ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Application of Project-Based Research-Oriented Learning to Introduction to Linguistics Teaching: A Case Study of X University
Author: Wang, Xiaoning
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Projects,Active Learning,Case Studies,Linguistics,Instructional Design,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Introductory Courses,Cultural Awareness,Critical Thinking,Language Research,Universities,Undergraduate Students,Schemata (Cognition),Learning Processes,Course Evaluation,Foreign Countries

The course Introduction to Linguistics aims at fostering students' rational understanding of human languages, fortifying students' linguistic and cultural awareness and critical thinking ability, and developing students' language research awareness and interest. The article analyzes the status quo of Introduction to Linguistics teaching in some local colleges and universities in China, elaborates the application of project-based research-oriented learning to Introduction to Linguistics teaching in X University from the aspects of teaching design, teaching implementation and teaching assessment, examines its teaching effects through a case study involving students' cognition and experience of the learning mode, the impact on students' knowledge acquisition and ability development, and students' evaluations about the teaching mode. The paper provides some pedagogical implications from the perspectives of teachers and students.
A Developmental Study of Pragmatic Strategies of Refusals by Chinese English Majors
Author: Zhang, Fenghua
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Pragmatics,Majors (Students),English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Grammar,Foreign Countries,Speech Acts,Language Proficiency,Undergraduate Students,Semantics,Student Attitudes,Language Tests

This study investigates the pragmatic development of the refusal strategies to the four different eliciting types (1 request, 1 suggestion, 1 invitation, and 1 offer) by Chinese English major students with low-intermediate language proficiency. The data was collected through written discourse completion tasks, and coded based on the modified taxonomy by Beebe et al. (1990). Refusal strategies were analyzed in terms of frequency and contents of the semantic formulas. The results suggested on the whole a downward pattern was observed but statistically there was no significant development towards the learners' refusal strategies (directness, indirectness and adjuncts). The findings also revealed that the Chinese English major students relied heavily on the indirectness and adjuncts to realize their refusals. Learners' data displayed the tendency of being verbose and were also found with ungrammatical forms.
Analyzing Task Types Used in Four High School English Textbooks in China
Author: Qian, Yixin
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Content Analysis,Task Analysis,Teaching Methods,Cultural Awareness,Taxonomy,Textbook Evaluation,Foreign Countries

In the past decade, many scholars conducted research concerning cultural content, policy changes, and other issues in the field of EFL textbook evaluation in China. However, a limited number of studies shift their attention to task types used in EFL textbooks. This study employs Nunan's (1999) task taxonomy to investigate how task types are presented in four main government-approved English textbooks at high school level in China and use Pearson's Chi-square test in two stages to examine whether any significant difference exists in the four textbooks. The findings reveal that at a macro level, linguistics tasks are viewed are the most important type while domestic educators show a mixed attitude toward the rest four task types. Under closer scrutiny, some sub-task types are payed more attention to than others in different versions of textbooks. This should raise concern because each task type exerts its unique effects on language learning. The aim of the study is to evaluate the quality of the four textbooks and spot potential problems in these teaching materials.
Academic Resilience among Deaf Learners during E-Learning in the COVID-19 Era
Author: Adigun, Olufemi Timothy
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Resilience (Psychology),Deafness,Electronic Learning,Distance Education,COVID-19,Pandemics,Parent Participation,Parent Influence,Self Efficacy,Computer Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Grade 8,Grade 9,Grade 10

This study aimed to assess the contributory roles of parental involvement (PI), parental acceptance/rejection (PAR), academic self-efficacy (ASE), computer user self-efficacy (CUSE) vis-à-vis gender and the onset of deafness on the academic resilience (AR) of deaf learners who participated in e-learning during the pandemic. The Bioecological Systems Theory provided a framework for the study. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire from 292 (Male: n = 164; Female: n = 128; Mage = 16.5) deaf learners from 3 provinces in South Africa. Data generated was analysed with IBM SPSS 22 and IBM AMOS 26.0 packages. All the fit measures of the SEM fell within the acceptable range (X[superscript 2] = 69.15, df = 28, X[superscript 2]/df = 2.46, IFI = 0.91, CFI = 0.94, GFI = 0.93, NFI = 0.96, and RMSEA = 0.062). According to the findings, PAR, ASE and CUSE had a directly significant relationship on the AR of deaf learners who participated in e-learning during the lockdowns. An indirect significant relationship was observed between the latent variables and academic resilience when observed through the onset of deafness. Based on the findings, appropriate recommendations were made.
Critical Analysis of Cultural Values and Traditions Represented in North Star English Course Book
Author: Alhoussawi, Hussain
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Foreign Countries,Textbook Evaluation,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Advanced Courses,Cultural Awareness,Males,Negative Attitudes,Cultural Traits,Cultural Differences,Cultural Pluralism,Educational Policy

This study reports the findings of a mixed method critical study of non-native university English language teachers' perceptions about cultural values and traditions represented in North Star English course book (advanced level), published by Pearson. The sample consisted of 35 male teachers who had experienced teaching the course book under investigation used at an English language institute in one of a Saudi Arabian university. In this study, a combined dataset questionnaire was used to collect data. Findings revealed that the participants had a negative perception towards the cultural models and traditions represented in the course book. More specifically, they were not adequately designed to suit the Saudi cultural background, local cultural norms and traditions. Moreover, the participants indicated that the course book failed to embody the international cultures of English speakers. The study recommends adopting new cultural policies which consider incorporating both the local as well as international cultures and traditions of speakers of English.
The American Effect on Physical Education and Sports in Turkey during the Early Republican Period
Author: Korkmaz, Sevda
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Athletics,Foreign Countries,Government (Administrative Body),Physical Activities,Cultural Influences,Community Services

The establishment of the new Turkish state was accompanied by a new governmental system, modernization efforts, and reforms in all fields of life. Education, acknowledged as a phenomenon that prepares new generations for the future, became one of the main concerns among the republican reform programs. The lack of specialists to implement new educational programs required inviting professionals of the relevant fields from abroad, and the first to arrive was the American educational scientist John Dewey, only 9 months after the establishment of the republic. Thus, Turkish-American relations, which had begun with commercial and missionary activities during the Ottoman period, entered a new era. Dewey, who emphasized both mental and physical aspects of education as a whole, fostered the emergence of many new services in physical education and sports thanks to his reports. In addition to Dewey's work, other American reports presented information and suggestions for physical education. The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), which played an essential role in the spread of recreational sports activities, launched many new sports branches and endeavors. This study addresses the effects of those reports and American experts' suggestions, observations, and approaches for physical education and sports in Turkey.
The Effects of Teacher Relationships on Student Academic Achievement: A Second Order Meta-Analysis
Author: Göktas, Erkan
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Student Relationship,Academic Achievement,Interpersonal Relationship,Stress Management,Well Being,Negative Attitudes,Burnout,Teacher Behavior,Teacher Education

This study aims to determine the correlational effect sizes between teacher relationships and student academic achievement. Teacher relationships were categorized as intrapersonal and interpersonal relationship types. Intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships are directed at different individuals. Intrapersonal relations refer to the inner life and thoughts of a teacher which are effective on the way of teaching and human relations. Interpersonal relations refer to social links between a teacher and the other people of the school community. The method of the study is second order meta-analysis. In this method, effect sizes of the first order meta-analyses are combined to get an average effect size score. Totally, 17 eligible first order meta-analyses are included in the study. The findings indicate that the correlational effect size between a positive teacher intrapersonal relationship and student academic achievement is positively small, positive teacher student relationship and student academic achievement is positively medium, a positive teacher school community relationship and student academic achievement is positively at a very large level. Also, correlational effect size representing a negative teacher intrapersonal relationship and student academic achievement is negatively medium, a negative teacher student relationship and student academic achievement is negatively small. As for moderator analyses, the variance of the effect sizes is statistically significant according to the positive relationship types and the publication types. In light of the findings some suggestions were made to improve teacher and school community relations that may help teachers and students to be more successful.
Promoting Digital Citizenship among Student-Teachers: The Role of Project-Based Learning in Improving Appropriate Online Behaviors
Author: Prasetiyo, Wibowo Heru
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Digital Literacy,Active Learning,Student Projects,Foreign Countries,Influence of Technology,Moral Values,Technology Uses in Education,Personal Autonomy,21st Century Skills,Citizenship Responsibility

Due to the widespread use of the Internet, digital space has now pervaded schools. This study aimed to investigate student-teachers' perspectives and experiences of digital citizenship through project-based learning in a teacher institution in Indonesia. A case study research design was employed using content analysis to analyze the data from semi-structured interviews, observation, and daily journal report. The results showed that technology overuse requires moral guidance in terms of digital citizenship. The student-teachers viewed that digital citizenship provides some principles that encompass knowledge, skills, and appropriate behavior to use technology safely and responsibly. They asserted that digital citizenship is a necessary skill for prospective teachers, particularly considering the growing demand for schools to develop character education programs that address the topic of student technology use. After engaging in digital-issue-driven project-based learning, the student-teachers opined that project-based learning will be beneficial to learners' autonomy engagement in constructing an understanding of the digital world. Project-based learning also provides opportunities for learners to advance and grow digital skills that are relevant to the 21st century within a real-world context. This study has implications for educators, school principals, and policymakers in ensuring that youths access curricula at all grade levels for them to be able to show appropriate and responsible behavior in both online and offline environments.
A Study on the Influence of Family and School Psychological Environment on Academic Self-Efficacy and Self-Identity of English Education Major University Students
Author: Shi, Yi
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Efficacy,Professional Identity,Foreign Countries,Rural Urban Differences,Socioeconomic Status,Academic Achievement,Siblings,Family Environment,Educational Environment,Peer Acceptance,Gender Differences,College Students,English Teacher Education

This study aims to identify the relationship between academic self-efficacy, self-identity of English education major students and psychological environment of their family and school. In order to improve their self-efficacy and self-identity, this study is to see the effect of the family and school psychological environment on self-efficacy and self-identity. In this study, 262 questionnaires completed by the English education major students in teacher training universities in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China are used. Reliability, correlation, and regression analysis are performed by the SPSS25.0 program. This study found that there is no significant difference in family and school psychological environment, academic self-efficacy, self-identity by gender and academic year. However, students born in urban areas, students with higher family economic income, and students with better academic performance have higher levels of academic self-efficacy and self-identity, along with better family and school psychological environment. Students with siblings have better family psychological environment than students without siblings, but there is no difference in the academic self-efficacy, self-identity, and school psychological environment by the presence of siblings. This study found that family and school psychological environment are positively related to academic self-efficacy and self-identity of English education major university students. Compared with family psychological environment, school psychological environment is more influential on the academic self-efficacy of them. As the sub-dimensions of school psychological environment, peer support is more influential than teacher support. Compared with school psychological environment, family psychological environment is more influential on the self-identity of them. As the sub-dimensions of family psychological environment, family challenge is more influential than family support. Therefore, strengthening the role of peer support in schools is necessary. Family members should increase stimulation and support to challenge students toward their positive development.
Blended Learning Challenges during COVID-19: A Case of Cost Accounting 2 Students at a Selected South African Higher Education Institution
Author: Gqokonqana, Onke
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Blended Learning,Higher Education,COVID-19,Pandemics,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Barriers,Access to Computers,College Students,Technological Literacy,Internet,Instructional Materials,Library Materials,Learning Management Systems,Accounting,Disadvantaged,At Risk Students,Student Characteristics,Gender Differences,Racial Differences,Age Differences,Language Usage

Every sector in the twenty-first century makes use of technology for its activities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and higher education institutions are not exceptional. However, the cohorts enrolled in the selected higher education institution are from technologically challenged backgrounds. This suggests that in their previous schooling, technology was unemployed as a learning aid. As this may present some challenges for such students, this study aims to investigate challenges experienced by Cost Accounting 2 students who are from a technologically disadvantaged background. To accomplish that, a quantitative approach was used since it permits surveys to be delivered to the entire impacted population while also reducing sampling error. Because of the Coronavirus, online questionnaires were sent to 400 students, but only 119 (n=119) responded. Blended learning was found to be an effective technique for learning Cost Accounting 2 since the university provided sufficient information on how to use the system. However, there was a lot of discussion about internet access, learning materials access, and library resource access. Based on the findings, the blended learning is excellent for studying Cost Accounting 2 as long as the learning management system is customised such that students can navigate it effortlessly. Management must work with internet service providers to try stabilise internet connectivity in the students' neighbourhoods. The additional study can be done using a variety of research methods and target other groups of students.
A Model of Transformational Leadership in the Organisational Culture of Preschool Institution
Author: Mlinarevic, Vesnica
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Organizational Culture,Transformational Leadership,Leadership Styles,Preschool Education,Foreign Countries,Preschool Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Personality Traits,Leadership

The culture of an organisation refers to the common and dominant values and norms, as well as the beliefs and perceptions of its employees. Organisational culture influences employee behaviour and attitudes. The culture of the institution predetermines the tone of the environment, which can affect employee satisfaction. The basic premise of this paper is established in the connection between the characteristics of the leader and the transformational model of leadership in the organisational culture of the preschool institution. This research aims to determine whether the assessments and self-assessments of leaders and preschool teachers differ in the frequency of using the transformational leadership style and to determine the relationship between the transformational leadership style and the leader's personality traits. The research was conducted in a private Croatian preschool institution, which consists of 10 kindergartens. A total of 51 participants in 9 kindergartens participated in the research. The study used a quantitative research approach. The research results show that preschool teachers and leaders do not differ significantly in estimates of the frequency of application of the transformational leadership style and that there is a significant correlation between some characteristics of the leader and the transformational model of preschool leadership.
Citizenship Education in Early Republican Era in Turkey
Author: Kaya, Mehmet Melik
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Citizenship Education,Educational History,Curriculum,Patriotism,World History,Nationalism,Moral Values,Civil Rights,Citizenship Responsibility,Environment,Health,Government (Administrative Body),Grade 4,Grade 5

In Turkey, the Republican Era, which started in 1923, is a period in which state institutions were rapidly restructured and these institutions were reconstituted within the framework of the ideology of the newly established state. Education has taken its share in this reconstruction process as well. One of the important regulations in the field of education was the 1924 curriculum. The 1924 curriculum was quite important in terms of reflecting the Republic's perspective on education and the importance it attaches to education. Through this curriculum, it was aimed to raise patriotic individuals who are loyal to the philosophy and values of the Republic, have national consciousness, and understand the new state, institutions and organizations. The aim of the research is to examine the first citizenship education course of the Republic of Turkey, &quot;Musâhabât-i Ahlâkiyye &amp; Malumât-i Vataniye&quot; [Conversations on Morality and Civics], which was included in the 1924 educational program. In the study, this curriculum was analyzed by employing the historical research method.
Are They Stress-Free? Examining Stress among Primary School Teachers in Tanzania
Author: Kavenuke, Patrick Severine
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Teachers,Anxiety,Foreign Countries,Stress Variables,Teacher Characteristics,Class Size,Peer Relationship,School Support,Teacher Student Relationship,Teaching Load,Teacher Attitudes

Teachers enter the profession with enthusiasm for the new adventure. Unfortunately, when they start working, they encounter circumstances that give rise to stress. The present study, which used a sample of 550 participants from 50 primary schools selected from the Kisarawe district in the Coastal Region of Tanzania, examines the extent of stress among primary school teachers and the factors influencing stress. Overall, the results indicate that teachers' levels of stress range from low to moderate. Moreover, the results from hierarchical regression analysis indicate that factors such as sex, class size, age, career intentions and teaching subject significantly predict teachers' stress. The study concludes that there is a need for the government, policymakers and school administrators to reduce teachers' workload. Furthermore, school administrators in particular should be supportive and should design mechanisms that could develop a sense of collegiality among teachers in order to improve teacher-to-teacher relationships.
Exploring Teachers&apos; Lived Experiences on the Integration of Values Education in South African High Schools
Author: Khathi, Joseph Lamlani
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Experience,Values Education,High School Teachers,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,Misconceptions,Teacher Effectiveness,Role Models,Faculty Development,Moral Values,Mentors

Values education has become a necessary tool in response to the rise in moral deterioration in an average South African society today. The school is viewed as one of the key players in nurturing children into adulthood. The teaching of values that can give the growing generation, necessary moral development is one of the responsibilities of the schools. Hence, this study aims at exploring teachers' experiences on how they integrate values education into South African learners in various high schools. This qualitative study engaged five schools in its case study, where five teachers from each of the schools were purposively selected for semi-structured focus group interviews, to share their experiences on the integration of moral values in schools. Moral development theory was used to underpin the study. Findings from the inductive thematic analysis from the participants from both rural and urban schools indicated a misunderstanding of the concept of values education by some teachers, which affects its effective integration. The study established that role modelling of learners by teachers and parents are inevitable to save the society from moral decadence, while some participants indicted overpopulation, single parenthood, social media as some of the challenges to the integration of value education in schools. The study, therefore, recommends capacitation of teachers through various professional development programmes, to integrate values education and adequate parental support as some of the strategies to promote effective integration of values education in schools.