ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Future's Learning Environments in Health Education: The Effects of Smart Classrooms on the Academic Achievements of the Students at Health College
Author: Sevindik, Tuncay
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Nursing Students,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Health Education,Academic Achievement,Information Science,Data Analysis,College Students,Higher Education,Pretests Posttests,Obstetrics,Diseases,Distance Education,Educational Environment,Classroom Environment,Foreign Countries,Global Approach

The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of smart classrooms on the academic  achievement of the nursing students. The sample of the research included 66 Health College students in Elazig. The sampling group was randomly chosen from second year students of Nursing and Midwife Education. The research was carried out with experimental approach. The experimental group included nursing students and the control group, midwife students. Pre-test and post-test including questions regarding &quot;internal diseases&quot; course were applied to both groups. t-Test, percentage ands frequency were used as statistical procedures for data analysis. The findings showed that lectures given through smart classroom significantly increases the academic achievements of the students. It is, therefore, reasonable to state that smart classroom applications are effective environments that can be used as an alternative and a supplement to face to face educational environments in the institutions where health education is given. Appended is: Scales of academic achievement. (Contains 6 tables and 1 figure.) [&quot;Telematics and Informatics&quot; is published by Elsevier Ltd.]
What Matters in Inquiry-Based Science Instruction?
Author: Hung, Man
Date: 2010-12-07
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Structural Equation Models,Science Achievement,Scientific Literacy,Grade 8,Science Instruction,Inquiry,Teaching Methods,Secondary School Science,Gender Differences,Achievement Tests,Questionnaires

With the overarching goal of improving scientific literacy for all, the emphasis on science achievement had been expanding all over the world. In this study, I examined the total, direct and indirect effects of inquiry-based science instruction on U. S. 8th graders' science achievement through attitudes toward science. I also examined the differential mediated effects of inquiry on science achievement among female and male students. Using data from the Trend in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2003, a series of structural equation modeling analyses were performed. Results showed that the total effect of inquiry-based activities on students' science achievement was slightly positive, and that students' attitudes toward science fully mediated the path between inquiry and achievement. In addition, the results of this study illustrated the differential mediated effects that inquiry and science achievement could have on each other, depending on students' gender. This study added to our understanding of factors that affect science achievement and suggested ways to improve scientific literacy. (Contains 8 figures and 13 tables.)
A Review of Walden University's Online MSED Science (K-8) Program
Author: Iadevaia, David G.
Date: 2010-12-11
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Masters Programs,College Programs,Science Curriculum,Program Descriptions,Curriculum Evaluation,Course Descriptions,Course Content,Educational Quality,Academic Standards,Discussion (Teaching Technique),Expectation,Teaching Experience,Virtual Universities,Curriculum Implementation

This review is based on the experience of an adjunct professor teaching in the Walden University online MSED Science (K-8) program. The program described by Walden University and the actual implementation of the science component of the program as experienced by the Professor will be presented. The program, while a noble attempt at a completely online Master's degree, falls short in the scientific and academic rigor one would expect at the Master's level.
Parental Acceptance and Rejection: Theory, Measures, and Research in the Arab World
Author: Ahmed, Ramadan A.
Date: 2010-12-17
Type: Information Analyses
Subjects: Parent Attitudes,Psychologists,Mental Health,Arabs,Theories,Foreign Countries,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Parents,Literature Reviews,Psychology,Socialization,Cultural Influences,Personality Traits,Coping,Social Influences,Resilience (Psychology),Parent Child Relationship,Rejection (Psychology),Affective Behavior,Negative Attitudes,Poverty,Cross Cultural Studies,Discipline,Psychological Patterns,Identification (Psychology),Child Development,Depression (Psychology),Anxiety,Fear,Psychopathology,Chronic Illness,Disabilities,Behavior Problems,Aggression,Violence,Delinquency,Cognitive Style,Achievement,Motivation,Altruism,Academically Gifted,Moral Values,Aesthetics,Social Responsibility

Purpose. The purpose of this article is to summarize the rich and growing body of research that draws from parental acceptance-rejection theory (PARTheory) and associated measures as used throughout the Arab world. Methodology. This body of work includes more than 100 studies that explore the reliability and validity of Arabic adaptations of several measures of parental acceptance-rejection, antecedents of acceptance-rejection, and mental health and educational consequences of perceived acceptance-rejection in the Arab world. Results. Overall, Arab research provides strong support for the pan-Arab applicability of PARTheory and the research instruments derived from it. Conclusions and Recommendations. Evidence provided in this review tends to be so robust and so consistent that we believe educators, psychologists, and other professionals should feel confident developing policies and practice-applications based on PARTheory and its associated measures in the Arab world. For example, Arab educators, psychologists, and others might consider preparing written and visual materials based on evidence provided here that would provide advice and guidance to parents and other members of the general public for helping promote educational achievement and optimal mental health in children and adults throughout the Arab world. (Contains 1 table.)
Action Research: Tiered Instruction in a High School Physics Course
Author: Courville, Keith
Date: 2010-12-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Action Research,Student Surveys,Physics,Science Instruction,Individualized Instruction,Educational Theories,Laboratory Experiments,Classroom Techniques,Student Motivation,Ability Grouping,Secondary School Science

(Purpose) This article describes the use of tiered instruction, a specific form of differentiation, within the author's high school Physics classroom. A background and discussion on the nature of tiered instruction is also included. (Findings) Topics addressed in this paper include: (1) the necessity of differentiation within the classroom; (2) the basis of differentiation within educational theory; (3) tiered instruction as a form of differentiation; (4) methods of tiered instruction; (5) existing research on tiered instruction's impact on academic parameters; (6) a justification for tiered instruction within a general Physics course; (7) application of tiered instruction in the context of a laboratory exercise; (8) results of student surveys regarding learning and motivation from tiered instruction. (Conclusions) Trends emerged from student surveys showing small, but positive trends in learning and motivation due to the unique grouping of tiered instruction. Further research, with greater depth, sample size, and longitude, should be undertaken to show statistically significant results. (Contains 3 tables.)
Summary of ACOP (American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians) Program Directors' Annual Reports for First-Year Residents and Relationships between Resident Competency Performance Ratings and COMLEX-USA Test Scores
Author: Langenau, Erik E.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Graduate Medical Education,Physicians,Licensing Examinations (Professions),Program Effectiveness,Certification,Competency Based Education,Pediatrics,Residential Programs,Annual Reports,Correlation,High Stakes Tests,National Competency Tests,Achievement Rating,Academic Standards

Context: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) endorsed the use of competency-based assessment, with the intention to improve health care administration [1, 2]. High-stakes licensing exams, such as the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination -- USA (COMLEX-USA), are used for such assessments. Residency programs, like those certified by the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP), have also developed competency-based assessment tools. The purpose of this study is to summarize ACOP Program Directors' Annual Reports of First-Year Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education (OGME-1) pediatric residents from 2005 to 2009, and to investigate the relationship between the competency ratings of residents as reported on the ACOP Program Director's Annual Report and COMLEX-USA scores. intention to improve health care administration [1, 2]. High-stakes licensing exams, such as the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination -- USA (COMLEX-USA), are used for such assessments. Residency programs, like those certified by the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP), have also developed competency-based assessment tools. The purpose of this study is to summarize ACOP Program Directors' Annual Reports of First-Year Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education (OGME-1) pediatric residents from 2005 to 2009, and to investigate the relationship between the competency ratings of residents as reported on the ACOP Program Director's Annual Report and COMLEX-USA scores. Conclusions: For pediatric OGME-1 residents, competency ratings drawn from the ACOP's Program Director's Annual Report are statistically related to COMLEX-USA examination scores. (Contains 8 tables and 2 figures.) [This paper has been published as: Langenau E, Pugliano G, Roberts W, Hostoffer R. Summary of ACOP (American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians) Program Directors' Annual Reports for First-Year Residents and Relationships Between Resident Competency Performance Ratings and COMLEX-USA Test Scores. Electronic Journal of the American College of Osteopathic Physicians. 2010; 2(7).]
Machine Translation in Post-Contemporary Era
Author: Lin, Grace Hui Chin
Date: 2010-12-10
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Translation,Computational Linguistics,Artificial Intelligence,Computer Software

This article focusing on translating techniques via personal computer or laptop reports updated artificial intelligence progresses before 2010. Based on interpretations and information for field of MT [Machine Translation] by Yorick Wilks' book, "Machine Translation, Its scope and limits," this paper displays understandable theoretical frameworks from views of a translating field worker and linguistics. Moreover, from author's practical application experiences working as a translator, this research in addition introduces two current and popular soft wares and translating systems created by SYSTRAN and Google. The basic functions and characteristics created by computering assistant translation are thoroughly examined and introduced. More importantly, the advantages and weaknesses in computational assisting procedures are investigated and revealed. The purpose of this study mainly focuses on providing an overview for what functions and what doesn't perform well in computational linguistics, comparing to human translation. After reading this commentary-oriented article, the reader will obtain basic concepts for definitions and explanations for diverse terminologies in MT field.
Networking Course Syllabus in Accredited Library and Information Science Programs: A Comparative Analysis Study
Author: Abouserie, Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Information Science Education,Course Descriptions,Comparative Analysis,Networks,Web Sites,Course Content,Course Objectives,Program Content,Teacher Attitudes,College Programs,Information Networks,Library Networks,Educational Practices,Teaching Methods,Delivery Systems

The study investigated networking courses offered in accredited Library and Information Science schools in the United States in 2009. The study analyzed and compared network syllabi according to Course Syllabus Evaluation Rubric to obtain in-depth understanding of basic features and characteristics of networking courses taught. The study embraced qualitative methodology focusing on top accredited Library and Information Schools in the United States. Data were collected via schools websites and communications with faculty members. Schools' websites were navigated and analyzed. Communications with faculty members were performed. Two appendixes present: (1) Basic Checklist for Effective Syllabus Construction; and (2) Course Syllabus Evaluation Rubric. (Contains 35 footnotes and 12 tables.)
Confidence and Academic Success in Higher Education
Author: Telbis, Miky
Date: 2010-12-18
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Adult Learning,Adult Students,Academic Degrees,Locus of Control,Self Esteem,Prior Learning,Paying for College,Student Surveys,Success,Academic Ability,Dropout Research

A dropout rate can be used to determine student's ability to fulfill their perspective program of study, as well as the college's ability to qualify the right students for the completion of their academic degree. College advertisement can also play a significant role when it comes to dropout rates as it can be viewed as ineffective if the learners are not able to carry out what they initially signed up for. Although dropout rates can be found from most colleges, the reasons for student's failure to complete their course of study can be hard to determine. The current study attempts to report how adult learner's confidence in academics and financial stability can affect their success in completing a program of study. A survey was administered to a convenient sample of first year undergraduate students in order to determine the student's level of confidence in their internal and external capital. Analysis revealed that when it comes to adult learners there was significance between the confidence of learner's prior academic knowledge as well as the learner's future financial resources needed to complete their program of study.
Academic Job Placements in Library and Information Science Field: A Case Study Performed on ALISE Web-Based Postings
Author: Abouserie, Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Information Science Education,Information Science,Job Placement,Case Studies,Occupational Information,Career Information Systems,Occupational Surveys,Employment Interviews,Employment Opportunities,Employment Practices,Employment Qualifications,Employment Statistics,Web Sites,Tenure,Personnel Evaluation

The study investigated and analyzed the state of academic web-based job announcements in Library and Information Science Field. The purpose of study was to get in depth understanding about main characteristics and trends of academic job market in Library and Information science field. The study focused on web-based version announcement as it was fast, moderate and reliable. The study focused on one of the worldwide and most used web site in the Library and Information Science field; ALISE (Association for Library and Information Science Education). The study adopted the quantitative methodology collecting thirty nine academic announcements including sixty positions on ALISE and were posted in a six months period. One appendix is includes: Web-Based Announcement At ALISE Organization. (Contains 17 footnotes, 8 forms/figures, and 9 tables.)
State Test Score Trends through 2008-09, Part 1: Rising Scores on State Tests and NAEP. Alabama
Author: Center on Education Policy
Date: 2010-11-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Scores,Grade 4,Grade 8,Reading Achievement,Mathematics Achievement,Achievement Gains,State Programs,Educational Improvement,Educational Indicators,Educational Trends,Trend Analysis,Educational Testing,Educational Policy,State Standards

This paper profiles Alabama's test score trends through 2008-09. Between 2005 and 2009, the percentages of students reaching the proficient level on the state test and the basic level on NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) increased in grades 4 and 8 in both reading and math. Average annual gains were generally larger on the state test than on NAEP. There was one exception in grade 4 reading where the average annual gain was larger at the basic level on NAEP. Trends in average (mean) test scores moved in the same direction (up) as trends in percentages proficient/basic. (Contains 1 footnote.) [For the main report, &quot;State Test Score Trends through 2008-09, Part 1: Rising Scores on State Tests and NAEP&quot;, see ED513962.]
Equity in Education:   Opportunities and Challenges In A Changing Sri Lanka
Author: Sedere, Upali M.
Date: 2010-12-07
Type: Opinion Papers
Subjects: Equal Education,Foreign Countries,Performance Factors,Predictor Variables,Poverty,Social Change,Population Trends,Quality of Life,Social Indicators,Educational Opportunities,Educational Development,Barriers,Educational Indicators,Educational Assessment

Equity is a major concern for all development actors. Although Sri Lanka has successfully addressed equity issues in education sector there are unresolved factors and variables those perpetuate inequity. There are emerging new equity issues those that Sri Lanka needs to address. The changing population dynamics and the huge middle class population bring new concerns. Also the emerging Digital divide is another serious issue to be addressed. The school system needs reorganization to address these issues Education being one of the most influential social determinants of health equity issues plays high importance. The distribution of schools, the increase of small schools and changing learning climate in small schools are major concerns to address. Interdependence of education and health is much known in the literature. Sri Lanka stands out amongst the developing countries for its high success in education and health sector performance and the emerging issues needs to be addressed with no delay to continue to be successful in the emerging world. (Contains 4 footnotes, 1 diagram, and 2 tables.)
Oral Translation of Poetry in Tung Dynasty through Communication Strategies
Author: Lin, Grace Hui Chin
Date: 2008-12-12
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Monolingualism,Chinese,English,Translation,Communication Strategies,Poetry,Adult Students,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Global Approach,Communication (Thought Transfer)

In our second millennium, oral translation has become very significant due to the speedy globalization phenomenon. However, many elders in Taiwan might not effortlessly integrate into this global village because they did not obtain their opportunity of learning English in their childhood. Therefore, some of the bosses of industries or administrators at schools might not be able to communicate smoothly without an oral translator as their assistant in the international situation. Truly, when participating the international conferences associated with  fields of business, medicine, or education, a fluent and understandable translating staff  is essential for two monolingual speakers. Moreover, the interpreter's speedy and  comprehensible translation is usually a basis of a successful commercial interaction. For above situation, this study recommends the oral translator should adopt &quot;Interlanguage&quot; communication strategies that had been promoted by Faerch and Kasper (1983) in their oral translation. Through several techniques of &quot;word-coinage,&quot; &quot;paraphrase,&quot; &quot;exemplify,&quot; and &quot;restructuring,&quot; the oral translator would be able to easier achieve a speedy, accurate and fluent Chinese/English translation.
Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science Field: A Comparative Analysis Study Performed on Distinguished American Universities
Author: Abouserie, Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Information Science Education,Distance Education,Comparative Analysis,Undergraduate Study,College Programs,Definitions,Accreditation (Institutions),Program Content,Course Descriptions,Elective Courses,Admission Criteria,Qualifications,Course Selection (Students),Reputation,Tuition

This study explored the state of bachelor's degree offered at top Library and Information Science schools in the United States in 2009. Schools selected were accredited on the Master's level and ranked as top five Library and Information Science schools by the American Library Association, ALA. The study embraced the comparative analysis methodology. The focus of the study was on various points related to the BA degree, such as accreditation, program emphasis, course offerings, distance learning, cost, admissions requirements, and rate. The study found bachelor degree in Library and Information Science to be the least offered degree. The basic requirements to enroll in bachelor degree programs varied from one school to another. Rank and accreditation were restricted to graduate programs on the master's level, and not on the bachelor level. Each school had its unique curriculum, as schools had different concentrations and various focuses. Number and type of courses offered (core, elective) varied from one school to another. Courses offered were on-campus (residential) courses and schools didn't have a choice of distance learning at the undergraduate level. Tuitions paid were relatively high and varied not only from a school to another but also within each school according to student's status (In-State Student &amp; Out-of-State Student). Each program had its own admission requirements. Some schools required students to take some courses, while other schools required students to take certain tests. The study found that the University of Michigan had its unique system, in that it divided students into three types: prospective students, transfer students and international students, defining certain requirements for each type. The study found the school at Syracuse University offered more choices to students, such as obtaining dual degrees, registering in honor programs and studying abroad. (Contains 55 footnotes, 2 figures, and 12 tables.)
The Changing Times: General Education and the Vocational Training System in Sri Lanka
Author: Sedere, Upali M.
Date: 2010-11-16
Type: Opinion Papers
Subjects: Research and Development,Foreign Countries,Vocational Education,Labor Demands,Educational Needs,Trend Analysis,Intellectual Property,General Education,Theory Practice Relationship,Educational Development,Change Strategies,Educational Change,Educational Assessment,Educational Indicators

Sri Lanka is widening its scope for vocational education sub-sector. The emerging  global trends  and the aspirations of the emerging  Sri Lanka after defeating terrorism demands the preparation of the graduating youth at different stages of the education system for  employment. Vocational education faces many challenges. Though there are technical colleges is it those who are left behind of the system are the ones entering vocational stream. Creativity is an important base of the emerging knowledge economy and it's the mid level career personnel who could contribute the most as they gain more hands on experience and theoretical knowledge. Francisco Pacheco invented the hydrogen generator and Stanley Meyer's invention of water powered car is good examples and incentives for the graduating youth that research and development and endurance to pursue creative thoughts bring success. (Contains 1 diagram and 2 footnotes.)