ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Creative Youth Development in the Context of Homelessness: Supporting Stability While Creating Structural Change
Author: Pavlakis, Alexandra E.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Homeless People,At Risk Students,Youth Programs,Community Programs,After School Programs,Individual Development,Creativity,Minority Groups,Safety,Interpersonal Relationship,Expectation,Individual Characteristics,Positive Attitudes,Participative Decision Making

More than one million U.S. students experience homelessness (National Center for Homeless Education, 2019). These youth, most of whom live in poverty, tend to face a variety of educational challenges. Community-based out-of-school time (OST) programs, which often have more flexibility to innovate and meet local needs than traditional schools do, can provide critical support for youth who are overlooked in mainstream educational settings. Community-based OST programs and centers may provide young people who are experiencing homelessness not only with a break from their adverse living conditions but also with access to community resources and opportunities to build relationships. This study explores the potential of creative youth development (CYD) in OST programming to support the development of young people experiencing homelessness.
Comparison of Item Difficulty Levels Obtained as per Two Different Methods
Author: Yasar, Metin
Date: 2017-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Test Items,Difficulty Level,Preservice Teachers,Teacher Education,Measurement,Foreign Countries,Required Courses,Evaluation Methods,Correlation

In this study, a multiple choice test which is composed of 19 articles which is prepared as per the scope of lesson of Measurement and Evaluation in Education, has been applied as interim exam to 207 teacher candidates who are getting education at the Faculty of Education. The difficulty levels of items which are in the test have been calculated as per Classic Test Theory. The difficulty levels of the same questions as being perceived by teacher candidates are calculated as per Classification judgment which is one of the Scaling methods and it was aimed to determine whether the difficulty levels obtained as being based on both two methods differentiated or not. Again on the other hand, it was also determined whether there is a relation at a meaningful level between item difficulty levels being obtained as per both two methods and the direction and level of the relationship if it existed. While it was reached to the finding that item difficulty levels obtained as per both two methods differentiated even if a little, in order to determine if there is a relation between item difficulty levels obtained as per both two methods, correlation technique of Pearson and Spearman is used. Coefficient values relating with item difficulty levels obtained as per both two correlation techniques came out to be the same, while the correlation coefficient (r = 0,73) between item difficulty levels obtained as per Classic test theory (CTT) and item difficulty levels perceived as per Classification judgments was found to be meaningful at a high level. This reveals that both two methods produced similar results with respect to item difficulty levels.
The Impact of Self-Esteem, Academic Self-Efficacy and Perceived Stress on Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study of Saudi Psychology Students
Author: Alyami, Mohsen
Date: 2017-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Esteem,Self Efficacy,Academic Ability,Cognitive Style,Correlation,Academic Achievement,Stress Variables,Psychology,College Students,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Self Concept Measures,Measures (Individuals),Incidence,Case Studies,Grade Point Average

Self-esteem, academic self-efficacy, perceived stress, and preferred learning styles have been linked to academic performance. Investigation of the relationships between these variables has mainly occurred with medical and dental tertiary students in Saudi Arabia, but no previous study has focused on psychology students. The main purpose of the current study was to assess stress levels and preferred learning styles, and examine the relationships between self-esteem, academic self-efficacy, perceived stress, and academic performance among a cohort of psychology students in Saudi Arabia. Participants were 214 psychology students from Taif University and King Abdulaziz University, who completed online measures including the VARK, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Academic Self-Efficacy (ASE), and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Prevalence of stress was overwhelming, with 71% being highly stressed (PSS= 27-40). Most of the sample preferred a multimodal learning style. Furthermore, low yet significant correlations between academic performance and academic self-efficacy, rs(212)= 0.188, p= 0.003, and self-esteem, rs(212)= 0.121, p= 0.039, were identified. However, academic performance was not correlated with perceived stress levels.
World War II and Australia&apos;s First Rural Teachers&apos; College
Author: Potts, Anthony
Date: 2019-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: War,Rural Areas,Teacher Education Programs,Educational History,Teacher Supply and Demand,Educational Improvement,Foreign Countries,Teacher Shortage,Cross Cultural Studies,Educational Finance,Educational Facilities

This paper examines the effects of World War II on Australia's first rural teacher's college in 1945. The paper locates the college in wider national and international contexts. It looks at the effect of World War II on teacher supply and demand in countries affected by war. The war was a genuine reason for the basic conditions of the college in 1945. However, it was not only this that was to blame. Teacher education was conducted frugally in Australia at the time. The conditions at the college had not improved since its original foundation in 1926.
Education as a Strategy for Sustainability in the 21st Century: Teachers as Creators of Educational Change
Author: Spadaro, Gabriela Scartascini
Date: 2017-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Sustainability,Educational Change,Individual Development,Teacher Student Relationship,Teacher Role,Teaching Methods,Global Approach,Social Change,Socialization,Educational Quality,Moral Development,Self Esteem,Equal Education,Educational Strategies,Cultural Pluralism,Student Participation,Classroom Techniques,21st Century Skills

We are part of a globalized world that is reflected in problems associated with the development of the various dimensions of human endeavor. Intellectuals and scientists, who explain the complexity of the 21st century, emphasized on the fact that human beings swing between a strong consumer tendency and the capture of immediacy. There is a need for an ideal interconnected to values and ongoing actions tending towards sustainability. This is with the aim of legitimizing the various dimensions of human development where education forms a determining part. Taking into account the mentioned context, this work reflects on the work of the teacher, a key piece in the formation of students and institutional view. The literature will be reviewed and practical strategies will be proposed and focused on strengthening human understanding in global complexity. This is because teachers are expected to become the strategists that avert the great challenges faced by education in the 21st century global society.
Enhancing the Language Literacy Skills of Children with Specific Learning Difficulties; A Review on the Use of Technology and the Application of Innovative Teaching Methods
Author: Riga, Asimina
Date: 2017-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Literacy,Children,Learning Problems,Teaching Methods,Students with Disabilities,Educational Innovation,Language Skills,Educational Technology,Visual Aids,Concept Mapping,Attention Control,Reading Difficulties

The cultivation of language literacy has been one of the main goals of the educational process. However, students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD) are usually unable to keep up with the rest of their class as they face difficulties in their reading and later in their written speech skills. The aim of this paper is to present a brief literature review of teaching strategies and the applications and software that can enhance the basic competences and skills directly linked to the language literacy of students with SLD. The use of new technologies for the language education of children with SLD is a great advantage because the teacher is able to apply innovative teaching methods. These methods contribute to the reduction of attention and memory problems and to the development of the necessary language skills of students with SLD by enhancing their interaction and collaborative learning. The use of technology can contribute to the appropriate adaptation of curricula, to the creation of multiple teaching activities and to the reduction of the attention and perception difficulties of these students.
Using Screen Time to Promote Green Time: Outdoor STEM Education in OST Settings
Author: Paulsen, Christine Andrews
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Outdoor Education,STEM Education,After School Programs,Public Television,Educational Television,Program Evaluation,Instructional Materials,Learning Activities,Games,Physical Activities,Discovery Learning,Learning Motivation,Experiential Learning

Too many of today's children spend too much time indoors, often interacting with screens. They don't get enough physical exercise. Their learning about nature comes from books and teachers rather than from firsthand exploration of natural phenomena. These issues affect most modern American children, but they are particularly prominent among low-income children in high-need neighborhoods. Walks (and other activities) in the park, if properly designed, could go a long way toward improving children's health and developing their cognitive skills. Many out-of-school time (OST) programs already serve low-income children; many incorporate physical activity, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), or both. Dealing with these and other priorities while keeping children safe, aligning with school learning goals, and sometimes being held responsible for academic outcomes such as grades and test scores can overwhelm the most dedicated afterschool professionals. As surprising as it may seem, technology can provide part of the answer. This article describes &quot;PLUM LANDING,&quot; an all-digital PBS program that helps OST programs and families get outdoors to explore nature. Findings from the program evaluation suggest lessons for OST programs that want to incorporate outdoor STEM learning, no matter what curriculum or resources they use.
Integrated Case Studies in Teaching Introductory Mathematics Courses at College
Author: Li, Qingxia
Date: 2018-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Introductory Courses,Mathematics Instruction,Pretests Posttests,Teaching Methods,Comparative Analysis,Innovation,Student Attitudes,Self Esteem,Case Studies,Mathematical Concepts,Scores,Undergraduate Students,Positive Attitudes,Learning Motivation,Correlation,Mathematics Tests

This article discusses how to integrate the directed case method to promote concept, process and application learning in an introductory mathematics course. A pretest and posttest design was applied to measure the gains on mathematics content and attitudes towards mathematics for both control and innovative sections. The innovative sections of Introductory Mathematics did much better on the posttest than the control sections even though the innovative cohort of students scored slightly lower on the pretest than did students in the control sections. As for the Attitude Toward Mathematics Inventory, the Innovation sections had &quot;better&quot; attitudes toward math at posttest when compared to their counterparts in the Control sections. In fact, taken together, the data suggest that a student's perception of mathematics best aligns with their interest in and enjoyment of mathematics and self-confidence in mathematics at the outset of the course. The small changes noted by use of Case studies-based learning were influenced by the small numbers in this study. However, the trend toward a positive learning impact suggests that additional cases, introduced to address other challenging concepts, may influence learning and the enjoyment of mathematics.
Developing the Students&apos; Character through Literacy Activities in a Child-Friendly School Model
Author: Farikah
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Development,Literacy,Children,Foreign Countries,Reading Interests,Values Education,Public Schools,Elementary School Students,Islam,Moral Values,Story Reading

This case study aimed at investigating the implementation of literacy activities in developing the students' character of SD Negeri Secang 1 as one of child-friendly school models in Magelang Regency developed by Lund University, Sweden. This study described the practical guidance on literacy activities of child-friendly schools in developing the students' character through the literacy programs. Since it was a case study, the writer only focused on one school and the result could not be used to generalize to child friendly schools in Indonesia. Interview and observation were used in collecting the data of this study. The interview was used to gain information on how literacy activities were normally conducted at SD Negeri Secang 1 as a friendly school model and observation was used to see the real implementation of Literacy activities in developing the students' character. Based on the data analysis, it revealed that through literacy activities of a 15-minute reading activity, the students were able to develop their characters. By reading different topics, they could build their knowledge and values based on the topics they read.
Exposing Islamic Character Values at English for Islamic Studies (EIS) Class
Author: Muzammil, Sa'dulloh
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Islam,Religious Education,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Values Education,Second Language Instruction,Readability,Reading Tests,Reading Skills,Student Attitudes,Reading Materials,High School Students,Muslims,Foreign Countries

This descriptive qualitative research aims to describe the selection and usage of English for Islamic studies material based on Islamic character values. It was conducted at English for Islamic studies class followed by the students of &quot;Akhwal As Syakhsiyyah&quot; Department, IAIN Pontianak. The results showed that the lecturer chose internet authentic material regarding Islamic character values, and he administered an online readability test to gain a reading passage that fits students' abilities. According to interviews with several students, after reading and discussing passages containing Islamic character values, students felt that such reading materials were beneficial information, and they attempted to behave according to Islamic characters mentioned in the reading passages.
Chinese TEFL Teachers&apos; Conceptions of Writing: A Partial Credit Model Analysis
Author: Kong, Yunjun
Date: 2017-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Language Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Writing Attitudes,Reading Writing Relationship,Transfer of Training,Punctuation,Vocabulary Development,Foreign Countries

This study aimed to examine Chinese TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) teachers' conceptions of writing, in particular, to find out their agreeability with multifaceted concepts of writing, multi-functions of writing, facilitators to the development of writing, and the basis of good writing. A questionnaire containing natures, functions, and development of writing, and text features of good writing was developed to collect data online; items had 5-point Likert scales. 490 (female 76.3%) participants were engaged in the sample. Partial credit model was used to analyze participants' agreeability with these constructs concerned with conceptions of writing. Results show that participants generally tend to agree more with the transfer effect of reading activities in facilitating the development of writing as well as the contribution of vocabulary to good texts. However, results also indicate that numerous participants ignore the importance of the length and punctuations of a text, and doubt the communicative function of writing. Participants' specific agreeability with individual construct was also presented and discussed. Findings show that a Rasch Measurement effectively identifies participants' agreeability with conceptions of writing.
Hybridization of Islamic Education and Neuroscience: Transdisciplinary Studies of &apos;Aql in the Quran and the Brain in Neuroscience
Author: Suyadi
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Islam,Religious Education,Neurosciences,Interdisciplinary Approach,Brain,Cognitive Processes

The essence of Islamic education, in addition to the transfer of value and knowledge is the optimization of all human potential. Most of human potential rests on his brain. The science of studying the brain is neuroscience. Therefore, Islamic education and neuroscience can be hybridized in an interdisciplinary manner. The purpose of this study was to find new scientific varieties resulted from hybridization of Islamic education and neuroscience. This research is an interdisciplinary study with a qualitative approach in the form of library research. The source of the research data is the literature in the field of Islamic education and neuroscience that is explored and collected documentary and analyzed with content analysis. The results of the study showed that the concepts of &quot;nasiyah&quot; (crown) and &quot;'aql&quot; (mind) in the Quran have a correlation with the brain and mind in neuroscience. Both can be hybridized so as to find new varieties of science called the Islamic Education Neuroscience. This new branch of science has the potential to be equivalent to the scientific branches that have been developing so far, such as the philosophy of Islamic education, the psychology of Islamic education, the anthropology of Islamic education and so is the neuroscience of Islamic education. Educators, both teachers and lecturers who study this science can do stimulation and intervention to optimize students' brain potential in an integrated manner in learning Islamic diversity.
Using a Case Study in the EFL Classroom
Author: Roell, Christine
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Case Method (Teaching Technique),Case Studies,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Language Teachers,Instructional Effectiveness,Barriers,Prior Learning,Student Motivation,Student Evaluation

A case study is a teaching method based on the description of a real or hypothetical situation that requires a solution or action. No analysis is provided, so learners analyze the case themselves to make a decision or produce possible solutions. Case studies have been in use for several decades to train students in business, law, medicine, and other disciplines by exposing them to situations they are likely to encounter in their professional practice. Case studies are considered effective because &quot;by presenting content in the format of a narrative accompanied by questions and activities that promote group discussion and solving of complex problems, case studies facilitate development of the higher levels of Bloom's taxonomy of cognitive learning; moving beyond recall of knowledge to analysis, evaluation, and application&quot; (Bonney 2015, 21). Case studies are also useful for training learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) because to find a solution to a case study, the learners need to apply linguistic skills in combination with analytical and/ or interpersonal skills--the kind of situation that can occur in &quot;real life,&quot; outside the classroom. Case studies, a form of task-based learning (TBL), allow teachers to implement the communicative approach: the central focus is on completing a task, and students use language as a tool to communicate their ideas instead of doing language exercises to practice a grammar point or lexical item. This article gives general guidelines for EFL teachers interested in incorporating case studies in their teaching; it also provides an example of a case study that can be used as is or as a model that teachers can adapt to their needs.
The Role of School Culture in Holistic Education Development in Muhammadiyah Elementary School Sleman Yogyakarta
Author: Widodo, Hendro
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary Education,School Culture,Holistic Approach,Interdisciplinary Approach,Islam,Religious Education,Educational Quality,Social Values,Elementary Schools,Teacher Role,Change Agents,Family Involvement,Committees,Moral Development

This research aims to: 1) describing the cultural approach in the development of holistic education in Muhammadiyah Elementary School: 2) finding the role of school's stakeholders in realizing holistic education in Muhammadiyah Sleman Elementary School. This research was conducted at Muhammadiyah Sleman Elementary School Yogyakarta. This research was qualitative research of phenomenology by interpretive paradigm. Data collection techniques were observation, interview, and documentation. Data analysis was by interactive model, which were data reduction, data display, and data conclusion drawing/verification. The results of this research are: 1) school culture becomes an important part in improving education quality. The development of holistic education in Muhammadiyah elementary school using cultural approach. Values, beliefs, and habits are built on the school community's awareness and will, which is bottom-up in nature. The basis of realizing holistic education in school is the school culture. Positive school culture will make holistic education done well, on the contrary negative school culture will make holistic education difficult to obtained. Therefore schools should build strong school culture in implementing holistic education; 2) school stakeholders who very important in realizing holistic education at Muhammadiyah Sleman Elementary School are principal, guard team of school culture, teachers, families, school committees, community, and guard team of holistic education.
Implementation of Islamic Education Study Program Learning Based on Blended Learning in the Industrial Era 4.0 at IAIN Samarinda
Author: Setiawan, Agus
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Program Implementation,Islam,Religious Education,Blended Learning,Higher Education,College Students,Electronic Learning,Web Sites,Web Based Instruction,Lecture Method,Conventional Instruction,Student Attitudes

The purpose of this study is to describe 1) how the implementation of blended learning at the State Islamic Institute of Samarinda (IAIN Samarinda), and 2) how students respond to the implementation of blended learning. The research subjects were students in the Islamic Religious Education program at Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training IAIN Samarinda East Kalimantan. The method used was a descriptive qualitative research approach. The technique used observation, interview, and questionnaire instruments. The subjects were 32 students of Islamic Religious Education Program at FTIK IAIN Samarinda. The data analysis was carried out with the model of Miles &amp; Huberman, namely in three steps: data reduction, display and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicated that 1) students and lecturers are actively involved in the face-to-face learning process and online activities on the e-learning website. These results indicated that a positive potential for education with blended learning innovation is implemented at public Islamic higher education such as IAIN Samarinda.