the &quot;PIAAC Numeracy Framework&quot;.
English Language Teaching through Communicative Approach: A Qualitative Study of Public Sector Colleges of Hyderabad, Sindh
Author: Abrejo, Barira
Date: 2019-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Communicative Competence (Languages),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Instructional Materials,Teaching Methods,Grammar,Translation,Language Proficiency,Speech Communication,Phonetics,Phonology,Morphology (Languages),Syntax,Semantics

Language is a complex phenomenon whether it counts in speaking or writing. Teaching and learning English language is much demanded in today's globalization era. The increasing need of English language learning has demanded English language teaching around the globe. Therefore, the demand for language learning needs a tremendous quality in language teaching materials and resources. In current years, language learning has been perceived from a special perspective; it can be viewed as the communication between users and the learner of the language. The aim of the study is to determine the factors that deter teachers to implement communicative approach in their teaching. Researchers and practitioners have considered communicative competence as an ideal teaching approach (Berns, 1990). However, public sector colleges in Pakistan rely on Grammar Translation Method (GTM). Though students have good understanding of the language skills such as vocabulary, grammar and reading but research still have shown low proficiency when their speaking skills are tested. Therefore, in order to overcome this default in language proficiency, many teachers are supposed to adopt communicative language teaching methodology in their teaching. The study findings shed light on the factors which always deter teachers in the implementation of CLT and it is believed by the teachers that CLT should be followed at public sector colleges since it is one of the most effective methods of language teaching and learning. English language teaching and learning can be learnt meaningfully, if the aspects like phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics will be instilled or implemented properly.
Language in Media: A Tool for Expressing Political Views
Author: Ghassemi, Rouhollah
Date: 2019-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Language Usage,Mass Media,Political Attitudes,Ideology,Discourse Analysis,Political Issues,Foreign Countries,Information Dissemination,Public Opinion,Journalism,News Reporting,Agenda Setting

In any society there is a link between social-intellectual (ideological) views and discursive structures in media. Therefore, it is possible to discover this relationship by clarifying appropriate discursive remedies in text analysis and eventually determining how it is and its application. Some journalists are very skillful in literature, their discussion talent and their ability to manipulate the language result in complexity in language form and also in semantic features. Many fundamental factors are involved in production and comprehension of the press texts. The main objective of the current study is to investigate some of these factors such as powers relations in the society and also political and ideological institutions in press texts. Applying a discourse analysis approach and considering news theories, this study tries to analyze French press texts and explore the ways information is transferred to the addressees through word selection. The findings of this study indicate that mass media (and newspapers) are tools for expanding the ideology in the society because, facing the same issue, they take different positions according to their interests. The investigation of how this information is transferred is possible through discourse analysis. We try to show how French express media manipulate public opinion by using different vocabularies.
Enhancing Thai Students&apos; Oral Language Experience Using the CEFR-PBA through the Technique of Oral Presentation
Author: Worawong, Kanoknate
Date: 2019-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Second Language Learning,English (Second Language),Oral Language,Public Speaking,Verbal Communication,Nonverbal Communication,Student Projects,Active Learning,Communicative Competence (Languages)

The purpose of this study is to investigate students' experiences of communicating orally and non-verbally. The participants were forty-four students in their third year of English education at a Thai Rajabhat University. Nine students were purposively selected as the student-presenters. The research methods applied were action research and case study. Data collection gained was from two sets of video recordings of students' oral presentations. The data analysis employed speaking strategies analysis from Charttrakul (2009) as a guideline, and grounded theory (Strauss &amp; Cobin, 1990). Findings revealed that students employed five speaking strategies in their oral presentation, particularly speaking from memory (100%). Also, the results show that five NVC strategies were employed as a parallel communication tool in all student-presenters' oral presentation; and the most commonly NVC used was hand gesture (100%). This paper recommends using an oral presentation technique to promote Thai students' oral skill relating verbal and non-verbal communication.
A Lifelong and Life-Wide Framework for Adult Literacy Education. Forum: Broadening the Lens on Adult Literacy Education Outcomes [Part 1 of 3]
Author: Reder, Stephen
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Adult Literacy,Literacy Education,Lifelong Learning,Adult Education,Neoliberalism,Educational Change,Outcomes of Education,Educational Objectives

In this forum, Stephen Reder argues that adult literacy education needs to be repositioned within a new framework of lifelong and life-wide learning, a framework in which new policies are formulated, programs are designed and evaluated, and research is funded and carried out. To appreciate how much this suggested framework differs from the neoliberal framework in which adult education is currently embedded, it is worth considering briefly how neoliberalism has gained its foothold in (some would say its stranglehold on) adult education.
All Together Now: Supporting Immigrants and Refugees through Collaboration
Author: Vanek, Jen
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Partnerships in Education,Refugees,Immigrants,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Adult Basic Education,Public Policy,State Policy,Citizenship Education,Social Services,Federal Aid,Advocacy

The United States needs strong collaboration among adult educators and all social service agencies that support the linguistic, economic and civic integration of refugees and immigrants. Such collaboration can make possible holistic support required to create linkages between English language education and other non-educational support services. We provide examples of several interagency collaborative projects across the United States. Further, we argue that such collaboration is essential to mitigate the limitations of current adult basic education policy, which falls short of supporting linguistic integration of English language learners at the lowest proficiency levels, implicitly prioritizing workforce development programming best suited for higher-level learners. We layout policy recommendations for the local, state, and federal levels and map out benefits of working as partners in advocacy with agencies that support resettlement and integration of adult refugee and immigrant learners.
Are Transitions a Sufficient Goal for ABE Students or Programs?
Author: Hughes, Bob
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Adult Students,Adult Basic Education,Basic Skills,Adult Literacy,Labor Force Development,Federal Legislation,Labor Legislation,Transitional Programs,Economic Impact,Education Work Relationship,Lifelong Learning,Educational Policy

As the largest funder of adult basic education (ABE) in the nation, providing over $600 million through its Basic Grants to States (U.S. Department of Education, 2019), the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) drives ABE policies and practices. In a review of the announcement on Title II, the phrase &quot;transition to&quot; is repeated 46 times throughout the document and is clarified with language that brings the importance of transitions to the forefront. Basic skills learners attend classes not as an end, but rather as a point that takes them forward to something else. While WIOA-funded ABE can support parenting development, civic engagement, and other ancillary outcomes, transitions for economic impact provides a significant focus. Basic skills have become primarily about &quot;transitioning&quot; to benefit learners' career and economic needs, and the nation has come to a point where &quot;transitioning&quot; forms a basis for how it offers basic skills for adult learners. The authors ask if a focus on transition out of basic skills is wrong. After all, in expending the relatively few dollars that federal and state budgets provide for adult education, should the nation not seek to look at the most impact for those dollars? Moreover, is economic impact a serious enough need to focus those resources? The compelling arguments suggested by these questions are considered in this article.
Investigation of Stress Perceptions of Physical Education Teachers
Author: Erdogan, Çagri Hamdi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Stress Variables,Teacher Attitudes,Physical Education,Physical Education Teachers,Institutional Characteristics,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Marital Status,Income,Measures (Individuals),Comparative Analysis,Teaching Experience,School Location,Foreign Countries

The aim of this study is to investigate the stress perceptions of physical education teachers and determine these perceptions in terms of certain variables. In the study, a descriptive survey method was used, which aimed at revealing the existing situation. The research group was comprised of 320 physical education teachers actively working in the state schools of Kayseri province in the 2019-2020 education year. In the study, Personal Information Form and Perceived Stress Scale were used as the data collection tools. SPSS program was used for the analysis of the data. Techniques of t test (independent-samples t test) for paired comparisons and one-way analysis of variance (one-way anova) for multiple comparisons were used in the research study. According to the research results, the stress perceptions of the physical education teachers were determined as &quot;moderate&quot;. Additionally, it was determined that there was statistically no significant difference among the stress perceptions of physical education teachers concerning their gender, age, marital status, sport branch, professional experience, monthly income perception, school type, and school location.
The Effect of Sport on Life Skills in High School Students
Author: Duz, Serkan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Athletics,Skill Development,Adolescents,Foreign Countries,Interpersonal Competence,Gender Differences,Leadership Qualities,Goal Orientation,Age Differences,Time Management,Teamwork,Emotional Development,Daily Living Skills

Sport has many psychological and social benefits beyond developing physical skills. It can be used to teach young people important life skills such as teamwork, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, leadership, time management, cognitive, emotional, communication and social skills. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of sports on life skills in high school students. The sample of the study consists of 500 high schools students. Turkish version of the Life Skills Scale for Sports (LSSS) developed by Açak and Düz (2018) was used to data collection. The Mann Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis H tests were used for single and multiple comparisons. The level of significance was accepted as p&lt;.05. 61% of the sample was boys and 39% of them was girls. There was significant mean score differences in the subscales of emotional and social skills according to gender variable; in the subscales of leadership and goal-setting according to age variable; in the subscales of leadership, goal setting, emotional and social skills according to type of school variable; in the subscales of time management, leadership, teamwork and goal setting according to club license variable; in the subscales of time management and goal-setting according to the sport-year variable; in the subscales of time management, leadership, emotional skills and goal setting according to the number of training variable. As a conclusion, it was observed that life skills improved through sport in high school students.
Analysis of Internet Addiction Levels of University Students in Terms of the State of Doing Sport
Author: Kabadayi, Menderes
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Internet,Computer Use,Addictive Behavior,Physical Activity Level,Athletics,College Students,Withdrawal (Psychology),Social Isolation,Majors (Students),Gender Differences,Physical Education,Foreign Countries

The aim of the present study is to examine the internet addiction levels of university students in terms of the state of doing sport and different variables. A total of 300 students, 132 male and 168, studying in Samsun Ondokuz Mayis University participated in the study. Internet Addiction Scale which was developed by Günüç and Kayri (2010) and which had four sub-dimensions (withdrawal, controlling difficulty, disorder in functionality and social isolation) was used. SPSS 22.0 program was used for the statistical analysis. Significance was found in the sub-dimensions of withdrawal and social isolation in terms of the variable of gender (p&lt;0.05) and in the sub-dimension of social isolation in terms of the variables of faculty and the state of doing sport regularly (p&lt;0.05). It can be seen that internet addiction levels were similar in all sub-dimensions except for social isolation, while they were found to be different in the sub-dimension of withdrawal in terms of the variable of gender. This result is thought to be associated with the fact that students who do sport regularly and those attending sport sciences faculty are not exposed to social isolation due to sport and that they lead more social lives when compared with the students of other faculties. In terms of the variable of gender, it is thought that the reason why female students had higher withdrawal levels can be due to the fact that men can act more comfortably in social life.
Investigation of Internet Addiction Levels of Physical Education Teachers
Author: Erdogan, Çagri Hamdi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Internet,Computer Use,Addictive Behavior,Physical Education Teachers,Public Schools,Foreign Countries,Teacher Characteristics,Age Differences,Marital Status,Teaching Experience,Income,School Location,High Schools

The aim of this study is to examine the internet addiction levels of physical education teachers. In the study, the descriptive survey method was used, which aimed at revealing the existing situation. The research group was comprised of 356 physical education teachers actively working at the public schools of Kayseri province in the 2019-2020 education year. In the study, Personal Information Form and Internet Addiction Scale were used as the data collection tools. SPSS program was used for the analysis of the data. According to the research results, internet addiction levels of physical education teachers was determined as &quot;displaying no symptoms&quot;, and according to this result, the internet addiction levels of the physical education teachers was interpreted as &quot;low level&quot;. Additionally, it was determined that there were statistically significant differences in the internet addiction levels of physical education teachers concerning age, marital status, professional experience, monthly income perception, school type, and school location; however, there was statistically no significant difference concerning the gender and sports branch.
Determining the Attitudes and Metaphoric Perception of Prospective Science Teachers toward Biology Courses
Author: Durdukoca, Sule Firat
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Science Teachers,Biology,Figurative Language,Gender Differences,Instructional Program Divisions,Foreign Countries,Student Characteristics,Scientific Attitudes,Positive Attitudes,Negative Attitudes

This study aimed to determine the attitudes and metaphorical perceptions of science teacher candidates towards biology lesson. In the study, a mixed method and triangulation pattern was used. A survey form developed by the researchers to determine the metaphorical perceptions of the teacher candidates about biology lesson and their demographic information and a &quot;Biology Course Attitude Scale (BDTÖ)&quot; were used to determine their attitudes towards the biology lesson. SPSS package program was used for analysis of quantitative data and content analysis technique was used for analysis of qualitative data. Metaphores developed by science teacher candidates are alphabetically ordered; coded, categorized, percent and frequency values are calculated. Participant teacher candidates' attitudes towards the biology lesson in general were found to be positive at the &quot;I agree&quot; level. As a result of the research, it was determined that the teacher candidates' attitude scores related to the biology lesson did not show any significant difference according to gender and grade levels. It was determined that science teachers candidates participating in the research had 117 valid metaphors and 57 different metaphors for the biology lesson, and the metaphors of &quot;life&quot; (f = 37) and &quot;water&quot; (f = 6) were the most frequently produced metaphors.