ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Examining the Success Motivation of the Wrestlers in the Turkish National Team
Author: Alp, Hulusi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Motivation,Success,Athletes,Foreign Countries,Athletics,Gender Differences,Individual Differences

The aim of the research, which adopted scanning model was to examine the motivations of the wrestlers who compete in the Turkish national team in terms of some variables such as age, gender, weight, height and their past in sports. The participants of the research were selected randomly on voluntary basis among women and men athletes in the wrestling national team, Antalya stars victory tournament, Yalova young women wrestling national team international tournament camp, Ankara senior free wrestling a national team European championship camp, Bursa seniors Greco-Roman and u-23 national teams in the European championship camp. A total number of 175 athletes took part in the study, 125 of whom were male and 50 female. In the research, Sports Specific Success Motivation Scale (SÖBMÖ) was used as the data collection tool. The data were analyzed via non-parametric test techniques were used since the data did not show normal distribution. According to the results of the analysis, while there was a significant difference between the total motivation scores of the athletes in terms of the variables of their gender and their past in sports (p &lt;0.05), there was no significant difference in terms of their age, category, height variable (p&gt; 0.05). In addition, it was also found out that the athlete's past had an effect on their motivation for success.
Stakeholders&apos; Assessment on the Availability of Reformation Programmes for Prisoners in North-West Nigeria
Author: Ismaila, Suleiman
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Institutionalized Persons,Correctional Rehabilitation,Stakeholders,Program Evaluation,Religious Education,Correctional Education,Special Libraries,Facilities,Reading Materials,Remedial Programs,Adult Education,Scholarships

The study investigated the availability of reformation programmes for prisoners in North-West Nigeria. Descriptive survey was adopted as the design for the study. The population comprised the entire prison inmates, prison officials, lawyers and human rights activists (stakeholders) in the North West Nigeria (Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states). The target population comprised the stakeholders from the selected states (Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa and Kano). Stratified random sampling was used in the study. Out of the seven states, four were selected randomly, and 13 prisons were covered by the study. A total number of 1,338 respondents (1,068 inmates; 200 prison officials; 50 lawyers; and 20 human rights activists) were used for the study. The total population of inmates in the sampled prisons as at April 2017 was 3443. Out of this, 1068 inmates were selected proportionately to respond to the instrument. Researcher designed questionnaires were used for this study. A questionnaire is dedicated to each of the stakeholders. The validity of the instruments was ascertained using content and construct validity. The reliability of the instruments were determined through the use of internal consistency approach based on Cronbach Alpha. Forty inmates were used for the pilot study. The data collected from the study was analysed using descriptive statistics. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions. The hypothesis was tested using chi-square. Findings of the study revealed that out of the five indicators for measuring reformation provisions, the only one described as available was religious education. While other indicators such as facilities, personnel and reading materials; educational continuity and motivation; remedial and adult education; and vocational education were described as not available. The study recommended that libraries should be provided in all prisons; to motivate inmates who excel in academics with scholarship opportunities during and after jail term; and the NPS should involve more private and public organizations in the area of training and development of inmates.
Multiliteracies and Multiple Literacies within Ontario (Canada) Health and Physical Education
Author: Ryan, Thomas G.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Multiple Literacies,Elementary Education,Health Education,Physical Education,Physical Education Teachers,Teacher Role,Media Literacy,Money Management,Critical Literacy,Language Skills,English,Well Being,Physical Activities,Health Behavior,Knowledge Level,Skill Development,21st Century Skills

The primary research question asked: What is multiliteracy and how is this accomplished in elementary schools in Ontario, given the new directives within the 2019 Health and Physical Education curricular document? The qualitative research uncovered an understanding of multiliteracies that was examined via summative latent content analysis of the current Ontario provincial government positions arising from the recent release of 2019, Ontario Health and Physical Education curricular document. The 320-page document prompted ancillary queries which asked: What are the multiple literacies and how should these be achieved in Health and Physical Education? What level of multiple literacy should Ontario Physical Educators and students reach for at the elementary level? What are the existing literacy guidelines and orientations impacting Ontario teachers? Multiple literacy is viewed as a priority and necessary for healthy growth and development of teachers, students and the wider community. The ideas, concepts and themes relating to literacy surface in the curriculum analysis, revealing a tacit and broad base of knowledge which constitutes the theoretical underpinning of required literacies. Several are expected and taught, including health, physical, media, financial, and critical literacies.
Organizational Instructional Interventions in Bridging Skills Gap in Education
Author: Otara, Alfred
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intervention,Skill Development,21st Century Skills,Instructional Innovation,Foreign Countries,Instructional Effectiveness,Technical Institutes,Two Year College Students

This analytical descriptive study was done to assess the effects of organizational interventions by learning institutions in bridging skills gap. The intervention activities were designed to develop information handling skills, Communication and presentation skills, planning and problem-solving skills, Social development skills, creativity and innovation skills, and entrepreneurial skills. A postintervention evaluation was then done to assess the effectiveness of the interventions using 120 students as respondents. Analysis of data for pre and post intervention was statistically significant. This is an indication that organizational interventions in bridging the skill gap were effective. The findings showed that skill development can happen if institutions can be able to adopt appropriate strategies like the use of case studies networking, report writing, debates, speech contests, and allowing oral presentations. The study revealed that there is a need to change the behavior, attitude, and perception of educators in order to enhance change in terms of delivery. This study recommends that training programs should be revised to include skill development as part of lesson work in classrooms. Program planners should ensure that students, irrespective of module choice have a broadly similar experience of teaching and learning by establishing a set of agreed operational principles.
Pre-Service Teachers&apos; Reflections of Their Concerns about Social, Environmental and Global Problems via Drawing Cartoons
Author: Egüz, Sule
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Teachers,Student Teacher Attitudes,Social Problems,Climate,World Problems,Freehand Drawing,Cartoons,Current Events,Creative Thinking,Critical Thinking,Decision Making Skills,Empathy,Observation,Visual Literacy

The present study aimed to determine the viewpoints of student teachers at a state university in Turkey about the most important social, environmental, and global problems. For this purpose, one of the qualitative research methods, the art-based research method was adopted. The participants' cartoon drawings were utilized as the data collecting tools along with face to face interviews on describing their cartoons verbally. In the study, participant students were invited to draw cartoons about the social, environmental and global issues that they were concerned about most in November 2019, during the fall semester of 2019-2020 academic year. Findings of the research illustrated that the student teachers were affected by the current events and media reports about the social, environmental and global issues. In addition, the cartoon drawings of the participant students helped them reveal their creative and critical thinking skills, decision making ability, perception and evaluation power, environmental literacy, empathy, observation and visual literacy skills. Moreover, the present study demonstrated that when the student teachers were encouraged and were provided with sufficient freedom, they could reflect their creative and critical thinking skills via drawing thematic cartoons.
Pre-Service Teachers Understanding of Problem Behavior
Author: Chitiyo, Jonathan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Knowledge Level,Behavior Problems,Student Behavior,Behavior Modification,Classroom Environment,Students with Disabilities,Parent Influence

Problem behavior is one of the most pressing issues in today's classrooms. Problem behavior not only interferes with the learning potential of the student exhibiting the behavior but has rippling effects throughout the entire learning environment. Considering that problem behavior disrupts the learning environment for all students, it is crucial for teachers to adopt effective pro-active behavior management practices. The adoption of pro-active behavior management approaches is, however, dependent on teacher perceptions of the nature of the problem behavior. The purpose of this study was to examine 29 pre-service teachers' understanding of the nature and causes of problem behavior. A secondary purpose was to determine their preferred behavior management approach. Results indicated that the majority of preservice teachers believed that the school and classroom environments can contribute to the occurrence of problem behavior. In addition, the majority of students acknowledged that problem behaviors may be a manifestation of a disability. Finally, the majority of participants affirmed the claim that pro-active behavior management practices are most effective in reducing problem behavior. Recommendations and implications for future research are provided.
A Multiple Streams Analysis of Recent Changes to State-Level Dyslexia Education Law
Author: Gearin, Brian
Date: 2020-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Dyslexia,State Legislation,Educational Legislation,Change,Educational Change,Policy Formation,State Policy,Feedback (Response)

This article provides an overview of recent changes to state-level dyslexia legislation. It begins by applying a variant of Kingdon's multiple streams approach to explain how the dyslexia education &quot;policy window&quot; came to be opened. The article then describes the most likely effects and side effects of the new laws. Likely short-term effects include (a) a greater focus in schools on dyslexia screening and intervention, (b) greater use of multitiered systems of support and explicit instruction, and (c) changes in teacher preparation and training. Possible long-term effects include a reconceptualization of what constitutes &quot;normal&quot; school practice.
Development of the Innovative Credit-Based Degree Program &quot;Bachelor IT Business Management&quot; and Derivation of Findings for the Stabilization of Organizational Learning Processes of Universities
Author: von Zobeltitz, André
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Business Administration Education,Computer Science Education,Educational Innovation,Bachelors Degrees,Foreign Countries,Masters Degrees,Transfer Programs,College Curriculum,Learning

Digitalization in combination with the shortage of skilled workers is a significant challenge that has to be faced. Especially the IT sector is characterized by agile and complex developments. In this context, academic further training of IT specialists is crucial to meet the requirements of the IT labor market. The University of Applied Science Weserbergland in Hamelin (Germany) (Hochschule Weserbergland) developed different IT study programs within the research project &quot;Open IT&quot; against the background of the described developments. The study programs &quot;Bachelor of Business Informatics&quot; and &quot;Master IT Business Management&quot; are designed for IT specialists and IT experts with initial and advanced training. These study programs are the first of its kind for the IT sector in Germany due to the recognition of previous professional qualifications. The study programs and their development process are described in this paper. The Deutero concept in terms of organizational learning is the theoretical basis for this article. Single-loop learning and double-loop learning are applied to the research project.
Distance Education Students&apos; Cognitive Flexibility Levels and Distance Education Motivations
Author: Bertiz, Yasemin
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Distance Education,Student Motivation,Cognitive Processes,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Educational Technology,Computer Use,Internet,Time,Student Participation,Correlation,Synchronous Communication

This study was conducted to examine the relationship between distance education students' cognitive flexibility levels and their distance education motivations. In the study, cognitive flexibility levels and distance education motivations were also investigated in terms of several variables (gender, age, computer and internet usage time, time spent weekly in distance learning environment and frequency of participation to synchronized classes). The participants of the study consisted of 615 students enrolled in the Turkish Language course which is carried out at a private university in Istanbul. Cognitive Flexibility Scale (Altunkol, 2011) and e-Learning Motivation Survey (Yildirim, 2012) were employed for data collection. Study results revealed that there is a low level of positive relationship between cognitive flexibility levels of distance education students and their distance education motivations. Time spent in distance learning environment and the frequency of participation to synchronized classes are found as the factors that affect students' distance education motivation. Computer usage time is found as the only factor that affects students' cognitive flexibility level. There is not a significant relationship found between gender, age and internet usage time for cognitive flexibility and distance education motivation.
Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Conflict Resolution: The Case of Secondary Education Teachers in Greece
Author: Skordoulis, Michalis
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Emotional Intelligence,Conflict Resolution,High School Teachers,Work Environment,Correlation,Incidence,Teacher Characteristics,Teacher Behavior

The aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and conflict resolution among secondary education teachers in Greece. The research sample consists of 130 high schools' teachers in Greece. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, concerning teachers' working environment, their behavior during workplace conflicts as well as their emotional intelligence and were analyzed using descriptive and inductive statistics. The statistical analyses have revealed that the main reason for workplace conflicts in secondary schools is the existence of informal groups. In addition, emotional intelligence seem to have a direct relationship with conflict resolution styles, while a negative relationship between emotional intelligence and the frequency of involvement in workplace conflicts is observed. Furthermore, it was found that holding a position of responsibility does not play a significant role in conflict resolution style adoption. The research results show that the solution-oriented method is the most popular amongst the other conflict resolution styles. Last, it was found that the average score of emotional intelligence among the respondents was high.
Metaphorical Perceptions of Science High School Students in Turkey about the Concept of &quot;English&quot;
Author: Sahin, Harun
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Figurative Language,High School Students,Student Attitudes,School Districts,Language Attitudes,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Foreign Countries,Phenomenology,Content Analysis,Language Usage

The study aimed to determine the metaphorical perceptions of Science High School students about the concept of &quot;English&quot;, and to scrutinize the influence of their class level on the metaphors they produce. The participants of the study comprised 211 students at a Science High School in a district of Burdur province in Turkey. In the selection of the participants convenience sampling model was adopted on the volunteering basis. In the study, the phenomenology research model was utilized. To collect the data, students were invited to complete a form with the sentence structure; &quot;English is like .... because ....&quot; in written. A total number of 211 forms were collected, and 195 of these forms were included in the study, 16 irrelevant forms were kept out. In the analysis of the data the Content Analysis technique was used. The obtained metaphors were divided into 12 categories in terms of their similarities and the common features. These categories were also sub-categorized in 3 different groups as &quot;positive, negative and neutral perceptions&quot;. The result of the study revealed that the majority of the participants had positive perceptions about the concept of &quot;English&quot;.
Forms of Knowledge and Knowing in Mathematics Education: Informed by Concept Study Based on Complexity Theory
Author: Deogratias, Emmanuel
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Education,Learning Theories,Systems Approach,Lesson Plans,Mathematics Teachers,Pedagogical Content Knowledge

This paper starts by addressing a complexity theory and then distinguishing complex systems from complicated systems. After that, the paper addresses a concept study by connecting it with complex systems because a class is considered as a complex system having many students with different constraints, experiences, and perspectives including learning abilities, genders, and understandings. This connection may explain the need for these structures in mathematics education for individual and collective understandings.
The Views of the Social Studies Teachers on Developing Students&apos; Self-Control Skills
Author: Aksüt, Selda
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Studies,Skill Development,Self Control,Teacher Attitudes,Secondary School Teachers,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Competence

The study aimed at determining the views of the Social Studies teachers on developing their students' self-control skills. This study was conducted with the phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research designs. The participants of the study was composed of 25 Social Studies teachers in eight secondary schools in city center of Elazig, Turkey during Spring Semester of 2019-2020 school year. The participants were determined via convenience sampling model, which is one of the purposeful sampling methods. The data of the study were obtained using the interview technique via semi-structured interview forms. In the analysis of the data content analysis method was utilized. As a result of the study, it was determined that Social Studies teachers defined self-control skills as the capacity to control and check themselves. Self-control skills were determined to have positive contributions on learning in Social Studies teaching such as skills development, awareness of responsibilities, and being independent and self-confident. Families and teachers can be ensured to be models for students in order to develop and develop self-control skills. In developing self-control skills, different methods and techniques can be included in the teaching process considering the individual differences and developmental levels of students.
Government Special Education&apos;s Principals&apos; Perceptions about Total Quality Management (TQM in Education): A Qualitative Research
Author: Tahira, Muneeba
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Special Education,Educational Quality,Principals,Administrator Attitudes,Total Quality Management,Program Implementation,Educational Improvement

The service sector is a rapidly changing sector and this dynamic culture offers a challenge for the service companies to lead or to actually survive in this competitive environment. As the education sector is a part of the overall service industry, this raises the need for a strong framework to reach for high quality service in the education sector. Though, adoption of TQM in the educational institutions is of common practice in the Western world, however, the history of TQM adoption in the Pakistani educational institutions generally and in special education's institutions is still struggling to get its due status. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to identify the perceptions of special education's principals about TQM and its implementation along with other unexplored views about TQM. In doing so, this qualitative study was conducted in special education's institutes. 15 principals were interviewed. After collecting the data, standard qualitative data analysis procedure was applied to understand the perceptions of the principals about TQM. The results of this study show that in institutes of special education TQM is still a vague concept and there is still room for improvement that influences the level of TQM practices in these institutions.
The Predictor Roles of Life-Satisfaction, and Intrinsic-Extrinsic Motivation on the Psychological Well-Being of Pre-Service Teachers
Author: Kaya, Zöhre
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Predictor Variables,Life Satisfaction,Motivation,Well Being,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Psychological Patterns

The aim of the present study was to examine whether intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, and life satisfaction levels of pre-service teachers are significant predictors of their psychological well-being. The sample of the study was consisted of 230 pre-service teachers. Data were collected via Motivation to Teach Scale, Psychological Well-Being Scale and Life Satisfaction Scale. Descriptive statistics, Pearsons's correlations, and multiple regression analysis were performed. The results indicated that the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, and life satisfaction levels were moderate, and psychological well-being levels were high. Psychological well-beings of the subjects were correlated highly with life satisfaction, moderately with intrinsic motivation, and weakly with extrinsic motivation. Moreover, intrinsic motivation and life satisfaction were found to have a predictive effect on the psychological well-being of the pre-service teachers, but extrinsic motivation was not a predictor. The results revealed psychological well-being, motivation and life satisfaction are important variables supporting the success in teaching profession.