ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Hand Grip Strength Exercises on the Target Shooting Accuracy Score for Archers
Author: Sezer, Süreyya Yonca
Date: 2017-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Exercise,Athletics,Accuracy,Males,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Pretests Posttests,Psychomotor Skills,Human Body,Metabolism,Exercise Physiology,Foreign Countries,Regression (Statistics),Statistical Analysis

The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of hand grip strength exercises on the target shooting accuracy score for male archers. Thirty male archers (n1 = 15, 19.85 ± 1.35, n2 = 15 19.71 ± 1.31) ranging 18-20 years old were included in our study from the archery team of the city of Elazig, department of youth sports. The experiment group has been through our exercise program one hour/day, three days/week for a duration of 12 weeks. Same tests and measurements (age, height, weight, heart beat rate at rest, heart beat rate at exercise, hand grip strength, sit-up, pull-up, push-up, target shooting accuracy test) have been performed for assessment during the week before and during the week after the exercise program. Kruskal Wallis H test and t test are used to analyze the variation in the strength test results. Regression analysis is used to study the impact of strength exercises on the target shooting accuracy scores. Statistically, we observe that the hand strength grip exercise performed on the experiment group has significant impact on the hand grip strengths (before exercise 63.21 ± 5.81, after exercise 75.12 ± 5.80) (p = 0,001) and the target shooting accuracy scores (before exercise 58.21 ± 4.72, after exercise 69.12 ± 3.24) (p = 0,001). Finally, we can conclude that the hand grip strength and its exercise have significant value in archery and that hand grip strength exercise is one of the factors that improve the target shooting accuracy scores positively.
The Relationship between Age of Post-Graduate Adult Learning Students and Learning Style Preferences: A Case of Africa International University, Kenya
Author: Ngala, Francisca Wavinya
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Graduate Students,Age Differences,Preferences,Learning Strategies,Cognitive Style,Adult Learning,Adult Students,Questionnaires,Teaching Methods,Student Attitudes,Statistical Analysis

This paper sought to examine the relationship between age and learning preferences of post- graduate students at Africa International University (AIU). The study employed a descriptive survey design which used cross-sectional approach to data collection. The population of the study consisted of all the 397 post-graduate students at Africa International University at the time of data collection. The sample size used was made up of 199 participants from the post-graduate Diploma, Masters' level and Doctoral programmes. A questionnaire guide was the instrument used to collect information from the participants on their age demographics and their preferences. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. A modified version of the Grasha-Riechmann Student Learning Style Scales (GRSLSS) was the learning style inventory that was used to measure the learning preferences. The findings revealed that age was not significantly related to the ways Post-graduate students at Africa International University preferred to learn.
The Effect of Sports on the Psychological Well-Being Levels of High School Students
Author: Gül, Özgür
Date: 2017-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Well Being,Foreign Countries,Athletics,Psychological Patterns,Self Determination,Pretests Posttests,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Comparative Analysis,Surveys,Likert Scales,Statistical Analysis

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of sports education on psychological well-being levels of high school students in terms of individual, environmental and self-determination. This study group consists of totally 187 high school students, in other words 97 students (n[subscript male] = 48, n[subscript female] = 49) receive education in a high school attached to Provincial National Education Directorate of Konya where they are provided for sports training, while 90 students (n[subscript male] = 50, n[subscript female] = 40) receive education in a similar school where they are not provided for sports training in the first half of the 2016-2017 academic year. This study has been carried out in accordance with the pretest-posttest model and the experimental group has been applied the sports activity program 2 days and 2 hours per week during 8 weeks and control group has continued their education and training according to programs included in the curriculum. &quot;Psychological Well-Being Scale&quot; developed by Ryff (1989) and adapted to Turkish by Cenkseven (2004) has been used as data collection tool in this study. In the analysis of the data, independent group t test has been used for the intergroup comparisons and t test (Paired-Samples t test) has been used for the intra-group comparisons. The level of significance has been taken as 0.05 in the study. As a result of the study, it has been determined that the individual development dimensions of the psychological well-being scale related with groups receiving (experimental) and not receiving the sports training (control) become different significantly in favor of the posttest score averages and also it has been understood that there is a difference in favor of the posttest score averages in the dimensions of environmental domination and self-determination but this difference is not significant at 0.05 level.
The Factors That Influence Bureaucracy and Professionalism in Schools: A Grounded Theory Study
Author: Koybasi, Fatma
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Administrative Organization,Professionalism,Grounded Theory,Influences,Performance Factors,Alignment (Education),Semi Structured Interviews,Coding,Teacher Attitudes,Correlation,Leadership Styles,Educational Planning,Program Implementation,Teacher Administrator Relationship,Educational Administration,Educational Practices,Qualitative Research,Administrator Behavior,Teacher Behavior,Foreign Countries,Structured Interviews,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers

The aim of this study is to identify the factors that influence the interaction between bureaucracy and professionalism in schools and to develop a model of bureaucracy-professionalism interaction. This is a qualitative study carried out in grounded theory model. The study group consisted of 10 male and 10 female teachers who were working in Sivas province during the 2015-2016 school year. The theoretical saturation was reached in 20 teachers by adding participants to the study group until the number repeated by generic expressions was reached. The data were collected with a semi-structured interview form. Data are analyzed in three steps. The first stage is open coding; the second stage is axial coding and the final stage is selective coding. Regarding the interaction between professionalism and bureaucracy, teachers think that a school where there is no bureaucracy is not available, but that professionalism should gain importance. It was seen that the interaction between bureaucracy and professionalism existing in schools is integrated into issues such as programming-planning and implementation. So schools should regulate the school work and operations of school principals, without denying the existence and necessity of bureaucratic regulations.
Preparation and Professional Development of Teacher Educators in Tanzania: Current Practices and Prospects
Author: Namamba, Adam
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Faculty Development,Teacher Educators,Teacher Educator Education,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Literature Reviews,Academic Degrees,Mentors,Program Improvement

Teacher educators play a key role in teacher education and education in general. Worldwide, little is known about preparation and professional development of teacher educators. This paper critically examined teacher educators' preparation and professional development in the context of educational reforms and mushrooming of teacher education institutions in Tanzania. The document review method was used to analyze and review relevant literature. The analysis of findings indicates that the preparation of teacher educators in Tanzania receives considerable attention and focus in undergraduate programmes with little attention in postgraduate programmes. The professional development of teacher educators is limited and characterized by few professional development activities. It is suggested that the preparation of teacher educators should be well structured and enhanced with effective professional development activities and opportunities. Various recommendations to improve the preparation and professional development of teacher educators are also provided.
Understanding of Eight Grade Students about Transformation Geometry: Perspectives on Students' Mistakes
Author: Aktas, Gulfem Sarpkaya
Date: 2017-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grade 8,Geometry,Mathematics Instruction,Student Attitudes,Misconceptions,Foreign Countries,Mathematical Concepts,Transformations (Mathematics),Middle School Students,Mixed Methods Research,Problem Solving,Thinking Skills,Public Schools,Multiple Choice Tests,Questioning Techniques,Test Items

People need the idea of transformation geometry in order to understand the nature and environment they live in. The teachers should provide learning environments towards perceptual understanding in symmetry training and development practice skills of the students. In order to make up such a learning environment, teachers should have information about the mathematical structure of the concept of symmetry, the difficulties the students encounter while learning, misconceptions and the causes. Therefore, the challenges and the common mistakes the 8th grade middle school students encounter about the transformation geometry was analysed in the study. The study was conducted using mixed method designs with 125 8th grade students. At the end of the study, it was observed that the students understood that the translation transformation is a movement of replacement, but they had difficulty in the topics such as the direction of the transformation and the position of the shape within the transformation. A misconception was developed for the reflection by confusing the similarity with the congruence property of the shapes. It was detected that the students had difficulty in identifying the equation of the axis of symmetry for the images of the shapes under reflection, confused the rule that the points intersecting with the symmetry of the shape within the reflection should intersect with the image under transformation and they made mistakes since they couldn't explore the relationship between symmetry axis in regular polygons and sides. They had problems in finding and practicing the angle of rotation about rotational transformation and also. In the study, learning environments were recommended towards overcoming these challenges for teachers and coursebook writers and improving conceptual information and the skill to practice these concepts.
Mobile Technology Bridges the 30 Million Word Gap
Author: Shing, Sophia
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Achievement Gap,At Risk Students,Income,Correlation,Computer Oriented Programs,Early Childhood Education,Socioeconomic Status,Vocabulary,Literacy Education,Access to Computers

Education has been traditionally viewed as an equalizer for the poor to gain access to a better life. With the advent of the skills premium paired with rapid technological advances, the stratification and changing nature of education has ironically become one of the main causes of the income achievement gap. Research confirms that by the age of 3, children from low-income homes hear 30 million less words than children from more affluent families. Research has even revealed that the gap begins as early as 18 months of age. Children who enter school at higher levels of readiness have higher earnings throughout their lives. They are also healthier and less likely to become involved with the criminal justice system. These positive spillovers suggest that investments in early childhood can benefit society as a whole. Without intervention, the trend will certainly persist and further income inequality will lead to more social instability. Anger and frustration from the lower income classes may result as they continue to struggle with no real hope that it will make a difference to their lives in the long run. This paper traces the causes of the income achievement gap and proposes how mobile technology and the corresponding apps can potentially mitigate these factors by gaining access into the homes of the low income families. Indeed, it is critical to examine the causes of the gaps in order to propose relevant possible solutions. Mobile learning devices now have the potential to achieve a large-scale impact due to their portability, affordability, high memory capacity and ease of use. With the ability to personalize and adapt to the learning needs of the child as well as guide the parent or teacher with scaffolding, tablets can help to fill these damaging gaps and allow each child the chance to learn and succeed.
Public-Private Partnership as Mechanism for Employment Creation in Nigeria
Author: Adebayo, Florence Aduke
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Partnerships in Education,Employment Opportunities,Private Sector,Public Sector,Concept Formation,Educational Needs,Agricultural Occupations,Small Businesses,Tourism,Educational Benefits,Allied Health Occupations,Transportation

Public-Private Partnership could be defined as the collaboration between two for improved services to bring about change that will influence employment creation and boost the economy of any country. In this paper, it is perceived as a twin sister that could work together for effectiveness and efficiency to promote employment creation. While on the other hand, employment creation is the process of creating new jobs, especially for people who are unemployed. With the current trend in Nigeria, public-private partnership seems to be the best option in resolving the menace of unemployment. There are valuable physical and mineral resources in Nigeria which could be used to create employment at local, national and international level. However, public sector has been pulling weight in offering employment to Nigerian youths, but due to the series of organizational problems it has been difficult for the public sector to cope with the fast growing population in terms of employment. Hence, this paper discussed the necessity for public-private partnership for employment creation in Nigeria. The paper examines the possible partnership areas between public and private sectors for employment creation in Nigeria. It elucidates the possible benefits and challenges of public-private partnership on employment creation. The paper recommended tapping of resources available in the socio-political zones to create jobs as well as vibrant economic policies and stable political climate which be put in place to enhance effective partnership between public and private sectors for employment creation.
Parental Roles in Provision of Mobility and Educational Resources for Children with Physical Challenges a Case of Joytown Special School, Kiambu County, Kenya
Author: Kamau, Joyce
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Disabilities,Child Development,Foreign Countries,Special Schools,Parent Participation,Elementary School Students,Case Studies,Questionnaires,Elementary School Teachers,Interviews,Observation,Statistical Analysis,Resource Allocation,Physical Mobility,Parent Role,Assistive Technology,Educational Resources

Children with physical challenges have developmental needs and rights like other children and due to their exceptionality they call for more attention in provision of adequate quality mobility and educational resources to enhance their holistic development. However, it is apparent that provision of resources to children with physical challenges has not been possible in Kenya due to various factors which are not yet understood. The study drive was to explore parental role in the provision of mobility and educational resources to children who are physically challenged. The study sought to establish parents' involvement in provision of mobility and educational resources. The study was carried out in Joytown Primary School for the Physically Challenged in Thika Town. The school was purposefully selected because it is best suited for the study since it caters for children in the category of special needs being addressed in the study that is physical challenges. Case study design was used. Target population of the study was 100 children with physical challenges, 200 parents and 4 teachers and the head teacher. Stratified random sampling method was employed to arrive at a Sample size of 30 children with physical challenges, purposive and opportunity sampling to arrive at 30 parents and purposive sampling to arrive at 4 teachers. Therefore, the total sample size was 64. The data were collected using various techniques which included questionnaires for the teachers, interview guides for parents and observation guides for children. Collected data were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative methods entailed use of descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages which enhanced discussion of qualitative data which was organized into themes and categories and presented in discussion form. The study established that parental involvement in provision of mobility and educational resources is minimal. The main recommendation of the study is that government should have a budgetary allocation meant specifically for purchase of mobility and educational resources and maintenance of facilities since it's a noble course which would ensure that children are actively involved in learning activities therefore enhancing holistic development hence molding children with physical challenges to become self-reliant and productive citizens.
A Conceptual Review of Age Effect on L2 Acquisition
Author: Sang, Yuan
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Age Differences,Educational Research,Evidence

The importance of age effect on an additional language (L2) acquisition has long been recognized in the field of L2 education. Research was conducted to reveal the influence of age to the rate and ultimate attainment of L2 teaching and learning, yet controversial results were discovered. Consequently, stereotypes and misunderstanding exist among educators, practitioners, parents and/or guardians, which may affect students' L2 learning. This article reviewed the significant studies in the past and discussed the current agreements and debates around the age effect on L2 acquisition. It provides a comprehensive overview of the topic that is beneficial for L2 education. The author proposed that more contributions are needed to provide additional evidence to explore this issue.
The Implementation of the Basic School English Curriculum: The Case of the Cape Coast Metropolis in Ghana
Author: Torto, Gertrude Afiba
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Curriculum Implementation,Elementary Education,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Interviews,Observation,Barriers,Metropolitan Areas,Integrated Curriculum,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Educational Practices,Questionnaires

The English language curriculum for primary schools in Ghana spells out the various aspects, topics and sub topics that teachers must teach the child within a specified time. The syllabus again specifies the various topics and sub topics that should be taught in an integrated manner so as to enhance meaningful learning. For this meaningful learning to take place, the teacher should be knowledgeable in the subject with regards to approaches, techniques and skills that will help the learner achieve a great deal in the learning of the subject. This study focused on how English language is implemented in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana. The population for the study was all the 477 basic school teachers within the metropolis. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 8 schools from each of the 6 circuits in the metropolis. In each selected school, all primary 1 to 6 teachers were automatically selected for the study. In all, 288 teachers formed the sample for the study. 12 teachers were again randomly selected to have their lessons observed after which they were interviewed based on their teaching. The study found out that teachers within the metropolis encounter so many pedagogical challenges and so are not able to implement the curriculum well.
Effects of a Multimodal Approach on ESL/EFL University Students' Attitudes towards Poetry
Author: Freyn, Amy L.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Poetry,Second Language Learning,English (Second Language),Teaching Methods,Multimedia Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,Attitude Measures,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Outcomes of Education

Poetry is a specific genre of literature that has been long argued as being too difficult for ESL/EFL learners. However, poetry is considered a valuable and authentic material for teaching language learners and teaching poetry in the language classroom can lead to a meaningful language learning experience. This study examined the implementation of a multimodal teaching approach to teaching poetry in an ESL/EFL university classroom in Ecuador and whether this approach would improve students' attitude towards learning English.