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Debunking &quot;You Want Fries with That?&quot;: Designing Courses to Bridge the Gap between Degree and Career
Author: Luebke, Monica
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Outcomes of Education,College Graduates,Career Guidance,Majors (Students),Labor Market,Curriculum,Seminars,Internship Programs,Portfolios (Background Materials),Rhetoric

Liberal arts majors are teased that they will have to learn to say, &quot;Do you want fries with that?&quot; after college, but as professionals and former liberal arts majors ourselves, the authors know the workplace holds much more promise than a future in fast food. However, with today's economic crisis and stagnant job market, educational institutions need to offer rhetoric majors with career possibilities instead of simple assurances. The authors believe it is better to show their students than to tell them that they learn more from active experience. They have designed selected courses within the rhetoric and writing program to offer them guidance and to help them conceive of their major in the form of different careers, both academic and nonacademic, before they hit the job market, careers that exist in the local economy and that make use of their rhetorical and literary skills. These courses include the capstone course, the senior seminar, and two internship courses. In what follows, the authors present the design and benefits of these courses which work to help students find careers that the rhetoric majors and minors may not envision otherwise. These courses help them bridge the gap between being a student and a professional.
Student-Centered Designs of Pan-African Literature Courses
Author: M'Baye, Babacar
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: African Culture,Literature,Student Centered Curriculum,Teaching Methods,Curriculum Design,Curriculum Development,Reading Assignments,Films,Lecture Method,Facilitators (Individuals),Literary Genres,Cultural Background,Definitions,African Studies,Educational Philosophy,Educational Practices,Journal Writing

A student-centered teaching methodology is an essential ingredient of a successful Pan-African literary course. In this article, the author defines Pan-Africanism and how to go about designing a Pan-African literature course. The author combines reading assignments with journals, film presentations, and lectures in a productive learning environment in which the author plays the role of invisible facilitator of intellectual exchange. The author's method incorporates a variety of Pan-African literary and historical works that help students understand the relations between Blacks of Africa and the Diaspora.
Ambitions in Action: Investigating College Enrollment Among Hispanic Youth Who Expect to Complete a Bachelor&apos;s Degree
Author: Ryan, Sarah
Date: 2016-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Hispanic American Students,Colleges,Enrollment,Longitudinal Studies,Structural Equation Models,Academic Aspiration,Bachelors Degrees,High School Students,Correlation,Parents,Social Capital,Learner Engagement,Family Income,Expectation,Surveys,Predictor Variables,Statistical Analysis,Measures (Individuals),Factor Analysis

Using data from the &quot;Educational Longitudinal Study of 2002&quot; and structural equation modeling techniques, this study focuses on the unique experiences of Hispanic adolescents who maintain bachelor's degree expectations through the end of high school. Results indicate that the degree to which Hispanic students' college expectations are aligned with the completion of key college-going actions during high school is strongly associated with their later level of college enrollment. The relationship between parent resources, including parent social capital, and engagement in college-aligned actions among Hispanic youth, however, appears less straightforward.
&quot;And the Walls Came A-Tumblin' Down…&quot;
Author: Power, Michael
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Case Studies,Universities,Declining Enrollment,Educational Change,Electronic Learning,Blended Learning,Educational Quality,Access to Information,Cost Effectiveness,Instructional Design,Schools of Education,Administrator Education,Principals,Program Development

This case deals with a university program which is well respected but requires changes to be made to it as enrolments dwindle. Pressure from administration is making the Program Head and Program Committee members as well as Senior Instructional Designer LeFort consider new options for its delivery. Online learning is not a well-established practice among regular faculty although lecturers in the program are open to it. LeFort has to find a solution that maintains quality of instruction while increasing accessibility and enhancing cost-efficiency.
Being an Instructional Designer: A Job Requiring Innovation and Trust
Author: Gerin-Lajoie, Serge
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Instructional Design,Online Courses,Art Education,Program Development,Program Implementation,Copyrights,Internet,Educational Innovation,Educational Strategies,Web 2.0 Technologies,Case Studies,Interprofessional Relationship,Cooperation,Distance Education,Expertise,Teaching Styles,Web Based Instruction,Conventional Instruction,Federal Legislation,Hypermedia,Electronic Journals

This case study deals with the development and implementation of two online art courses. It outlines the concerns of the faculty member responsible for these courses and those of the instructional designer assisting him. The key design issues deal with the management of copyright material available via the Internet, the difficulty of implementing innovative educational strategies, and the use of new Web 2.0 tools. This case study highlights the challenges of the relationship between an instructional designer and a professor in the context of instructional and technological innovation.
Functional Impacts of Adult Literacy Programme on Rural Women
Author: Mbah, Blessing Akaraka
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Females,Adult Literacy,Literacy Education,Program Effectiveness,Rural Areas,Reliability,Adult Educators,Sampling,Foreign Countries,Correlation,Questionnaires

This study assessed the functional impacts of adult literacy programme among rural women participants in Ishielu Local Government Area (LGA) of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. The population of the study was made up of 115 adult instructors and 2,408 adult learners giving a total of 2,623. The sample consisted of all the 115 adult instructors and 200 rural women enrolled in adult literacy programme, giving a total sample size of 315. The sample was drawn using simple random sampling method. Data were collected using researcher-designed questionnaire made up of nineteen items. Four-point scale of strongly agree, agree, disagree and strongly disagree was used to rate the responses of the respondents. Mean was used for data analysis. A mean of 2.50 and above was accepted while any mean less than 2.5 rejected. Two experts in adult education and one expert in measurement and evaluation evaluated the instrument. Reliability of the instrument was ascertained using test-retest method. Using Pearson Product Moment Correlation, a correlation coefficient of 0.78 was obtained. The study revealed among other things, that adult literacy programme in Ishielu L.G.A. of Ebonyi State has functional impacts on the lives of the rural women in the following areas: family life, trades and community development roles. It was recommended that adult education organizers should carry out periodic assessment of the needs of rural women and plan their programmes accordingly.
Gender Difference in Students' Academic Performance in Colleges of Education in Borno State, Nigeria: Implications for Counselling
Author: Goni, Umar
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Academic Achievement,Schools of Education,Hypothesis Testing,Aptitude Tests,Student Surveys,Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education

This study examines the differences between students' gender and academic achievement in Colleges of Education in Borno State. The study set one research objective, one research question and tested one research hypothesis. the population of this study include all the NCE students from three NCE awarding institutions in the state that were purposively selected for the study, the Krejcie and Morgan method of selecting sample was employed to choose (322) participants and proportionate techniques was also used to draw 186 students out of 351 NCE III students' in Kashim Ibrahim College of Education, Maiduguri and 136 students out of 210 NCE III students in Umar Ibn Ibrahim College of Education, Science and Technology, Bama. Students' Academic Performance Aptitude Test (SAPAT) r = 0.62 was used by the researchers. T-test was used to test the hypothesis raised in this study. The results indicated that there was no significant differences exist between gender and Academic performance in Colleges of Education in Borno State, in favour of female students therefore, the null hypothesis was accepted. The recommendation advanced was that: the male students lack pocket money thus, and state government should increase their annual scholarship so as to support their academic activities.
How Rwandan Grade 6 Mathematics Teachers Teach--A First Investigation
Author: Maniraho, Jean Francois
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Grade 6,Mathematics Instruction,Mathematics Teachers,Teaching Methods,Video Technology,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Coding,Questionnaires,Teacher Characteristics

This paper offers a tentative snapshot of Grade 6 mathematics classroom practices in Rwanda based on twenty video recorded lessons. It has an objective of investigating through evaluation, the teaching strategies used by Rwandan Grade 6 Mathematics teachers in their classrooms. In the absence of sufficient instruments to measure Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) in practice, a coding scheme was developed and applied to our video recorded lesson data, which helped us to answer our question of knowing the PCK levels of Rwandan Grade 6 Mathematics teachers. Choosing Rwanda as research site is mainly based on our will to know Grade 6 Mathematics practices in developing countries and particularly in Rwanda context where there has not been any study of this kind done before, which could add to researchers' existing understanding of practical PCK. The findings suggest that there are differences in the extent to which practical PCK is engaged as some teachers seem more likely to use teaching strategies that research suggests are effective like being able to unpack the content in their teaching. Even if the overall impression is that it is fair to assume that teaching in Rwanda is not in a calamity, some teaching practices need to be improved. These include making connections and linking the contents. The paper ends with a discussion of methodological issues.
Managing Information and Communication Technology in Sudanese Secondary School
Author: Ahmed, Abdelrahman
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Structured Interviews,Technology Integration,Educational Assessment,Secondary Schools,Administrator Surveys,Administrator Attitudes,Principals,Program Implementation,Beliefs,Strategic Planning,Educational Policy,School Administration,Influence of Technology

This research article is based on a larger study whose purpose was to investigate the current status and implementation of ICT in Khartoum State secondary schools. The study, adopted a descriptive survey design. Two instruments questionnaires and a structured interview schedule were used to collect data. The target population comprised of 320 secondary schools in Khartoum State at the time of data collection. Stratified sampling was used to select 48 secondary schools for the study. Data collected by questionnaires from 48 principals and 5 administrators were analyzed using descriptive statistic and chi square with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings of the analysis of data revealed that the school principals have positive attitudes regarding the use of ICT in their schools. The results also indicated that, although a significant number of schools have a policy goal to use ICT for administration and for keeping track of student data, very few schools realized these goals. Out of this study recommendations were made to the secondary schools in Khartoum State and the Sudanese Ministry of Education in general.
Diglossia among Students: The Problem and Treatment
Author: Al- Brri, Qasem Nawaf
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Dialects,Semitic Languages,Grammar,Teaching Methods,Native Language Instruction,Language Research,Standard Spoken Usage,Language Role,Language Usage,Childrens Literature,Literacy,Mass Media,Translation

This study aims at identifying the concept of diglossia, its causes and methods of treatment, and its negative effects. The researchers used the descriptive method. The study revealed the following most important results: Firstly, the reason for language diglossia is contact between languages and emergence of new other languages or dialects which leads to a losing some of their original characteristics and qualities and the different environments within the same society that has a role in the emergence of diglossia. Secondly, it causes moving away from the mother tongue. Thirdly, the study also found that classical Arabic is the strongest ligament, which brings the peoples of the Arab nation together. Fourthly, diglossia can be reduced by simplifying classical rules of Arabic; facilitating the teaching methods and by paying attention to basic Arabic, which is supposed to be the focus of education for the emerging of mother tongue.
Perceptions of Aging and Disability among College Students in Japan
Author: Warren, Nicholas J.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Aging (Individuals),Disabilities,College Students,Student Attitudes,Mental Disorders,Focus Groups,Social Services,Human Resources,Consciousness Raising,Knowledge Level,Barriers,Social Attitudes,Older Adults

Japan launched the Long-term Care Insurance program in 2000, and ratified the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2014. Japan has been taking significant steps to support their elderly population and individuals with disabilities. However, information is lacking on the understanding and opinions of either of these groups among Japanese college students, many of whom will have significant impact on the development of relevant programs in the future. The purpose of this study is to explore perceptions of the elderly, individuals with a physical disability, and individuals with a mental disability. Three focus groups were held with a total of 20 college students throughout June and July 2015 in Japan. Lack of formal and human resources are issues for the elderly and people with physical disabilities. It is important to increase awareness of struggles related to physical and mental disabilities. Images of physical and mental disabilities in society and media need to be improved. Future studies need to expand in the following areas: 1) to examine the issues of lack of formal and human resources and its impact on the elderly, families and society; 2) to develop programs to increase awareness of the issues of disabilities and evaluate the effectiveness of the programs; and 3) to examine the impact of media on perceptions of people with a disability.
Practices of Teachers of Shobak University College Applied in Classroom Management from the Perspective of the Students
Author: Tawarah, Haroon Mohammed
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Classroom Techniques,Questionnaires,Statistical Significance,Gender Differences,Educational Practices,Interaction,Predictor Variables,Administrative Policy,College Students,Foreign Countries

The study aimed to evaluate the practices of Shobak University College applied in classroom management from the perspective of the students. The study sample consisted of (88) students from Shobak University College, (33) males and (55) females, for the academic year 2014/2015, and to achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used a questionnaire consisted in its final form from (32) items distributed on two areas: administrative and education, and to make sure of its validity, the researcher presented it to a group of arbitrators, and the results of the study were: (1) The level of the whole questionnaire came in the mid-level; the administrative field came in the high level, while the educational field came in the mid- level; and (2) The result showed no statistically significant effect of gender, the level or the interaction between them at the level of significance (a = 0.05) on the areas of the questionnaire, and for the whole questionnaire. The researcher gave a number of recommendations.
Conditions Restraining the Teaching of Major Nigerian Languages in Secondary School in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Author: Chidi-Ehiem, Ugochi Ijeoma
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,African Languages,Secondary School Students,Barriers,Language Teachers,Instructional Innovation,Instructional Materials,Student Interests,Questionnaires,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Native Language Instruction,Language Attitudes,Cognitive Development

This descriptive survey was carried out in order to determine the conditions handicapping the teaching of major Nigerian languages in secondary schools in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A random sample of 953 students and 602 language teachers completed a corresponding copies of questionnaire designed for the study. Out of 1555 copies of questionnaire distributed, about 1551 representing about 99.7% return rate was properly completed and returned. Data were analyzed using mean (x-bar), standard deviation. The results of the study showed that the conditions restraining the teaching of major Nigerian languages included inadequate trained Nigerian languages teachers, lack of materials for teaching the languages, lack of innovation on the part of teachers and lack of interest on the part of pupils. The study supports the need for Nigerian language teachers to show more commitment to the teaching of Nigerian languages.
Investigation of Mathematics Teachers Conceptualisation of the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Role of Mathematics
Author: Agashi, Pius P.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Mathematics Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Religious Factors,Moral Issues,Social Influences,Cultural Context,Mathematics Education,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Reliability,Validity,Knowledge Level,Secondary School Teachers,Role,Hypothesis Testing,Statistical Analysis

The study sought to investigate mathematics teachers' conceptualization of the spiritual, moral social and cultural (SMSC) role of mathematics in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State. It used a purposive sample of all the 82 mathematics teachers in the zone comprising of 64 male and 18 female. The instrument used for the study was SMSC Role of Mathematics Questionnaire (SMSCRMQ) constructed by the researchers on a 4-point Likert scale. SMSCRMQ was face-validated by two experienced mathematics teachers at Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa. The instrument was subjected to reliability test using the split-half method and Spearman Brown Prophecy formula and the internal consistency was found to be 0.86. Using two research assistants, the instrument was administered on the 82 mathematics teachers in the zone and 100% return was achieved. Data collected was analysed using the mean for the research questions and chi-square for the hypotheses tested at 5% level of significance. Among other findings are: (i) majority of the mathematics teachers do not have full grasp of the SMSC role of mathematics, (ii) the poor rating of the teachers in SMSC role of mathematics has nothing to do with their qualifications. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made to popularize the SMSC role of mathematics in schools, among which is that agencies responsible for teacher production should include the roles of mathematics, especially the SMSC roles in the curriculum.
From Telecourses to Online Courses: A Story of Redesign
Author: Potvin, Claude
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Telecommunications,Video Technology,Printed Materials,Curriculum Design,Adjunct Faculty,Humanities,Distance Education,Educational Technology,Multimedia Instruction,Interaction,Teacher Student Relationship,Evaluation Methods,Computer Assisted Testing,Telecourses,Grants,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries

This case deals with the redesign of a standard telecourse--printed material, professional studio video recordings and phone tutoring--into an online course. The redesign involved an adjunct professor in the Humanities having some experience in distance education but little with learning technologies. It was a two-year project including the grant application process. The main issues included replacing television-based content with multimedia content; understanding the complexity of interactions between materials, students, and tutors; and adapting traditional assessment approaches to online instruments and methods.
Marital Stress and Extraversion Personality as Predicators of Job Satisfaction among Married Women Teachers in Enugu, Nigeria
Author: Elom, Sampson Omena
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Females,Job Satisfaction,Marital Satisfaction,Stress Variables,Marriage,Surveys,Personality Traits,Questionnaires,Regression (Statistics),Correlation,Predictor Variables,Secondary School Teachers

The study investigated marital stress and extraversion personality as predictors of job satisfaction among married women teachers in Enugu, Nigeria. One hundred and eighty eight married women teachers in Enugu, Nigeria participated in the study. Three instruments were used to gather information in this study. They included marital stress inventory (MSI), big five inventory (BFI) sub-scale measuring extroversion personality and Minnesota satisfaction questionnaire (MSQ). Mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation and multiple regression analysis were employed to analyse the data. The results of the study showed that the predictor variable marital stress showed no significant prediction to job satisfaction (B = 0.074, p &lt; 0.05). The results also showed that extraversion personality was a significant predictor of job satisfaction (B = 0.28, p &lt; 0.001). It was recommended that employers of labour should encourage orientation programmes to improve on employees' personality dimension in the workplace