ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Comparing American and Chinese Students' Learning Progression on Carbon Cycling in Socio-Ecological Systems
Author: Chen, J.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Cross Cultural Studies,Cultural Differences,Science Education,Scientific Concepts,Teaching Methods,Science Achievement,Environmental Education,Comparative Analysis,Item Response Theory,Learning Processes,Elementary School Students,Middle School Students,High School Students,Scoring Rubrics,Science Tests,Statistical Analysis

Previous studies identified a learning progression on the concept of carbon cycling that was typically followed by American students when they progress from elementary to high school. This study examines the validity of this previously identified learning progression for a different group of learners--Chinese students. The results indicate that American and Chinese students share similar learning progression from force-dynamics to scientific model-based reasoning. And there are interesting similarities and differences between American and Chinese students' performances. Whereas American students perform better on items assessing the environmental impact of human behaviours, Chinese students include chemical equations, named forms of energy, and mention the energy conservation principle more commonly than American students. This study suggests that these differences may be due to various aspects of science education between these two countries and have implications for improving science education in each country.
Where Discipline and Racial Equity Intersect
Author: Colbert, Kimberly
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Discipline,Racial Relations,Teacher Workshops,Faculty Development,Controversial Issues (Course Content),Social Justice

This article describes how &quot;Courageous Conversations&quot; workshops have assisted teachers charged with training colleagues in how to talk about racism with students and with each other, and how to do something about it. Such professional development around equity issues often includes personal reflection and discussion with colleagues about the role of institutional racism in public education, in the hopes of changing the system. The process also includes working with students who desire to be seen, to exist, as this is at the heart of restorative practices.
Effect of Programmed Instruction on Students' Attitude towards Structure of the Atom and the Periodic Table among Kenyan Secondary Schools
Author: Wangila, M. J.
Date: 2015-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Programmed Instructional Materials,Teaching Methods,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Comparative Analysis,Quasiexperimental Design,Computer Software,Technology Uses in Education,Conventional Instruction,Secondary School Students,Student Attitudes,Questionnaires,Instructional Effectiveness,Attitude Change,Scores,Statistical Analysis,Intervention,Foreign Countries,Science Instruction,Biology,Chemistry,Secondary School Science

This study examined the effect of Programmed Instruction on students' attitude towards Structure of the Atom and the Periodic Table (SAPT) among mixed (co-educational) secondary schools of Butere district, Kakamega county, Kenya. The quasi-experimental research design was adopted, using the nonrandomized Solomon four-group as a model. The sample comprised of 300 form two (2nd grade in the Kenyan secondary school education cycle) students and 8 Chemistry teachers who were purposively sampled. Instructional software was developed, validated and used by subjects in the experimental groups while the control groups learned the conventional way. The Students' Attitude Determination Questionnaire (SADQ) was created, validated and used to collect raw data, which was analysed both descriptively (using mean, mean gain and standard deviation) and inferentially (using one-way ANOVA) at a=0.05. It was concluded that Programmed Instruction is more effective in improving students' attitude towards SAPT than the popular conventional approaches because the results indicated that the attitude mean scores of the sampled students were statistically the same before intervention. However, the experimental groups obtained significantly higher attitude mean scores than the control groups after intervention. This significant change was attributed to the treatment that the experimental groups received.
Views of Middle School Students on Homework Assignments in Science Courses
Author: Deveci, I.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Middle School Students,Student Attitudes,Homework,Assignments,Science Instruction,Grade 7,Grade 8,Secondary School Science,Student Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Scores,Gender Differences,Student Behavior,Study Habits,Age Differences,Computer Games,Video Games,Television Viewing,Reading Habits,Private Education,Foreign Countries

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the views of the students on homework assignments for science courses. Survey method was adopted for this study. The sample for the study was composed of 1584 seventh and eighth grade students from middle schools. The views of the students regarding homework assignments for science and technology courses were collected through a &quot;Student Homework Scale&quot; developed by Deveci and Önder (2013a). The instrument includes three subscales: function, attitude and behaviour. Total scores on the scale were analysed using three subscales. T-test and ANOVA test were used for data analysis. According to the analysis results, it was observed that function scores of female students were higher than for male students when the scores for function, attitude and behaviour subscales were investigated according to gender. Moreover, students who allocated more time for reading, doing homework and research got higher scores in each subscale compared with students who allocated less time. Students who allocated time for private teaching institutions, private courses, TV and PC games had lower behaviour scores than the students who allocated less time for such activities.
Research Trends in Science Education International: A Content Analysis for the Last Five Years (2011-2015)
Author: Cavas, B.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Education,Trend Analysis,Educational Research,Content Analysis,Bibliometrics,Statistical Analysis,Productivity,Journal Articles,Comparative Education,Thematic Approach,Incidence,Units of Study

The main purpose of this article is to analyse 5 volumes and 20 issues of &quot;Science Education International&quot; (&quot;SEI&quot;) according to the authors' nationality and research topics of the articles, published in the journal between 2011 and 2015. In total, 126 articles were published, successfully submitted by 281 authors in 43 different countries. Statistical analyses showed that publications by authors from Turkey were most dominant, followed by USA and Australia. The study found that articles, based on teacher education, learning conception and learning context were those most frequently investigated by the researchers during this time-period. The number of articles published on topics related to &quot;History, Philosophy, Epistemology and Nature of Science&quot; and &quot;Informal Learning&quot; were research topics, receiving less attention by researchers. Based on the analysis, research trends were discussed.
Observations from Secondary School Classrooms in Trinidad and Tobago: Science Teachers' Use of Analogies
Author: Maharaj-Sharma, R.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Observation,Interviews,Science Instruction,Figurative Language,Teaching Methods,Teacher Attitudes,Instructional Effectiveness,Language Usage,Science Teachers,Foreign Countries,Faculty Development

This study was undertaken to examine and interpret how science teachers in Trinidad and Tobago used analogies in their science teaching. A total of 30 lessons taught by five different teachers were observed and analysed using an interpretative research methodology to develop generalized observations. The findings revealed that in general science teachers used few analogies in their teaching and that the analogies used ranged from simple to technical. Interviews following the classroom observations revealed that the teachers were knowledgeable about analogy use in science teaching and about some of the benefits and challenges of using analogies to teach science. The research suggests that effective use of analogies in classroom science teaching is an area that needs attention from two perspectives: 1) development or acquisition of relevant analogies for use by teachers and 2) reorientation of teachers through professional training into a view of learners as constructors of knowledge instead of passive knowledge receptors.
Exploring Student, Family, and School Predictors of Self-Determination Using NLTS2 Data
Author: Shogren, Karrie A.
Date: 2016-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Determination,Predictor Variables,Family Characteristics,Student Characteristics,Institutional Characteristics,Longitudinal Studies,National Surveys,Structural Equation Models,Disabilities,Personal Autonomy,Empowerment,Data Analysis,Correlation,Transitional Programs,Special Education

This study conducted secondary analysis of data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) to examine the degree to which student, family, and school constructs predicted self-determination outcomes. Multi-group structural equation modeling was used to examine predictive relationships between 5 student, 4 family, and 7 school constructs developed from NLTS2 data and self-determination outcomes (autonomy, psychological empowerment, and self-realization) across disability groups. The pattern of predictive relationship between the constructs and self-determination outcomes across disability groups was complex. Only one construct--self-concept--showed a positive predictive relationship with all three self-determination constructs across most disability groups. Implications of the complex pattern of findings for research and practice are discussed.
Investigation of Macrophage Differentiation and Cytokine Production in an Undergraduate Immunology Laboratory
Author: Berkes, Charlotte
Date: 2015-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Instruction,College Science,Undergraduate Students,Science Laboratories,Biology,Cytology,Animals,Science Experiments,Laboratory Experiments,Molecular Structure,Student Attitudes,Questionnaires,Likert Scales

We have developed a semester-long laboratory project for an undergraduate immunology course in which students study multiple aspects of macrophage biology including differentiation from progenitors in the bone marrow, activation upon stimulation with microbial ligands, expression of cell surface markers, and modulation of cytokine production. In the first part of the semester, students differentiate macrophages from mouse bone marrow stem cells and perform immunophenotyping on their macrophages using myeloid markers that are either constitutively expressed or expressed upon activation with microbial ligands. Students use a low-cost image cytometer to both visualize and quantify cellular expression of myeloid markers. Students then perform literature research, design, and execute a series of experiments aimed at investigating the role of natural anti-inflammatory compounds on TNF- production in these macrophages. The soup-to-nuts investigative approach in which students generate &quot;their own&quot; macrophages and study their functions over the course of the semester fostered a sense of ownership and accomplishment
A Sociological Approach to Institutional Communication: The Public Image in Organizational Administration in Education
Author: Serpa, Sandro
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Sociology,Organizational Communication,Public Opinion,Educational Administration,Foreign Countries,Newspapers,Comparative Analysis,History,Boarding Schools,Content Analysis,Case Studies,Qualitative Research

Acknowledging that the external context visibly affects any organization, this investigation seeks to constitute a specific contribution to the study of the importance of public image in organizational administration. To that end, a collection and documentary analysis of news stories from the newspaper &quot;O Fayalense on the Asylum for the Disadvantaged Children of Horta&quot; [&quot;Asilo de Infância Desvalida da Horta&quot;], an institution located on Faial Island, Azores, Portugal, covering the time period of 1858 to 1895, is performed. In the presentation and discussion of the results, a comparison is made between two periods that involve a single president because they vary in the type of news stories published (at the level of sources and subjects). It is concluded that the news stories published cover three large types of references, which, given the period in question, vary substantially: factual information (on the celebrations occurring in the asylum, communications about donations received and appreciation of benefactors, or institutional information on the elections of the asylum directorate), praise (regarding the asylum's mission, operation, or administration), and censures (including responses to external criticism, criticism of previous managements, and stories regarding the asylum's precarious circumstances). The implication of the study is that the importance of a positive public image, especially a positive image that is supportive of the leadership, should not be overlooked for the organizational administration to have greater chances of success.
Study of the Effect of Education and Academic Environment on Emotional Intelligence on Accounting Students in Iran
Author: Salehi, Mahdi
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Emotional Intelligence,Accounting,Educational Environment,Correlation,Statistical Analysis,State Universities,Private Colleges,Comparative Analysis,Questionnaires,Mental Health,Gender Differences,Reliability,Validity

The current study aims to investigate the relation between education and academic environment on emotional intelligence of accounting students in state and non-state universities in Iran. In order to collecting data Bar-on emotional intelligence test and SCL 90 questionnaire administrated among 476 students in different subjects including accounting in both Bachelor and Master degrees in 2014. Pearson correlation coefficient, variance analysis test and covariance analysis employed for analyzing data. The results of the study indicate that there is not a significant difference between changes of emotional intelligence scores in accounting students with non-accounting ones and also there is no meaningful difference between students of state and non-state universities in Iran. The current study focuses on education and academic environment on emotional intelligence of accounting students which is the first study is conducted in Iran.
A Study of the Use of Picture Books by Preschool Educators in Outlying Islands of Taiwan
Author: Hsiao, Ching-Yuan
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Picture Books,Preschool Children,Preschool Teachers,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Correlation,Multiple Regression Analysis,Teaching Methods,Thinking Skills,Learning Activities

The objectives of the study were to investigate the current status of applying picture books when teaching children and to also compare the differences in picture book teaching between teachers with different background variables and who are from Taiwan's outlying islands. The researcher distributed 179 questionnaires, and after eliminating invalid questionnaires, 177 valid questionnaires were obtained, achieving a questionnaire efficiency of 98.88%. The quantitative data were analyzed by a t-test, ANOVA, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Multiple Regression. The results were: 1. The overall status for picture book selection by early childhood educators was considered moderate to high. 2. The primary considerations for picture book selection were &quot;theme&quot; and &quot;adopting a child's viewpoint&quot;. 3. The overall status for the application of picture book teaching strategies among early childhood educators was considered moderate to high. 4. The application of picture book teaching strategies was centered on &quot;strategies for the promotion of thinking and activities&quot; and &quot;developing diverse abilities in children&quot;. 5. There is a positive correlation and predictive power between selecting and using picture books by preschool educators.
The Effect of College Students' Self-Generated Computerized Mind Mapping on Their Reading Achievement
Author: Sabbah, Sabah Salman
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Concept Mapping,Reading Achievement,Reading Comprehension,Student Attitudes,Computer Uses in Education,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Community Colleges,Quasiexperimental Design,Pretests Posttests,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Educational Technology,Educational Equipment,Visual Aids,Bulletin Boards,Statistical Analysis,Blended Learning,Scores,Statistical Significance,Questionnaires,Educational Benefits,Usability,Learner Engagement

This study explored the potential effect of college students' self-generated computerized mind maps on their reading comprehension. It also investigated the subjects' attitudes toward generating computerized mind maps for reading comprehension. The study was conducted in response to the inability of the foundation-level students, who were learning English as a second language, ESL, in the Community College of Qatar, to achieve the general and specific goals of learning reading. A quasi-experimental pre-posttest design was used. Convenience sampling was used to choose two ESL classes from a sum of five level three classes. The experimental group (n = 14) was taught reading texts via students' self-generated computerized mind maps, and the control group (n = 8) was taught by teacher-generated whiteboard maps. ANCOVA was used to analyze students' scores on the post test. The results revealed significant differences in favor of the experimental group. To identify the experimental group attitudes toward the intervention, a 40-item four-domain questionnaire was designed and administered. The analysis of means, modes and standard deviations revealed that the domains were ranked statistically from the most positive to the least positive opinions as follows: educational benefits, mental benefits, usability, and enjoyment.
Investigating the Impact of Concept Mapping Software on Greek Students with Attention Deficit (AD)
Author: Riga, Asimina
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Concept Mapping,Computer Software,Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,Secondary Education,Writing Instruction,Descriptive Writing,Questionnaires,Case Studies,Computer Uses in Education,Educational Quality,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis,Interference (Learning),Reaction Time,Color,Visual Stimuli,Attention Span

The present study investigates if there is a positive effect of the use of concept mapping software on students with Attention Deficit (AD) when learning descriptive writing in the secondary level of education. It also examines what kind of difficulties AD students may have come across during this learning procedure. Sample students were selected and assessed in their use of a combination of distinct educational tools, namely a questionnaire for teachers following the Greek Evaluation Scale (ADHD), the Stroop Test and the Trail Making Test. The students involved in this case study learned by implementing computer-based tools and then answered a number of questions regarding the perceived benefits of technology, accomplishing, in this way, the main purpose of this paper. Results arisen in this case study confirmed that the majority of the students believe they learn better when using computers and that particularly the concept mapping software presents the subject matter in an easier, more interesting and pleasant way, despite some difficulties throughout the learning procedure.
Using Moodle in Secondary Education: A Case Study of the Course &quot;Research Project&quot; in Greece
Author: Stasinakis, Panagiotis
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Integrated Learning Systems,Program Effectiveness,Secondary Education,Secondary School Curriculum,Research Projects,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Principles,Case Studies,Questionnaires,Likert Scales

&quot;Research Project&quot; is a new addition to the Greek educational system established in the 1st and 2nd year of high school, as a distinct course of the Curriculum. In this paper we study the use of the platform Moodle, in order to organize and implement this course. This use took place in the 2nd four-month period of the academic year 2012-2013. The students, apart from the weekly 2 hour long classes, had the chance to implement different parts of their project on Moodle. The main use of Moodle comprised the submission of written projects, the receipt of relevant feedback, the planning of the collaboration among students, the participation in open discussions for a better implementation of the course, and the registration of various data from the students total input to the group project. Using quantity and quality evaluation methods it was found that the students are able to familiarize with the platform and benefit from its incorporation to the educational process. The platform is still in use with improvements from the educational and technological point of view.
Digital Channels in Teacher-Parent Communication: The Case of Estonia
Author: Palts, Karmen
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Parent Teacher Cooperation,Interpersonal Communication,Computer Mediated Communication,Parent Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Elementary School Teachers,Focus Groups,Child Development,Preferences,Semi Structured Interviews,Performance Factors,Information Needs

The aim of this paper is to analyse the attitudes of Estonian primary school teachers and parents regarding the role of mutual digital communication in socialising the child and in the child's academic progress, their communication channel preferences, and related experiences and opinions. The main starting points are Bronfenbrenner's (1979) ecological systems' theory and Epstein's (2011) theory of overlapping spheres of influence. The empirical basis is 12 focus group interviews conducted in 2012 in six Estonian schools with teachers (n = 44) and parents (n = 39). The focus groups indicated the consensus among teachers and parents regarding the necessity of overlapping interests and spheres of influence of home and school for the development of the child. The research highlights differences in channel preferences by types of school and between teachers and parents of the same school, indicating the need to find ways to harmonise communication conventions. In addition to the opportunities and benefits of written digital interaction, digital channels incur problems and communication failures (e.g. misunderstandings, digital footprint, and insufficient digital competence).