ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Online Learning amid the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Students&apos; Perspectives
Author: Adnan, Muhammad
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,COVID-19,Pandemics,Student Attitudes,College Students,Barriers,Access to Education,Instructional Effectiveness,Student Improvement,Outcomes of Education,Internet,Socialization,Self Motivation,Teaching Methods,Educational Quality

The unforeseen transition to online learning (OL) due to the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries has left learners with inconsistent and unequal access to digital learning opportunities. The present study was aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and improvements in OL amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of Pakistan. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of higher education students have serious reservations about the effectiveness of OL in Pakistan. However, students have reported productivity improvements in their online classes amid the second wave as compared to the first wave of the COVID-19. Lack of access to a reliable internet connection, lack of classroom socialization, lack of self-motivation, and ineffective online teaching methodologies were some of the major OL challenges reported by Pakistani higher education students. The findings of the present study have the pedagogical implications for OL in developing countries.
The Influence of Qazaq Kuresi Classes on the Management of the Level of Reserves of the Athletes&apos; Body
Author: Zhanibek, Kuderiev
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Athletes,Athletics,Physical Fitness,Muscular Strength,Training,Program Effectiveness,Exercise Physiology

In the Republic of Kazakhstan, specialists in the field of Physical culture and Sports are faced with the problem of increasing interest in practicing folk national sports, based on the creation of both theoretical paradigms and a more evidence-based comprehensive practical database of research in scientific and methodological orientation. The research is aimed at creating a bank of models of bio pedagogical data for coaches and young people engaged in national wrestling, on the influence of Kazakh wrestling classes on the physical fitness of the muscles of the musculoskeletal system of its quality and the cardiac activity of highly qualified wrestlers in the preparatory period of the training process. The research was experimental, and data was analyzed using spss' correlation coefficient. The results revealed the positive effects of the quality of development management on the level of general and special physical fitness of highly qualified athletes of the national team who constantly train in different teams of the republic.
The Role of Discipline &quot;Olympic Education&quot; in Training Specialists of &quot;Physical Culture and Sport&quot; in Kazakhstan
Author: Bakhtiyarova, Sayagul
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Athletics,Athletes,Physical Education,Team Sports,Content Analysis,Competition,Games,Specialists,Teacher Attitudes,College Faculty,Athletic Coaches,Elementary Secondary Education,Administrator Attitudes,Educational Benefits

Kazakhstan makes a significant contribution to the development of physical culture and sports in the Olympic games and as such, there is an urgent direction to study the prospects for the development of the educational services market and conduct research on consumers of educational services. The purpose of our study was to study and analyze the activities for the organization and implementation of work, related to the massive introduction of the ideas of Olympism and Olympic education in the daily life of both Kazakhstani specialists in the field of physical culture and sports, and the entire sports community. The study collected data through a survey involving 347 respondents working in the field of physical culture and sports in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Data was analyzed using percentages and content analysis. From the study, it was concluded that Olympic movement and Olympic education make the younger generation much smarter, more humane, more aesthetic and more tolerant.
The &quot;Self-Concept&quot; of Students: Scientific Bases and Features of Research
Author: Matayev, Berik
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Concept,Student Attitudes,Psychological Patterns,Educational Psychology,Psychologists,Specialists,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries,Professional Education,Personality,Professional Identity

Modern psychological and pedagogical research of professional training of Pedagogy and psychology students is gaining its relevance in scientific research, especially in the field of the &quot;Self-concept&quot;. This study aims to study the problem of diagnosis and description of the &quot;Self-concept&quot; of future specialists of educational psychologists of Bachelor degree students in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The sample consisted of 132 students of the specialty &quot;Pedagogy and psychology&quot; of the Pavlodar state pedagogical University and S. Toraigyrov Pavlodar state University, who were men and women aged 17 to 25 years, without work experience. Based on the results obtained, hypothesis of existence of relationship between the &quot;Self-concept&quot; and professional training of future specialists was confirmed.
Challenges Facing Students in Writing Theses at the Jordanian Universities
Author: El-Freihat, Sara Mohammad
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Barriers,Graduate Students,Gender Differences,Specialization,Marital Status,Employment Level,Educational Resources,Time Management,Administrative Organization,Interpersonal Communication,Intellectual Disciplines,Masters Theses

The study examined the challenges facing students in the process of writing theses and identify differences in these challenges in light of gender, qualifications, mental status, career status, type of university. A survey descriptive design was employed as a questionnaire was a administrated to a random sample consisting of (438) master degree students. To achieve the study objectives, a questionnaire was used. The study showed that the level of challenges students face when writing thesis was moderate, and statistically significant differences in the level of challenges students face when writing thesis in light of gender, in favor of females; specialization, in favor of science; marital status, in favor of married; career status; in favor of employed, while there were no statistically significant differences in light of type of university. The main conclusions of the study is that material challenges were the most prevalent in the Jordanian universities. In light of the results, some recommendations were suggested.
Development of Professional Culture in the Activities of Future Teachers and Psychologists
Author: Gulbaram, Mugauina
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Professional Development,Professional Identity,Professionalism,Competence,Specialists,Educational Psychology,Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Counselor Training,Cultural Context,Motivation,Career Readiness

The formation of professional culture of an individual is one of the most important conditions for changing the system of training qualified educational psychologists. This article aims at studying the main prerequisites for effective building of professional culture of young specialists in the field of educational psychology. The research collected data from previous researches and analyzed them using content analysis. The analysis show that future specialists' positive motivation to work is one of the key aspects that contribute to successful development of his/her competence and professional culture. The higher educational institution is an important factor for the formation of a new value system and should use its educational potential to form the proper attitude of future educational psychologists to the future professional activity.
Online Learning in Higher Education in the Backdrop of COVID-19: Pakistani Students&apos; Perspectives
Author: Shahzad, Nida
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,Higher Education,College Students,Student Attitudes,COVID-19,Pandemics,Online Courses,Integrated Learning Systems,Web Based Instruction,Visual Aids,Video Technology,Student Satisfaction,Instructional Improvement

This study explored the students' perspectives regarding online classes and the problems they have faced while attending online classes during crisis situation of COVID-19. Convergent parallel mix method design was adopted for this study and used online survey and structured interviews for data collection. The participants of the study were first semester social sciences students from two public universities of Rawalpindi city. Sample size for the survey was n=100 which was selected purposively and conveniently whereas, sample size for structured interviews was n=12. Results of the study indicated that higher educational institutes were not ready for this new approach of teaching as there was no proper access to learning management system (LMS).Most of the students were only receiving lectures in the form of power point slides or PDF whereas few teachers were using video lectures. Majority of the participants were not satisfied with this approach of teaching due to many problems including household chores, non-flexibility of online classes, electricity crisis, internet access and speed issues, lack of face to face interaction, explanation, understanding, and students' involvement. It is suggested that during this time, the institutes can improve their online LMS and make their staff ready for online classes.
Perception of E-Learning and Facilities Available in Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos
Author: Oladele, E. O.
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Distance Education,Open Education,Universities,Educational Facilities,Educational Equipment,Electronic Libraries,Access to Computers,Internet,Technology Integration,Technological Literacy,Instructional Effectiveness,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,College Faculty,College Students,Developing Nations,Foreign Countries

The study investigated the perception of learners and lecturers on E-learning mode of Education and the availability as well as utilization of facilities for teaching and learning at the Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of Lagos. Guiding the study are three research questions. The study population consist of all DLI Science education learners and Lecturers. A sample of two hundred and sixteen learners and sixty lecturers (Core and Adjunct) of the Science Education Department, Distance Learning Institute were involved in the study. Detailed researcher-designed questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Analysis of data collected was done using frequency counts and mean. Results showed that E-learning facilities such as laptops are inadequate especially on the part of the core lecturers of the institute. Other findings also showed that E-learning facilities that are adequate and available are computers for computer-based test (Examinations), E-library, Internet access while in the institute's premises and Interactive boards in classrooms. Based on these findings, there were recommendations to encourage the use of E-learning facilities for learners as well as lecturers to foster teaching and learning. Hence, there should be regular in-house training for lecturers. Government should provide the required 21st Century E-learning technologies in universities.
Development of an Online Teaching Competency Scale for University Instructors
Author: Simsek, Irfan
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Test Construction,Web Based Instruction,Teacher Competencies,Measures (Individuals),College Faculty,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Foreign Countries,Factor Analysis,Online Courses

In providing effective online education, it is crucial that the instructors have the competence to teach online. The aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable online teaching competency scale for online instructors. The data were collected from 392 instructors working in a big state university in Turkey (Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa). The instructors have conducted online courses through synchronous and asynchronous methods during the pandemic process. The development and evaluation process of the scale included exploratory factor analysis and convergent validity. The scale consists of 15 items and represents four factors of online instructors' competencies: pedagogy, facilitation, technology, and course administration. The total variance of the scale was found 64%. Internal consistency coefficient of the whole scale was found to be 0.83 according to reliability analysis. The results of the study revealed that the scale is valid and reliable for measuring instructors' online teaching competency. The implications of the study were discussed in detail.
Making Barriers to Learning in MOOCs Visible. A Factor Analytical Approach
Author: Hendrikx, Maartje
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Barriers,Educational Technology,Electronic Learning,Foreign Countries,College Students,Interpersonal Relationship,Interaction,Course Content,Technological Literacy,Internet,Time,Family Influence,Student Motivation,Academic Ability,Employment,Environmental Influences

Learners in MOOCs often experience challenges that can be identified as barriers to learning. These barriers may be MOOC- or not MOOC-related. By knowing about potential barriers learners would be better prepared and more likely to handle and overcome them. Therefore, the aim of this study was to advance insight and knowledge about barriers to learning in MOOCs. Assessment and reassessment of the data using exploratory factor analysis provided a good model fit for a 6-factor structure. This was confirmed by a confirmatory factor analysis. Further classification of the factors revealed that barriers experienced by learners were predominantly non-MOOC related. To get insight into the barriers learners experience, it was suggested to convert the identified factor structure into a diagnostic instrument (dashboard) powered by learner self-report. This dashboard then provides information about barriers learners experience and can be valuable for making (re) design decisions and for developing learner supporting tools and interventions.
Say No to Reinventing the Wheel: How Other Countries Can Build on the Norwegian Model of State-Financed OER to Create More Inclusive Upper Secondary Schools
Author: Müller, Frank J.
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inclusion,Secondary School Students,Open Educational Resources,Textbooks,Publishing Industry,Web Sites,Textbook Preparation,Decision Making,Context Effect,Foreign Countries,Models,Federal Aid,Access to Education,Resource Allocation,Specialists,Interviews,Quality Control,Sharing Behavior,Secondary School Teachers

The article shows in which areas other countries can benefit from the work of the Norwegian platform NDLA (ndla.no). This assessment is based on interviews with 13 representatives of the platform, three cooperation partners and one representative of Norwegian textbook publishers. The experiences described refer to a large-scale Open Educational Resources (OER) platform for upper secondary education, which was founded in 2006. The contents and experiences of the interviews were categorised into four areas: creation process, consumption, context based decisions and peer-production. The openness of the colleagues through the interviews conducted allows--for the first time--insights into the structures, strategies and considerations of NDLA. In conclusion, the special potential of such a state funded OER platform for inclusive education and which aspects might be relevant for higher education is shown.
How Integrating Reading and Writing Supports Student Success
Author: Kuehner, Alison V.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Remedial Instruction,Community Colleges,Reading Instruction,Writing Instruction,Academic Achievement,Curriculum Design,Instructional Effectiveness,Integrated Curriculum

The traditional remedial, stand-alone reading and writing courses at one community college were redesigned to create a single integrated reading and writing developmental course (IRW). Unlike a truly accelerated course, this IRW course combined two courses at the same level and therefore highlights the impact of integrating reading and writing. Data show that students in the IRW class were more successful than students in traditional remedial classes, both in developmental and in transfer English. The authors attribute student success to the challenging curriculum, extensive reading, intensive writing, and support for students' affective needs.
Educational Innovations for Coping up with COVID-19 Situation in South African Universities
Author: Adelowotan, Michael
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Innovation,Coping,COVID-19,Pandemics,Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Creativity,Instructional Effectiveness

Purpose: In this paper, researcher describe how the educational innovations and creativity affects the efficiency and performance of the Universities in South Africa in their bid to cope with challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic since the beginning of the 2020 academic year. Method: The researcher used the cross-sectional research design. The data was collected through a survey with the help of a well-developed questionnaire. Respondents were the employees of university of Johannesburg South Africa selected through a simple random sampling technique. A framework of hypotheses was prepared to establish the relationships between the variables Creativity, Efficiency, Performance and Innovation. SEM-PLS was used for the analysis of data. Findings: We conclude by examining how these educational innovations creativity have been able the assist the Universities in mitigating the adverse effects of what could have resulted in the loss of a significant part of the 2020 academic year. Educational creativity and innovation significantly improve the Universities' performance by enhancing the efficiency of the employees. Implications for Research and Practice: It is recommended that the foundation laid through these innovations should be built upon in the future to provide a platform for 'new normal' in teaching and learning in South African Universities particularly as the Higher Educational Institutions are being enabled to accommodate the disruptions in teaching and learning process due to any troublesome situation.
Una Noche de Música: Sustaining Our Students&apos; Culture
Author: Lozada, Victor
Date: 2022-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music Education,Hispanic American Students,Student Diversity,Teaching Methods,Disadvantaged,Culturally Relevant Education,Cultural Background,Literacy,Spanish,Singing,Folk Culture,Family School Relationship,Hispanic American Culture,School Districts,Family Involvement,Elementary Secondary Education,English Language Learners,Multiple Literacies,Cultural Activities

Students in the music classroom are more culturally and linguistically diverse than ever before. Latinx students are the fastest growing population. Often, these students are neglected through deficit-based pedagogical practices with regard to their cultural and linguistic practices; however, other research into asset-based pedagogical practices such as community cultural wealth and culturally sustaining pedagogy can allow for more equitable and just music education. Accessing community cultural wealth with regard to aspirational, navigational, social, resistant, and especially familial and linguistic capital can lead to better outcomes for students. Incorporating a Noche de Música [Night of Music] at a school allows for families to demonstrate their capacity to cocreate music-based and language-based literacies among faculty, students, and their families. This can include culturally sustaining pedagogical practices that lovingly affirm and sustain students' language, culture, and history through folk songs, folk tales, and multimodal approaches to communication.
Investigation of Prospective Preschool Teachers&apos; Beliefs about Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Author: Ersen, Zeynep Bahar
Date: 2021-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preschool Teachers,Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Mathematics Instruction,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,State Universities,Attitude Measures,Teacher Education Programs,High Schools,Vocational High Schools,Educational Background,Student Characteristics

Preschool teachers' beliefs about mathematics are crucial for qualified mathematical learning environments because children need to develop mathematical concepts based on their level of mathematical knowledge. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to determine prospective preschool teachers' beliefs about mathematics teaching and learning and to examine the effect of different variables on these beliefs. This research involved 884 prospective preschool teachers as the research sample at three state universities in Turkey. A belief Scale on mathematics teaching and learning was used as a data collection tool. The results showed that prospective teachers had positive beliefs about mathematics teaching. Moreover, there was a significant difference on prospective teachers' beliefs in accordance with grade levels. On the other hand, according to the type of prospective teachers' high school graduation, there was a significant difference in favor of prospective teachers who graduated from vocational high schools in the &quot;mathematical learning&quot; and &quot;nature of mathematics&quot; sub-scales of the scale.
Examining Quality of English Language Learning of University Students in Vietnam: The Moderating Role of Competition Factor
Author: Diep, Le Thi Ngoc
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Quality,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,College Students,Student Attitudes,Student Motivation,Goal Orientation,Curriculum Development,Teacher Effectiveness,Facilitators (Individuals),Educational Environment,Competition,Language Teachers,Correlation,Foreign Countries

Purpose: In the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0), higher education (HE) continues to retain a significant role in providing the growth in quality of manpower level. The English language is an international language that is used in multi-aspects including medicine, economics, media, science, and higher education. English learning quality enhancement is continuously requiring at higher education institutions. This study aims to explore the English language learning quality of university students in Vietnam with the moderating role of the competition factor. Methodology: The study employs qualitative and quantitative research methods. The questionnaire has been developed as a key tool for collecting data based on recommendations of experts, viewpoints of students from the qualitative research results, and from the theoretical outcomes of meta-analysis in previous studies. The sample was randomly selected with 304 responses. Findings: The findings confirm that four factors affecting the quality of English learning are (1) Student's subjective factors, (2) Learning Environment, (3) Quality of Teaching Facilitator, and (4) Teaching Curriculum. In addition, the study showed the positive impact of the &quot;Competition factor&quot; on the relationship between the learning environment, the quality of teaching facilitators, and English language learning quality. Implications for Research and Practice. In addition, suggestions, and implications for managers of educational institutions are included to improve the effectiveness of English education for students.