ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Sociological Research of the Career Education
Author: Zhang, Baoshu
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Career Education,Educational Sociology,Social Justice,Unemployment,Educational Legislation,Federal Legislation,Social Systems,Equal Education

In 1970s, the US career education achieved significant development and produced extensive and deep influences under the supports of the public. As viewed from the sociology, the production and development of the career education is induced by the deep social factors. The opening integrated career system supported by the school, the community and the enterprise is the effective measure to solve the problems such as social equity and the continually ascending unemployment rate.
Emotional Intelligence of Malaysian Academia towards Work Performance
Author: Ngah, Rohana
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Emotional Intelligence,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Work Ethic,Statistical Analysis,Questionnaires,School Personnel,Middle Management,Administrator Attitudes,Correlation,Multiple Regression Analysis,Hypothesis Testing,Gender Differences,Attitudes,Age Differences,Attitude Measures,Factor Analysis

This paper describes the research conducted in relating to emotional intelligence of university staff to work attitude. The Emotional Intelligence (EI) Scale devised by Schutte et al. (1998) is used in this study, which is more suitable compared to BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory. Beside their experiences, knowledge and skills, emotion play an important role in pushing individual to produce and perform the best. Emotion is critical in motivating, persuading, communicating, leading and controlling individuals and groups. The role of EI in employees' work attitude has not been explored in-depth especially in higher institutions which rather focus EI on students and their academic performances. Quantitative method is adopted and questionnaires are distributed among academics and middle-management employees using simple random sampling. The questionnaire has been designed to assess how effectively individual deal with emotion. The findings of this empirical study would highlight the importance of EI in university and give details on EI factors that influence the work attitude among employees. The t-test, correlations and multiple regressions were used to analyze the data. The findings found that EI is positively related to work-attitude. Appraisal and expression of emotion are moderately correlated to job performance and job satisfaction.
Enhancing the Schooling Level of the Special Higher Education and Perfecting the Disabled People Higher Education System
Author: Wang, Aiguo
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Disabilities,Access to Education,Graduate Study,College Students,Special Education,Deafness,Equal Education,Social Development,Economic Development,Educational History,Educational Legislation,Student Needs

It is the urgent problem to quickly develop the graduate education of disabled college students for Chinese special higher education. Through the comparison of the foreign and domestic disabled graduate education actualities, we should constitute the postgraduate cultivation scheme and the education layout which could not only possess Chinese characteristics, but also accord with the development tendency of the world disabled postgraduate education through deep investigation researches, increase the outlay investment, develop the experimental unit engineering in special education colleges, recruit disabled students and sharing education resources in the postgraduate education of common colleges, make Chinese disabled people higher education develop to the elite education and the popular education at the same time, and form the system in the world to adapt for the demands of Chinese economic construction and social development to the super disabled professional talents.
Striving for Change: Introducing an Interdisciplinary Approach into the Urban Primary Schools of China
Author: Li, Yan
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Urban Schools,Interdisciplinary Approach,School Desegregation,Curriculum Development,Elementary School Curriculum,Elementary School Students,Elementary School Teachers

In the traditional Chinese curriculum, subjects are learned separately since students start their formal schooling. Students usually neglect the connection among different subjects, which, to some extent, restricts their way of thinking. In order to change the status quo, the focus of this paper is to explore the feasibility of introducing an interdisciplinary approach into the current curriculum of urban primary schools in China. Also, this paper predicts the problems when the interdisciplinary approach is implemented, and provides some suggestions and solutions for school leaders and teachers to adopt.
Study on Feasibility of MBO in College Management
Author: Liu, Xihuai
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Management by Objectives,College Administration,Motivation,College Faculty,Self Actualization

At first, MBO was widely applied in management of enterprises. This paper organically makes some characteristics of MBO and college management together to talk about the feasibility of MBO in college management.
The Characteristics and Enlightening of NCATE
Author: Wang, Caiping
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Accreditation (Institutions),Teacher Education,Schools of Education,Professional Associations,Faculty Mobility,Student Mobility,Quality Assurance,Standards

Accreditation system of teacher education institutions is an important ensuring mechanism for teacher's profession. American accreditation system of teacher education institutions refers to an assessment system that the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) with the institution's application, making regular evaluation of the teacher education institutions according to the accreditation standards formulated by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, which abbreviates NCATE accreditation. NCATE is the first appraisal institution of national teacher education, which constantly improves the training quality of American teachers by being comprehensively appraised. It has been exerting great influence on the development of teacher education in America. And the effects are as following: convenient for students' mobility among schools and the teachers' transference to other states; encouraging competition among teacher education institution and academic mobility; leading to the regular internal assessment in teacher education institutions and promoting the professional level of pre-service education; and helping establish a quality assurance system for teacher education. The paper introduces the characteristics of NCATE and draws out enlightening points and reference for our institution accreditation of teacher education.
Stimulate Students' Interest by Genetics Exordium Teaching
Author: Li, Yan
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Genetics,Student Interests,Science Instruction,Biology,College Science,Knowledge Level,Science History,Science and Society

Genetics is the important specialized course of bioscience and whether exordium is taught wonderfully or not plays the important and pivotal role. Well teaching exordium class may stimulate students, deep interest and intense desire for knowledge in this class. This text, according to teaching experience and taste, puts forward several teaching measures about genetics exordium class.
Policies for Teachers towards Errors in College English Writing
Author: Gao, Sixia
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College English,English (Second Language),Writing (Composition),Writing Instruction,Error Analysis (Language),Error Patterns,Error Correction,Learning Processes,Vocabulary Skills,Grammar,Writing Improvement,Reinforcement,Communicative Competence (Languages)

Errors made by language learners in learning a language are regarded as failure of competence. Linguists believe that errors are committed when the learner makes use of the learning strategies. By analyzing the learner's errors, we can better understand his inter-language and his learning process. It's necessary to understand the roots of errors before they are eliminated. Students' misuse in vocabulary and grammar demonstrates that teachers should pay more attention to the reinforcement of knowledge delivered to the students. Only in this way will students' abilities be improved effectively.
Information Behaviour of Slovenian Researchers: Investigation of Activities, Preferences and Characteristics
Author: Vilar, Polona
Date: 2015-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preferences,Researchers,Foreign Countries,Information Sources,Information Seeking,Behavior Patterns,Cooperation,Faculty Publishing,Information Technology,Scientific Research,Age Differences,Intellectual Disciplines,International Cooperation,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Users (Information),Writing for Publication,College Faculty,Correlation,Statistical Analysis

Introduction: The paper presents one segment of the first comprehensive national study investigating information behaviour of Slovenian researchers in all research disciplines in relation to selected demographic variables. Research questions addressed various types of information behaviour, format preferences, use of different types of sources, organization of work, collaboration, publishing, and impact of information and communication technologies. Method: An online survey was used, containing content and demographic questions. It was based on a random sample of the central registry of all active researchers in Slovenia in all scientific disciplines and all age groups. Analysis: Descriptive and bivariate analysis were employed. Results: The most noticeable demographic elements of influence are age and discipline, and in a few cases also sex. In certain areas, the information behaviour of researchers under study conforms with general trends, for example in power-browsing, squirreling, skimming, etc. Information technology has a strong impact on research work and collaboration. A fairly large segment of researchers often work alone; this is particularly characteristic of researchers in the humanities. In Slovenia, these researchers also show a strong digital preference and do not differ much from researchers in other disciplines, probably because of the nationwide integrated system of research evaluation and centralized subscription to information resources. Low use of open access documents and weak foreign collaboration in some disciplines are also evidenced. Conclusions: Despite some expected outcomes, certain previously unknown and noteworthy patterns have been identified which are characteristic of Slovenian researchers. This information constitutes a useful foundation for further research in this area.
Discontinuation among University Students in Southern Thailand
Author: Sittichai, Ruthaychonnee
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Dropouts,Dropout Rate,Bachelors Degrees,Undergraduate Students,Regression (Statistics),Religious Factors,Gender Differences,Educational Attainment,Time,Muslims,Majors (Students)

This study uses a statistical model to account for the pattern of discontinuation of university study at Pattani campus of Prince of Songkla University (PSU) in southern Thailand. University records for 11,408 bachelor degree students enrolled between 1999 and 2006 were used. Discontinuation rates were analyzed by using a logistic regression model to determine the joint effects of year of admission, duration of study, faculty, and religion-gender group on discontinuation. The annual average discontinuation rate over the eight year period was 5.3%. The students discontinued most in their first or second year of study. These rates were substantially higher for students entering after 2003, possibly due to demographic changes in the intake.
Gastronomy: An Opportunity for Malaysian Culinary Educators
Author: Zahari, Mohd Salehuddin Mohd
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Cooking Instruction,Hospitality Occupations,Food Service,Tourism,Relevance (Education),Food,Employment Opportunities

The word &quot;gastronomy&quot; might sound peculiar for most people and even amongst &quot;culinarians&quot;. Gastronomy is an understanding of various social, cultures, historical components, literature, philosophy, economic status, religion and others, in which food is the core subject. Meanwhile, gastronomy products refer to food and beverages as well as food-related activities of one's culture and heritage. Looking at the diversity of gastronomy and its development in the world today, there will be a promising need for well-prepared, dedicated chefs, administrators and managers in all areas including hotels, food service, food manufactures, catering, food media as well as other hospitality and tourism-related fields. This paper conceptualizes the relevancy of gastronomy in Malaysian culinary education.
Brief Review on Details in Educational Management and Teaching
Author: Liang, Yuqin
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Administration,Behavior Standards,School Policy,Discipline,Administrator Effectiveness,Teaching Methods,Classroom Techniques,Educational Quality,Foreign Countries

In reality, quite lots of details are frequently neglected intentionally or unintentionally. Usually, failure is accumulated when one is careless, while success is also accumulated by several details. We human beings often have the exclamation of &quot;Success owing to details, and failure too&quot;. We should, from time to time, alarm or remind ourselves that, to emphasize details is conducive without harm whenever, wherever and for whatever. Especially as for education, a project of vital importance, detail is extremely significant, and can't be neglected.
Moving Ahead for Academic Excellence through International Journal Publication
Author: Jusoff, Kamaruzaman
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Journal Articles,Faculty Publishing,Writing for Publication,Scholarship,Knowledge Economy,Educational Researchers,Educational Research,Layout (Publications),Global Approach,College Faculty

One of the several roles partaken by academicians in institutions of higher education in Malaysia is the quest in publication. The objective of establishing a critical mass of researchers and knowledge corpus that enable Malaysia to reach the global standard of technology creation and innovation as clearly stated in the newly launched October 2007 Strategic Action Plan of the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia Thrust Number 5, would aptly be manifested in the presentation and documenting all forms of research and innovation through publication. This paper examines the expansive opportunities for academicians to keep in track with the local and global needs, not only in manifestation of the Fifth Thrust, but also of the Seventh Thrust in the strategic plan i.e. activating internationalisation initiative. Nonetheless, this also includes active participation in publication in international journals, as a result of active research and innovation activities within and outside the university. A presentation of this nature, should provide a clearer insights of what it takes and what entails, as far as publication is concerned, to help place Malaysian academic excellence at par in the global arena. Besides, it also seeks to assist potential prolific contributors to get published in international journals. A reminder to all, as this is race of the era, if not participated, academicians can remain in the closet of complacency which has always been proven to be quite lethal as the notion of &quot;publish or perish&quot; still holds strong and this affects self-development academically throughout one's career.
Causes for Ineffective College English Teaching and Relevant Countermeasures
Author: Li, Changyu
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College English,English Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,Questionnaires,College Students,Educational Quality,English (Second Language),Teaching Methods,Educational Environment,Educational Practices,Educational Strategies,Communicative Competence (Languages),Instructional Materials,Time Factors (Learning),Learning Strategies,Barriers,Performance Factors,Foreign Countries

Through a questionnaire and a survey, the paper analyses the present College English teaching and the contributing factors for the ineffective College English teaching. Based on the analysis, the paper suggests four countermeasures to improve College English teaching quality. According to this paper, only when teachers and educational workers continue to learn modern foreign language teaching theory, reform teaching methods and patterns, instruct students in adjusting learning strategies, train students' intercultural communication competence, and enhance the construction of College English course, can we improve the teaching effect and students' practical English competence.
Using Digital Libraries Non-Visually: Understanding the Help-Seeking Situations of Blind Users
Author: Xie, Iris
Date: 2015-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Libraries,Blindness,Help Seeking,Access to Information,Online Searching,Questionnaires,Interviews,Pretests Posttests,Protocol Analysis,Coding,Cognitive Processes,Visual Impairments,Information Retrieval,Usability,Individual Characteristics,Accessibility (for Disabled),Visual Perception

Introduction: This study explores blind users' unique help-seeking situations in interacting with digital libraries. In particular, help-seeking situations were investigated at both the physical and cognitive levels. Method: Fifteen blind participants performed three search tasks, including known- item search, specific information search, and exploratory search, using the selected digital library. Pre-questionnaire, pre- and post-interviews, transaction logs and think-aloud protocols were used to collect data. Analysis: Open coding analysis was used to identify help-seeking situations the physical and cognitive levels. Results: The study identified seventeen help-seeking situations that blind users encountered while using digital libraries, including nine at the physical level and eight at the cognitive level. To be more specific, physical help-seeking situations were categorised into: 1) difficulty accessing information, 2) difficulty identifying current status and path, and 3) difficulty evaluating information efficiently. Cognitive help-seeking situations were classified into: 1) confusion about multiple programs and structures, 2) difficulty understanding information, 3) difficulty understanding or using digital library features, and 4) avoidance of specific formats or approaches. Conclusion: The identified help-seeking situations reveal a gap between current digital library design practices and special needs of blind users. Practical implications for the design of help features for more blind-friendly digital libraries are suggested based on the findings.
Necessity of Grammar Teaching
Author: Zhang, Jianyun
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grammar,Misconceptions,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries

Grammar is often misunderstood in the language teaching field. The misconception lies in the view that grammar is a collection of arbitrary rules about static structures in the language. Further questionable claims are that the structures do not have to be thought, learners will acquire them on their own, or if the structures are taught, the lessons that ensue will be boring. This thesis on comparative approach tries to make a brief analysis of necessity of grammar teaching before it gives a relatively objective description of its function and significance in language teaching. It argues that, grammar teaching is necessary in language teaching.
Learning from Student Experiences for Online Assessment Tasks
Author: Qayyum, M. Asim
Date: 2015-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,College Freshmen,Computer Assisted Testing,Information Seeking,Documentation,Mixed Methods Research,Interviews,Observation,Information Retrieval,Information Sources,Search Strategies,Novices,Student Research,Instructional Design,Foreign Countries,Task Analysis,Eye Movements,Internet,Web Sites,Scaffolding (Teaching Technique)

Introduction: Use of the Internet for open Web searches is common among university students in academic learning tasks. The tools used by students to find relevant information for online assessment tasks were investigated and their information seeking behaviour was documented to explore the impact on assessment design. Method: A mixed methods approach was followed, using recorded observations of online sessions and retrospective interviews. Ten students who recently started university undertook two online assessment tasks where all online interactions were digitally recorded, followed by retrospective interviews to gain insight into their behaviour. Analysis: The observations were analysed together with the interview responses to develop categories and themes of information tools usage, with a particular focus on assessment design in higher education. Results: Most participants preferred to seek information using basic tools and approaches, and did not maximise the capacity of information tools to improve quality and synthesis of discovered information. These novice readers showed a need for instruction in speed reading and information tool usage to improve their learning. Conclusions: Findings suggest that improvement in assessment design and subsequent student learning may be achieved by providing guidance to university students in information tools usage during the design of learning tasks.
A Study of Metaphor and Its Application in Language Learning and Teaching
Author: Zhang, Fachun
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Figurative Language,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Semantics,Teaching Methods,Western Civilization,Language Usage

Metaphor is more a vehicle of cognizing the world than purely a rhetorical device. This paper first gives a brief review of traditional metaphor and modern metaphor in the West and then devotes a large space to elaborate on reasons for emergence of metaphor, characteristics of metaphor, working mechanism of metaphor, and then proposes suggestions on its application in language learning and teaching.
Rural Educators' Understanding of the Legislations That Impact on School Practice with Specific Reference to the Bill of Rights and the South African Schools Act
Author: Duma, M. A. N.
Date: 2009-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Rural Education,Rural Areas,Educational Legislation,Teacher Attitudes,Educational Practices,Civil Rights Legislation,Statistical Analysis,Legal Problems,Equal Education,Access to Education,Questionnaires,Teacher Qualifications,Knowledge Level,Teacher Background

The aim of this article is to investigate the rural educators' understanding of the legislations that impact on school practice. An argument is presented that the understanding of the legal frameworks that govern school practice begins with the educators' understanding of the Bill of Rights and the South African Schools Act. The article reports on a study in which quantitative methodology was used to obtain information from rural educators who are members of the school management team , about their understanding of certain sections of the Bill of Rights and the South African Schools Act that have a founding impact on the school practice. The study is concluded by the submission that it is essential for rural educators to be given necessary training so that they can have a working knowledge of the legislations that impact on their school practice to understand the legal processes and principles and determine the legality of their decisions.