ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Adult Learners Understanding in Learning Islam Using the Andragogy Approach in Singapore
Author: Kadir, Mohd Amin Bin
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Andragogy,Foreign Countries,Islam,Cultural Pluralism,Religious Factors,Qualitative Research,Muslims,Adult Students,Sampling,Teaching Methods,Role Models,Intention,Learning Processes,Transformative Learning

This study describes adult learners understanding in learning Islam using the andragogy approach in Singapore comprising multicultural and multi-religious society. Singapore is a secular state where freedom of religion is encrypted in the constitution and Malay/Muslim comprises 13.3% of the population. Adults learn Islam to deepen their understanding and to practice the teachings of Islam due to their strong conviction to the religion. To illustrate this study, a qualitative research was adopted. The source of the research data come from the Muslim adult learners who attended the Islamic religious class either at Kampung Siglap Mosque and/or AlZuhri Higher Learning Institute. To determine the source of the data, the snowball sampling was used. The emphasis of this study are on adult learners understanding in learning Islam, adult learners approach to learning Islam and adult learners' transformation from the learning of Islam. The findings of the research illustrate adult learners formulated their own comprehension through their personal experiences. Adult learners initiated their own learning, inquisitive and engaged. They have a preconceived idea of learning the topics based on their needs related to Islam. Adult learners' eagerness to learn depended on teachers teaching method. They aspired to be responsible Muslim and role model to family members inspired them to achieve their learning goals; having self-confidence and family support facilitates their learning of Islam effectively. The intention establishes on adult learners strengthen their determination to actualize the intention of learning Islam is to succeed in life and the hereafter. The results offer insights on the adult learners learning process in which transformative learning took place in engaging Islam with the divine intervention had transform adult learners.
Assessment of the Factors Influencing the Implementation of Strategic Plans in Secondary Schools in Kenya
Author: Anyieni, Abel G.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Strategic Planning,Program Implementation,Secondary Schools,Foreign Countries,Case Studies,Data Collection,Questionnaires,Multiple Regression Analysis,Surveys,Statistics,Statistical Distributions,Public Sector,Secondary Education,Research Design,Research Methodology,Sample Size,Data Analysis,Leadership,Leadership Styles,Communication Skills

Past research have pointed out that excellent strategies have been written but extremely small have been accomplished in their implementation. It has additionally been proposed that only 10% of formulated strategies are successfully implemented. However, crafting the best strategy is not the end in itself but the ultimate result will only be realized once the plan is successfully implemented. A strategic plan is a management tool that is used to transform organizational objectives into actions. The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of strategic plan implementation on organizational performance: a case study of public Secondary Schools in Kenya. The country in the recent past has experienced challenges like student declining performance in national examinations and increased student enrolments this implies that student cannot be able to join higher learning institutions which mean their future is blurred. The specific objectives were to analyze the effects of leadership style and communication in successful implementation of the strategic plans. A descriptive survey design using stratified sampling was used. The study population comprised of the school managers including teachers, principals and deputy principals serving in selected schools. Primary data was collected through questionnaires that were administered through &quot;drop and pick later&quot; method while secondary data was gathered from relevant Ministry of Education, Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and Government of Kenya publications like the Strategic plan, TSC Act, Ministry of Education (MoE) records. Quantitative data was analyzed though descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. Quantitative data was presented using bar graphs, pie charts and frequency distribution tables.
Cognitive Distortion as Predictor of In-School Adolescents' Depressive Symptoms and Academic Performance in South-South, Nigeria
Author: Usen, Stella Anietie
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Depression (Psychology),Symptoms (Individual Disorders),Academic Achievement,Prediction,Foreign Countries,Regression (Statistics),Correlation,Measures (Individuals),Adolescents,Questionnaires,Secondary School Students

The purpose of this study was to ascertain how cognitive distortion could predict in-school adolescents' depressive symptoms and academic performance in the South-South Nigeria. The study adopted a correlation design with a sample of in-school adolescents who showed evidence of cognitive distortion (N = 798). In-School Adolescents' Cognitive Distortion Questionnaire (ISACDQ), In-School Adolescents' Depression Inventory (ISADI) and Academic Performance Scale (APS) were used for data collection while linear regression statistics procedure was adopted to analyse the data. Results show that cognitive distortion predicts in-school adolescents' depressive symptoms to a low degree while it predicts academic performance to a high degree. Based on the findings, conclusion, implication and limitations were drawn.
An Empirical Study of Cultures of Assessment in Higher Education
Author: Fuller, Matthew B.
Date: 2013-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Organizational Culture,Student Evaluation,Measurement Objectives,Evaluation Research,Educational Administration,Institutional Role,Institutional Characteristics,Educational Resources,Resistance to Change,School Support,Educational Practices,Program Attitudes,School Surveys,Likert Scales

Higher education campus leaders face a complex state of affairs regarding the documentation of evidence of student learning. There is no shortage of technical guidance for conducting assessment (e.g. Allen, 2006; Bresciani, 2007; Bresciani, Zelna, &amp; Anderson, 2004; Lui, 2011; Maki, 2010; Suskie, 2009; Walvrood &amp; Anderson, 2010), and a great deal of energy and resources are expended gathering, analyzing, interpreting, disseminating, and using data generated through this methodological advice. Yet, the advancement of assessment methods has outpaced explorations of assessment's philosophy and discourses of how assessment and campus cultures are changed have been slow to emerge. In essence, the art and science of assessment are divided and, as Snow (1959) cautions, &quot;when those two senses have grown apart, then no society is going to be able to think with wisdom&quot; (p. 29). As higher education places greater emphasis on empirical data from standardized learning, research regarding why assessment is conducted, how it is leveraged for change, and the ramifications of assessment's purposes must be elevated to a more meaningful level. To this end a new instrument--&quot;The Survey of Assessment Culture&quot;©--was developed to explore factors and strategies influencing the cultivation of cultures of assessment. The Survey supports research and dialogue into cultures of assessment and how assessment emerges as an accepted institutional way of existence. This article reviews the methodological approaches used in the study, shares basic descriptive statistics, and concludes by discussing various implications for the study of assessment cultures and for administrative practice in higher education and educational administration preparation programs.
An Approach to the Design of Mathematical Task Sequences: Conceptual Learning as Abstraction
Author: Simon, Martin A.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Design,Sequential Learning,Mathematics Instruction,Mathematical Concepts,Abstract Reasoning,Learning Theories,Piagetian Theory,Preservice Teachers,Undergraduate Students

This paper describes an emerging approach to the design of task sequences and the theory that undergirds it. The approach aims at promoting particular mathematical concepts, understood as the result of reflective abstraction. Central to this approach is the identification of available student activities from which students can abstract the intended ideas. The approach differs from approaches in which learning to solve the problem posed is the intended learning. The paper illustrates the approach through data from a teaching experiment on division of fractions.
Observations on Leadership, Problem Solving, and Preferred Futures of Universities
Author: Puncochar, Judith
Date: 2013-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Problem Solving,Leadership Styles,Leadership Effectiveness,College Administration,Educational Theories,Institutional Characteristics

A focus on enrollments, rankings, uncertain budgets, and branding efforts to operate universities could have serious implications for discussions of sustainable solutions to complex problems and the decision-making processes of leaders. The Authentic Leadership Model for framing ill-defined problems in higher education is posited to improve the process of ethical problem solving and the creation of sustainable solutions to complex problems faced by university leaders.
Universal Basic Education Policy: Impact on Enrolment and Retention
Author: Iddrisu, Issah
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Policy,Access to Education,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Dropout Rate,Academic Persistence,Enrollment Trends,Statistical Analysis,Incentives,Control Groups,Elementary Education,Trend Analysis

The universal basic education policy enshrined in the constitution of Ghana is aimed at making education accessible and affordable for all Ghanaian citizens. This paper sought to assess whether the universal basic education policy really have an impact on access at the basic level. The study was carried out on the premise that the universal basic education policy has no impact on enrolment and retention. The study used enrolment data from randomly selected public basic schools. Ten(10) each as treatment and control schools. Descriptive statistics were used in the presentation of the data. The data was enrolment figures taken from the registers of the various schools under study. The study found out that enrolment and retention are on the increase. It again found out that girl's dropout rate was higher in control schools than boys. The study concluded that girl's enrolment and retention is largely determined by the universal basic education policy. It is therefore necessary for the provision of incentives for girls and better facilities to meet the increasing demand of enrolment and retention.
Criticality and the Pedagogical Reconstruction of Leadership Standards in an Educational Leadership Classroom
Author: Black, William R.
Date: 2013-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Administration,Administrator Education,Leadership Qualities,Leadership Training,Essays,Writing Assignments,State Standards,Student Writing Models,Content Analysis,Social Justice,Academic Standards,Relevance (Education),Barriers,Criticism,Politics of Education

The authors describe their attempt to develop students' critical perspectives on the content and assumptions in the 2008 Florida Principal Leadership Standards (FPLS) through a reflective essay assignment in a class titled Ethics, Equity, and Leadership in Education. The authors conducted textual analysis of 92 student essays (a total of 922 pages) submitted in 5 sections of a class from the summer of 2008 through the spring of 2009. The authors describe ways students analyze knowledge claims in the FPLS in relation to the standards' considerable silence around issues of ethics and equity, which were central to the class: a) Standards are sufficient and helpful; b) Standards are insufficient, but helpful; and c) Standards are insufficient and lack critical elements. The article concludes with a discussion of how university professors and other professional development leaders might consider working within and, when strategically appropriate, against notions of standards representing comprehensive legitimate knowledge through six specific pedagogical and professional stances.
Still Waiting for &quot;Superprincipal&quot;: Examining U.S. Policymaker Expectations for School Principals, 2001-2011
Author: Peck, Craig
Date: 2013-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Principals,Accountability,Educational Change,Change Strategies,Administrator Role,Educational Policy,Documentation,Content Analysis,Educational History

This study seeks to understand US policymaker expectations regarding principals during a decade of increased school accountability. We used historical methodology to map connections and locate themes among principal-centered reform documents and policies from the past ten years. We found that policymakers framed the principal as someone who: (1) serves as the focal point of school improvement initiatives, (2) delegates leadership to others, and (3) accepts ultimate individual responsibility for school results. We contend that, in the end, these three resonant policy themes from the decade intensified rather than softened the notion of school leader as superprincipal. The study concludes by considering implications.
The Role of Inquiry in Closing the Gap between University Experience and Assistant Principal Career Transition through Simulated Realistic Job Preview
Author: Kearney, W. Sean
Date: 2013-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inquiry,Educational Administration,Relevance (Education),Administrator Education,College Programs,Career Readiness,Program Effectiveness,Simulation,Followup Studies,Interviews,College Outcomes Assessment,Assistant Principals,Graduate Surveys,Vignettes,Supervision,Discipline,School Safety,Parent School Relationship,Leadership Training,Training Methods

Educational administration is the weakest program that schools of education offer...most (principal preparation programs) vary in quality from inadequate to appalling. Their shortcomings include irrelevant and incoherent curricula, low admission and graduation standards, inadequate clinical instruction...(and) degrees that are irrelevant to the jobs students eventually hold&quot; (Levine, 2005, B16). Arthur Levine, the president of Teachers College at Columbia University, was roundly lambasted for these comments by the educational leadership community. In particular, his report was criticized for ignoring the many positive aspects of leadership preparation programs (Young, 2005). While Levine (2005) contends that Universities are not connected enough with local district practices, Flessa (2007) counters that non-university based school leadership programs lack the ability to meaningfully critique substandard local district policies that may be in place. Perhaps it is not surprising to find that schools of education have vehemently defended their usefulness--but is there value in Levine's critique? Can educational administration programs improve their relevance to the jobs their graduates hold while continuing to provide them with a sound theoretical base?
Psychometric Properties of the Beck Scale for Depression (Beck Depression Inventory BDI-II)--A Study on a Sample of Students in the State of Kuwait Universities
Author: Dahem, Ahmed Mohammed Faleh
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Psychometrics,Depression (Psychology),Measures (Individuals),College Students,Reliability,Validity,Statistical Analysis,Correlation,Gender Differences,Stress Variables,Anxiety,Life Satisfaction,Cultural Influences,Symptoms (Individual Disorders)

The study aimed to identify the psychometric properties of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) the Arabized version by Gharib (2000); the study sample consisted of 500 male and female students from the Kuwaiti universities by 250 males and 250 females on whom the BDI-II scale was applied twice; the psychometric characteristics such as the predicted and structural validity, internal consistency, and Cronbach's alpha values were extracted. The results showed that the scale has a high degree of consistency and validity in the Kuwaiti environment, alpha values after the items' deletion and the correlation coefficients of males and females became closer, and there are no significant differences in the degree of the overall depression depending on the variable of sex in the Kuwaiti environment. The study recommended the application of the Beck Depression Inventory scale (BDI-II) due to its high psychometric characteristics in addition to the attempt of developing this inventory to fit the older age groups.
Users' Satisfaction with Library Information Resources and Services: A Case Study College of Health Sciences Library Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Nigeria
Author: Tiemo, Pereware Aghwotu
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Libraries,Surveys,Questionnaires,Library Services,Library Materials,User Satisfaction (Information),Undergraduate Students

This study investigated users' satisfaction with library information resources and services at the College of Health Sciences (CHS) library Niger Delta University, Nigeria. The objective was to determine the level of users satisfaction with library information resources and services. 2 (two) research questions were formulated to guide the study. The survey research design was adopted, using a population of 687 registered users in the College of Health Sciences Library. The sample size of 180 was selected through random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was a self-designed questionnaire. Among the results of the study showed that users were satisfied with the lending services of library, renewal of library materials and longer hours of internet services in the library. It was also revealed in the study that users were dissatisfied with the limited reference materials in their various subject areas, national and international journals because they were not up to date.
Effects of Eclectic Learning Approach on Students' Academic Achievement and Retention in English at Elementary Level
Author: Suleman, Qaiser
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Academic Achievement,School Holding Power,Pretests Posttests,Males,High School Students,Grade 8,Scores,Computation,Statistical Inference,Statistics,Comparative Analysis,Teaching Methods,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Foreign Countries,Research Design,Data Collection,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Reliability,Validity,Achievement Tests,Correlation,Data Analysis,Data Interpretation,Elementary School Teachers,Research Methodology

The purpose of the research paper was to investigate the effect of eclectic learning approach on the academic achievement and retention of students in English at elementary level. A sample of forty students of 8th grade randomly selected from Government Boys High School Khurram District Karak was used. It was an experimental study and that's why sample subjects were classified into two equal groups on the basis of pre-test scores. For data collection, pre-test post-test equivalent groups designed was used. Descriptive statistics i.e., mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics i.e., t-test were employed for analyzing the data. After analyzing the data, it was come to light that eclectic learning approach has a positive effect on students' academic achievement and retention. Eclectic learning approach was found more productive, effective and successful in teaching of English as compared to traditional learning approach at elementary level. So, eclectic learning approach should be adopted by the teachers for improving students' performance in English at elementary level.
Workplace Incivility a Hurdle in TQM Practices Implementation in Higher Education Institutes of Balochistan
Author: Ismail, Roqia
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Work Environment,Antisocial Behavior,Barriers,Program Implementation,Total Quality Management,Higher Education,Universities,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Factor Analysis,Reliability,Validity,Correlation,Regression (Statistics),Influences,Hypothesis Testing

The basic purpose of the study was to explore the influence of workplace incivility on the total quality management practices implementation in higher education institutes of balochistan. The data was collected through questionnaire and the sample size of the study was 381. The reliability and validity of the questionnaire was checked through Cronbach alpha and factor analysis. Correlation and regression analysis was used to determine the influence of workplace incivility on TQM practices implementation in universities. The workplace incivility was found to have a negative significant association and influence on the TQM practices implementation in the higher education institutes. The current study has a great contribution in the academic and organizational behaviour literature literature as it investigated the impact of workplace incivility on the TQM practices implementation for the first time and secondly it analyzed the relation among the study variables in the context of Higher education institutes of Balcohistan. The present study has a substantial significance for higher authorities of Universities of Balcohsitan as it revealed the negative impact of incivility on the TQM practices implementation and motivate the higher authorities to take serious steps for the curtailment of workplace incivility as the TQM practices implementation have a direct impact on the performance of the employees and organization as whole.and will motivate them to take serious steps in making policies for establishing positive and healthy work environment.
Determinants of Entrepreneurial Intention among Prospective Graduates of Higher Institutions Case of Wolaita Sodo University
Author: Tegegn, Tesfahun
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Graduates,Entrepreneurship,Intention,Profiles,Questionnaires,Young Adults,Parent Background,Employment Level,Private Sector,Self Employment,Regression (Statistics),Locus of Control,Student Motivation,Achievement,Scores,Demography

This study entitled &quot;Determinants of Entrepreneurial Intention among Prospective Graduates of Higher Institutions, Case of Wolaita Sodo University&quot; aimed at profiling entrepreneurship among graduating class students at WSU and identify determinants of their entrepreneurial intentions. The study used survey design and collected information through structured questionnaire from prospective graduates who took entrepreneurship course at least once. The results of the study indicated that respondents were mainly male, between the ages of 21 and 24 years, with parents with primary education, and occupation in the private or self-employment sector. A simple linear regression revealed that father's education was a significant factor to improving entrepreneurship among young university students. Professional attraction, Locus of Control and Motivation for Achievement were identified as significant dimensions of entrepreneurship among the studied population. Based on these findings, the study recommends improving father's education and providing motivational trainings to prospective graduates of WSU using real life inspirational figures and entrepreneurs.