ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Research on Several Critical Issues in the Development of Higher Vocational Education
Author: Long, Yufei
Date: 2008-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Vocational Education,Higher Education,Educational Development,Program Development,Program Implementation,Professional Development,Concept Formation,Educational Quality,Evaluation Criteria,Student Certification,Team Teaching,Educational Change,Foreign Countries,Professional Education,Teacher Qualifications

Based on the pondering over the establishment of a large educational concept, the implementation of &quot;two-certificate&quot; system, the training of &quot;Double-Professional title teacher staff and some other issues in the development of the vocational and technical education personnel training mode, this paper discusses the issues about their content, significance and the full understanding of them in the new situation in order to promote the healthy development of higher vocational education.
Effective Classroom-Based Evaluation on English for Specific Purposes Teaching in China
Author: Yuan, Youqin
Date: 2008-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English for Special Purposes,Teaching Methods,Classroom Environment,Classroom Techniques,Student Evaluation,Evaluation Criteria,Decision Making Skills,Best Practices,Evaluation Research,Evaluation Methods,Educational Practices,Educational Strategies

There is often no simple or single way to interpret assessment results or to make instructional decisions based on results. Thus, This research found that classroom-based evaluation calls for a great deal of judgment, which can be enhanced if the logic of evaluation is understood. This consists of comparisons between observed or actual states of affairs and desired states of affaire. When there is a mismatch, change is call for that will reduce the mismatch. The key is that how to deal with the difference between personal and professional decision-making. The latter one must be systematic, explicit, and well documented.
How to Cultivate the Ability of Innovative Thinking in Computer Programming Teaching
Author: Shi, Fuqian
Date: 2008-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Programming,Creative Thinking,Creative Development,Science Activities,Science Achievement,Teaching Methods,Computer Software,Computer Science Education,Educational Environment,Discovery Processes,Cognitive Development,Imagination,Innovation,Instructional Innovation,Educational Practices,Educational Strategies,Educational Change,Higher Education,Foreign Countries

In the current teaching activities on curriculum, teachers taught all kinds of computer language at the most of the time. Students also focus on a variety of examinations, but the real time to train students' independent software developing skill is very limited. This has resulted in the students only to copy other people's systems design ideas, materials or other software reproduction procedures and take a simple so-called &quot;Program Design.&quot; Based on this, this paper introduced a variety of computer teaching activities in classroom and formed role for training students' imagination, the ability to find and explore, knowledge transfer capability and the quality of innovative thinking of students.
A Cross-Cultural Study on Environmental Risk Perception and Educational Strategies: Implications for Environmental Education in China
Author: Duan, Hongxia
Date: 2010-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cross Cultural Studies,Risk,Environmental Education,Foreign Countries,College Students,Educational Strategies,Preferences,Student Attitudes,Behavior Change,Decision Making,Environmental Influences,Health,Economic Development,Informal Education,Educational Improvement,Questionnaires,Communication (Thought Transfer)

This cross-cultural study examined college students' environmental risk perception and their preference in terms of risk communication and educational strategies in China and the United States. The results indicated that the Chinese respondents were more concerned about environmental risk, and they perceived the environmental issues to be more harmful to health, to the environment, and to social economic development of the nation than did the American respondents. Both groups desired transparent communications in decision processes and would support educational strategies that foster behavior change for reduction of environmental risks. On the basis of the findings, the paper discusses the changes that would potentially improve non-formal and formal environmental education in China from the perspectives of program foci and approaches.
What Is Specific about Research in Adult Numeracy and Mathematics Education?
Author: Coben, Diana
Date: 2006-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Numeracy,Adult Learning,Mathematics Education,Educational Research,Nonformal Education,Mathematics Skills,Literacy,Mathematical Concepts,Evaluation Methods,Informal Education

After decades of neglect, adult numeracy and mathematics education are coming to be recognised as worthy of serious research but the area is beset by conceptual difficulties. Adult numeracy and mathematics may at last be &quot;on the educational research map&quot;, but where exactly are they on the map? This article explores the question of what is specific about research in adult numeracy and mathematics education. It reviews ways of conceptualising adult numeracy and mathematics education for research purposes and considers the implications of these conceptualisations for research and for the development of the field.
Recent Ocean Literacy Research in United States Public Schools: Results and Implications
Author: Plankis, Brian J.
Date: 2010-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Public Schools,Oceanography,Scientific Literacy,Elementary Secondary Education,Environmental Education,Earth Science,Constructivism (Learning),High School Students,Secondary School Science,Measures (Individuals),Reliability,Validity,Statistical Analysis,Scoring,Case Studies,Questionnaires

Recent research conducted on adults in the United States indicates low ocean literacy (Ocean Project, 2009b, 1999), but there is a dearth of peer-reviewed research on K-12 students' ocean literacy. This paper presents two research studies that examined the ocean and environmental literacy of 464 K-12 students in five states. Like the majority of American adults, most of the student participants in these studies had low initial levels of ocean literacy. Both of these studies, while conducted with different populations of students, suggest that engagement in an ocean literacy-focused program may lead to higher ocean literacy and increased responsible environmental behaviors that help the ocean. The encouraging results of these studies, and their implications, are discussed in relation to the ocean literacy and environmental education communities and the critical need for further large scale and longitudinal empirical studies to support increased significance of ocean literacy in the United States.
The Effects of Multiple Intelligences Instructional Strategy on the Environmental Awareness Knowledge and Environmental Attitude Levels of Elementary Students in Science Course
Author: Bas, Gökhan
Date: 2010-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Multiple Intelligences,Teaching Methods,Environmental Education,Consciousness Raising,Knowledge Level,Pretests Posttests,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Grade 7,Statistical Analysis,Student Attitudes,Scientific Attitudes,Student Motivation,Science Education,Measures (Individuals),Comparative Analysis

The aim of the research was to investigate the effects of Multiple Intelligences strategy and traditional methods of instruction on elementary students' environmental awareness knowledge levels and their attitudes towards the environment. The pre/post-test control group research model was used in this study. The research was carried out in 2009-2010 education-instruction year in an elementary school in Nigde, Turkiye. Totally 60 students in two different classes in the 7th grade of this school participated in the study. The data obtained in the study were analysed by the computer programme SPSS 15.0. The arithmetic means and standard deviations were calculated for each group. In order to test the significance between the groups, the t-test was used. The significance level was taken as 0.05. The results of the research showed a significant difference between the environmental awareness knowledge levels and attitude scores of the experiment group and the control group. It was also found out that the multiple intelligences instructional strategy activities were more effective in the positive development of the students' attitudes and their environmental awareness knowledge levels. At the end of the research, it is revealed that the students who are educated by Multiple Intelligences instructional strategy have more environmental awareness knowledge levels and have a higher motivation level than the students who are educated by the traditional methods of instruction. It was also found out that the students participated in the experimental process which multiple intelligences strategy was applied enjoyed the activities, had great fun and they became more aware of the environmental issues.
Building Community Capacities in Evaluating Rural IT Projects: Success Strategies from the LEARNERS Project
Author: Lennie, June
Date: 2005-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Capacity Building,Information Technology,Rural Areas,Program Evaluation,Community Development,Community Programs,Action Research,Participatory Research,Empowerment,Research Skills,Skill Development,Sustainability,Case Studies,Learning Processes,Barriers,Educational Strategies,Educational Principles,Foreign Countries,Adult Education,Evaluation Methods,Change Strategies,Focus Groups,Interviews,Workshops,Questionnaires,Participant Observation,Diaries,Qualitative Research

Given the current emphasis on the benefits of communication and information technologies (C&amp;IT) for sustainable rural community development, effective evaluations of C&amp;IT initiatives are increasingly important. This paper presents outcomes of a project that aimed to build capacities of people in two Australian rural communities to evaluate C&amp;IT initiatives. The project's participatory action research and participatory evaluation methods were effective in increasing skills and knowledge, and facilitating various forms of empowerment. However, some limitations and disempowering effects and barriers to participation were identified. Based on our critical reflections, we present strategies for successful community capacity building projects and sustainable C&amp;IT initiatives in rural areas.
Safely Caring for Animals during Inquiry Investigations: Exploring Microecosystems
Author: Marek, Edmund A.
Date: 2010-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Animals,Science Education,Laboratory Safety,Legal Problems,Ecology,Microbiology

&quot;Science is a process of discovering and exploring the natural world. Exploration occurs in the classroom, laboratory or in the field. As part of your science class, you will be doing many activities and investigations that will involve the use of various materials, equipment, and chemicals…&quot; (NSTA, 2010). Safety is always of utmost importance in an inquiry based science program and special safety rules and cautions apply when students keep and use animals in their classes. The legalities of displaying and keeping animals in the classroom are extremely important to teachers, administrators, parents, and the school district. In addition to safety considerations for all involved, laws exist that are designed to protect animals. Students can learn a great deal working directly with animals but their investigations must be done safely and humanely. The investigation described in this article includes the use of animals and identifies places where safety guidelines apply.
A Culture-Based Model for Strategic Implementation of Virtual Education Delivery
Author: Burn, Janice
Date: 2005-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Delivery Systems,Strategic Planning,Program Implementation,Virtual Classrooms,Electronic Learning,Models,Adoption (Ideas),Performance Factors,Cultural Differences,Student Surveys,Teacher Surveys,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,Mixed Methods Research,Multiple Regression Analysis,Instructional Effectiveness,Course Content,Outcomes of Education,Cultural Context,Check Lists,Change Strategies,Interviews,Questionnaires,College Planning,Foreign Countries

This study was designed to examine the critical success factors for implementing Virtual Education Delivery (VED) in Thailand, and to identify ways to facilitate such adoption and lead to effective outcomes. The study incorporated an analysis of three specific factors related to Thai culture: high power distance &quot;Bhun Khun&quot;, uncertainty avoidance &quot;Kreng Jai&quot; and, collectivism &quot;Kam Lang Jai&quot;. This paper reviews the development of the research model, describes the conceptual underpinning of the cultural model and presents the findings of the study. A strategic framework for successful VED implementation is proposed and can be modified for any cultural environment. In addition an audit instrument was developed for evaluation and review of VED outcomes on an ongoing basis.
Facilitating the Use of ICT for Community Development through Collaborative Partnerships between Universities, Governments and Communities
Author: Marshall, Stewart
Date: 2005-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,Social Capital,Social Networks,Program Descriptions,Partnerships in Education,Community Development,Government School Relationship,School Community Relationship,Creativity,Foreign Countries,Community Involvement

Despite the huge potential of information and communication technology (ICT) to assist communities to increase their overall well-being through community development, there are relatively few examples of sustained community networks built around ICT when compared to commercial applications, even in the developed countries where the technology has been increasingly available for up to 20 years. Researchers report a wide range of potential success factors and impediments. Preeminent amongst these is that collaborative partnerships, social network strategies and the building of social capital at the local level are key issues for the successful adoption of ICT for development. In this paper, the authors describe two successful community ICT projects whose success depended on the use of a collaborative methodology involving universities, governments and communities. Central to this approach is the involvement of the community in all parts of the project. By using such an approach, we acknowledge the rich creativity that exists in each local community and that this creativity can be harnessed in the creation of a community network, which in turn empowers the community. Researchers in universities can play a crucial role in facilitating this collaborative approach.
Evolving Spaces in Landscape Management: Linking Spatial Information for Effective Decision-Making
Author: Ravindranath, R.
Date: 2005-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Horticulture,Spatial Ability,Decision Making,Conservation (Environment),Geographic Information Systems,Forestry,Foreign Countries,Community Involvement,Community Control,Satellites (Aerospace),Visual Aids,Case Studies,Developing Nations,Natural Resources

Community, in the policy context, is defined on the basis of fixed in place socio-political unit having residential proximity to the resource or according to state recognized political units. With the boundaries drawn at the village level and the custodial rights of the common lands vested with various departments of the state, it is difficult on the part of the communities to manage such resources. With the advent of participatory forest management powers have been devolved to the communities for protection and use of the resources. Apart from the institutions at the village level, many of the discussions in recent times have focused on the need for nested institutions at various levels to help conserve and protect large landscapes. The need for nested institutions emerges to resolve conflicts and work towards reshaping the boundaries to establish stable governance of the resource. Despite the regulated use of the resources by community institutions, the resources have tended to get degraded gradually. Conservation of large landscapes requires mechanisms to bring in equilibrium the demand and supply within and among the communities in the larger socio-political setting. These institutions in many circumstances feel incapacitated to understand the entire landscapes and assess the quality and the availability of the resources and therefore take decisions based on the &quot;who is right&quot; and not &quot;what is right&quot;. The protection and use posits a need for &quot;means&quot; to understand the entire resource base to take decisions effectively. Geographical Information System (GIS) technology is one of the widely used tools to assist in the management of larger landscapes in terms of forest conservation, pastures, water resource management and wildlife management. The integration of both spatial and non-spatial data allow users to efficiently and effectively make well-informed decisions using visual aids and three-dimensional models that simulate the environment. This paper discusses a participatory Geographic Information System (GIS) with community forest management groups in India and the importance of &quot;putting people before technology&quot; in order to make GIS a truly participatory process in landscape management. The process of dialogue can lead to better information and more transparency about community needs, strategies and the problems at stake.
Building ICT4D Capacity in and by African Universities
Author: Colle, R. D.
Date: 2005-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Capacity Building,Information Technology,Universities,African Studies,Partnerships in Education,School Community Relationship,School Community Programs,Outreach Programs,Information Centers,Educational Practices,Educational Strategies,College Role,Models,Performance Factors,Change Strategies,Program Development,Foreign Countries

Universities and community telecenters have somewhat parallel missions in society. These include the generation, storage and diffusion of knowledge and information. Yet, in most developing countries where telecenters strive to be demand-driven, universities are seldom perceived as relevant to telecenters sustainability. Focusing especially on Africa and using the nomenclature of the New Partnership for African Development, this paper examines the mutual benefits that universities and telecenters could gain from a stronger relationship, and lays out the kinds of steps that might be taken to build a partnership. The paper challenges the perception that &quot;universities are irrelevant&quot; and describes a comprehensive ICT development initiative that includes teaching, research and outreach.
Measuring Africa's E-Readiness in the Global Networked Economy: A Nine-Country Data Analysis
Author: Ifinedo, Princely
Date: 2005-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Data Analysis,Global Approach,African Studies,Electronic Learning,Readiness,Technology Integration,Macroeconomics,Scores,Educational Demand,Educational Supply,Delivery Systems,Cultural Awareness,Program Effectiveness,Citizenship,Competition,Investment,Cost Effectiveness,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Assessment,Educational Indicators,Information Networks,Network Analysis,Foreign Countries

This paper assesses the integration of Africa into the global economy by computing the e-readiness for nine African countries. The measuring tool used is simple and incorporates a variety of indicators used by comparable tools. Overall, the mean e-readiness of Africa is poor in comparison to other economies. Particularly, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)--with the exception of South Africa and its neighbors--has a poor e-readiness score; on the other hand, North African countries fared better than those in SSA. Furthermore, the paper highlights areas of relative strengths where policy makers in the region could exploit as efforts are made towards integrating Africa into the global networked economy.
Designing for Learning through Multimodal Production: Film Narrative and Spectatorship in &quot;Director's Cut&quot;
Author: Deacon, Andrew
Date: 2005-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Video Technology,Computer Software,Teaching Methods,Learning Strategies,Films,Theories,Creativity,Audiences,Instructional Design,Foreign Countries,Computer Assisted Instruction,Communities of Practice,Universities

We describe the evolving learning design of a computer-based exercise called &quot;Director's Cut&quot; that challenges students to create their own video sequence from a set of clips we provide. The context is a film theory course where the community of educators have been interested in introducing practical exercises so students can, for example, experience how their choices influence which character the audience identifies with most strongly. This design process is presented within the theoretical frames of multimodality and production based learning, offering insights into how we balanced constraints and creativity as learning designers in the context of a South African university
Using Informal Collaboration to Develop Quality Assurance Processes for eLearning in Developing Countries: The Case of the University of Botswana and the University of the West Indies Distance Education Centre
Author: Lee, Marilyn
Date: 2005-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Intercollegiate Cooperation,Shared Resources and Services,Developing Nations,Quality Assurance,Electronic Learning,Distance Education,Blended Learning,Curriculum Development,Information Technology,Telecommunications,Synchronous Communication,Asynchronous Communication,Models,Benchmarking,Scoring Rubrics,Online Courses

Collaboration among institutions of higher education involves the sharing of financial, administrative and infrastructural resources with others through a formal memorandum of understanding. There are occasions where due to bureaucratic or political barriers, a formal collaborative arrangement may not be possible, however, academic partnerships may foster informal collaboration or cooperation among institutions. This paper examines one such informal collaboration existing between the University of Botswana and The University of the West Indies Distance Education Centre. The authors share the informal collaborative model used to develop a quality assurance tool for eLearning and compare approaches in eLearning course development and quality assurance procedures at both institutions.