ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Potentials of E-Learning as a Study Tool in Business Education in Nigerian Schools
Author: Ojeaga, I. J.
Date: 2012-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,Online Courses,Technology Uses in Education,Technology Integration,Educational Policy,Delivery Systems,Business Education,Business Administration Education,Concept Formation,Computer Assisted Instruction,Computer Managed Instruction,Web Based Instruction,Cooperative Learning,Informal Education,Computer Software Reviews,Educational Practices,Educational Strategies,Teaching Methods

With advancement in information technology in the 21st century, e-learning has become an invaluable technology for teaching, learning and research in education. E-learning involves the use of technology to enhance learning including digital collaboration, satellite broadcasting, CD-ROMs amongst others. E-learning has so many advantages over the traditional method of teaching and learning. Besides, so many e-learning tools are available for teaching and learning. However, despite these numerous advantages, a careful look at Nigerian educational system shows that the use of e-learning is still rather slow or imaginary. One of the reasons for this may be due to ignorance, negative perceptions amongst students and teachers and; non-availability of e-learning facilities in the system. This paper critically examined the potentials and immense benefits of e-learning in education generally and business education in particular. The paper also looked into the Nigeria policy on information and communication technology (ICT) as it relates to education. It further presented various methods that may be employed in delivery business education lessons via e-learning. Recommendations were made that there should be awareness creation about the potentials and prospects of e-learning in Nigerian schools amongst others.
High School Students' Perceptions of and Attitudes towards Teacher Power in the Classroom
Author: Koutrouba, Konstantina
Date: 2012-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,High School Students,Student Attitudes,Power Structure,Teacher Student Relationship,Teacher Role,Questionnaires,Teacher Behavior,Statistical Analysis,Factor Analysis,Student Reaction,Aggression,Coding,Scoring,Likert Scales,Student Behavior,Secondary School Teachers

The present study examines Greek High School students' perceptions of and attitudes towards their teachers' power, from findings produced during a questionnaire-based study conducted in the period 2010-2011, with the participation of 1076 students attending 68 schools across Greece. Greek students provided information on how their teachers exert didactic and legitimate power in the classroom and on how students themselves react whenever their teachers abuse power. Data elaboration, statistical and factor analysis showed that, according to students, teachers exert didactic power mainly by exhibiting profound knowledge and applying effective teaching and assessment methods, while they exert legitimate power through implementing rules, inflicting punishment and controlling students' behaviour. The study also showed that students react passively to power abuse due to fear of possible consequences, aggressively when a teacher's power is regarded as excessively unfair, or positively when relations of trust and acceptance have been established between the teacher and the student.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Chemistry Education by Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process
Author: Yüksel, Mehmet
Date: 2012-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Chemistry,Educational Objectives,Behavioral Objectives,Models,Scientific Concepts,Comparative Analysis,Computation,Evaluation Methods,Evaluation Criteria,Educational Assessment,Educational Indicators,Measurement Objectives,Measurement Techniques,Instructional Effectiveness,Science Education,Science Achievement,Foreign Countries,Grade 9

In this study, an attempt was made to develop a method of measurement and evaluation aimed at overcoming the difficulties encountered in the determination of the effectiveness of chemistry education based on the goals of chemistry education. An Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), which is a multi-criteria decision technique, is used in the present study. The proposed method consists of four main steps: (1) Determination of the main goals and sub-goals of chemistry education; (2) Formation of the AHP model; (3) Making pairwise comparisons and the calculation of local weights; (4) Calculation of global weights and the effectiveness of chemistry education. Research findings indicated that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of chemistry education based on the goals set through the proposed method.
An Evaluation of Changes to the Turkish High School Physics Curriculum
Author: Kurnaz, Mehmet Altan
Date: 2012-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Physics,Science Instruction,Science Curriculum,Teaching Methods,Curriculum Development,Course Content,Secondary School Science,Grade 9,Grade 10,Grade 11,Grade 12,Educational Objectives

A New Turkish Physics Curriculum has been constructed between the years 2006-2009. It is to the gaining of new perspectives. The purpose of this paper, therefore, is to reflect on the nature of the New Turkish Physics Curriculum (NTPC). To this end, the authors focus on the five themes of the NTPC using a document analysis method: basic reasons and needs of the NTPC, fundamental approaches of the NTPC, learning areas of the NTPC, characteristics of teaching activities in terms of the NTPC, needs of the NTPC. This paper highlights thus focusses on the fundamentals of the NTPC and considerations of its easy adaptation into practice.
Effective Classroom Management
Author: Mansor, Azlin Norhaini
Date: 2012-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Classroom Techniques,Student Diversity,Teacher Effectiveness,Teacher Characteristics,English (Second Language),Elementary School Students,Private Education,Case Studies,Observation,Interviews,Position Papers,Semi Structured Interviews,Teaching Models,Classroom Observation Techniques,Teacher Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,Foreign Countries

This paper attempts to explore and identify the characteristics of an effective teacher who teaches English as a second language to 10 year old students from different ethnics, various social economic background and multi-level language ability, at a private primary school in Malaysia. The study focused on classroom management using a case study methodology where data was collected using both interviews and classroom observations. The findings concur with previous literature reviews on effective teacher models whilst providing in-depth details on what transpires during classroom activities, thus clarifying further the meaning of effective classroom management. The implications of this study suggest the need to include six new classroom management behaviours of an effective teacher. Further research is warranted to help policy makers and school administrators in identifying the significance of these behaviours for the selection and training of future teachers.
The Faculty's Perception of Web-Based Instruction Application in Iran's Higher Education
Author: Gholami, Khalil
Date: 2012-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Web Based Instruction,Mixed Methods Research,Questionnaires,Interviews,Factor Analysis,Higher Education,Virtual Classrooms,Online Courses,Electronic Learning,Statistical Analysis,Qualitative Research,Semi Structured Interviews,Educational Quality,Mass Media Use,Barriers,Delivery Systems

This paper addresses the faculty perception on web-based instruction in order to explain the nature of learning and instruction in this setting. Using a mixed method approach, the research studied a sample of 132 University Faculty (lecturers and professors) in University of Kurdistan. The research tools were interview and questionnaire. The results of Exploratory Factor Analysis suggested that five basic components could explain the nature of learning and instruction of web-based instruction in higher education: &quot;the lack of authentic learning, autonomy in learning tasks, the weakness of faculty role in instruction, technical skills in web-based instruction and infrastructure and policy-making.&quot; These five components could explicate two more fundamental themes: the overall nature of learning and teaching in web-based instruction and web-based obstacles.
Collocations of High Frequency Noun Keywords in Prescribed Science Textbooks
Author: Menon, Sujatha
Date: 2012-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Phrase Structure,Nouns,Computational Linguistics,Discourse Analysis,Science Instruction,Textbooks,Content Analysis,Secondary School Students,Foreign Countries,Verbs,Form Classes (Languages),Syntax,Word Frequency

This paper analyses the discourse of science through the study of collocational patterns of high frequency noun keywords in science textbooks used by upper secondary students in Malaysia. Research has shown that one of the areas of difficulty in science discourse concerns lexis, especially that of collocations. This paper describes a corpus-based analysis of the lexical collocations, specifically the noun/noun (NN), noun/adjective(AN) and verb/noun(VN) combinations, of high-frequency noun keywords in this science corpus. The study found that the NN and AN syntactic combinations were the more predominant combination type among the collocations of the noun keywords. Most of the collocations have been found to fall into the category between free and restricted combinations. In addition, the analysis have also uncovered clusters of overlapping collocations which show a tendency towards the free end of the restricted category of combinations.
Effects of Demographic Characteristics, Educational Background, and Supporting Factors on ICT Readiness of Technical and Vocational Teachers in Malaysia
Author: Alazzam, Abu-Obaideh
Date: 2012-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Vocational Education Teachers,Teacher Characteristics,Teacher Background,Educational Background,Readiness,Technology Integration,Influences,Technical Education,Vocational Education,Engineering Education,Computer Attitudes,Computer Literacy,Knowledge Level,Questionnaires,Gender Differences,Computer Uses in Education,Statistical Analysis,Multivariate Analysis

The aim of this study was to examine ICT readiness and the effects of demographic characteristics, educational background, and support factors on the ICT readiness of technical and vocational teachers in Malaysia. The questionnaire was administered to 329 technical and vocational teachers who are teaching engineering subjects in Malaysian technical and vocational schools. The questionnaire consisted of items related to ICT knowledge, ICT skills, and attitudes toward ICT. The findings in this study indicated that the teachers' ICT knowledge was above average, the teachers' ICT skills were at a moderate level, and their attitudes toward ICT were positive. There was a significant effect of gender on teachers' ICT readiness in terms of ICT knowledge, ICT skills, and attitudes. No significant effect of teachers' educational background and support factors on teachers' overall ICT readiness was discovered.
Online Collaboration: Using Roleplay to Develop Skills in Resolving Conflict
Author: Stewart, Cherry
Date: 2012-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Role Playing,Conflict Resolution,Skill Development,Distance Education,Educational Experience,Learning Strategies,Online Courses,Electronic Learning,Virtual Classrooms,Teamwork,Cooperative Learning,Learning Activities,Early Childhood Education,Preservice Teacher Education,Preservice Teachers,Focus Groups,Student Surveys,Student Experience,Web 2.0 Technologies,Computer Mediated Communication,Concept Mapping,Interaction,Foreign Countries

The introduction of digital tools to a distance education environment often creates tensions due to students' past educational experiences and can require a shift in their concepts of the lecturers' and learners' responsibilities. The purpose of the study was to determine how well distance education students adapt to interactive online learning strategies requiring collaboration with peers. Data was collected via two surveys and analysis of student interaction with various digital tools such as chat, wiki, and virtual classroom environments. The results show that while there was some resistance initially to the use of collaborative strategies, most participants in this Early Childhood course reported benefits in using interactive tools for collaboration with their peers. Analysis of satisfaction in the end-of course survey showed that students strongly agreed with the premise that learning is enhanced by discussion and peer interaction, and can be achieved with online learning tools.
Citizenship, Leisure and Gender Equality
Author: Lindström, Lisbeth
Date: 2012-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Gender Issues,Citizenship,Leisure Time,Youth,Youth Programs,Case Studies,Gender Differences,Clubs,Diaries,Content Analysis,Foreign Countries,Qualitative Research,Influences,Participation,Safety,Sustainability

This article explores the relationship between gender, citizenship and leisure activities for youth. The purpose with the article is to describe, explore and discuss whether meeting places for youth such as youth clubs support their citizenship. Based on a case study of young people place, space and activities are explored and discussed from a gender perspective. To collect data, several study visits have been done during a six month period, involving visiting all of the youth clubs and similar meeting places as part of the case study. As a research method textual analysis of daily diaries written by youth leaders were used. The result of the case study shows firstly that these places are more attractive to boys than to girls. Secondly, they can be places for the development of youth citizenship. Thirdly, visitors are offered the opportunity of taking an active role in their own transition to citizenship.
Assessing Algebraic Solving Ability: A Theoretical Framework
Author: Lian, Lim Hooi
Date: 2012-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Algebra,Mathematics Skills,Problem Solving,Evaluation Methods,Student Evaluation,Academic Ability,Equations (Mathematics),Models,History,Responses,Cognitive Development,Science Instruction,Counseling,Statistics,Geometry,Probability,Error Patterns

Algebraic solving ability had been discussed by many educators and researchers. There exists no definite definition for algebraic solving ability as it can be viewed from different perspectives. In this paper, the nature of algebraic solving ability in terms of algebraic processes that demonstrate the ability in solving algebraic problem is discussed. A theoretical framework of algebraic solving ability was formulated based on three phases of algebraic processes, historical development of algebra and SOLO model (Structured of the Observed Learning Outcome). The three phases of algebraic processes included investigating the pattern by collecting the numerical data, representing and generalizing the pattern into a table and an equation, and interpreting and applying the equation to the related or new situation. There are four levels (unistructural, multistructural, relational and extended abstract) of structure response of SOLO model that had been applied to assess students' algebraic solving ability incorporate two content domains of algebraic equation, namely direct variation and inverse variation.
Future Challenges in Higher Education--Bologna Experts' Community Case Study
Author: Yemini, Miri
Date: 2012-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Higher Education,International Cooperation,Educational Change,Expertise,Comparative Education,Educational Policy,Futures (of Society),Documentation,Program Implementation,Curriculum Implementation,Universities,Lifelong Learning,Global Approach

This work presents results from systematic analysis of the challenges for the future of higher education in European and neighboring countries as it was extracted from the Bologna experts and Higher Education Reform experts' opinions. Opinions of more than 100 experts from 35 countries were documented and analyzed. Significant differences in the opinions on future challenges in higher education were found to be addressed by opinions of experts from European Union in comparison to neighbouring countries. Differences were recorded in the amount and scope of challenges presented by experts from different countries and also the data collected differs significantly from the official policy for future development as reflects from official documentation of the European Commission. This work provides an insight into the bottom up implementation of the Bologna process and it can be useful for academics and policymakers in the field of higher education.
Jomtien to Jomtien: The Evolving Coordination Process of Education for All 1990-2011
Author: Ito, Hiroshi
Date: 2012-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Access to Education,International Organizations,Program Effectiveness,Stakeholders,Educational Finance,Foreign Countries,Educational Policy,International Cooperation,Educational Quality,Educational Change,Progress Monitoring,Global Approach,International Programs

UNESCO's EFA coordination mechanisms have been serving political platforms for EFA stakeholders for over 20 years. During the Ninth Meeting of the High-Level Group on EFA (HLG) in 2010, however, UNESCO was called on to enhance the effectiveness of the coordination mechanisms. This paper examines the EFA coordination mechanisms between the World Conference in Jomtien in 1990 and the 10th HLG in Jomtien in 2011 and identifies three reasons behind the call to revitalize the mechanisms: (1) EFA stakeholders' weakened commitment to EFA, (2) decreased education funding and (3) the diminished prospect of meeting EFA goals. The paper concludes by summarizing the direction of the new EFA coordination mechanisms that have been put in place since the HLG in 2011.
Little Steps at Improving Preschool Teachers Practices through Counseling Skills in Qatar
Author: Al-Thani, Aisha
Date: 2012-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preschool Teachers,Teacher Improvement,Counseling Techniques,Skill Development,Intervention,Questionnaires,Interviews,Educational Practices,Program Effectiveness,Program Evaluation,Faculty Development,Likert Scales,Teacher Workshops,Pretests Posttests,Teacher Effectiveness,Classroom Environment,Case Studies,Observation

The study focused on the effects of basic counseling skills program, such as listening, understanding, respecting, and empathizing, to elementary school teachers in Qatar. Through a three-hour intervention program, the authors used a self-reported questionnaire, interview questions and classroom observations to examine changes in how preschool teachers' dealt with students' in the classroom. Our findings suggest basic counseling skills had an impact on teachers as it encouraged them to understand terms such as &quot;counseling,&quot; which basic counseling skills had allowed teachers to improve the quality of students-teacher relationships and their relationships with others. Teachers became aware of their practices as reflective practitioners to improve their practice.
Employability Skills Assessment Tool Development
Author: Rasul, Mohamad Sattar
Date: 2012-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Employment Potential,Technical Education,Technical Occupations,College Graduates,Outcome Based Education,Job Skills,Skill Development,College Outcomes Assessment,Evaluation Methods,Measures (Individuals),Interpersonal Competence,Thinking Skills,Personality Traits,Values,Information Skills,Basic Skills,Manufacturing Industry,Validity,Interrater Reliability,Statistical Analysis,Questionnaires

Research nationally and internationally found that technical graduates are lacking in employability skills. As employability skills are crucial in outcome-based education, the main goal of this research is to develop an Employability Skill Assessment Tool to help students and lecturers produce competent graduates in employability skills needed by the industry. The employability skill Assessment Tool was developed using the Kepner-Tregoe (K-T) method. Samples were 107 employers from five types of Malaysian manufacturing industries. The findings showed that employers agreed on the importance for all seven of the employability skills: interpersonal skills, thinking skills, personal qualities/values, resource skills, system and technology skills, basic skills and informational skills. These skills were ranked and chosen as items for the Employability skills assessment tool. The tool developed was tested and validated by manufacturing employers and lecturers in institutions. The agreement coefficient was found to be between substantial agreement and almost perfect agreement.
Do Ten-Year-Old Children in Sweden Know How They Learn? A Study of How Young Students Believe They Learn Compared to Their Learning Styles Preferences
Author: Boström, Lena
Date: 2012-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Cognitive Style,Preferences,Learning Strategies,Epistemology,Student Attitudes,Comparative Analysis,Mixed Methods Research,Interviews,Educational Environment,Metacognition

Students' individual learning strategies have been identified as important skills in order to succeed in school as well as important for lifelong learning. The Swedish steering documents are permeated by an epistemological and a methodological variation based on the individual student's learning. Learning how to learn has been identified by the EU as one of eight key competences. There is not much research on elementary school students and meta-learning. This study is therefore aimed to examine these students' own perceptions of their learning, and compare how student think that they learn to their learning styles preferences according to the learning styles assessment Learning Styles Inventory (LSI). The theoretical framework is based on previous Swedish research and Dunn's Learning Styles Model. A multi-method design was selected. After the LSI-test the students estimated their preferences. Finally, interviews were conducted with 15 students. When comparing students' learning styles profiles to their estimation of how they thought they learn, there was a clear discrepancy. The students estimated more preferences than was evident in the analysis. This applies above all to the perceptual strengths, and time of day. The smallest difference, however, was found in the environmental elements. The interviews showed that students have difficulties explaining how they learn. What the students pointed out, however, was their need to work in peace, learning by reading and working on the computer, and also varied learning environments. Their response on learning showed that they were building their insights on the school context and experience from there.