ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Use of Digital Storytelling as a Teaching Tool at National University of Science and Technology
Author: Nazuk, Ayesha
Date: 2015-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Story Telling,Teaching Methods,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,College Students,College Faculty,Video Technology,Foreign Countries,Student Characteristics,Teacher Characteristics,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes

Digital Storytelling is a very popular teaching and learning technique used worldwide today. This teaching methodology has equally been used at universities and schools throughout different regions and cultures for the common aim to enhance the learning experience of students. Hence various studies have been conducted to estimate the extent of usage and effectiveness of this technique by both faculty members and students. The previously conducted studies are characterized over varying response variables, sample size, sample characteristics, etc., but all these studies converged the common results of enhanced learning experience among the students. Additionally the studies also exhibited the educational and instructive knowledge and the openness towards the adoption of new teaching methods by the faculty members. Our study conducted at National University of Science and Technology, based over a sample size of 100 respondents divided equally among students and faculty, investigates the use of DST tools by the faculty and its effectiveness on student learning shows a positive relationship between the departments of faculty and students' learning.
Benefits and Challenges of Lesson Study: A Case of Teaching Physical Sciences in South Africa
Author: Ogegbo, Ayodele Abosede
Date: 2019-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Energy,Magnets,Science Instruction,Science Teachers,Physical Sciences,Rural Schools,Suburban Schools,Communities of Practice,Teacher Collaboration,Faculty Development,Teaching Skills,Skill Development,Barriers,Teacher Participation,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Secondary School Teachers,Grade 10,Grade 11

This study explored teachers' experiences in the teaching of electricity and magnetism during a Lesson Study intervention. Using a case study research design, a sample of 4 physical sciences teachers was conveniently selected from schools in rural and suburban areas. Due to logistical challenges, the 4 participants were grouped into 2 separately functioning lesson study pairs. Data were collected through multiple sources including semi-structured interviews, observations of classroom teaching and Lesson Study meetings, field notes, participants' initial lesson plans and reflective writings. It was found that collaboration through Lesson Study enhanced teachers' professional teaching strategies, networking skills, lesson plan writing, classroom management, self-efficacy and positive attitudes towards teaching. However, challenges such as lack of time, lack of institutional support and insufficient instructional materials pose a threat to teachers' participation in Lesson Study. It is therefore recommended that policy makers develop strategic plans to promote the use of Lesson Study as a school-based professional development initiative. Further research on Lesson Study in pre-service science teacher education may pave the way towards professional collaboration as a sustainable practice amongst science teachers. This may ultimately improve the performance levels of science learners in South Africa.
Exploring Motivational Orientations of English as Foreign Language (EFL) Learners: A Case Study in Indonesia
Author: Setiyadi, Ag. Bambang
Date: 2019-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Case Studies,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Learning Motivation,Foreign Countries,College Students,Student Attitudes,Factor Analysis,Western Civilization,Learning Theories,Self Determination

Motivation, which refers to students' reasons for acting, has been well explored in language learning. However, studies on motivation in language learning in many countries have been predominantly inspired by theories of motivation in learning English developed in western countries. The current study serves to: i) identify the motivational orientations of EFL university students in Indonesia; and ii) to investigate whether the west-inspired theories of motivation are still relevant to the Indonesian EFL students. The subjects of the current study were 886 university students. With alphas 0.70, 0.53, and 0.77 for three motivational orientations, the data were then analysed by running Exploratory Factor Analysis with the varimax rotation. The results showed the existence of three reasonable motivational orientations of the EFL students in Indonesia and they are labelled as extrinsic, international and intrinsic orientation.
The Role of Public Private Partnership in Provision of Physical Facilities in Schools: A Sociological Study of District Bhakkar
Author: Khalid, Aliya
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Public Schools,Private Schools,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Elementary School Teachers,Partnerships in Education,Hygiene,Sanitary Facilities,Sanitation,Elementary Schools,School Buildings

This research makes a contribution to the ongoing debates about strong changes in the education system of developing countries to overcome the shortage of finance, infrastructure and managerial faults. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is the best solution in this respect. When the Government collaborates with other actors as the private sectors, civil social club, independent experts then it attains its responsibilities finer than doing all this individually, because PPPs can achieve the results by enhancing the potential and boosting up the availability of resources. The main objective of the study was to check the role of public private partnership in provision of physical facilities in the schools running under Punjab Education Foundation in District Bhakkar. The field based, exploratory type of study was conducted in District Bhakka and was strengthened from data collection. Probability cluster sampling technique and a structured interview schedule was used as a tool for data collection. The findings of the study indicated that public-private partnership has an impact on qualification of teachers, infrastructure, facility of library, laboratory, class rooms, play ground, safety and security. This study highly recommends that the role of PPP should be examined at higher level and comparative studies between public and private schools should also be conducted to examine the strengths and weaknesses in both type of schools.
The Perceptions of High School Mathematics Problem Solving Teaching Methods in Mathematics Education
Author: Akhter, Nasrin
Date: 2015-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Problem Solving,Mathematics Instruction,High School Students,Secondary School Mathematics,Mathematics Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Secondary School Teachers,Teacher Competencies,Training,Teaching Experience

It is generally said in Pakistani classrooms that students face problems in recalling facts in mathematics and it brings hardship for students to understand mathematics meaningfully. Thus, most of the concepts and procedures of mathematics are difficult to understand for many students because rules and algorithms dominate. The purpose is to suggest the ways that might help to improve education in mathematics in developing deeper understandings of mathematical ideas, problem-solving being a possible way forward. The study uses a questionnaire to investigate perceptions of teachers (N=100) and also interviews conducted with 10 mathematics teachers. Overall, teachers were very positive, agreeing it was a useful approach and seeing numerous benefits, including making the learners more skilled and confident. However, they recognised practical difficulties both in terms of preparation and implementation. The resource demands are high, especially in rural schools. They were not confident that the approach helped in meeting diverse abilities. Furthermore, they perceived that problem solving method does not properly fit with a curriculum that over-relies on the text book and an assessment system overloaded with formal examinations which reward recall skills. In simple terms, although teachers are enthusiastic, the method will NOT be implemented and, indeed, cannot be implemented until the curriculum, the text-books and, especially, the assessment system reflect the value of this approach. Resource limitations and lack of training opportunities also are hindrances. Teachers have very limited opportunities to influence any of these areas.
Teachers&apos; Level of Proficiency in English Speaking as Medium of Instruction and Causes for English Speaking Deficiency
Author: Gul, Shahwar
Date: 2015-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Language of Instruction,Secondary School Teachers,English (Second Language),Language Proficiency,Grammar,Vocabulary,Language Fluency,Pronunciation,Self Esteem,Language Skills,Foreign Countries,Teacher Characteristics,School Policy,Social Influences,Language Usage

The paper indicates the deficiencies /gaps to highlight the needs /requirements in terms of teaching competencies for the implementation of policy decision to use English as the medium of instruction. The present paper highlights the teachers' competencies for using English as a medium of instruction. The objectives of the study were to test the secondary school teachers' speaking proficiency in English as medium of instruction and explore the causes for deficient English speaking. The research study was delimited to the teachers of secondary level of three districts in Punjab i.e. Lahore, Rawalpindi and Mianwali. The population of the study consisted of 3235 teachers. Double Sampling technique was used to select the sample. 150 teachers were selected as samples who were interviewed using interview guide in order to test speaking competency of the teachers, however the perception of 200 teachers was collected through questionnaire about causes of deficient English speaking. It was found that, teachers were deficient in grammar and vocabulary, however average in fluency, pronunciation and confidence, while speaking in English.
The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Performance of Secondary School Teachers
Author: Naqvi, Imtiaz H.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Emotional Intelligence,Secondary School Teachers,Teacher Competencies,Correlation,Foreign Countries,Well Being,Self Control,Emotional Response,Interpersonal Competence,Gender Differences

The major aim of the study was to find out the relationship between emotional intelligence and performance of teachers at secondary school level. The target population of the study comprised 3168 secondary school teachers. Sample of the study consisted of 950 male and female secondary school teachers working in high schools of rural and urban areas. The sample was taken on proportionate basis according to the population of male and female secondary school teachers in each district. The study was co-relational in nature. The required data was calculated through survey technique. The instrument was named Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Short Form (TEIQue-SF) which was adopted from K.VPatride to measure the emotional intelligence level of secondary school teachers. The performance of teachers was measured through the results of students in annual examination of class 10 conducted by Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore (BISE). The collected data was analyzed using mean, standard deviation and Pearson r. It was found that emotional intelligence of teachers was having strong relationship with the performance. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made.
Physical Conditions of Science Laboratories and Problems Faced by Science Teachers in Conducting Practicals in Punjab
Author: Awan, Muhammad Naeem
Date: 2015-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Science Laboratories,Laboratory Equipment,Science Instruction,Teaching Conditions,Science Teachers,Educational Facilities,Furniture,Laboratory Safety,Space Utilization,Lighting,Physical Environment,Secondary School Teachers,Classroom Environment

This study aimed to find out the situation of physical condition of labs, equipment in labs, and use of labs during instruction, and problems faced by science teachers in conducting practicals. A questionnaire for science teachers was used as a tool of research. Eighty (80) schools from four districts of administrative division Gujranwala of Punjab province were selected as a sample of study. Findings of the study reveal that majority of the teachers were satisfied with physical condition of labs, ventilation and lighting. Majority of teachers were not satisfied with condition of furniture, apparatus storage room for equipment, safety equipments no. of worktables, space within tables and use of lab during teaching. Majority of the teachers were not able to conduct practicals due to large enrollment lack of time and space in labs, non-allocation of periods in timetable.
Science and Non-Science Teachers&apos; Interpretation of Physics Diagrammes
Author: Ozkan, Gulbin
Date: 2019-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Teachers,Physics,Visual Aids,Science Instruction,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Foreign Countries,Teacher Characteristics,Teaching Methods

This paper discusses teachers' interpretations of physics diagrammes. The study based on 55 science and non-science teachers, where a qualitative approach was adopted. First, 12 fundamental physics diagrammes were revealed to the teachers, who were asked to think aloud about them. Science teachers and non-science teachers gave similar answers. It has been observed that only the science teacher cohort extended their explanations. When interpreting the diagrammes, the participants in both groups did not notice certain elements that it was expected they would see. The result of this study can inform how teachers interpret physics diagrammes. This paper contributes to the growing interest in international literature as well as national literature regarding the use of diagrammes for teacher training, because interpreting diagrammes is a comprehensive process, which contains certain elements, such as lines, arrows, curves, colour, and objects with boundaries.
Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers&apos; Mental Constructions When Using Cramer&apos;s Rule
Author: Ndlovu, Zanele
Date: 2019-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Mathematics Teachers,Foreign Countries,Equations (Mathematics),Algebra,Mathematics Instruction,Problem Solving,Mental Computation,Schemata (Cognition),Mathematical Concepts

This study explored the mental constructions displayed by pre-service mathematics teachers (PMTs) when applying Cramer's rule. The aim was to reveal the character of mental constructions made around the nature of the solution set of equations and the role of parameters in the solution of equations with parametric coefficients. These mental constructions occur within the Action-Process-Object-Schema (APOS) theory. In this study, data was generated from 31 first year pre-service teachers by means of an activity sheet and interviews. The interviews were used to clarify pre-service teachers' responses to tasks from the activity sheet. The findings revealed that many PMTs displayed procedural understanding of Cramer's rule. It was also found that they understood what the solution of system of linear equations means. This meant that they were operating at the action stage, in terms of APOS. Additionally, it revealed that the lack of construction of related schemata negatively impacted the PMTs' attempt to construct the necessary mental constructions. Therefore, the researchers provided the genetic decomposition (GD) for the use of Cramer's rule to assist teacher educators to analyse the mental constructions of students. This study explored a new application of APOS theory. Analysing the mental constructions of students by means of research is intended to assist in designing alternative teaching strategies. In this way, this study makes a significant contribution to the solution of system of equations pedagogy.
Variants of Teaching First Course in Database Systems
Author: Abid, Adnan
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Faculty,Computer Science Education,Introductory Courses,Database Management Systems,Undergraduate Study,Teaching Methods,Instructional Design,Course Content,Educational Improvement

In order to effectively conduct a course, the instructor should be clear about the course contents, methodology of teaching, and about the relevant literature, mainly, the textbooks. Furthermore, it is imperative to assign appropriate time to each topic so as to conduct the course efficaciously. To assist the Database course instructor in deciding these factors, some ground work has been done, which widely ranges from timely published computer science curricula by ACM and IEEE-CS to the articles published in journals and conferences. The major ingredients for this course are the course contents, and the methodology. Based on the course contents and a selected methodology two other factors are incorporated i.e. which textbooks are more suitable for each methodology, and how much time should be allocated to each topic in each methodology. To this end, we have conducted a survey of the top universities of the world, so as to accumulate relevant data that mainly comprises of the detailed course outlines. We have analyzed this collected data, and have also incorporated our own teaching experience, and as a principal contribution of this article we present a consolidated course content domain along with relevant learning outcomes, and different methodologies that can be used for teaching an elementary course in database systems.
Problems of Distance Learners Regarding Assessment Process in Pakistan
Author: Akhter, Nasreen
Date: 2015-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Problems,Distance Education,Foreign Countries,Evaluation Methods,College Students,Tutors,Workshops,Models

The study aimed to explore problems of distance learners regarding assessment process. Data was collected using open ended questionnaire, answered by random sample of 1683 distance learners enrolled in B.Ed program. It concluded that learners does not receive the study packages and examination related intimations such as roll number slips, examination schedules and result cards on time. All tutors do not communicate their proper addresses and contact numbers to students that make difficult for learners to submit their assignments on time. Some tutors also do not send assignments to students after marking. Study centers, workshop venues and examination centers are selected far away from their residences and do not have proper physical facilities. Workshops held at afternoon timings and continue until evening that cause problems especially for female students. Examination halls does not provide comfortable environment to examinees, marking is not fair and tests used for assessments include only long essay type items. Sometimes students also find errors in result cards that are result of irresponsible work by staff involved in result preparation. The study suggested having well-established study centers, appointing dedicated tutors, introducing objective type items in question papers and improve monitoring during whole process.
Women Prisoners&apos; Access to Education &amp; Training: A Report from Balochistan
Author: Achakzai, Jahangir Khan
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Females,Institutionalized Persons,Correctional Education,Job Training,Barriers,Foreign Countries,Access to Education

The present study was designed to obtain a first-hand knowledge regarding the education facilities provided to women prisoners. Furthermore, it looked at whether any kind of training was being imparted to them to make them skillful for a respectable earning after they leave the jail. The study results reveal that there was no education facility for women prisoners in the jails of the province. The same was the case of training facilities for women prisoners. The Department of Education and the Technical Training Board of the Provincial Government has not yet played any significant role in improving the situation. The Jail Authorities pointed out that obstacles in improving the condition were beyond their control. They were mainly financial, lack of proper space, lack of teaching staff and teaching facility and the callous behaviour of the higher authorities responsible for maintaining human conditions in the jail. The women prisoners are looking forward to the return of Elizabeth Fry to come over and improve their conditions in Jails.
Role of Designer in Development of Process of Material of Distance Education
Author: Rashid, Muhammad
Date: 2014-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Distance Education,Foreign Countries,Design,Instructional Materials,Interaction,Independent Study

Distance education has emerged as remedial strategy to resurrect the diminishing intelligentsia of adults and budding cohort. Electronic media especially Web has opened the new windows to meet the challenges of conventional system of education. Virtual classroom concept has provided the facility to learn where you want. Self instructional and interactive learning material is the robust salient feature of this system. Personnel involved to nudge this system in developing the material for distant learner serve as the backbone of the structure. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of the role of designer in developing the learning material for distance education keeping in view of its responsibilities, needs and problems. Results indicated that majority of students agreed that illustrations, visuals, textual design, cover design and page design devised by the designers has made the courses interesting, appealing and motivating factor for the students. Academicians, editors, coordinators divulged that role of course designer is effective in designing layout of page and cover, text and graphics of the learning material. Whereas they pointed the fact, that there is a need of coordination among designing personnel and professionals. Training appears to be indispensible to perk up the course development process especially designing in material.