ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Ideal Careers Perceived by Education Major Undergraduates in Taiwan
Author: Ho, Hsuan-Fu
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Education Majors,Undergraduate Students,Career Awareness,Occupational Aspiration,Career Choice,Evaluation Methods,Student Attitudes,Employment Potential,Job Skills,Competence,Goal Orientation,Correlation,Questionnaires,Multivariate Analysis

The higher educational institutions produce several times as many college graduates each year as there are jobs available recently in Taiwan. This coupled with the deep recession of economy in recent years have contributed to the intensified competition for jobs. The fierce unemployment among young people has revived the demand on the contribution of educational system to the employability of college graduates. Since exploring how students define an ideal job is a prerequisite for guiding them to get a job that better matches their skills and desires, this research is thus endeavored to identify the major determinants of career selection, to calculate the relative importance of each determinant, and to decide the major strengths of different careers. AHP was adopted as the major tool for calculating the relative importance of the determinants of career selection. Correspondence Analysis was used to create a perceptual map for identifying major strengths of different careers. The results showed that Career Security and Retirement Policy were the most important determinants of job selection; moreover, students majoring in education preferred careers in public sectors such as public school teacher and government official.
Mobile Phone as Pedagogical Tools: Are Teachers Ready?
Author: Ismail, Issham
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,Handheld Devices,Educational Technology,Technology Integration,Teacher Attitudes,Program Implementation,Information Technology,Primary Education,Teacher Surveys,Computer Mediated Communication,Telecommunications,Teaching Methods,Age Differences,Correlation,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis

This study examined the teachers' perceptions on the implementation of mobile learning via mobile phone at schools. The sample for this study comprised thirty eight teachers who were teaching Information Technology (IT) subjects from various primary schools in Penang, Malaysia. A quantitative survey was administered to the respondents whereby results indicated that the adoption of mobile learning via mobile phone at schools was not perceived well among respondents. Moreover, respondents also were quite skeptical about future of mobile learning should it be implemented at their schools. The article concludes with emerging concerns which may have implications for future studies, specifically on whether or not mobile phone can effectively be adopted as teaching and learning tools for Malaysian mainstream schooling.
Detecting the Gender Dimension of the Choice of the Teaching Profession Prior to the Economic Crisis and IMF (International Monetary Fund) Memorandum in Greece--A Case Study
Author: Asimaki, Anna
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Gender Issues,Gender Differences,Career Choice,Teaching (Occupation),Educational History,European History,Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Females,Primary Education,Financial Exigency,Politics of Education,Employment Potential,Majors (Students),Sciences

The purpose of this research paper is the investigation of, and the sociological approach to, and interpretation of the attitudes of male and female students in the University Department of Primary Education (U.D.P.E.) at the University of Patras in Greece, before the enforcement of the IMF Memorandum, concerning the choice of the teaching profession and the corresponding scientific field of studies. In particular, we will be concerned with the following research questions: a) what are the attitudes of male and female students regarding the reasons for the choice of the particular scientific field and b) What is the influence of the gender of the male and female students of the U.D.P.E. at the University of Patras as far as the choice of studies in the particular scientific field is concerned. The most significant findings of the work reveal that in the particular University Department female students are overrepresented in percentage terms, a fact which demonstrates the &quot;feminizing&quot; of the Department in question. It also became apparent that the educational and professional choice of the female students in the particular University department is guided by their gender, which directs their practice. Finally, the prospect of immediate and certain professional employment which studies in the field of teaching in Greece promised, before the appearance of the economic crisis and the enforcement of the austerity measures, emerged as the most significant factor in the choice of the teaching profession by both sexes.
Towards Developing a Language Course for Hajj Guides in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, a Needs Assessment
Author: Abdellah, Antar
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Islam,Islamic Culture,Religious Factors,Tourism,Leaders Guides,Muslims,English (Second Language),Communication Skills,English for Special Purposes,Needs Assessment,Language Proficiency,Questionnaires,Language Skills,Mixed Methods Research,Interviews

Hajj guides in the second holy city in Islam deal with some million visitors and pilgrims to the holy Prophet's mosque. Although they are well trained in terms of hospitality and guidance, they seem to lack the basic communication skills in English. As most of the visitors and pilgrims resort to English as an international language, the need arises for developing a systemic ESP course for these Hajj guides. This study assesses the English language needs of these guides. Data gathering methods--including a questionnaire, a proficiency test and unstructured interviews--allowed testing of the questions via triangulation to validate the results.
An Undergraduate Design Experience in Digital Logic Design Course of Special Purpose Arithmetic Logic Unit Using Multisim, Ultiboard and Print Circuit Board
Author: Al-Haija, Qasem Abu
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Engineering Education,Design,Computer Software,Computer Simulation,Electronics,Student Projects,Teaching Methods,Student Evaluation,Accreditation (Institutions),Undergraduate Study,Program Evaluation,Computer System Design,Outcomes of Education,Evaluation Criteria

Project-Based Curriculum (PBC) is considered one of the most powerful methods in the engineering education where each course or courses-cluster is assigned a design project which considers a series of inter-related concepts that have been shown theoretically for the students. Using this approach, the student will gain the required knowledge in an atmosphere of groups of teams where students can experience and learn the most needed inquiry, research tools and skills, teamwork skills, leadership skills, accountability, communication skills, interdisciplinary experience, curiosity, planning skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. In this article, an undergraduate design experience in digital logic design course of special purpose arithmetic logic unit using Multisim, Y-0010/0020 Experiment Sets and Ulti-Board Kit is presented as an integral part of several electrical engineering courses throughout the curriculum at King Faisal University. The project was very beneficial in assessing the student outcomes a, c, d, e and k which introduced by ABET accreditation criteria.
Enhancing ICT Competency for Teachers in the Thailand Basic Education System
Author: Akarawang, Chaiya
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Competencies,Technological Literacy,Educational Needs,Training Methods,Needs,Teacher Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,Teacher Surveys,Technology Education,Cognitive Ability,Skill Development,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Curriculum Development,Blended Learning

Information and communications technologies (ICT) competency has been identified as a deficiency in teacher training in the basic education system of Thailand. This research aimed to study needs and training for enhancing ICT competency. Some 377 teachers from 35 schools and 12 school directors, supervisors and professional teachers were surveyed to identify training problems and needs. The results found that teachers require training focused on achieving better practical skills and understanding towards ICT. Current training does not adequately support creation and use of ICT media in instructing students. Guidelines to successful training were identified as including proper needs assessments of teachers before training, development of interesting and useful training curriculum in association with teachers, and use of blended training methods (traditional lecture-based training plus internet-based training).
Peer Tutoring Effects on Omani Students' English Self-Concept
Author: Alrajhi, Marwa N.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Peer Teaching,Foreign Countries,Social Cognition,Social Theories,Language Teachers,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,College Students,Self Concept Measures,Tutorial Programs,Measures (Individuals),Prediction,Teaching Methods,Multiple Regression Analysis,Statistical Analysis

Based on the social cognitive learning theory (1997), peer learning can be viewed as an effective way of enhancing learning. In this study, peer tutoring, a form of peer learning, was examined. The current study investigated the influence of a peer tutoring program implemented at Sultan Qaboos University on students' English self-concept. 125 Omani university students participated in the study. The Students English Self-Concept Scale (SESCS) and the Tutorial Programs Factors Scale (TPFS) were utilized to collect the data. The findings demonstrated that peer tutoring has a positive influence on English self-concept. Three tutorial program factors were found to positively predict English self-concept. Implications for EFL teachers, and recommendations for future research were discussed.
Examining Students' Feelings and Perceptions of Accounting Profession in a Developing Country: The Role of Gender and Student Category
Author: Mbawuni, Joseph
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Accounting,Student Attitudes,Gender Differences,Structured Interviews,Student Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Career Choice,Positive Attitudes,Developing Nations,Occupational Aspiration,Undergraduate Students,Graduate Students,Statistical Significance,Comparative Analysis

This paper examines the preconceived notions accounting students in Ghana have about the accounting profession and whether these perceptions are influenced by gender and student category (graduates and undergraduates). This study was a cross-sectional survey of 516 undergraduate and 78 graduate accounting students from a public university in Ghana. A self-administered structured questionnaire was developed to collect primary data. Data were analysed using SPSS 16.0. The results of this study show that, generally, both undergraduate and graduate accounting students have positive perceptions about accounting profession, contrary to most existing literature. Our findings indicate that despite the generally negative perception held by the public about accountants' behaviour, accounting students in Ghana do not share the same perception with the public. This study also found that gender influences the perception of both graduate and undergraduate accounting students, and few significant differences existed between graduate and undergraduate accounting students' perception of the profession. This research contributes to the academic debate surrounding the concerns of the future of accounting profession and its implications for contemporary accounting education in developing countries. It also provides knowledge to accounting educators in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) regarding areas of career orientation and training required to positively influence the perception of future accounting professionals in SSA and Ghana in particular. The limitations of this study are discussed to provide directions for future research.
Project-Based Learning Using Discussion and Lesson-Learned Methods via Social Media Model for Enhancing Problem Solving Skills
Author: Jewpanich, Chaiwat
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Projects,Active Learning,Discussion (Teaching Technique),Social Networks,Problem Solving,Skill Development,Undergraduate Students,Educational Technology,Statistical Analysis,Models,Academic Achievement,Feedback (Response),Student Evaluation,Student Educational Objectives,Foreign Countries

This research aims to 1) develop the project-based learning using discussion and lesson-learned methods via social media model (PBL-DLL SoMe Model) used for enhancing problem solving skills of undergraduate in education student, and 2) evaluate the PBL-DLL SoMe Model used for enhancing problem solving skills of undergraduate in education student. The samples groups are 9 specialists in education, enhancement of problem solving skills, educational technology, and computer and communication technology selected by purposive sampling. Thereafter, researcher analyses the data statistically by examining the mean (x) and the standard deviation (S.D.). The research result shows that (1) the PBL-DLL SoMe Model used for enhancing problem solving skills of undergraduate in education student, consists of 4 components which are 1) the analysis of the readiness of the input factors, 2) the process of the PBL-DLL SoMe Model, 3) the evaluation of the achievement of learning and problem solving skills (Output), and 4) the evaluation of the result between evaluating and feedback. (2) The evaluation result of this research project on the PBL-DLL SoMe Model for enhancing problem solving skills of undergraduate in education student shows that 1) the mean (x-bar) of the results of evaluated input factor readiness is valued at 4.50. The The standard deviation (S.D.) is equal to 0.80. 2) The mean (x-bar) of the process PBL-DLL SoMe Model is valued at 4.52. The standard deviation (S.D.) is equal to 0.62. 3) The mean (x-bar) of the evaluation of the achievement of learning and problem solving skill (Output) is valued at 4.62. The standard deviation (S.D.) is equal to 0.72. 4) The mean (x-bar) of the evaluation between process and feedback is valued at 4.71. The standard deviation (S.D.) is equal to 0.48. 5) The mean (x-bar) of the overall evaluation of the developed learning model is valued at 4.53. The standard deviation (S.D.) is equal to 0.75. Therefore, the developed learning model is rated as most appropriate in terms of quality.
Historiography of Developing the Issue of the Information Skills in the Social and Cultural Space of the Further Education
Author: Pavlovna, Kucher Tatyana
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Historiography,Information Skills,Adult Education,Cultural Context,Social Control,Cultural Activities,Competence,Educational Research,Leisure Education,Sociocultural Patterns,Educational Theories,Foreign Countries,Educational Practices

The paper deals with the problem of historiography, presented in three stages: the first stage (50-90s of the XX century) is characterized by the introduction of a scientific apparatus expertise creating the preconditions of differences between concepts, the release of an independent direction of history of social and cultural activities. In the second phase (90-2000s) pedagogical research appears on the problem of the formation of different types of competence (professional, informational, social, psychological, communication, legal, social, cultural and educational). The methodology of historical and educational research created and refined conceptual framework of social and cultural activities. The third phase (2000 to the present) is characterized by comprehensive research in the field of information competence, substantiation of theoretical and methodological framework, the researchers conducted an analysis of the phenomenon of leisure activities from the standpoint of the theory of culture, an emphasis on cultural needs, which are the motivation for leisure-time activities.
Innovation Management and Performance Framework for Research University in Malaysia
Author: Kowang, Tan Owee
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Innovation,Research Universities,Performance Factors,Performance Technology,Innovation,Teacher Researchers,Statistical Analysis,Questionnaires,Correlation,Test Reliability,Success,Program Administration,Research and Development

Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) in Malaysia are recognized as the core of new innovation development. This paper empirically studies one of IHLs in Malaysia with the objectives to gauge the perceived important level of success factors for innovation management, and to examine the relationship between innovation management success factors versus innovation performance. Descriptive statistical analysis and Pearson correlation test are used to validate the preliminary research framework. Finding from the study presents an interesting managerial implication where success factor that perceived as the most important is not strongly correlated with innovation performance. Suggestions to enhance the innovation performance are proposed, which comprising securement of greater research funding, expanding number and scope of collaboration or cooperation with external parties as well as continuously upgrading and enhancing the level of expertise. Finally, a revised framework of innovation performance management for Research University is proposed bases on literature review and complemented by the result of this study.
What Are the Learning Approaches Applied by Undergraduate Students in English Process Writing Based on Gender?
Author: Veloo, Arsaythamby
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Cognitive Style,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Writing Instruction,Writing Skills,Foreign Countries,Writing Processes,Learning Strategies,Scores,Gender Differences,Questionnaires

The purpose of this study is to determine gender differences and type of learning approaches among Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) undergraduate students in English writing performance. The study involved 241 (32.8% male &amp; 67.2% female) undergraduate students of UUM who were taking the Process Writing course. This study uses a Two-Factor Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F) by Biggs, Kember, and Leung (2001). This instrument assesses how students in higher learning institutions approach learning. In addition, data was also obtained from students' overall performance in the Process Writing course. The overall score for the Process Writing course was 67.58% in which female scores were above the average score while the scores for males were below the average. Overall, the vast majority of UUM undergraduate students apply the surface approach compared to the deep approach. For the surface approach learning, more students chose the surface strategy when compared to the surface motive. For the deep learning strategy, most students chose the deep strategy compared to the deep motive. Very few students used a combination of both approaches. In the context of English language writing, students need to have an intrinsic interest in what is being discussed for their writing activities. An intrinsic interest will help to make learning meaningful as in the deep learning approach. However, the findings provide evidence that most female students who applied the surface approach managed to score well in their overall performance in Process Writing.
Level of Psychological Burnout of a Sample of Secondary Phase Teachers in Ma'an Governorate and Its Relationship with Some Other Variables
Author: Alkhateeb, Omar
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teacher Burnout,Secondary School Teachers,Religious Education,Islam,Psychological Evaluation,Psychological Patterns,Low Achievement,Life Satisfaction,Job Satisfaction,Statistical Analysis

This study aimed at identifying the level of psychological burnout of a random sample of secondary phase teacher in Ma'an Governorate and its relationship with some other variables. The study sample consisted of 80 male and female Islamic education teachers in the schools of Ma'an Governorate in the southern part of Jordan. To this end, the researchers used Maslach's scale for identifying the psychological burnout of teachers. Findings show that Islamic education teachers suffer a mid-level of psychological burnout and lack of achievements. In addition to the mid-level of general psychological burnout, findings also show that teachers suffer from a low-level dullness.
The Influence of AQ on the Academic Achievement among Malaysian Polytechnic Students
Author: Matore, Mohd Effendi Ewan Mohd
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Defense Mechanisms,Coping,Psychological Patterns,Resilience (Psychology),Academic Persistence,Academic Achievement,Technical Institutes,Data Analysis,Regression (Statistics),Scores,Higher Education,Success

This study aimed to examine the influence of Adversity Quotient (AQ) on the academic achievement among Malaysian polytechnic students. A total of 1,845 students from five polytechnics in Malaysia participated in this study and these polytechnic was selected from five different zones, namely Nouthern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Borneo. The samples for the study was selected using the proportionate clustered multistage stratified sampling technique. Data collected for this study was analyzed using regression analysis and the results showed that the findings of the analysis showed that AQ contributed only 0.9% (r = 0.098) changes in the variance of academic achievement score. AQ still has the potential to be studied from the other perspective of the success factor in the polytechnic students as a whole.
An Analysis of the Candidate Teachers' Beliefs Related to Knowledge, Learning and Teaching
Author: Bay, Erdal
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Student Teacher Attitudes,Beliefs,Educational Attitudes,Epistemology,Constructivism (Learning),Multivariate Analysis,Path Analysis,Predictor Variables,Learning Processes

Candidate teachers have several beliefs related to their knowledge, learning and teaching. The purpose of this study is to analyze the beliefs of candidate teachers about knowledge, learning and teaching. Candidate teachers were assigned a scale and from the answers &quot;belief points&quot; were obtained based on their attitudes about these three dependent variables. It is investigated whether or not there is a significant difference in candidate teachers' belief points about knowledge, learning and teaching. In addition, this research aims to show to what extent they have these beliefs and predictive among these belief dimensions regardless of variable identification. The relational descriptive method is used in this study. The study was conducted on the 297 primary school candidate teachers selected as subjects of the research in the last year of their education. It is found out that the belief of teaching needs to be constructivist and learning depends on process and efforts are indirectly predicted by the belief on the relativity of knowledge. Similarly, traditional beliefs on teaching are directly and indirectly predicted by the belief that learning depends on effort and ability and the belief in objective and ultimate knowledge. Consequently, it is determined that individuals' beliefs on knowledge, learning and teaching are highly interdependent.