ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Implementation of Smart Classrooms among Secondary Schools in Puducherry Union Territory
Author: Baby, Nimisha
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary Education,Educational Policy,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Teaching Methods,School Districts,High School Students,Student Attitudes,Program Effectiveness

Technology based teaching has been supported for nearly five decades in India. The Universalisation of Secondary Education policy of our government (India) in its Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Ashiyan (RMSA) programme introduced Smart classroom and provided amenities for operation. Support for the significance in teaching learning programme is clear through the mandates and program development yet the question still arises related to the rigor of this approach to teaching and learning. The researchers had the finding out its utility in reality. This study focuses on work done in the Pondicherry Union territory. A Stratified random sampling technique was used for analysis to identify participants to determine if rigor was evident and at what levels. Therefore, the findings may be of help to the policymakers to make necessary actions in future implementation.
The Contributions of School Principals as Constructivist Leaders to Their Schools&apos; Organizational Change
Author: Yildirim, M. Cevat
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Principals,Administrator Role,Constructivism (Learning),Strategic Planning,Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,Phenomenology,Content Analysis,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Instructional Leadership,School Safety,Organizational Change,Organizational Communication,School Administration,Elementary School Teachers,Middle School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Leadership Role

The purpose of this paper is to determine the contributions of school principals as constructivist leaders in their schools' according to teachers' opinions. This study is qualitative research based on a phenomenological model. Researchers collected data through the semi-structured interview method. The study group was determined by a maximum variation sampling and composed of 13 teachers working in the province of Sanliurfa, Turkey. Researchers analyzed the data using the content analysis method. The research found that school principals as constructivist leaders contributed to their schools' organizational change. These contributions are collected under six categories: learning and teaching, sharing leadership, communication and interaction, a safe school environment, encouragement, and strategic planning. This paper makes two contributions to extant literature on this topic. Firstly, this paper facilitates the understanding of constructive leadership roles among principals. Secondly, this paper helps us determine the contributions of school principals as constructive leaders to the organizational change in their school, thus contributing to a better understanding of school leadership.
An Alternative Method to Resolve the Classroom Problems: Mock Trial
Author: Ersoy, A. Figen
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Law Related Education,Elementary School Students,Elementary School Teachers,Grade 4,Problem Solving,Student Attitudes,Teacher Role,Foreign Countries,Outcomes of Education

Purpose: Mock trial is an activity commonly used both in and out of the class in citizenship education. Mock trial is a simulation technique rooted in experiential learning. This study aimed to evaluate the Mock trial method used by a primary school teacher in Turkey to solve the problems faced during lessons. Research Methods: This research is designed as an intrinsic case study, which involves the use of Mock trials to solve the classroom problems. Participants were a classroom teacher and 20 fourth grade students attending her class. Research data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Findings: Mock trial procedure was conducted during the last 15 minutes of the lessons at one-to-two-month intervals. The problem to be handled in the Mock trial is decided by the consensus of the students and the teacher. Students solve the problem by acting out their roles as decided in the trial. In this way, students develop the skills of problem solving, self-control, responsibility, empathy, and communication. Also, they learn about the concepts of right and justice, and the functioning of justice system. Implications for Research and Practice: When Mock trial is to be applied to solve classroom problems, especially the problems students commonly experience in their school can be prioritized. Rules to abide before, during and after the trial should be set up first, and a democratic classroom culture characterized with respect, affection and confidence should be established. Students should be encouraged to concentrate on the solution of the classroom problems. Further research can be conducted on utilizing this method as an instructional method in different courses. Moreover, training programs can be held to inform the teachers about this method.
A Study on Communication Breakdowns: Sources of Misunderstanding in a Cross-Cultural Setting
Author: Korkut, Perihan
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Students,Intercultural Communication,Communication Problems,Cultural Differences,Cultural Awareness,Student Exchange Programs,Misconceptions,Nonverbal Communication,Student Attitudes

The Erasmus exchange program has a positive influence on students' intercultural awareness since they find the chance to meet other cultures. Despite high levels of proficiency, there may still be misunderstandings between students of different cultures. As a consequence, the Erasmus program might not achieve its pluriculturalism aim. Purpose of the Study: This study aimed to find out what kind of communicational problems -if any- stemmed from cultural differences in the interactions of Erasmus students with the Turkish students in an undergraduate education context. Method: The data was collected from 69 participants: 39 Turkish students attending three different universities in Turkey and 30 Erasmus students coming from seven different countries. Findings: The answers were clustered in three main themes; the quality of communication; common areas of misunderstanding; and perceptions of each other. Turkish students perceived a better quality of communication with the visiting students. The eye contact patterns of the visiting students and Turkish students caused misunderstanding. As for pragmatics, inviting and offering procedures w ere the main sources of misunderstanding. Visiting students perceived Turkish people as helpful and benevolent, sometimes to the point of being pushy or too protectionist. Turkish people, on the other hand, tended to describe visiting students as individualistic and &quot;free-spirited&quot; people. Implications for Research and Practice: University courses can help students engage in awareness raising activities, and provide more orientation at the onset of exchange terms. Further studies are needed to investigate other potential areas of miscommunication, and with a more representative sample of cultures.
Investigation of Group Invariance in Test Equating under Different Simulation Conditions
Author: Inal, Hatice
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Equated Scores,Test Bias,Test Items,Sample Size,Item Response Theory,Accuracy,Comparative Analysis

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the impact of differential item functioning in anchor items on the group invariance in test equating for different sample sizes. Within this scope, the factors chosen to investigate the group invariance in test equating were sample size, frequency of sample size of subgroups, differential form of differential item functioning (DIF), frequency of items in the anchor test with differential item functioning, directionality of differential item functioning and mean differences in subpopulation ability levels. Research Methods: The current study was conducted by using item response theory true score equating under equivalent groups anchor test design. REMSD index was used for investigating group invariance in test equating. This study was designed as a comparison of equating results on 96 simulation conditions. The R language and SPSS software was utilized for analysis and 100 replications were performed for each condition. The effect of the conditions held in the study on group invariance in test equating was evaluated by taking average of REMSD. Also, ANOVA was performed to determine significant effect of each factor on group invariance in test equating. Findings: The findings of the study showed that differential form DIF was the factor that had the most prominent impact on group invariance in test equating. Implications for Research and Practice: Within the scope of the results of the study, group invariance affected by factors of DIF were only in instances in which DIF in anchor items was differential across test forms.
Assessing Instructional Confidence of Secondary Health Educators in Illinois: Implications for Curricular and Policy Development
Author: Holmes, Charles P.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Efficacy,Physical Education Teachers,Health Education,Curriculum Development,Educational Policy,Policy Formation,Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education

To assess the relationship between the training/preparation of physical education teachers and their perceived instructional confidence levels across major topic areas established by the Illinois State Board of Education as critical content areas. In total, 283 individuals participated and were included in the data analysis. The participants surveyed were currently enrolled or recently graduated from physical education or kinesiology departments at (1) the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, (2) Illinois State University, and (3) Eastern Illinois University. Data were collected via in-person and email surveys using the HECS 18 item survey instrument. Analysis demonstrated a statistically significant difference exists between the perceived instructional confidence of current students and recent graduates regarding major health topic areas. Further work with this population is required to determine if the results seen in the state of Illinois are consistent. The next proposed sample area will be the state of Colorado and its three main Universities (University of Colorado, Colorado State University, Metropolitan State University of Denver) and their health and physical educators (HPE).
Career Indecision and Career Anxiety in High School Students: An Investigation through Structural Equation Modelling
Author: Nalbantoglu Yilmaz, Funda
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,High School Students,Career Choice,Career Planning,Decision Making,Anxiety,Career Guidance,Decision Making Skills,Career Development

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between career indecision and career anxiety (career anxiety in terms of the effect of family and choice of profession) in high school students through structural equation modeling (SEM). Research Methods: The method used in the study is the relational model. The study group consisted of 444 students studying at 11th and 12th-grades. Research data was collected using The Scale for Career Anxiety and Career Decision Inventory. Findings: According to the model established, it was concluded that career indecision had an important effect on career anxiety in terms of family effect and choice of profession. In other words, for high school students, as scores related to career indecision increased, their scores related to career anxiety they experienced in terms of family effect and choice of profession also increased. Implications for Research and Practice: In order to decrease career anxiety that high school students experience during the career decision process, it is suggested to determine reasons for career indecision, and to plan career guidance process. In addition, supporting occupational development process with family guidance and professional counseling studies, giving weight to counseling services within the scope of attention, abilities and occupational values, supporting career research, and creating opportunities would also support professional decision-making skills. By this way, difficulties in decision-making related to occupational indecision and career anxiety may be precluded.
School Climate as a Predictor of Secondary School Students&apos; School Attachment
Author: Ozgenel, Mustafa
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Environment,Predictor Variables,Secondary School Students,Student Attitudes,Student School Relationship,Attachment Behavior,Public Schools,Teacher Student Relationship,Peer Relationship,Foreign Countries,Correlation,Grade 5,Grade 6,Grade 7,Grade 8

Purpose: The present research is conducted to identify whether or not school climate is predictive of secondary school students' attachment to school. Research Methods: In the research, a quantitative research model, namely relational survey model, was preferred. The research population consists of secondary school students attending public secondary schools under the National Education Directorate of Pendik District in 2018 year. The research sample was identified by stratified sampling method. In the sampling, the schools were divided into upper, secondary and lower groups. One school was selected for each by random sampling method. From the secondary schools identified, 773 secondary school students including 370 female and 403 male students participated in the research. Research data was collected using an Information Form, the School Attachment Scale and School Climate Scale. Data was analyzed by anova, t-test, correlation and regression tests. Findings: According to the analysis results, the perception of secondary school students of school climate and their school attachment level varied significantly based on their sex and grade level. A positive and medium level relationship was identified between the school climate and secondary school students' attachment to school, teachers and friends. Implications for Research and Practice: The results of the study provided that the school climate was significantly predictive of secondary school students' level of attachment to school, friends and teachers. Based on these results, the characteristics of a positive school climate as perceived by students may be researched and a positive school climate can be created with the cooperation of individuals comprising the school society to improve the students' level of attachment to school.
Examination of Factors Affecting Continuance Intention to Use Web-Based Distance Learning System via Structural Equation Modelling
Author: Bagci, Kubra
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Web Based Instruction,Distance Education,Intention,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Educational Quality,Usability,Student Satisfaction,Influences

Purpose: The present study aims to model continuance intention to use web-based distance learning system and reveal the relationship between structures. Method: In this study, factors affecting continuance intention to use a web-based distance learning system was examined with a sample of 104 students attending an initial teacher training program through a web-based distance learning system at Van Yüzüncü Yil University. The structures used in the study were identified as a result of a detailed review of literature. Moreover, complex structure of web-based distance learning systems, which included many components, were analyzed. Technology Acceptance Model and Expectancy Disconfirmation Theory were used in determining the model to be used, and comprehensive research was conducted. Findings: continuance intention to use web-based distance learning system was indirectly affected by perceived quality, perceived control, perceived usability; and was directly affected by satisfaction. Implications for Research and Practice: Similar studies can be conducted with different student/user groups by different distance learning centers and institutions that provide distance learning services. Web-based distance learning systems, which have become widely used especially by companies, can be expanded via studies to be conducted within these environments.
Perceptions of Students&apos; on the Use of WhatsApp in Teaching Methods of English as Second Language at the University of Namibia
Author: Mbukusa, Nchindo Richardson
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Technology Uses in Education,Synchronous Communication,Electronic Learning,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,College Students,Social Networks,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Handheld Devices,Computer Oriented Programs

Recently, electronic mobile devices have been widely used for attaining knowledge, asking questions and retrieving information. Mobile devices and their features have been in the glare of publicity for educational purposes. The WhatsApp application instant messaging platform has become the most popular mobile device application regarded as one of the teaching and learning styles that facilitate collaborative learning as students are beaming with own smartphones. Nowadays, it is challenging to help students raise their interest in learning. Thus WhatsApp presents itself as one of the inventive teaching methods that can attract students and provide them with opportunities for further learning. WhatsApp increases helps students to work smarter and more effectively. This research investigates the students' perceptions towards using the WhatsApp application as a learning tool for Teaching Methods of English as Second Language on a Bachelor's degree programme at the University of Namibia. To achieve this, about 99 students in the same cohort completed the self-administered questionnaires. The study revealed, amongst many, that WhatsApp can impact negatively on the performance of tertiary students, especially those who do not own smartphones. The platform shows a variance on balancing online activities (WhatsApp) and academic preparation, and distracts students from completing their assignments and adhering to their private studies time table. However, students enjoy using WhatsApp as a tool for learning and calls for institutions to offer internet amenities as a top urgency in contemporary instruction.
Training and Performance Differences in US Internal Medicine Residents Trained in Community- and University-Based Programs -- A Systematic Review
Author: Rehman, Yasir
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Graduate Students,Medical Students,Internal Medicine,Differences,Community Programs,College Programs,Graduate Medical Education,Learning,Performance,Outcomes of Education,Program Effectiveness

Introduction: Residents' learning and performance depends on program structures, clinical setting and faculty mentors; however, performance differences between and community based vs. university based residents have not been explored systematically. Objectives: To systematically review the performance differences between internal medicine residents trained in community-based programs [CBPs] versus university-based programs [UBPs] in the US. Methods: Eligible studies were identified in Medline and Embase databases from 1990- June 2018. Eligible studies compared learning and performance differences between UBP and CBP internal medicine residency programs aligned with ACGME recommendations. Results: Out of 4916 titles, 14 cross-sectional studies were included in the analysis. Diverse reporting among the included studies precluded meta-analysis. Significant differences were found in specific practice areas, such as knowledge about HIV, nutrition training, and program accreditation cycle. Residents in UBPs participated more often in hypothesis driven research and had higher publication rates than residents in CBPs. Residents trained in CBPs experienced more burnt out than those in UBPs and had higher prevalence of residents with problematic behaviors and deficiencies. Nonsignificant differences were found among residents regarding ABIM pass rate, medical procedures, and public health training. Conclusion: Our review reports inconsistent trends in residents' learning and performances following RRC-IM and ACGME recommendations. Significant differences were noted in areas that required more practice and system based learning, non-procedural skills and patient care. Future studies with larger sample sizes and adjusted analyses are needed to evaluate the difference between residents' performance and learning in UBPs versus CBPs.
Bibliometric Analysis of the Studies in the Field of Mathematics Education
Author: Özkaya, Ali
Date: 2018-11-23
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bibliometrics,Mathematics Education,Databases,Cluster Grouping,Periodicals,Social Networks,Network Analysis,Scientific Literacy,Scientific Research,Foreign Countries,Citations (References)

The purpose of this study is to perform bibliometric analysis of the scientific researches published in mathematics education subject area between 1980 and 2018, to find out the general layout of the scientific knowledge and communication structure of the field using an objective method, driven from the data. The publications were analyzed according to publication year, type of publication, language of publication, title of publication, name of the author, country of the author and number of citations taken from the sources scanned in Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database; structural and temporal analysis of various networks, such as collaboration networks and author collaborations were performed. In addition, a word analysis was also conducted in the study to determine the concepts used in the researches published in mathematics education area and covered in the data set. It was found that the publications involving mathematics education increased from 1980 to 2018. The review of the countries according to the number of studies that they have performed in the field revealed that the most productive countries are United States, England and Turkey. Regarding the centrality of the countries in the network, the countries that are located at the center of the network were found to be England, US and Spain, respectively. Regarding the ranking of the countries according to the number of citations taken for the scientific works that they have performed in mathematics education area, it was found that US, Turkey and Malaysia had the highest number of citation bursts. Regarding the ranking of the works according to title, the topics that have been mostly worked on are elementary mathematics classroom, teacher education and achievement gap. The words that are mostly used in mathematics education research area were mathematics, education, student and achievement, respectively.