ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Defining Nature-Based Preschools
Author: Larimore, Rachel
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Education,Early Childhood Education,Outdoor Education,Kindergarten,Environmental Education,Definitions,Program Descriptions,Differences,Comparative Analysis

Nature-based early childhood education. Nature-based preschool. Nature preschool. Forest kindergarten. Nature kindergarten. Waldkindergarten. Forest school. These are a few of the program terms currently being discussed among early childhood environmental education professionals in the United States. Why is there so much discussion about the names now? Do the names mean the same thing? Why should early childhood environmental educators be concerned about defining the similarities and differences among these programs? The paper focuses in answering these questions, and also in reflecting what can be learned from other program definitions to enhance the current definition of nature-based preschools.
Outdoor Explorations with Preschoolers: An Observational Study of Young Children's Developing Relationship with the Natural World
Author: McClain, Cara
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Education,Preschool Children,Observation,Longitudinal Studies,Parks,Self Concept,Scientific Attitudes,Outdoor Education,Environmental Education,Scaffolding (Teaching Technique),Place Based Education,Case Studies,Reggio Emilia Approach,Semi Structured Interviews

In a longitudinal investigation of young children's developing relationship with and understanding of the natural world, eleven preschoolers and their teacher were filmed for 50 hours during weekly explorations at a local state park. Findings indicated that while outdoors children showed self-awareness with regard to environmental features, generated complex scientific theories around discoveries, and engaged in environmental stewardship. The teacher provided sensitive guidance for children's individual and collaborative explorations and for their appreciation of nature. The findings provide support for the premise that children's understanding of the natural world develops through direct, engaging experiences, supported by adult guidance and encouragement.
Concept &quot;Medical Museum&quot; as a Sociocultural Phenomenon
Author: Chizh, Nina V.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Medical Education,Museums,Educational Objectives,Institutional Mission,Medicine,Sociocultural Patterns,Cultural Influences,Exhibits,History,Anatomy

The article examines the concept &quot;medical museum&quot; as a sociocultural phenomenon. The register of medical museums in Russia makes the material of research. The complex methods of analysis of the concept &quot;medical museum&quot; are used. The philosophical, historical, cultural, structural, communicative and semantic analysis is carried out. Polycentric approach shows the medical museum as an integral system that consists of autonomous fields with their own aims and tasks. In this article, we realize the aim of the study. We identify medical collections, preserve historical and medical heritage of Russia to organize works to support and develop further these activities in the Russian Federation. The ways of analysis are useful for development of museology, history of medicine, communication theory, conceptology, sociolinguistics, cultural linguistics.
Pre-Service Special Education Teachers Acceptance and Use of ICT: A Structural Equation Model
Author: Yeni, Sabiha
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Special Education Teachers,Adoption (Ideas),Computer Uses in Education,Structural Equation Models,Influences,Models,Foreign Countries

Information and communication technology (ICT) supported education helps the individuals with special educational needs to take their attention to the course content and to concentrate their attention on the task they need to perform. The mechanical advantages of ICT tools make them attractive for individuals with special educational needs. If special education teachers integrate technological tools and innovative instructional methods into their classes properly, they can use strong tools for communication with individuals with special educational needs and also present different types of vocational, educational and enjoyable activities. The effective and correct use of technology in the lessons is related to special education professionals' qualifications in ICT supported education and ICT usage frequency in their classes and daily lives. The aim of this research was to examine pre-service special education teachers' acceptance and usage frequency of technology in their classes and daily lives. This research analyzed the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in order to determine the factors that affect pre-service special education teachers' ICT acceptance and usage decisions. To examine these factors, a Structural Equation Model (SEM) was used. According to findings, special education teachers' perceptions of usefulness (PU) of ICT, as well as opinions of people (SN) they care about regarding use of technology, shape their behavioral intentions (BI) towards ICT. In addition, opinions of people (SN) they care about regarding use of technology predict their perceptions of usefulness (PU) of these technologies.
Study on Gender-Related Speech Communication in Classical Chinese Poetry
Author: Tian, Xinhe
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Gender Differences,Language Usage,Poetry,Speech Communication,Asian Culture,Foreign Countries,Vocabulary,Intonation,Political Issues,Economic Factors,Cultural Influences,Ideology

Gender, formed in men and women's growth which is constrained by social context, is tightly tied to the distinction which is presented in the process of men and women's language use. Hence, it's a new breakthrough for studies on gender and difference by analyzing gender-related speech communication on the background of ancient Chinese culture.
The Correlation between the Fourth Grade Students' Level of Functional Literacy and Metacognitive Awareness
Author: Özenç, Emine Gül
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grade 4,Elementary School Students,Functional Literacy,Metacognition,Foreign Countries,Surveys,Student Characteristics,Gender Differences,Preschool Education,Mothers,Employment Level,Correlation

The present study aims at presenting the relationship between the fourth grade primary school students' level of functional literacy and metacognitive awareness. The study group of the research is made up of 406 fourth grade students attending school during 2015-2016 academic year in Nigde. This study adopts survey model and its data collection tools include the Functional Literacy Experience Scale based upon Ecological Theory (FLESBUET) and the Metacognitive Awareness Scale for Children. In relation to these points, this study also attempts to explore the students' demographical characteristics, their level of functional literacy and metacognitive awareness and whether the level of functional literacy and metacognitive awareness differentiate according to their gender, preschool education and their mother's employment status. In the light of the findings, it has been concluded that there is a moderate level of positive and significant correlation between the level of functional literacy and metacognitive awareness of the 4th grade primary school students (r = 0.480, p&lt;0.001). It has also been found that, the students' level of functional literacy and metacognitive awareness differentiate if they take preschool education and if their mother is employed. However, there seems to be no differentiation according to their gender.
Tourism in a Globalizing World
Author: Yudina, Elena V.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Tourism,Social Influences,Cultural Influences,Global Approach,Social Systems,World History,Foreign Countries

The relevance of the investigated problem is caused by the fact that virtually no comprehensive research on issues related to tourism as an integrative multidimensional phenomenon in the socio-cultural environment in the context of globalization has been made by now. The purpose of this article is based on sociological and cultural approach to analyze tourism as a social phenomenon in the context of globalization and multipolarity of the world social system. The leading methods of investigation of this problem are the analysis and synthesis enabling to consider tourism as a complex and global phenomenon. The article presents a systematization of knowledge about tourism as a social phenomenon; also theoretical basis has been expanded for a comprehensive analysis of the socio-cultural aspects of tourism in the era of globalization. The main provisions and conclusions presented in the paper can be used for the further development of methodological approaches in the research of international tourism as a social process for the regulation of tourist flows and the training of specialists in the field of tourism.
The Perspective of Gozitan Teachers on Factors Affecting Students' Achievement
Author: Xuereb, Lorna
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Academic Achievement,Questionnaires,Teacher Attitudes,Statistical Analysis,Influences,Teacher Characteristics,Institutional Characteristics,Student Characteristics,Elementary Education,Likert Scales,Gender Differences

This study aims at exploring the impact of factors at pupil, teacher and school levels on students? academic achievement. Moreover, the main purpose was that of investigating which one of the three levels is most likely to affect students? educational accomplishment. A questionnaire was administered to 100 Gozitan teachers. Results were analysed through the independent-samples t-test and one-way ANOVA. The outcomes of the study showed that all of the presented factors tend to make an impact on students? academic attainment. However, results showed that 49% of participants chose the student level, 31% chose the teacher level and 20% chose the school level.
Education and Research Laboratories as a Means of Enhancing the Quality of Professional Engineering Education in Design and Production of Composite Parts
Author: Khaliulin, Valentin I.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Quality,Engineering Education,Educational Improvement,Laboratories,College Faculty,College Students,Universities,Design,Foreign Countries

Relevance of this research is determined by quality improvement of professional engineering education. The purpose of this paper is to offer practical recommendations for those interested in establishment of education and research laboratories as a means of enhancing the quality of professional engineering education in design and production of composite parts. Structure and function analysis was the main approach within this research used to identify the functions and structure of the Center of Composite Technology as well as the purposes of education and research laboratories. Structure and function analysis approach, the main one within this research, was used to identify the purposes of education and research laboratories that all together provide synergetic effect in adaptation of a future professional to industrial conditions and make him or her able to meet competition in the labor market. Purposes of education and research laboratories were defined by 75 academics and 250 students at Kazan National Research Technical University n.a. A.N. Tupolev that took part in this study. Main results of the research are identification of the functions (professional and educational) and structure of the Center of Composite Technology as well as the purposes of education and research laboratories (design and simulation, material science, tooling manufacturing, preforms and prelaminates, molding, quality control, assembly and joining, equipment manufacturing). Significance of these results is that identified functions of the Center of Composite Technology allow considering the center an innovative component of the material and technical support of engineering education, providing practical training of students. Identified purposes of these laboratories set practical trends in engineering education as provided by industrial strategy of a region.
The Effect of Montessori Method Supported by Social Skills Training Program on Turkish Kindergarten Children's Skills of Understanding Feelings and Social Problem Solving
Author: Kayili, Gökhan
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Montessori Method,Kindergarten,Psychological Patterns,Foreign Countries,Pretests Posttests,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Scores,Interpersonal Competence,Training,Skill Development,Problem Solving,Tests,Pictorial Stimuli,Statistical Analysis

The current research was conducted with the purpose of analyzing the effect of Montessori method supported by Social Skills Training Program on kindergarten children's skills of understanding feelings and social problem solving. 53 children attending Ihsan Dogramaci Applied Nursery School affiliated to Selcuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences in Konya during 2013-2014 school year were included in the study group. Wally Feelings Test and Wally Social Problem Solving Test were used as data collection tools. The tests were applied to the children as pre and post-test. In addition, the tests were applied to the experimental group again six weeks after the end of the educational program. Kruskal Wallis H test and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test were used for the analysis of the data. When findings were analyzed comparing post-test scores of Wally Feelings Test and Wally Social Problem Solving Test of experimental and control groups 1 and 2, it was found that there was a significant difference in favour of the experimental group. When comparing the post and follow-up test scores of Wally Feelings Test and Wally Social Problem Solving Test of the experimental group, it was seen that there was no significant difference. In conclusion, the study results showed that Montessori method supported by Social Skills Training Program supports the development of children's skills of understanding feelings and social problem solving.
Methods of Psychological and Pedagogical Accompaniment of First-Year Students in Process of Adapting to Learning at University
Author: Maralova, Tatyana P.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Freshmen,Universities,Foreign Countries,Learning Processes,College Faculty,Learning Activities,Interaction,Psychological Needs

The relevance of the study is conditioned by the complexity of students' adaptation to learning at University due to the change of social environment, an alarming feelings about the precise self-determination, lack of knowledge in opportunities for self-expression in art, science, sport and public life. The purpose of the paper is to identify methods of psychological and pedagogical accompaniment of first-year students in process of adapting to learning at University. The leading principle of the study is the dialogic principle, which allows the considering of the psycho-pedagogical accompaniment as a specially organized interaction of entities of educational process with the aim to develop the inner potential of students and to engage them in goal-setting, planning, organization and adjustment of learning at the University. The study involved 350 teachers, 450 students, by whom the criteria were identified for the effectiveness of psychological and pedagogical accompaniment of first-year students in process of adapting to learning at University. The main results of the study are to identify organizationally-administrative, psychologically-pedagogical, preventively-adaptive, professionally-network, normatively-legal methods of psychological and pedagogical accompaniment of first-year students in process of adapting to learning at University. The significance of the results obtained is that the set of identified methods of psychological and pedagogical accompaniment ensures the formation of students' reflexive thinking; formation of the attitude to constructive social and professional interaction with others; mastering the abilities and skills of psychological stability in situations of risk.
A Metaphorical Strategy: The Formation of the Semantics of Derived Adjectives
Author: Sadikova, Aida G.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Figurative Language,Semantics,Form Classes (Languages),Lexicology,English,Russian,Etymology,Psycholinguistics,Second Language Instruction,Dictionaries,Associative Learning

The relevance of the presented problems due to the fact that reinterpreted the values producing the foundations and formation of the lexical meaning of the derived adjective occurs according to the laws of associative thinking and it should be explained through semantic-cognitive analysis. The goal of the article is the description and comparison of metaphorical processes of formation of the semantics of derived adjectives derivational meaning &quot;likeness&quot; in English and Russian languages. A leading approach to the study of this problem is the functional-semantic approach, in which is given the possibility of word formation, the correct interpretation of the values of derived word, and the ability to explain the logical connections of the associations underlying the derivation of words. The main result of this article is that of metaphorization of derived adjectives derivational meaning &quot;likeness&quot; are characterized by different correlation of emotional and rational types of thinking inherent in different hemispheres of the brain. Derivative adjectives derivational meaning &quot;likeness&quot; as the result of the interaction of lexical meaning making basis and values derivational affix can relate to sensory monoreceptive synesthesiology and rational-emotive type of metaphorical transfers. The presence of a common typological traits and the selection of the types of metaphorical and synesthetical transfers due to the commonality of human perception and thinking in general. The presence of unique traits and lacunar types of metaphorical transfers said about the peculiarities of English and Russian perception. Comparative researches carried out on the material of different systems, typologically and genetically unrelated languages, it indicates the presence of common metaphors, which are due to common mental processes of perception of the surrounding world. The results of the research may find application in the development of lectures and practical sessions on contrastive word-formation, semantics, psycholinguistics and cognitive semantics, in teaching English and Russian as foreign languages, as well as the creation of an English-Russian and Russian-English dictionaries correlative component composition semantics of derived adjectives of the derivational meaning &quot;likeness&quot;. [Note: The issue number (4) displayed on the PDF is incorrect. The correct issue number is 17.]
Factors of Intensification in the Hops Cluster of Chuvashia
Author: Zakharov, Anatoly I.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Agricultural Occupations,Agriculture,Technology,Equipment,Labor,Costs

The complex analysis of development of hop-growing for 1971-2015 is carried out. In the conditions of the field experiment made in the Chuvash Republic hop-growing intensification elements--technology of its cultivation, mechanization are fulfilled. Based on researches it is established that the main internal allowance of increase in efficiency of hop-growing is transition to resource-saving low-cost technology of cultivation of hop now. The resource-saving technology of cultivation of hop using a complex of machines allows to reduce labor costs from 500-600 to 180 people--days by 1 hectare, promotes increase in productivity of cones for 30-40% and quality for 15-20%.
Application of Andrew's Plots to Visualization of Multidimensional Data
Author: Grinshpun, Vadim
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Data Analysis,Visualization,Graphs,Charts,Generalization,Hypothesis Testing,Problem Solving,Geometric Concepts,Simulation

Importance: The article raises a point of visual representation of big data, recently considered to be demanded for many scientific and real-life applications, and analyzes particulars for visualization of multi-dimensional data, giving examples of the visual analytics-related problems. Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to study application of Andrews plots to visualization of multidimensional data. Methods: Application of Andrews plots to multidimensional data visualization is investigated herein by means of analysis, logical generalization, scientific abstraction. Results: The direct interaction between the analyst and the visualization system projecting the multi-dimensional data into spaces with fewer dimensions, supporting formulation and testing of the hypotheses regarding the nature and the data structure have been researched. The article seems to be useful for working with multidimensional dataset to optimize the process.
Modeling of the Gross Regional Product on the Basis of Production Functions
Author: Sadovin, Nikolay S.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Living Standards,Economic Factors,Models,Productivity,Macroeconomics,Simulation,Geographic Regions,Statistical Analysis,Computer Software,Data Collection,Equations (Mathematics)

The article is devoted to elaboration and construction of a static model of macroeconomics in which economics is considered as an unstructured holistic unit, the input of which receives the resources, and the output is the result of the functioning of economics in the form of gross domestic product or gross regional product. Resources are considered as arguments, and gross output--as function. Simulation is carried out using the production function for Russian Federation in general and for its eighty-three regions and eight federal districts. For building the models there were selected such macroeconomic indicators as gross regional product, value of fixed production assets, population, number of people employed in the economy, number of economically active population. For each region the model was built in current and comparable prices, with and without allowance for technological progress. Macroeconomic models used statistical data for 15 years (2000-2014) and the number of built models is 2208. The appropriate software &quot;EGRMod&quot; was engineered to work under Windows operating systems using MS Access or under control of Access Runtime library. External Access database is used to collect data. Numerical calculations are performed in SQL language using VBA.