ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Peer Support on University Level Students' English Language Achievements
Author: Sari, Irfan
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Peer Influence,College Students,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Pretests Posttests,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Achievement Tests,Language Tests,Statistical Analysis,Scores,Program Effectiveness,Males

The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of peer support on university level students' English language achievements. An experimental model with pretest-posttest experimental and control group was used with 800 students who were studying at a university in Istanbul vicinity. As experiment group, 400 students (200 of whom &quot;Assistants&quot; and 200 of whom &quot;Supported Students&quot;) were included in the Language Teacher Assistant (hereafter LTA) program and monitored through LTA booklet in a weekly period by their teacher. The students in the control group (200 of whom &quot;Not Assistants&quot; and 200 of whom &quot;Not Supported&quot;) followed their traditional English lessons and stated that they did not want to be involved in such a program. The data was collected by means of an achievement test named American Language Course Placement Test (ALCPT), evaluated statistically with independent and paired T-test. The findings of four-month-study coincide with the literature and it showed meaningful difference on the achievement scores of the &quot;peer-supported&quot; students. On the other hand it was inferred from the study that the students who assisted lower-level peers were not affected in either side positive or negative.
The NTeQ ISD Model: A Tech-Driven Model for Digital Natives (DNs)
Author: Williams, C.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Development,Models,Inquiry,Technology Integration,Information Technology,Computer Literacy,Computer Uses in Education

Integrating Technology for enquiry (NTeQ) instructional development model (ISD), is believed to be a technology-driven model. The authors x-rayed the ten-step model to reaffirm the ICT knowledge demand of the learner and the educator; hence computer-based activities at various stages of the model are core elements. The model also is conscious of the digital age we are, thus the learner has to be tech savvy, a netizen, and the educator on the other hand has to be a digital native equally to be able to explore the gains of the model. It is only in this manner that the rich gains of the model can be tapped in an era that technology has revolutionized the teaching/learning process.
An Analysis of Difficulties of Children with Stuttering Enrolled in Turkish Primary Inclusive Classes Who Encounter in Academic and Social Activities: From Their Perspectives
Author: Sari, Hakan
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Stuttering,Children,Foreign Countries,Classification,Symptoms (Individual Disorders),Semi Structured Interviews,Elementary School Students,Content Analysis,Interpersonal Relationship,Interaction,Negative Attitudes,Inclusion,Psychological Patterns

Stuttering means that children have difficulties in rhythm, sound, syllable, word and phrase repetitions, or flow of speech cut in the form of extension or block form. In the &quot;International Classification of Diseases&quot; (1992) (&quot;International Classification of Diseases-10&quot; (&quot;ICD-10&quot;), Stuttering was defined as speech disturbances emerging as a result of repetitions or cut of one sound involuntarily although an individual knows what s/he wants to say. The number of children with stuttering applied to the Counseling and Research Centre RAM in Turkey due to speech and language difficulties because of having stuttering was determined as two thousand and nine hundred and forty six reported with a research carried out by the Turkish Ministry of National Education in schools (2012). When these children have been classified according to the types of difficulties, it can be seen that stuttering is 42 percent (42%), rhythm disorder is 36 percent (36%), delayed speech is 16 percent (16%), and other speech and language difficulties are 6 percent (6%) (Sari, 2014). However, in Turkey, there are few studies related to the difficulties that stuttering children encounter in their academic and social settings. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine what kind of difficulties children with stuttering have in primary schools in Konya province in terms of their academic and social activities. In this research, semi-structured interview method as one of the qualitative research methods was used because the researcher wanted to receive rich and detailed information on their difficulties which the children face in academic and social activities. The data were collected by using semi-structured interview forms developed by the researchers with selected 32 students from the primary schools. The data collected for this research were analyzed with &quot;Content Analysis Technique.&quot; According to the results of this research, children with stuttering have considerable difficulties in the interactions of student and teacher, and student and student. Additionally, it has been observed that children with stuttering exhibited negative attitudes towards participating social and academic activities or taking part in social activities. In addition to these, other children have lack of social interaction with those who stutter. This attitude caused children with stuttering to fall behind in learning concepts and skills during their education.
Community of Inquiry Development in a Blended Learning Course for In-Service Teachers
Author: Theodosiadou, Dimitra
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Communities of Practice,Blended Learning,Elementary School Teachers,Faculty Development,Inservice Teacher Education,Web 2.0 Technologies,Story Telling,Web Based Instruction,Computer Mediated Communication,Instructional Design,Course Evaluation,Electronic Learning,Questionnaires,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis

The paper presents the course design and evaluation methods of an online community of inquiry that is developed in a blended learning training course for in-service teachers working in public K-6 schools in Greece. The course content is about digital storytelling, its educational value, and the use of supportive web 2.0 tools for developing digital stories. It lasts four weeks and is carried out mostly online with two face-to-face meetings, one at the beginning and one at the end of the course. The instructional design and evaluation of the course is based on the community of inquiry model of Garrison, Anderson &amp; Archer (2000). Based on the preliminary findings, since the course is still in progress, the course design is found to be sound and in line with the relevant literature.
Correlation between the Availability of Resources and Efficiency of the School System within the Framework of the Implementation of Competency-Based Teaching Approaches in Cameroon
Author: Esongo, Njie Martin
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Competency Based Education,Educational Resources,Efficiency,Educational Practices,Educational Quality,Program Implementation,Principals,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Statistical Inference,Taxes,Hypothesis Testing,Interviews,Statistical Analysis

The study takes an in-depth examination of the extent to which the availability of resources relates to the efficiency of the school system within the framework of the implementation of competency-based teaching approaches in Cameroon. The study employed a mix of probability sampling approaches, namely simple, cluster and stratified random sampling techniques to select the 375 teacher-respondents and purposive sampling technique to select the 26 principals for the study. Data collected through questionnaire and interview schedules were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20.0. The findings indicated that there is a significant relationship between the availability of resources and the efficiency of the school system. The magnitude of the relationship that exists was rated low. It is thus recommended that a legislation that institutes an education tax on all workers of the formal sector in Cameroon be enacted to take care of the inadequate resources.
Perceptions of the Dilemma--Order versus Freedom at Managing Faculty: A Literature Review
Author: Karaferye, Figen
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Middle Management,Administrator Attitudes,Deans,Department Heads,Administrative Organization,Problems,College Administration,College Faculty

This study aims to examine the perceptions of the middle management (deans and heads of departments) and academicians on the dilemma order versus freedom at faculty management. It discusses how this dilemma is seen at an operational level and how it can be managed at university where both parties--with a managerial role or not--are academicians/academics and have professional expertise. The literature on organizational dilemmas was analyzed to answer the questions &quot;which side of the dilemma is seen dominantly in different organization types?,&quot; &quot;how does examining organizational structures from different perspectives help understand educational organizations?&quot; and &quot;in that way how can dilemmas be managed in educational contexts especially in the academic context?&quot; The major findings include the tendency to one side of the dilemma in different perspectives to organizational structure creates problems in the organizational management. However, balancing the order or freedom dilemma at an operational level improves effectiveness. Balancing dilemmas at faculty management is specifically difficult due to differing perceptions of academicians and the management. It needs the effective usage of other instruments in organizational life. The dynamics of organizational structures and processes in Higher Education (HE) institutions are growing attention due to the growing importance of HE institutions worldwide. Research on how effectively the operating core itself at HE institutions is managed is becoming more important in the field. This study explores the problems in the management of faculty at an operational level based on dilemmas between academicians and the middle management.
Prevalence, Gender and Level of Schooling Differences in Secondary School Students Level of Shyness
Author: Onukwufor, Jonathan N.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Incidence,Gender Differences,Shyness,Statistical Analysis,Foreign Countries

This study was conducted to ascertain the prevalence, gender and level of schooling differences in secondary school students' level of shyness in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Population of the study comprised all the senior secondary school class two (SSS II) and all the Junior Secondary school class two (JSS II) students in the Local Government Area. Sample for the study comprised 400 students. Stratified random sampling technique and simple random sampling techniques were used to draw four schools and the sample for the study based on gender and level of schooling. The instrument used for the study was the Revised Check and Bus Shyness Scale (RCBS 1983). Reliability of the instrument was determined by the authors through test-retest method and the co-efficient of correlation was 0.88. Three research questions were answered in this study while three hypotheses were tested. The statistical method of analysis adopted for the study were percentage, mean, standard deviation and T-test. The result showed that prevalence of shyness among secondary school students was 60%; 76% of the female students were found to be shy, while 44% of male students were found to be shy), 64% of SSS students were shy, while 43% of the JSS students were found to be shy. There was significant difference between shy and non-shy students,including male and female students' level of shyness. Significant difference was also found between JSS and SSS students' extent of shyness. Some of the recommendations made include: that parents should strive not to bring up their children in abusive homes and to encourage their children to attend social occasions such as wedding and birthday ceremonies.
The Perils of Bureaucratic Complexity: Education for All in Nigeria
Author: Bolaji, Stephen Dele
Date: 2017-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Access to Education,Equal Education,Data Analysis,Administrative Organization,Content Analysis,Semi Structured Interviews,Program Implementation,Children,Qualitative Research

This paper reports research which investigated the issue of access in the Universal Basic Education (UBE) and sought to know why access to education remains the biggest challenge with over 10.5 million school-aged children out of school in Nigeria (NUT, 2004; UBEC, 2004; UNICEF Report, 2015). Data for this study were collected through document analysis and interviews with 30 bureaucrats responsible for implementing UBE in two geo-political zones and the federal capital territory. According to the analysed data, the challenge of access in UBE implementation was attributable to bureaucratic complexity. Recommendations have been developed for UBE implementation that seeks to enable enhanced access to education among Nigerian children.
Systematic Analysis of the Effects of Digital Plagiarism on Scientific Research: Investigating the Moroccan Context--Ibn Tofail University as Case Study
Author: Ennam, Abdelghanie
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Plagiarism,Scientific Research,Case Studies,Universities,Student Research,Information Technology,Undergraduate Students,Research Papers (Students),Writing (Composition),Citations (References),Internet,Mixed Methods Research

This paper investigates the phenomenon of &quot;digital plagiarism&quot; and its effects on scientific research in Moroccan universities. It subscribes itself in the recent research work that focuses on university students and Information Technology in this &quot;soft age,&quot; if one may name it as such. Amid the catastrophic plummeting reading rates, the massive digital youth migration to and dense immersion into the e-content abyss, and the consequent extensive dependence on web-generated information without regular sound verification and/or academic documentation, this paper attempts to identify the causes of that phenomenon and specify the ways Moroccan university students, especially undergraduates, use online content relevant to doing/writing their graduation research papers.
Advancing Theory in Developing the Practice of Becoming a Citizen Leader
Author: McCoy, Craig
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Leadership Training,Citizen Participation,Activism,Leadership Qualities,Consciousness Raising,Elementary Secondary Education

The purpose of this study is to examine the literature from key contemporary authors in the study of leadership who offer insights on the phenomenon of citizen leadership. Additionally, this paper examines two real world examples in which citizen leadership is being demonstrated with regard to strengths and weaknesses, as well as personality traits and motivations. Commonalities exist, and suggest that further study might be useful to determine if citizen leadership can be taught in institutions of higher learning. The intent in this paper is to lay the foundation for future study that qualitatively captures the language patterns in becoming a citizen leader.
The Level of Utilizing Blended Learning in Teaching Science from the Point of View of Science Teachers in Private Schools of Ajman Educational Zone
Author: Al-Derbashi, Khaled Y.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Blended Learning,Teaching Methods,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Science Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Private Schools,Science Instruction,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Teaching Experience,Training,Surveys,Likert Scales,Attitude Measures,Scores,Tables (Data)

This study aims to define the level of utilizing blended learning in teaching science from the point of view of science teachers (85 male and female teachers) who are working in private schools of Ajman Educational Zone. The study also aims to find if there are significant differences according to gender, years of experience, or the fact that those teachers attended training courses in the field of smart learning. To achieve the goals of this study, an instrument was used to measure the level of utilizing blended learning in teaching science. The study showed the following main results: the level of utilizing blended learning in teaching science was high. There are statistically significant differences in utilizing blended learning according to the years of experience and training courses (in favor of less experienced teachers and teachers who attended training courses in the field of smart learning). The results did not show any statistically significant difference according to the gender. In the light of the study findings and their interpretation, the study highly recommends holding training courses in the field of blended learning and providing the necessary tools to implement it.
Retrotext-E 1.0: The Beginnings of Computer-Based ELT Textbook Evaluation
Author: Mukundan, Jayakaran
Date: 2010-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Textbook Evaluation,Developing Nations,Faculty Development,Textbook Selection,Computer Software,Vocabulary,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Check Lists

There are two main reasons why textbooks are evaluated; the first of which is associated to the task of textbook selection (predictive evaluation) and the second to the need to evaluate it while in use (retrospective evaluation) so that teachers can implement adaptation procedures later. Predictive evaluation is almost nonexistent in most developing countries as textbooks are usually provided free or through a textbook loan scheme. There is however hope for getting teachers involved in while-use/post use or retrospective evaluation of textbooks as they not only help teachers with adaptation but help teachers in their overall professional development. Since textbooks are an essential part of the teacher's professional life any form of out-of-class work that involves the teacher's own knowledge building can become an integral part of the teacher's professional development. This article introduces software for textbook evaluation, Retrotext-E 1.0, which among other functions, uses text files (txt) of the digitized pages of the textbook to analyze vocabulary and distribution patterns in the book. This software tool supports retrospective evaluation of textbooks and can be a useful tool for teachers not only evaluating textbooks but researching them.
Construction and Validation of Parental Rating Scale from Children's Emotional Intelligence (4-8 Years Old)
Author: Kajbafnezhad, Hadi
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Emotional Intelligence,Young Children,Rating Scales,Parents,Test Construction,Test Validity,Mothers,Questionnaires,Factor Analysis,Factor Structure,Foreign Countries

Emotional intelligence rating tools are not available for children, but mostly for children. So, the present study investigated the measurement and assessment of Emotional Intelligence in children with the age range of 4-8 years old by parents (mothers) through a preliminary research-made questionnaire. This study was based on an exploratory-survey design. The samples of the study were 330 mothers of children (4-8 years), selected from Behbahan city which were selected through a Cluster Random Sampling. After testing with exploratory factorial analysis method, 3 factors with 45 questions were extracted. The results of the confirmatory factorial analysis based on the scores on parental form stated three factors such as : perception and expression of the emotion, emotional understanding and evaluation, and emotional management and regulation; and stated 22.11 percentage of variance in children's emotional intelligence in total.
Which Sweetener Is Best for Yeast? An Inquiry-Based Learning for Conceptual Change
Author: Cherif, Abour H.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inquiry,Active Learning,Concept Formation,Scientific Research,Science Process Skills,Science Instruction,Learning Activities,Science Activities

One way to help students understand the scientific inquiry process, and how it applies in investigative research, is to involve them in scientific investigation. An example of this would be letting them come to their own understanding of how different variables (e.g., starting products) can affect outcomes (e.g., variable quality end products) (e.g., Cherif, Gialams &amp; Siuda, 1998; Puche &amp; Holt, 2012; Hazzard, 2012). In this inquiry based learning activity, students work logically and systematically to design a scientific study geared to investigate the question of sweetener preference for yeast. In doing this, they learn to use skills associated with inquiry such as problem solving and communication--including the scientific practices of hypothesizing, investigating, observing, explaining, and evaluating (e.g., Cherif, 1988; NRC, 2011; Robinson, Nieh, &amp; Goodale, 2012). They enforce their understanding of learned concepts and skills by communicating what they have learned through the process of writing a scientific paper aimed at publication in a peer reviewed scientific journal. In doing so, they learn how scientists practice science, learn cross-disciplinary science concepts and core ideas, and discover implications and applications for the results and findings of the investigative inquiry. In this paper, we also provide the necessary background and information teachers and student-teachers need to help them to feel confident and competent in carrying out the learning activities with their students and be able to answer unanticipated questions.