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Artificial Intelligence in Schools: Towards a Democratic Future
Author: Leaton Gray, Sandra
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Artificial Intelligence,Technology Uses in Education,Privacy,Data Use,Data Collection,Man Machine Systems,Robotics,Teaching Methods,Educational Technology,Social Exchange Theory,Power Structure,Student Rights

The introduction of artificial intelligence in education (AIED) is likely to have a profound impact on the lives of children and young people. This article explores the different types of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in common use in education, their social context and their relationship with the growth of commercial knowledge monopolies. This in turn is used to highlight data privacy rights issues for children and young people, as defined by the 2018 General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The article concludes that achieving a balance between fairness, individual pedagogic rights (Bernstein, 2000), data privacy rights and effective use of data is a difficult challenge, and one not easily supported by current regulation. The article proposes an alternative, more democratically aware basis for artificial intelligence use in schools.
Balancing the Demands of Validity and Reliability in Practice: Case Study of a Changing System of Primary Science Summative Assessment
Author: Earle, Sarah
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Science,Summative Evaluation,Student Evaluation,Elementary School Students,Validity,Reliability,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Teachers,Assessment Literacy

Teacher summative judgements of children's attainment in science, which are statutory at age 11 in England, require consideration of both valid sampling of the construct and reliable comparison of outcomes. In order to develop understanding of the enacted 'trade off' between validity and reliability, this three-year case study, within the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project, was undertaken during a period of statutory assessment change in England. The case demonstrates an ongoing balancing act between the demands of reliability and validity, and resulted in the development of a teacher assessment seesaw, which provides a model for both interpreting and supporting practice, within and beyond primary science.
Adolescent Perspectives on Climate Change in an Era of Economic Uncertainty: Eschewing Neoliberalism in Nelson, British Columbia
Author: Orlowski, Paul
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,High School Students,Student Attitudes,Adolescent Attitudes,Climate,Economic Climate,Ideology,Neoliberalism,Information Sources,Opinions

In the summer of 2018, the author interviewed 10 senior high school students in Nelson, a small city of 15,000 located in the West Kootenay Mountains of southeastern British Columbia that is known for having progressive politics. Nelson is also known for having a unique history -- situated in the heart of the traditional territories of the Sinixt and Ktunaxa peoples, it has experienced waves of radical dissidents from early 20th century Wobblies, to mid-century waves of pacifist Quakers and Doukhobors, followed by several hundreds of American and Canadian adherents to the anti-war counter-culture of the 1960s and 1970s (Rodgers, 2014). There is no question that this distinctive past and demographic influenced the adolescents who participated in this study. It is significant that the summer of 2018, when the interviews took place, was the second consecutive summer in which this region (as well as most of the BC Interior) was experiencing numerous forest fires, many massive in size (Lindsay, 2018). The aim was to inquire into the thoughts of adolescents around climate change and economic uncertainty. This article describes the author's analysis of the thoughts of the 10 student-participants. This article also includes an overview of related studies and other relevant scholarly work. The overview is necessarily longer than most because of the complex interplay between climate science, an apparent fragile global economy, human psychology, and the roles of right wing politicians and corporate media pundits who support the neoliberal agenda.
The Effects of Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy Instruction on Thai EFL Undergraduate Students&apos; Vocabulary Knowledge and Perceptions
Author: Raungsawat, Nuntiporn
Date: 2021-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Vocabulary Development,Teaching Methods,Student Attitudes,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),College Students,Pretests Posttests,Retention (Psychology),Memorization,Undergraduate Students,Majors (Students),Short Term Memory,Language Teachers,Language Tests,Learning Strategies

This study mainly examines the effect of Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy (VSS) instruction on students' vocabulary knowledge. Moreover, it investigates the students' perceptions towards the implementation of VSS instruction. Thirty-eight Thai EFL undergraduate students majoring in English at a university located in Thailand participated in the study. To determine the students' vocabulary knowledge before and after the instruction, the vocabulary pretest and posttest were employed. A perception questionnaire and a semi-structured interview were conducted at the end of VSS instruction to elicit the students' perceptions towards VSS instruction. The paired samples t-test analysis indicates that the students improved short-term vocabulary retention, and they could retain vocabulary learned after VSS instruction. The results from the questionnaire and the semi-structured interview showed that they mostly agreed that VSS instruction assisted them in learning new words, memorizing word meaning, having a chance to choose their own words to learn, sharing words to classmates, working in a group, and realizing the importance of learning new words. The findings will help Thai EFL university students improve their vocabulary learning and generate an innovative body of knowledge regarding vocabulary instruction. Pedagogical implications are also suggested for EFL teachers who want to implement VSS in their vocabulary instruction.
The Latest Tools for the Formation of Foreign Language Communicative Competence of Students of Non-Language Specialties
Author: Turko, Olha
Date: 2021-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Communicative Competence (Languages),Teaching Methods,Instructional Effectiveness,Integrated Learning Systems,Psychology,Physical Education,History Instruction,Foreign Countries,Student Projects,Technology Uses in Education,Information Technology,Majors (Students),Undergraduate Students,Universities

This paper aims at demonstrating the effectiveness of modern methods of formation of English language communicative competence of those students who study at non-language specialties. The experimental work was carried out at the Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, the Faculty of Physical Education and the Faculty of History of Ternopil National Pedagogical University named after Volodymyr Hnatyuk, Ukraine. The authors present their experience of conducting a three-year-long training using game technology, project-based technology, interactive technologies, tasks in the electronic system Moodle, etc. and discuss the benefits of using those means at university. The core question of the given study is whether these means are effective in the formation of students' foreign language communicative competence. The authors demonstrate the benefits of studying with the help of modern lingua-didactic and technical means. The results of the survey indicate that these tools are effective in their integrated application for the formation of English language skills. To conclude, the findings of the study can be applied while teaching English to the students of non-language specialties.
Examining Variation in the Quality of Instructional Interaction across Teacher-Directed Activities in Head Start Classrooms
Author: Kook, Janna Fuccillo
Date: 2021-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Early Intervention,Preschool Education,Preschool Teachers,Interaction,Preschool Children,Teacher Student Relationship,Low Income Students,Learning Activities,Science Activities,Story Reading,Classroom Environment,Mathematics Activities,Group Activities,Urban Areas

High-quality instructional interaction, in which teachers engage children in conversations that support the development of higher order thinking skills, conceptual understanding, and advanced language skills, is associated with positive outcomes for preschool children. Classrooms serving low-income preschoolers tend to have lower levels of this kind of instruction and yet research suggests that it may be particularly important for these children. The aim of this study was to examine variation in the quality of instructional interactions in Head Start classrooms across different types of teacher-directed activities. Twenty-four Head Start classrooms were observed across four activity types (circle time, math activities, science activities, and storybook reading), and quality of instructional interaction was assessed using the Instructional Support domain of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System. Science activities and storybook reading were associated with higher quality instructional interaction compared with circle time, controlling for teacher characteristics and classroom contextual factors. Math activities were not associated with higher quality instructional interaction compared with circle time. Science and storybook reading may be natural entry points for supporting higher quality instructional interaction in Head Start classrooms.
Teachers Candidates&apos; Awareness of Sustainable Development
Author: Aydin, Suleyman
Date: 2021-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Sustainable Development,Knowledge Level,Science Education,Mathematics Education,Social Studies,Preschool Education,Elementary Education,Undergraduate Study,Concept Formation,Foreign Countries

Today, it is known that rapidly developing industrialization and urbanization seriously threaten the future of humanity. This situation brings to mind the concept of 'sustainable development'. The aim of this study is to determine the &quot;Sustainable Development' awareness of prospective teachers in different branches. Survey method was used in the study. The sample of the study consists of 175 pre-service teachers who study in five different branches of the Faculty of Education of a university located in the Eastern Anatolia region in the fall semester of 2018-2019 academic year. 35 students from each of the departments of Science Teaching, Primary School Teaching, Elementary Mathematics Teaching, Preschool Teaching and Social Sciences Teaching participated in the study. The data of the study were collected with a 5-point Likert scale type of 21 items. Prior to this study, the pilot study was conducted with 121 pre-service teachers from different branches of the sample and the Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient was found 0,81. From the parametric tests One way ANOVA and Tukey tests were used to analyze the data obtained from the study. As a result of the study, it was determined that the highest mean score in terms of sustainable development awareness belongs to the prospective teachers studying in the Science Teaching Department and the lowest mean score belongs to the prospective teachers studying in the Mathematics Teaching Department. In the study, it was found that there was no statistically significant difference between the sustainable development awareness of Science, Classroom and Social Studies teacher candidates. Adding courses related to sustainable development to the pre-service teachers' curriculum are among the suggestions of the study.
Perspectives of Pre-Service Teachers on Business Ethics
Author: Demirel, Ihsan Nuri
Date: 2021-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Ethics,Educational Administration,State Universities,Organizational Culture,Business Administration,School Administration,Measures (Individuals),Foreign Countries,Teacher Education Programs

As the administrators with business ethics guide pre-service teachers, the item stating that both disciplinary incidents are reduced and everyone is willing to work together in the educational institution reveals that if the educational administrators have work ethics, the educational management organization can come together as a whole, including the pre-service teachers without neglecting the concept of discipline. In this study, the opinions of pre-service teachers studying at a state university on business ethics were discussed.
Examining the Relationship between Turkish Teacher Candidates&apos; Metacognitive Learning Strategies and Critical Listening Attitudes
Author: Can, Fatih
Date: 2021-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Preservice Teachers,Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Critical Thinking,Listening Skills,Metacognition,Learning Strategies,Age Differences,Gender Differences,Grade Point Average,Foreign Countries

This study aims at examining the relationship between Turkish teacher candidates' metacognitive learning strategies and critical listening attitudes as well as determining whether their critical listening attitudes and the use of metacognitive learning strategies vary with gender, age, year in college, and grade point average (GPA). Accordingly, a correlational survey design was used. The sample of the study consists of 191 Turkish teacher candidates studying at the Turkish teacher education program of Amasya University, Faculty of Education. The Metacognitive Learning Strategies Determining Scale developed by Gündogan Çögenli &amp; Güven (Bilisüstü…) and the Critical Listening Attitude Scale developed by Taskin were used as data collection tools. The data were analyzed using statistical package software SPSS 22.0. T-test, ANOVA, and correlation analysis were performed. A positive correlation was determined between Turkish teacher candidates' critical listening behaviors and the use of metacognitive learning strategies. We believe that the findings of this study will contribute to determining critical listening attitudes.
Instructing Reading Comprehension Strategies: Effects on EFL Learners&apos; Self-Efficacy in Reading
Author: Valizadeh, Mohammadreza
Date: 2021-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Comprehension,Reading Strategies,Reading Instruction,Conventional Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Language Proficiency,Young Adults,Self Efficacy,Foreign Countries

This experimental study, using pretest-intervention-posttest design, investigated whether or not teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) learners to use comprehension strategies when they read English passages, increases their self-efficacy in reading. The participants were 55 EFL learners in Turkey who were at lower-intermediate level based on the results of the Oxford Quick Placement Test. Data were gathered via a Reading Self-Efficacy Questionnaire. The whole treatment/control period lasted for 11 weeks during a reading course. The experimental group (n = 28) received instruction in reading comprehension strategies (i.e., previewing, scanning for details, skimming, identifying the topic and main idea, finding supporting details, making inferences, understanding the author's purpose, making predictions, dealing with unfamiliar words, using context clues, and summarizing). The control group (n = 27) received instruction by traditional teaching methods (i.e., reading, paraphrasing, translating, and answering the exercises).The results of the Mann-Whitney U Test indicated that instruction in English reading comprehension strategies had a positive effect on EFL learners in terms of increasing their self-efficacy in reading.
University Students&apos; Perceptions about Artificial Intelligence
Author: Keles, Pinar Ural
Date: 2021-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Student Attitudes,Artificial Intelligence,Intellectual Disciplines,Foreign Countries

The aim of this study was to determine the perceptions of university students about the concept of artificial intelligence. The sample of the research carried out with the screening method consists of 130 fourth grade students studying in the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences of a university in Eastern Anatolia region in 2018-2019 academic year. 42 students from Faculty of Education, 47 from Faculty of Arts and Sciences and 41 from Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences participated in the study. The sample of the study was determined by snowball sampling method. Independent Word Association Test was used as data collection tool. Content analysis was used for data analysis. As a result of the study, it was determined that artificial intelligence perceptions of the students of the Faculty of Education were richer than the students of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Another important result determined in the study is that the negative perceptions of all sample groups about artificial intelligence concept are more significant than positive perceptions. Giving lectures to university students about current artificial intelligence applications and usage in their fields are among the suggestions of the study.
Developing Nurse Educators&apos; Self-Editing Skills in English Writing through a Checklist
Author: Akdemir, Ahmet Selçuk
Date: 2021-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Nursing Education,College Faculty,Skill Development,Writing Skills,Editing,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Check Lists,Error Correction,Online Courses,Program Length,Program Effectiveness,Writing for Publication,Foreign Countries

This study investigated the efficiency of self-editing to reduce language errors of nurse educators. To achieve this, a checklist was created and 15 nurse educators from three different universities were educated on how to self-edit throughout 10 weeks. Data were obtained through 3 editing tasks before the 10-week education course and 3 editing tasks after the course. The Wilcox on test analysed pre-tests and post-tests, and found a statistically significant difference in terms of noticing the language errors through self-editing. This study suggests nurse educators use the checklist before submitting a manuscript. Also, this study concludes that self-editing is an efficient way of revealing language errors and increasing accuracy in English writing of nurse educators.
A Long Poem: Take Time To…
Author: Friesen, Helen Lepp
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Community Programs,Art,Poetry,Writing (Composition),COVID-19,Pandemics,Well Being,Creative Activities,Neighborhoods,Children,Family Involvement

In &quot;A Long Poem: Take Time to…&quot;, I relate how the people on one city block engaged in a community based &quot;long poem&quot; art project during the COVID-19 pandemic. Arranged in two parts, this paper first looks at the literature on community art and its impact on personal and social health and wellbeing. Second, I describe how a street community art and poetry project led to social engagement, dialogue, healthy interaction, and good memories.
Examination of Emotional Intelligence Levels of Coaches Providing Swimming Training to Individuals with Disabilities and Individuals without Disabilities
Author: Karatas Baykal
Date: 2021-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Emotional Intelligence,Athletic Coaches,Aquatic Sports,Training,Disabilities,Athletes,Foreign Countries,Competition,Individual Characteristics

Emotions are one of the important factors guiding our behaviors. People often make decisions by being influenced by their emotions throughout their lives. Therefore, it is important to recognize and learn to control our emotions. There are different groups of individuals with disabilities, and the swimming training of each group with disabilities is different. Swimming, which is one of the Paralympic sports branches, appeals to almost all groups with disabilities. There are very few swimming coaches in Turkey who provide swimming training to individuals with disabilities, and are only interested in groups with disabilities. There are swimming coaches who are accredited to the Swimming Federation of Turkey and who provide swimming training to individuals without disabilities, and their number is higher than the coaches who provide training to swimmers with disabilities. A coach, who is defined as the individual who provides sports skills and tactical development for an athlete to achieve success, is the individual who prepares many sports players for matches and tournaments to be held. The coach is responsible for raising the players to the required level by considering the variables such as process, place, equipment, technique, and tactics. In our study, it is aimed to examine the emotional intelligence levels of the coaches working with individuals with disabilities and individuals without disabilities in the swimming branch. The research is a descriptive study and the data were collected by the questionnaire method. The research data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software. Independent samples t-test was used to compare the total score of the scale according to the status of coaching an individual with disability whereas MANOVA analysis was used to compare the status of coaching an individual with a disability * according to demographic variables.
Closing the Spiritual Circle of Life: The Unconditional Love Revolution
Author: Kirsch, Christiane
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Theories,Philosophy,Spiritual Development,Religion,Masculinity,Femininity

This article presents and combines theories and philosophies on the spiritual rebirthing and ascension process emanating from psychology, comparative mythology, and comparative religion. It addresses various states of the soul encountered on the mystical journey to Divine Union and the various ways God assists human beings in completing this process, both personally and collectively. The analysis of the soul regeneration process -- the science of the saints -- addresses human sanctification during earthly existence and eventually beyond if the worldly life does not suffice to complete this process. Furthermore, the role of the Divine Feminine in salvation history is highlighted as well as the importance of the alchemical communion between divine counterparts in the inauguration of the Millennium of Peace leading toward the New Jerusalem