ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Effect on Elementary Science Education Based on Student&apos;s Pre-Inquiry
Author: Kang, Houn Tae
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Science,Science Education,Inquiry,Correlation,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Comparative Analysis,Elementary School Students,Questionnaires,Science Curriculum,Student Interests,Foreign Countries,Grade 6,Teaching Methods,Student Attitudes,Scientific Concepts,Science Process Skills,Affective Behavior

In this research, after extracting the pre-inquiries (student-level question) for which students had curiosity in the elementary science and analyzing their correlation with the elementary science curriculum, highly correlated inquiries (meaningful pre-inquiries) were selected and applied in class. After organizing an experiment group and a controlled group with one each class of 6th grade in two elementary schools which showed homogeneity in prior research. This study collected pre-inquiries from the experiment group through a questionnaire and together with a science education experts selected inquiries significant to the elementary science curriculum. The selected pre-inquiries were used for each class and its activity (question -resolution class) to accomplish the class goal. Through this research class, this study conducted T-test, mean-difference test, in order to compare the difference by period and group in science process skills and science-related affective domain. In the result of the science process skills, the controlled group showed 16.20 score while the experiment group showed 17.70 so that the experiment group showed higher score and it was a significant difference(p&lt;0.05). Also, for the science-related affective domain, the experiment group showed significantly higher scores compared to the controlled group in general (p&lt;0.001). This study explored the educational implication in organizing elementary science curriculums in consideration of the demanders such as what subject students have interest in or feel curious about.
The Relationship between Student Teachers&apos; Perception of Intelligence and Their Goal Orientation
Author: Beyaztas, Dilek Ilhan
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Teachers,Student Teacher Attitudes,Intelligence,Goal Orientation,Foreign Countries,Teacher Education Programs,College Students,Multivariate Analysis,Factor Analysis,Rating Scales,Statistical Analysis

This study examines the views of student teachers in a Turkish university about intelligence (entity theory vs incremental theory) and goal orientation (performance goal orientation vs learning goal orientation) and the relationship between the two. Specifically, it seeks to understand whether there are any differences in participants' perceptions of intelligence and goal orientation across the 4-year (Years 1 to 4) teacher education programmes and across the seven disciplines (majors), and between males and females. The study includes an adaptation of the &quot;Goal Orientation Scale&quot;, originally developed by Dweck [1], in order to measure students' goal orientation in Turkey. The study also uses the &quot;Implicit Theory of Intelligence Scale&quot; which was adapted into Turkish by Ilhan-Beyaztas and Hymer [2] in order to identify students' perceptions of intelligence. A group of 1409 student teachers were found to score higher on entity theory and performance goal orientation, as compared to incremental theory and learning goal orientation respectively. There also existed variations across majors, years of learning, and between genders. Positively significant relationships were found between entity theory and performance goal orientation, and between incremental theory and learning goal orientation.
Content Selection in Undergraduate LIS Education
Author: Zins, Chaim
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Library Education,Undergraduate Students,Undergraduate Study,Delphi Technique,Library Science,Foreign Countries,Grounded Theory,Content Analysis,Bachelors Degrees,Questionnaires

The study presented in this article is aimed to improve the academic education in the field of library and information science by structuring the curricular and pedagogical reasoning that shapes the contents of undergraduate academic programs. It was composed of two methodological phases. The first phase was a systematic Critical Delphi study with 21 leading information science scholars from Brazil. The second phase was an unsystematic formative evaluation of the content categories. The evaluation was based on a Grounded Theory study of more than 100 programs worldwide. The study resulted in a universal model that sets the guiding principles for developing bachelor's degree programs applicable worldwide. The model, which is actually composed of two complementary models, is a systematic four step developing process (model[subscript 1.1]) and a structured plan of 288 content categories (model[subscript 1.2]). It is grounded on theoretical foundations and empirical studies.
Training and Appointing Processes of School Leaders in Developed and Developing Countries: How Is the Situation in Turkey?
Author: Saglam, Aycan Çiçek
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Developing Nations,Foreign Countries,Developed Nations,Instructional Leadership,Comparative Education,Training,Management Development,Administrators,Administrator Role,Qualitative Research,Leadership Training,Elementary Secondary Education

Goal of the study is to compare training and appointing processes of education administrators in developed and developing countries to see similarities and differences and also the situation in Turkey so as to give some suggestion thought to have some positive impacts on training and appointing-related problems of Turkish Education. Within the terms of this main goal, some developed countries such as England, United States, France and Finland as well as some developing countries such as Turkey, Bulgaria, Poland and Hungary have been compared and contrasted in terms of training and appointing processes of education administrators. When taken insight into the results of the study; developed countries except for France have some pre-service training programs and this is a prior requirement to be appointed. When it comes to France, two-year on-the-job training is needed. Master degree in education management is also a pre-requisite for appointing in developing and developed countries but Turkey and Bulgaria. With the result of the study, it has turned out to be that Turkey hasn't got a pre-service training process among all those countries and the policy for education administrators' choosing and appointing has been changed almost every year over the past 10 years. In addition, it is seen that political interference is frequent thus leading to some conflicts. In view of solving Turkey's education problems in general, training, choosing and appointing processes of education administrators must be regulated in the light of new, permanent and consistent laws.
The Investigation of University Students&apos; Forgiveness Levels in Terms of Self-Compassion, Rumination and Personality Traits
Author: Oral, Tuncay
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Altruism,College Students,Self Concept,Personality Traits,Cognitive Processes,Predictor Variables,Regression (Statistics),Student Surveys

The aim of the study is to investigate forgiveness levels of university students in terms of self-compassion, rumination and personality traits. A descriptive-correlational was used and self-administered questionnaires were conducted in this study. Participants of the study were 840 university students (460 females, 380 males) from different faculties of Pamukkale University chosen by random cluster sampling method. In this study, forgiveness was measured with Heartland Forgiveness Scale; self-compassion was measured with Self-compassion Scale; rumination was measured with Rumination about an Interpersonal Offense Scale, and personality traits were measured with Adjective Based Personality Scale. To examine the predictive power of self-compassion, rumination and personality traits on forgiveness, hierarchical regression analysis was used. According to the results of the study, among university students, self-compassion and extraversion are both significant predictors of self-forgiveness. And also, both of them predict self-forgiveness positively. However, rumination, neuroticism, openness to experience, agreeableness and conscientiousness of personality traits do not predict self-forgiveness. Also according to results, among university students, self-compassion, rumination and extraversion, agreeableness and conscientiousness are significant predictors of forgiveness of others. While self-compassion, extraversion and agreeableness predict forgiveness of others positively, rumination and conscientiousness predict negatively. Implications of these findings are discussed within the context of literature.
The Creative Deliverable: A Short Communication
Author: Hartel, Jenna
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Library Education,Assignments,Creative Activities,Information Science Education,Scholarship,Case Studies,Foreign Countries,Multimedia Materials,Student Evaluation,Art Products,Creativity,Graduate Students

This paper encourages educators in library and information science (LIS) to adopt the &quot;creative deliverable,&quot; that is, an assignment that gives students the freedom to display their understanding of course material in an almost unrestricted range of alternative formats and genres, while retaining some key features of traditional scholarship. Using the traditional essay as a point of comparison, we define the creative deliverable; profile its application in a library and information science course; display three examples; detail important practical considerations for its use; and share the student perspective.
Examining the Perception of the Order versus Freedom Dilemma in University Management
Author: Karaferye, Figen
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Middle Management,College Administration,Discipline,Expertise,Coordination,Communication Strategies,Planning,Administrator Surveys,Teacher Surveys,College Faculty,Attitude Measures,Teacher Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,Likert Scales,Statistical Analysis,Semi Structured Interviews,Freedom,Qualitative Research

This study aims to analyze how the middle management at university handle with the order versus freedom dilemma--bureaucratic discipline, professional expertise; coordination, communication; managerial planning and individual initiative by giving a university case. A survey was applied on two different sample groups. 607 middle managers and academicians working in six different faculties and two schools in a HEI in 2014-2015 educational year compose the population of the study. Data for the study were gathered with the &quot;Order vs. Freedom Dilemma Scale&quot; and with semi-structured interview form &quot;Opinions on the Order vs. Freedom Dilemma&quot; both developed by the researcher. The findings of the study show that the choice of middle managers on order vs. freedom dilemma is mostly for order. The choice of sub-dimensions related to order and/or freedom is important and each of those sub-dimensions need continuous development. Furthermore, it is suggested that individual orientations, professional norms, ideals and professional discipline all together with the institutional structure can be improved correspondingly and become more effective in practice. Besides, supporting the staff to reach each other in a better and closer communication space is also suggested by starting an interactive, effective and sustainable communication mechanism on middle and lower levels.
Authentic Assessment Tool for the Measurement of Students&apos; Understanding of the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory
Author: Wuttisela, Karntarat
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Instruction,Comprehension,Teaching Methods,Molecular Structure,Models,Hands on Science,Misconceptions,Scientific Concepts,Concept Formation,Student Evaluation,Evaluation Methods,Performance Based Assessment,Grade 12,High School Students,College Freshmen,Multiple Choice Tests,Manipulative Materials,Pretests Posttests

There are various types of instructional media related to Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) but there is a lack of diversity of resources devoted to assessment. This research presents an assessment and comparison of students' understanding of VSEPR theory before and after tuition involving the use of the foam molecule model (FMM) and hands-on activities in which students created models that represented 13 molecule shapes. It was found that the molecules that were created correctly before and after tuition were in the system without lone pair electrons (AX[subscript 2]) and the system with lone pair electrons (AX[subscript 2]E[subscript 2]). The molecules with which the students had most misconceptions, before and after tuition, were from the system without lone pair electrons (AX[subscript 5]) and the system with lone pair electrons (AX[subscript 2]E). These findings suggest that the FMM can be used as an assessment tool to reduce misconceptions about VSEPR theory.
Investigation of the History Education Researches in Turkey in Terms of Some Variables (Master&apos;s Theses and Dissertations Sample)
Author: Elban, Mehmet
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: History Instruction,Foreign Countries,Masters Theses,Qualitative Research,Research Methodology,Content Analysis,Doctoral Dissertations,Universities,Research Design

The purpose of this research study is to examine the master's theses and dissertations carried out about history education research in Turkey in terms of certain variables. The study is a qualitative research and it used documentary research design as a research method. The population of the research study is the master's theses and dissertations done in the field of history education in Turkey. No sampling was used in the study but 176 master's theses and dissertations obtained from YOK National Theses Centre database with open access were included in the study by 18 June, 2016. Document analysis is the data collection method of the research and content and document analysis are used for data analysis. As a result of the study, it was revealed that most of the master's theses and dissertations in the field history education in Turkey were carried out in Gazi University. Moreover, the subjects of the master's theses and dissertations were mostly concentrated on teaching history and teaching of subjects, skills, and concepts. The least studied subjects were local and oral history. Nearly more than 50% of the master's theses and dissertations were carried out with quantitative method. Discussions on identity in history education before 1990 occupied a very small place in master's theses and dissertations.
Empowering Students to Actively Learn Systems Analysis and Design: The Success of an Entrepreneurial-Inspired Project in a Hybrid Learning Environment
Author: Wong, Wang-chan
Date: 2017-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Systems Analysis,Design,Blended Learning,Entrepreneurship,Information Systems,Business Administration Education,Student Surveys,Active Learning,College Students,Teamwork,Program Effectiveness,Student Projects,Homework,Tests,Delivery Systems,Curriculum,Computer Software,Technology Uses in Education

Systems Analysis and Design (SA&amp;D) is the cornerstone course of a traditional information system curriculum. Conventionally, it is a sequence of two courses with the second course dedicated to the completion of a project. However, it has recently become more common to reduce the two-course sequence into one, especially for IS departments that are only concentrations of a business school and not independent departments. Not only has the original sequence been reduced to one course, but the course is also offered to non-technical business students. It is challenging to design a successful SA&amp;D course that is subject to these constraints. In this article, the author showcases a modified SA&amp;D hybrid course enriched by a real-life entrepreneurial-inspired project with a double review development process model. A survey conducted at the conclusion of the course shows that the new approach works well and holds great promise for improving future SA&amp;D courses.
Examining the Relationship between Referee Self-Efficacy and General Self-Efficacy Levels of Football, Basketball and Handball Referees
Author: Karaçam, Aydin
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Efficacy,Team Sports,Foreign Countries,Athletics,Statistical Analysis,Correlation,Decision Making,Gender Differences

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between referee self-efficacy and general self-efficacy levels of football, basketball and handball referees in terms of gender, refereeing branch, age and refereeing experience. Study group was created within a convenience sampling method. 195 referees, 14% (n = 27) female and 86% (n = 168) male, who perform active refereeing within Turkish Football, Basketball and Handball Federations during 2016-2017 season participated in the study. The personal information form, Referee Self-Efficacy Scale (REFS) developed by Karacam and Pulur (2017) and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) developed by Aypay (2010) were used as data collection tools. The analysis of the data was conducted using SPSS 21 and AMOS programs. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, t-test and one-way variance analysis (ANOVA) were used in determining the relationships between variables, binary and multiple comparisons, respectively. The REFS total scores levels of football, basketball and handball referees show a significant difference in favor of male referees. A significant difference was found between REFS total scores levels of football, basketball and handball referees and physical fitness sub-dimension, and refereeing branches in favor of football and basketball referees. There is a positive and significant relationship between football, basketball and handball referees' game knowledge, decision making, pressure, communication, total scores in REFS, and refereeing experience. There is a positive and significant relationship between football, basketball and handball referees' physical fitness, game knowledge, decision making, pressure, communication, total scores in GES and REFS.
Use of WebQuests in Mathematics Instruction: Academic Achievement, Teacher and Student Opinions
Author: Yenmez, Arzu Aydogan
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Instruction,Academic Achievement,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Web Sites,Quasiexperimental Design,Grade 9,Mathematics Teachers,High School Students,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Pretests Posttests,Teaching Methods,Probability,Data,Counting,Technology Uses in Education,Semi Structured Interviews,Statistical Analysis,Qualitative Research,Content Analysis

WebQuests are designed to ensure meaningful learning by combining technology with a constructivist approach in the classroom setting. This study aims to examine the effect of WebQuests used in instruction on students' academic achievements and the student and teacher opinions on WebQuests. The participants of this study using the quasi-experimental method were composed of 78 ninth-grade students and five mathematics teachers. Within this scope, WebQuests for the attainments in the domains of Data, Counting and Probability learning in the ninth-grade curriculum were developed by the researchers. The academic achievement test developed by the researchers was applied to the experimental and control groups as pretest, posttest and delayed posttest. In the implementation process, the experimental group was expected to solve the non-routine problems within WebQuests. The student and teacher opinions on the implementation were received at the end. The SPSS software package was utilized for quantitative data analysis and the qualitative data were subjected to a content analysis in the study. Consequently, it was discovered that the WebQuest teaching strategy had a positive impact on the student learning retention. Furthermore, the themes obtained through teacher and student opinions and recommendations of the study emphasize important issues for future studies.
Investigation to Improve the Process of Pre-Service Teachers&apos; Reflective Thinking Skills through an Action Research
Author: Töman, Ufuk
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Reflection,Thinking Skills,Action Research,Foreign Countries,Qualitative Research,Content Analysis,Video Technology,Diaries,College Faculty

This study aimed to pre-service teachers' reflective thinking and to reveal development of reflective thinking during the process of teaching and learning. This study was designed in the form of action research due to the nature of the case examined. The participants were 4 pre-service teachers at Bayburt University Faculty of Education Department of Elementary Science Education. Video recordings and reflective journals were used to collect the data for study. The qualitative data obtained were analyzed using the content analysis method. Reflective thinking skills developed at the end of the training process of pre-service teachers. However, the work of reflective thinking, planning a course for pre-service teachers participating in this study was shown to contribute to the professional development for the implementation and evaluation. The work done to improve the process of reflective thinking of pre-service teachers is determined to have a level reflecting the start of the technical field. At later stages of the process pre-service teachers are determined level of application and critical reflection levels. In this context, experience of pre-service teachers and reflection on these experiences provide that reflective thinking skills development for the planning, implementation and evaluation of a lesson.
Grounding IS Design Education in the First Principles of a Designerly Way of Knowing
Author: Waguepack, Leslie J.
Date: 2017-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Systems,Computer Science Education,Systems Development,Success,Design,Instruction,Guidelines

&quot;The Golden Age of Design may finally be upon us!&quot; or so reported the New York Times in September of 2014. On the one hand everyday personal information appliances emphasized beauty and function. Apple™ took a lead by marketing the &quot;feeling&quot; of the iPod's design. The business world took notice and the cachet of designers soared both in terms of demand and compensation. Regrettably, the &quot;golden age of design&quot; has not swept the Information Systems (IS) discipline along with it. News stories weekly report huge project cost overruns, long delayed delivery dates, and complete project failures with irretrievable sunk costs. What explains the difference? Perhaps IS has not yet embraced the design mindset founded in professions prefixed by: architectural, fashion, industrial, graphic, product, urban, and interior. We examine the mindset of design professionals all but absent in IS education. This mindset fuels the enthusiasm for agile development methodologies. Appropriating it may be a relatively inexpensive re-centering of current IS pedagogy that can pay huge dividends for society down the road as information systems grow more and more essential throughout the commercial and private sectors. We explore this design mindset following Nigel Cross's retrospective on research in &quot;Designerly Ways of Knowing.&quot; With that as a frame we name five core elements of that mindset to frame IS pedagogy for design--First Principles of a Designerly Way of Knowing and propose guidelines for situating them in IS education.