ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
College Adaptation among Colombian Freshmen Students: Internal Structure of the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ)
Author: Gravini Donado, Marbel Lucia
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Private Colleges,Student Adjustment,Psychometrics,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Factor Analysis,Questionnaires,College Environment

The aim of this research is to assess the internal structure and reliability of the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ) in a sample comprising 739 students (64% of them women), attending second-half classes at a private university in the Caribbean Region of Colombia. The SACQ is a 67-item self-report that evaluates four aspects related to university adjustment namely, the academic, institutional, social, and personal-emotional areas. To fulfill its goals, different measurement models were assessed through various confirmatory factor analyses, and the results indicate that the Peruvian model (four dimensions, 27 items) has the best statistical adjustment, presenting evidence in support of its internal structure. Similarly, high reliability indicators were obtained, both with regard to the construct and scoring. In conclusion, the SACQ's psychometric properties are satisfactory as regards its internal structure (tetra-factorial model) and reliability, enabling its use to evaluate adjustment to college life.
International Collaboration in the Field of Educational Research: A Delphi Study
Author: Bond, Melissa
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: International Cooperation,COVID-19,Pandemics,College Faculty,Delphi Technique,Teacher Attitudes,Barriers,Networks,Peer Relationship,Educational Researchers,Policy Formation,Educational Policy,Authors,Publications,Specialists

(International) research collaboration (IRC) is considered one of the most important aspects of academic careers and, although it is often linked to co-authorship, investigations of academic perceptions and practices are rare. Reflections on factors affecting IRC, as well as effective technology for use in IRC are also now particularly vital, due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The aim of this three-round Delphi study, conducted prior to the pandemic, was to explore why and how academics conduct IRC in the field of Education. The results indicate that the benefits of IRC are more relevant than the barriers, and that networking with and learning from others are two of the most important reasons for conducting IRC. Four stages of IRC were identified, alongside a range of influencing factors, which could inform future project management training. Suggestions for institutional IRC policy are provided, as well as considerations for early career researchers.
Investigating the Computational Thinking Ability of Young School Students across Grade Levels in Two Different Types of Romanian Educational Institutions
Author: Katai, Zoltan
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computation,Thinking Skills,Cognitive Ability,Foreign Countries,Differences,Institutional Characteristics,Elementary School Students,Secondary School Students,Grade 3,Grade 5,Grade 7,Grade 9,Mathematics

Over the last decade, continuous efforts have been made to bring computational thinking (CT) closer to K-12 education. These focused endeavors implicitly suggest that the current curricula do not sufficiently contribute to the development of learners' CT. On the other hand, since CT is a combined skill with cross-disciplinary implications, one might conclude that even without an explicit focus on CS education, students' CT might develop latently as they advance with the current curriculum. We have proposed to test whether differences exist in how 3rd-, 5th-, 7th- and 9th-grade learners from two Romanian educational institutions (girls vs. boys from Art vs. Theoretical school; 214 subjects with no prior experience in CT) relate to learning tasks that require a certain level of CT. The testing tool was inspired by the AlgoRythmics dance choreography illustration of the linear search algorithm and has the potential to reveal different levels of abstracting. Findings emphasize the need for a purposeful and coordinated CS infusion into K-9 education in order to accelerate students' CT development.
The Impact of South Asian Parental Involvement Behaviors on Children&apos;s Academic Achievement: Instrument Development and Exploratory Factor Analysis
Author: Rasool, Shahid
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Parent Participation,Parent School Relationship,Family Environment,Immigrants,Asian Americans,Academic Achievement,Test Construction,Test Validity,Measures (Individuals),Public Schools,Elementary School Students,Secondary School Students,Correlation,Children,Foreign Countries

This study examined the factor structure of an instrument used to measure first generation Bangladeshi, Indian, and Pakistani (FGBIP) parental involvement behaviors in their children's academic achievement in Southwest Florida. A survey was designed for FGBIP parents/guardians of K-12 children studying in public schools based on commonly used indicator variables of parental involvement in the literature. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was utilized to test the initial instrument by determining whether the survey items loaded onto the unique factors as well as the number of items to improve the reliability and validity of the instrument. The EFA produced 25 items under five factors: &quot;parental involvement behavioral trends in school-based activities, parental involvement behavioral trends in home-based activities, parents' personal behaviors, parents' involvement in beyond home/school activities, and children's personal behaviors.&quot; The researchers described the design process and a useful tool for understanding relationships between parental involvement and students' academic achievement.
Role of Academic Emotions in the Relationship between Academic Achievement and Resilience among Eighth Graders
Author: Xie, Lindai
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Emotional Response,Arousal Patterns,Psychological Patterns,Correlation,Academic Achievement,Resilience (Psychology),Mental Health,Grade 8,Middle School Students,Early Adolescents,Foreign Countries

This study investigated the relationship among academic achievement, academic emotions, and resilience of grade eight students in Guiyang, China. Via a convenience sampling approach, 172 students (45.9% female) were recruited in this study. Students' academic emotions and resilience were measured respectively by using the adolescent academic emotions questionnaire and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Results indicated that positive high arousal academic emotions mediating the relationship between resilience and students' academic achievement. However, there was no direct relationship among resilience, academic achievement and other academic emotions. Combining with the analysis of results and previous studies, ways to improve academic achievement with a healthy mental status were discussed.
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on K-12 Education: A Systematic Literature Review
Author: Huck, Carla
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Elementary Secondary Education,School Closing,Distance Education,Equal Education,Teacher Education,Web Based Instruction,Family School Relationship,Achievement Gap,Parent Participation,Mental Health,Social Emotional Learning,Principals,Instructional Leadership,Time Management

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects on nearly every aspect of society, including education. This study investigates educational research conducted in the United States during the COVID-19 school closures to increase our understanding of student, parent, teacher, and school leader experiences with remote learning in a K-12 context. This systematic literature review used concept mapping to synthesize data from relevant studies conducted during the pandemic when instruction transitioned to a remote environment in spring 2020. A range of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies were screened for quality and eligibility and revisited multiple times during the coding process. Findings include the need to prioritize equity issues, improve teacher pedagogy in remote instruction, and enhance school-home communication. Our systematic study presents data-informed recommendations that school district personnel and state education officials might implement to improve stakeholder experiences and minimize widening achievement and opportunity gaps as school disruptions continue.
Leisure Time Spending Tendencies of University Students: The Case of TRNC
Author: Karaderi, Birkan
Date: 2021-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Leisure Time,College Students,Foreign Countries,Recreational Activities,Psychological Patterns

Nowadays, the significance of leisure time is increasing in our daily life. In addition to entertainment and relaxation, individuals can make use of their leisure time as self-developed and productive. This study aims to reveal the leisure time trends of university students. The population of the research consists of students studying at Girne American University in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Research participants consisted of 582 university students. One hundred thirteen of the participants are men, and 81 of them are women. The survey technique utilized, which is one of the field research methods, was applied to collect the research data. SPSS 22.00 package program was used in the analysis of the study. As a result of the research, it was seen that the participants mostly preferred passive activities. Furthermore, it was concluded that the crucial thing concerning the students participating in the study from the governments of TRNC and local administrations to make the most of their free time is the opening of more leisure time areas. In line with the opinions of the participants, it was concluded that the leisure time opportunities offered by the government and local administrations of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus for students are not sufficient. These results highlight the importance of leisure activities for successful individuals throughout their life span.
Sustaining Women Empowerment Community Extension Project: A Tri-Focal Partnership Model
Author: Montalbo, Imelda C.
Date: 2021-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Females,Empowerment,Community Programs,Foreign Countries,Extension Education,Self Concept,Partnerships in Education,Program Evaluation,Positive Attitudes,Sustainable Development,Higher Education

Grounded from Theory of Change, this study aims to describe the impact of the extension project designed to empower marginalized women in Balamban Cebu, Philippines. Qualitative emerging themes obtained from interviews and focus group discussion revealed that women were empowered by nurturing positive emotions, enhancing self-worth, advancing environmental stewardship, and establishing accountability for sustainability, thereby improving the quality of their lives. A tri-focal partnership model as proposed that illustrates a dynamic interplay of the roles and functions among the University, local government unit, and other government agencies, which builds a sustainable community extension project in the community. Replication of an extension project would yield a good Return of Investment (ROI) to the University, which ultimately leads to a country's more substantial economic growth and development.
A Study of the Attachment Stability of Children Living in Different Family Types (A Longitudinal Study of Children from the Age of 6 to 11)
Author: Uçar Çabuk, Feyza
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Attachment Behavior,Family Characteristics,Family (Sociological Unit),Family Relationship,Young Children,Preadolescents,Gender Differences,Cultural Context,Longitudinal Studies,Correlation,Foreign Countries

This study aims to analyse the attachment stability of children living in different family types from the age of 6 to 11. The study sample comprises 56 children living in Mus, Turkey, including 28 nuclear families and 28 extended families. The &quot;Incomplete Doll Family Story Scale&quot; was used to evaluate the attachment styles of 6-year-old children. The attachment styles of 11-year-old children were evaluated with the &quot;Kerns Secure Attachment Scale&quot;. The analysis revealed that the attachment of 52% of the study group was stable. No changes were observed in the attachment styles of 52% of children living in nuclear families and 47% of children living in extended families, considering attachment consistency in family type. The results show that the attachment levels of children from both family types are significantly consistent from the age of 6 to 11, and the attachment stability of children living in nuclear families is stronger than children living in extended families.
Study Habits, Self-Esteem, and Academic Achievement among Public and Private Secondary School Students in Bangladesh
Author: Islam, Md. Nurul
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Study Habits,Self Esteem,Academic Achievement,Private Schools,Public Schools,Secondary School Students,Adolescents,Gender Differences,Predictor Variables

Studies on academic achievement worldwide are sporadic, focusing on variables more or less have been taken by the researchers, and provided knowledge. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine how the school effect influences secondary school students' academic achievements by two important significant (study habits and self-esteem). With a covenient sampling method, 400 students from eight secondary schools in Bangladesh were selected for the study. Though the students were equally divided regarding gender (Boys, 200; Girls, 200), they were different regarding school types (Public, 188; Private, 212). Their ages range from 14 to 17, with an average of 14.8. They provided responses on two Bangla version scales: Study Habit Scale and Self-Esteem Scale. Academic achievement was significantly positively correlated with both study habits (r=0.268, p&lt;0.01) and self-esteem (r=0.291, p&lt;0.01). Two predictors of the study were also correlated with each other (r=0.283, p&lt;0.01). Public and private school students were not varied significantly in studying habits and academic achievement, but they were significantly different in self-esteem. The study habits and self-esteem jointly explained 12.3% for public school students' academic achievement while it explained 7.5% variance for the private school students. The discussion implies that how students' study habits and self-esteem facilitate their academic achievement. Further studies will reflect more factors influencing academic achievement.
Social Reconstruction: American Catholics Radical Response to the Social Gospel Movement and Progressives
Author: Lubienecki, Paul
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Problems,Catholics,Social Change,Activism,Protestants,Inclusion,Labor,Problem Solving,Industrialization,Historiography,Christianity,Economic Development,Political Attitudes,Lay People,Religious Factors,Social Attitudes,War,Patriotism,Church Role,Clergy,Public Policy

At the fin de siècle the Industrial Revolution created egregious physical, emotional and spiritual conditions for American society and especially for the worker but who would come forward to alleviate those conditions? Protestants implemented their Social Gospel Movement as a proposed cure to these problems. Secular Progressives engaged in a more activist role both materially and through legislation. Both of these groups had limited successes with disappointing outcomes. America's Catholics, more accustomed to living and working in industrialized neighborhoods, eventually developed their own programs and agenda to address social and labor concerns. However some scholars believed that Catholic efforts merely replicated what others had achieved. It was the actions of America's Catholics in answer to these issues that propelled them onto the national scene with a sense of purpose, inclusion and equality. This paper examines each group to ascertain their programs, relevant accomplishments and demonstrate how resolutions to solve social and labor problems proceeded yet stagnated for some. For America's Catholics their agenda for social reconstruction empowered them to assert themselves as equals with a long lasting viable program of future corrective action.
Systematic Analysis of Digital Reading Studies in the Digital Age
Author: Çeliktürk Sezgin, Zuhal
Date: 2022-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Research,Computer Use,Reading,Research Reports,Citations (References),Research Methodology,Reading Processes,Information Retrieval,Socioeconomic Status,Authors

Digitalization has led to significant changes in reading like it does in almost every field. When traditional print reading is considered together with digital reading, it can be argued that digital reading differs from printed reading in many respects. Given the complex nature of reading, it is predictable that an in-depth examination of digital reading is needed. In this context, this research aims to determine the trends and prominent concepts/topics by examining the studies on digital reading in a systematic and holistic manner. In the research, peer reviewed articles related to the concept of digital reading indexed in the Web of Science database were analyzed. Data analysis methods such as content analysis, descriptive analysis and bibliometric analysis were used in the research. As a result of the research, it was seen that there was a significant increase in digital reading studies especially in recent years. It is also determined that digital reading studies are concentrated in developed countries. The data on the participants were also examined in the studies. Accordingly, it was identified that the highest number of studies took place at the K-12 level, and the participants generally had a lower-tomedium socioeconomic status. The sampled papers were also analyzed in terms of reading methods and it was seen that digital shared reading was used more than other reading methods. When the most commonly used variables, the most used concepts in the abstract sections or the most used keywords are examined, it is noticeable that the concept of reading comprehension comes to the fore. When the authors/references that received the most references in the field were analyzed, it was determined that OECD reports were referenced the most. In line with the findings obtained, results were discussed mutually with the literature and various inferences were made.
Conflict in Schools: A Qualitative Study
Author: Ertürk, Ramazan
Date: 2022-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Conflict,Case Studies,Conflict Resolution,Educational Strategies,Educational Environment,Elementary School Teachers,Middle School Teachers,High School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Content Analysis,School Effectiveness,Knowledge Level,Administrators,Ethics,Teacher Burnout,Work Environment,Teacher Effectiveness,Psychological Patterns,Organizational Culture,Teacher Administrator Relationship,Teamwork,Foreign Countries

As a qualitative research method, case study was used in the research carried out to investigate the causes of conflicts in schools, levels and type of conflict, effects of conflict, methods used to solve conflicts. 40 teachers working in 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 2 high schools in Yeniçaga district of Bolu, Turkey which constituted the research group of the study, were determined using the criterion sampling technique within the scope of convenience sampling and purposive sampling method. The data were collected through interviews and semistructured interview form and analyzed with content analysis. A medium-level conflict in schools will yield positive results in terms of individual and organizational aspects and therefore increase the effectiveness of schools when considering the positive effects and consequences of conflicts in schools. However, since the increase in the level of conflict can lead to negative individual, interpersonal and organizational outcomes, both teachers and school administrators at schools should have a broad knowledge of conflict and good conflict management skills. In addition, conflict information will minimize the individual, interpersonal and administrative reasons that reveal the conflict. The current study finds the following important and striking results: teachers' weariness and tiredness as a result of conflict, burnout, unwillingness to work, decrease in work efficiency and performance, decrease in organizational commitment, stress and anxiety, loneliness, unhappiness, cynicism, decrease in motivation, unwillingness to come to school, wanting to leave school, disappearance of ethical behaviors, withdrawal, and anger. Besides, one of the most important results of the study is to reveal some elements such as effective communication, fulfillment of duties and responsibilities in a timely manner, organizational fit, behavior of teachers and administrators in accordance with the rules of professional ethics and business ethics, teamwork and cooperation in schools which have no conflict.
The Death of an Academic Department: Sense-Losing and Sacred Loss
Author: Walsh, Diane D.
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Departments,Educational Administration,World Views,Higher Education,Catholic Schools,Religious Factors,Beliefs,College Students,Student Attitudes,Student Experience,Counseling,Coping,Clergy

An unexpected academic department closure can be deeply unsettling to many stakeholders. Department closure is typically intended to be a cost-saving measure; however, department closure can be a difficult, time-consuming process with unexpected consequences. This study takes a hermeneutical phenomenological approach to explore the impact of the closure of an academic department. Participants were enrolled in one of the department's academic programs at the time of the closure announcement and during data collection. Results indicated that participants sanctified the department, a process in which persons instill an object or aspect of their lives with spiritual significance (Pargament et al., 2005). The closure prompted participants to experience a cosmology episode in which a sudden shift in worldview occurred, and participants indicated being in the sense-losing stage where meaning had not yet been made. The findings of this study can serve as a model for leadership at all levels who are considering program closures, with particular attention on how to assist students.