ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Understanding the Roles of Personalization and Social Learning in a Language MOOC through Learning Analytics
Author: Jitpaisarnwattana, Napat
Date: 2021-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Second Language Learning,Interaction,Learning Analytics,Socialization,Individualized Instruction,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,College Students,Professional Personnel,Foreign Countries,Public Speaking

In the last decade, there has been a great deal of interest in language MOOCs (LMOOCs) and their potential to offer learning opportunities for large audiences, including those in disadvantaged communities. However, experiences and research have shown MOOCs to suffer from several challenges. Chief among these have been low participation and completion rates, which are often attributed to limitations in how opportunities for personalisation and social interaction are implemented. For the current study, a dedicated LMOOC was designed and implemented, called the &quot;Social and Personal Online Language Course (SPOLC).&quot; This language learning environment incorporates a recommendation system and emphasizes personalisation and social interaction. The study identified the types of learning behaviour that were related to course completion and observed how 270 learners in the LMOOC used the various course features. The data were collected using learning analytical methods and analysed using binary logistic regression and feature extraction prediction model. The results demonstrated that working in groups and creating a learning plan were important factors associated with course completion, while interacting with other learners online was not. We conclude with several suggestions and implications for future LMOOC design, implementation, and research.
Addressing Media Literacy through an International Virtual Exchange: A Report of One ESL-EFL Collaboration
Author: Lehotska, Nikola
Date: 2022-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Media Literacy,Exchange Programs,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Intercultural Communication,Social Media,Social Networks,Teaching Methods,Feedback (Response),Cooperative Learning,Peer Relationship,Student Attitudes,Consciousness Raising,Foreign Countries,Surveys,Pilot Projects,High School Students,Deception,Computer Mediated Communication,Videoconferencing,News Reporting

This article contributes to the literature on the value of Virtual Exchanges (VEs) in the field of technology-mediated language learning. Specifically, we report on a pilot program for high school English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in Slovakia and English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in Michigan, USA who engaged in a 10-week, international VE focused on media literacy. Learners in both countries collaborated on a project that involved developing and administering a survey on media literacy beliefs and practices among high schoolers at their institutions and provided feedback on their international peers' survey designs and presentations of survey findings. Learners also worked to raise awareness about misinformation through a media literacy campaign implemented in their social media networks. To guide language educators interested in implementing VEs, we also address the technological tools that enhanced the VE program and discuss several pedagogical issues that are important to consider in VEs for language learners.
Investigation of Use Cases of Mathematics Textbooks in the Teaching Process from a Developmental Perspective
Author: Yazici, Nurullah
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Use Studies,Textbooks,Teaching Methods,Elementary School Teachers,Preservice Teachers,Mathematics Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Elementary School Mathematics,Foreign Countries

It is important to determine the behaviors of primary school pre-service teachers, who have successfully completed the &quot;Mathematics Textbook Review&quot; course during their undergraduate education, regarding the use of textbooks in their professional life. Therefore, it is important to determine the approaches of pre-service teachers who have positive ideas about using the mathematics textbook in their undergraduate education and the reasons for these approaches in the process after starting the profession. This research was designed with a developmental perspective from qualitative research approaches and was conducted with two different study groups in Turkey. The first study group consists of 162 primary school mathematics pre-service teachers. The second group consists of 43 primary school mathematics teachers who worked for at least two years in their professional life. As a result of the research, more than half of the pre-service teachers (n=132) stated that they would use textbooks as a basic resource in the in-class teaching process. Pre-service teachers' reasons for using the course book in the classroom teaching process were grouped under four categories: &quot;it is a guide for teaching, homework, affordability, and opportunity for repetition&quot;. When the data obtained from the mathematics teachers were examined, it was determined that most of the teachers did not use the textbook as the main source in the classroom teaching process. When the obtained data are examined holistically, it is concluded that even though the rate of pre-service teachers thinking of using the textbook is high, this rate will decrease in professional life.
Secondary School Students&apos; Interest in Physics, Chemistry and Biology Concepts from Developmental View
Author: Kurt, Sevil
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Physics,Chemistry,Biology,Scientific Concepts,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Freehand Drawing

In secondary school, where students begin to be more interested in physics, chemistry and biology, it is an important issue how their interests are in terms of all three subject areas according to grade levels. The aim of this study was to examine and evaluate the interest of secondary school students in the concepts of physics, chemistry and biology taught in science classes by grade level. The participants included 251 students enrolled in 16 different classrooms in the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades in a boarding secondary school located in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey. The study was carried out as a developmental study in single screening model. For compliance with the research pattern, study data were collected with a questionnaire consisting of four open-ended questions, and the questionnaire was given to the students in order to find out their thoughts on the matter under consideration. In addition, the students were asked to draw a picture depicting the place and importance of science in their life and to explain their drawings briefly in writing. The data obtained from the open-ended questionnaire and drawings were analyzed through content analysis. The collected data were classified in categories and themes, and matrices were generated accordingly. In addition, frequency and percentage analysis was performed. As a result, science was found to be mostly associated with concepts regarding biology discipline by the students. Also, overall interest level was found to be higher with physics and biology topics at all grade levels studied here.
Application of Secondary Education Sports Lessons with Blended Teaching Method
Author: Marshalkhan, Ayat
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Blended Learning,Athletics,Foreign Countries,Distance Education,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Student Attitudes,Grade 6,Grade 7,Grade 8,Internet,Gender Differences,Physical Education

The aim of this study is to apply secondary education sports lessons with the blended teaching method. The quantitative research method was used in the study. The research was conducted in the fall semester of 2021-2022. 280 volunteer secondary school students continuing their education in Kazakhstan participated in the research. In the research, sports education was given to secondary school students with a 4-week blended education. In the research, the 'Sports and Blended Education' measurement tool developed by the researchers and compiled by experts in the field was used. The measurement tool was delivered to secondary school students via the online method and collected. The analysis of the data was made by using the SPSS programme, frequency analysis, t-test and the results were added to the research in the presence of tables. According to the results obtained from the research, it was concluded that there is a significant difference between the pretest and post-test of the secondary school students and the blended education levels in sports lessons are high.
Developing a Health and Well-Being Program for College Students: An Online Intervention
Author: Villarino, Resti Tito H.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Well Being,Program Development,Barriers,Health Education,Cognitive Restructuring,Behavior Modification,Inclusion,Cost Effectiveness,Evidence Based Practice,Models,Health Promotion,College Students,College Faculty,Psychiatry,Nurses,Mental Health,Physical Health,Physical Activities,Videoconferencing,Computer Mediated Communication,Program Evaluation,Physicians,Specialists,Foreign Countries

Managing health and well-being issues can be challenging for college students. Alternative supports, such as online programs, have been identified as cost-effective and efficient methods of providing inclusive support to college students, removing numerous barriers to health and well-being promotion. The article summarized a novel, evidence-based approach to developing an online health and well-being program. The program is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments (PERMA) construct, and the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model. It discusses future directions in the evaluation, assessment, and documentation of the fitness-for-purpose process.
100 Years of Research on English Language Learning/Teaching Materials: A Systematic Literature Review
Author: Khany, Reza
Date: 2022-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Instructional Materials,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Research Reports,Journal Articles,Textbooks,Courseware

The importance of materials in learning and teaching has prompted a substantial number of studies on English language learning/teaching materials (ELLTM). To date, the field seems largely unstudied when it comes to identifying the focus, themes, and challenges. Hence the present study endeavored to systematically review, analyze, and synthesize the scope and the coverage of the research articles (RAs) on the ELLTM. To this end, a comprehensive literature search was conducted in the top100 journals with the highest metrics in Scimago Journal Rank (SJR) categorized under &quot;Language and Linguistic&quot;. The review identifies 661 studies based on the strings 'material(s)', 'textbook', 'coursebook', and 'courseware', of which 238 met the inclusion criteria. Analyses of content and statistical data indicated that the research direction has focused on three main themes: evaluation, production, and selection/adoption. The study concludes with recommendations and suggestions for future research into ELLTM.
Primary School Students&apos; Academic Achievement in Social Studies: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis
Author: Burak, Durmus
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Grade 4,Social Studies,Academic Achievement,Student Attitudes,Student Interests,Value Judgment,Student Characteristics,Cognitive Style,Student Participation,Teacher Participation,Prior Learning,Preferences,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education

The aim of this study is to determine the learner characteristics that have a significant effect on academic achievement in social studies lessons. For this purpose, the study process was modeled as relational scanning as a quantitative research approach. Relevant literature and observations were used and a research model was created based on the variables that were thought to affect the academic achievement of students in a social studies course. In order to test the created model, data were obtained from 145 students in the 4th grade by using different measurement tools. The data obtained were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and path analysis techniques. According to the results obtained in this study, the variables in the research model explained 63% of the academic achievement of the students in this social studies course. In addition, it was determined that students' attitudes toward social studies lessons, their interest, and the importance they attached to the course were the most important variables that affected their achievement, while a teacher-centered teaching environment directly and negatively influenced students' achievement. Suggestions that can be used in the design and preparation of an effective and efficient learning environment for social studies courses are presented.
The Effect of Collaborative Project Activities on Self-Efficacy and Attitudes towards Research and Inquiry of Gifted Students
Author: Kiliçkiran, Hacer
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academically Gifted,Self Efficacy,Student Attitudes,Cooperative Learning,Student Projects,Active Learning,Student Research,Inquiry,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Grade 3,Grade 4

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of collaborative project activities on gifted students' self-efficacy perceptions and their attitudes towards research inquiry. In the nature of research mixed pattern was conducted. Study group consists of six gifted students. In this research, cooperative project activities designed according to the project-based learning approach were implemented. Self-efficacy perception scale ([alpha]=0.83), Attitude scale ([alpha]=0.75) and semi-structured interview form was used as data collection tools. Wilcoxon marked rows test and contend analyses were used. As a result, after the collaborative project activities, there was an increase in the attitudes of gifted students towards research inquiry and their self-efficacy towards research inquiry and this difference was statistically significant. As a result of the student interviews, it was determined that gifted students' opinions about cooperative project activities were positive.
The Effect of Worked Examples Method on Primary School Students&apos; Fractions Achievement
Author: Ayvaz Can, Asena
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Teachers,Elementary School Students,Mathematics Instruction,Mathematics Achievement,Fractions,Teaching Methods,Models,Problem Solving,Mathematics Skills,Foreign Countries

Examining the effect primary school teachers' preferred teaching method has on primary school students' mathematics achievement is important. In this context, the purpose of the research is to determine whether the worked example method is effective on students' ability to learn fundamental knowledge about fractions and their success in solving mid- and highdifficulty fraction problems compared to the traditional teaching method. The research uses the experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The experimental group has 36 students, and the control group has 37 students. While teaching fractions was conducted in accordance with the traditional teaching method in the control group, the worked example method was applied in the experimental group. The research results from the research determined the worked example method to be more effective than the traditional teaching method in learning the fundamental knowledge about fractions and developing student success in solving mid- and high-difficulty fraction problems. The traditional teaching method was not effective at developing students' success in solving high-difficulty fraction problems. Because problem solving is a skill that develops slowly, teachers should not prefer time-consuming methods in developing problem-solving skills. Using the worked example method is suggested in primary school as it has been revealed to develop problem-solving skills in a short time and these skills' foundations are laid in primary school.
&quot;Naming the Elephant&quot;: Literacy Classism, Human Rights and the Need for a New Conversation
Author: Quigley, B. Allan
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Adult Literacy,Literacy Education,Disadvantaged,Financial Support,Adult Education,Social Differences,Social Class,Educational Legislation,Federal Legislation,Higher Education,Educational Equity (Finance),Civil Rights,Social Structure,Faculty Development,Credibility,Stereotypes,Educational History,College Faculty

Adult literacy has been on the margins of postsecondary education for so long that many in our field assume our ongoing struggle for adequate funding and a better image is somehow &quot;normal.&quot; It is &quot;not normal&quot; that some 107,000,000 adults across North America are marginalized, with many hidden in society due to low literacy. This article argues it is time to reconsider the position of our field concerning funding and image beginning with a new conversation concerning literacy classism--the &quot;elephant in the room.&quot;
A Case Study Exploring Supervisee Experiences in Social Justice Supervision
Author: Merlin-Knoblich, Clare
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Justice,Supervision,Supervisor Supervisee Relationship,Supervisors,Counseling,Models,Graduate Students,Masters Programs,Student Experience,Counselor Training,Student Attitudes,Professional Development,Advantaged,Power Structure

Social justice is a paramount concept in counseling and supervision, yet limited research exists examining this idea in practice. To fill this research gap, we conducted a qualitative case study exploring supervisee experiences in social justice supervision and identified three themes from the participants' experiences: intersection of supervision experiences and external factors, feelings about social justice, and personal and professional growth. Two subthemes were also identified: increased understanding of privilege and increased understanding of clients. Given these findings, we present practical applications for supervisors to incorporate social justice into supervision.
Sufferance within a Cultural Framework as the Preaching Strategy of Sunan Gunungjati in Forming a Civil Society
Author: Hajam
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Religion,Islam,Cultural Influences,Religious Factors,Social Systems,Barriers,Religious Education,Values,Asian History,Boarding Schools,Economic Factors,Political Issues,Foreign Countries

This study explores preaching strategies of forming civil society used by Syarif Hidayatullah or Sunan Gunungjati, was one of the most influential &quot;wali&quot; (holy people) on the island of Java. Relying upon historical research design, this study described how Sunan Gunungjati devoted his entire life to his religion and the state through a culturally framed Sufism-based approach. Results show Sunan Gunungjati helped propagate Islam, especially in western Java, Cirebon, and surrounding areas, something that was not easy at the time. The community's cultural traditions, religious rituals, social systems, and insights were already strongly rooted in animism, and this presented a real barrier. Such beliefs had been reinforced by the previous Hindu and Buddhist religions. This prompted Sunan Gunungjati to find many ways to win over the hearts of people and encourage them to embrace Islam. Sunan Gunungjati successfully spread Islamic teachings by establishing a civil society. This was demonstrated by the many relics of that time in sociocultural, artistic, architectural, educational, moral, and even political aspects. Sunan Gunungjati approached almost all aspects of life as a means for spreading Islam, and Islam spread rapidly as a result. These Islamic teachings did not merely convey religious material and textual--they harmonized Islamic values with community life at the time. Sunan Gununjati's success in spreading Islam is therefore a benchmark for forming a civil society based on local wisdom.
The Role of Happiness in Applying Suggestopedia and Fostering the Language Learning Process
Author: Ivanova, Ganka
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Suggestopedia,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Psychological Patterns,Decision Making,Incentives,Memory,Personality,Creativity,Prosocial Behavior,Teacher Student Relationship,Learning Activities,Teacher Role,Emotional Experience,Educational History

The article is devoted to the process of learning a foreign language, replete with emotions, that has not been sufficiently studied in the domain of fostering language acquisition; specifically, learning the process through the prism of the concept of &quot;happiness&quot; in applying Suggestopedia. It also discusses the problem of humanistic approaches to the teaching of language and the entire learning process. Lastly, but certainly just as critically, it also provides perspectives over theories of happiness and the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions, suggesting that certain positive emotions such as interest, joy, contentment, and awe have the capacity to broaden an individual's thought-action repertoires. Of significance to this theory is the role of suggestion as a communicative factor, which is expressed in the &quot;offer&quot; of the individual to make a choice from a wide range of opportunities and complex incentives. It looks at factors accelerating the harmonious development of personality, the disclosure of versatile reserve capacity memory, intellectual activity, and the creative abilities of the individual. Key highlights of this theory also include faith in the promise of success for everyone, benevolence as the basis of the relationship between teacher and pupils, as well as between the pupils themselves. Attention is given to the authority and creative role of the teacher, who provides education activities that are highly motivational and aimed at stimulating the individual student to strive not only to acquire the content of the lessons but to achieve academic excellence.