ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Drama in Education towards the Acceptance of Different Religious Identities in an Intercultural School
Author: Mavroudis, Nick
Date: 2022-01-04
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Drama,Religious Factors,Identification (Psychology),Multicultural Education,Elementary School Students,Foreign Countries,Art Education,Individual Differences,Religion,Peer Acceptance

This study investigates using 'drama in education' techniques with a group of students at the 87th elementary Intercultural School of Athens over 17 weeks. The study's aim was to discover the impact of drama in education on the acceptance of religious difference within the school environment. The research is a case-study, using the tools of interviews, observations, researcher's diary and evaluations, and self-evaluations of participants. This research contributes to recognizing that drama in education may be an autonomous educational methodological tool and a useful educational process that empowers students from diverse cultural identities towards mutual respect, mutual understanding, and coexistence.
Meaningfulness and Spirituality in Drumming during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Smith, Gareth Dylan
Date: 2022-02-08
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Religious Factors,Music Activities,COVID-19,Pandemics,Asynchronous Communication,Cooperation,Cognitive Processes

This paper presents an autoethnographic account of how a drummer found meaningfulness through engagement in asynchronous, collaborative music making with friends in a period of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The author learned how to record drum kit in his garage using a rudimentary studio setup, and how to edit the recordings in a basic digital audio workstation. Using Boyce-Tillman's (2011) framework of Spirituality, the author details how, through activity in the domains of Materials, Construction, Values, and Expression, he was able to achieve liminal, Spiritual experience that provided focus, meaning, and purpose in a challenging and unsettling time. The author argues that students could benefit if arts educators recognize and value music making and learning as more holistic, Spiritual experiences.
Navigating Anti-Racism in an Anti-Black Landscape: A Dance Educator&apos;s Reflection
Author: McCarthy-Brown, Nyama
Date: 2022-01-04
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Dance Education,Racial Bias,Whites,Racial Factors,Teacher Role,African American Students,Cultural Influences,Culturally Relevant Education,Educational Environment,Minority Group Students,Social Justice

In 2022, many are coming to understand that racism is a proverbial pollutant in the water people in the U.S drink. Moreover, it is a toxin all members of a race-based society consume, and all must address. In this paper, I share my reflexive journey facing and dismantling racism in my own teaching praxis--examining ways I have upheld structures of whiteness. I reflect on previous teaching experiences and consider operations of race in the dance classroom from the perspectives of a parent, teacher, and student. I hold space for resistance and consider the real-world motivations around these acts. I support teachers moving forward in the work of dismantling oppressive practices with reflective prompts and an evaluative syllabus tool, offered as resources for those working to reform their teaching.
Analysing the Musical Elements of the Book of Inci for Piano Teaching
Author: Gurler, Demet Aydinli
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music Education,Musical Instruments,Teaching Methods,Case Studies,Instructional Materials,Musicians,Folk Culture,Foreign Countries

The aim of the study is to contribute to the repertoire of piano teaching by conducting a musical analysis of the piano album 'Inci'nin Kitabi'. The research is an example of a case study, one of the qualitative research techniques. Each piece in the research has been evaluated individually according to the elements determined in line with the descriptive analysis. Each piece has been examined primarily in terms of musical elements. Later, the musical expressions, tempo terms and rhythmic elements of the pieces are measured and evaluated. The sources examined in the study and the data obtained from the pieces in Inci's Book have been interpreted with the descriptive analysis method. It has been concluded that Inci's Book, which has been defined as an enjoyable and didactic book in the piano teaching, is an appropriate and beneficial resource for piano students' learning at different levels.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Lecturer Performance at a University during the COVID-19 Pandemic Using Logistic Regression and Genetic Algorithms
Author: Setyaningsih, Sri
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Faculty,Teacher Effectiveness,COVID-19,Pandemics,Age Differences,Educational Attainment,Teacher Motivation,Teacher Attitudes,Technological Literacy,Educational Facilities,Foreign Countries,Teaching Experience,Job Satisfaction,Compensation (Remuneration),Teacher Supervision

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to change all aspects of our lives, including higher education. As a result, lecturers get an impact in terms of technology literacy obligations. This situation certainly affects their performance in implementing the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that affect the performance of lecturers during the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors include age, education, motivation, satisfaction, perception of appreciation, supervision, learning facilities, and technological literacy. The method for collecting data was questionnaires and open interviews with 150 lecturer respondents at a university. Furthermore, the data obtained were analyzed using a logistic regression model, where the parameter estimation was conducted using a genetic algorithm. The estimation process is assisted by Matlab 7.0 software. The results of the analysis show that the factors of age, education, motivation, satisfaction, perception of supervision, learning facilities, and technological literacy have a significant effect on lecturer performance. This study implies that the University needs to consider significant factors for improving lecturers' performance so that teaching and learning activities can run effectively.
Factors That Affect the Optimisation of Vocational High School Facilities and Infrastructure
Author: Cindy, Agustin Hanivia
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Vocational High Schools,Educational Facilities,Influences,High School Teachers,Foreign Countries,Student Needs,Partnerships in Education,Learning Motivation,Teacher Motivation,Facilities Management

This study aims to examine and prove the factors that affect the optimisation of facilities and infrastructure in vocational high schools. The research design used is a quantitative research method. The study was conducted at vocational high schools. The research sample used was 125 teachers in vocational high schools. Data collection techniques were carried out using a questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistical analysis and multiple regression analysis through t-test. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant effect on the optimisation of facilities and infrastructure for the rule factor, partnership factor, student needs factor and motivation factor. The findings of this study prove that the optimisation of facilities and infrastructure is very important to be developed and implemented in vocational high schools.
Play Skill Levels and Toy Preferences of Disabled Children According to Their Mothers
Author: Konuk Er, Rukiye
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mother Attitudes,Play,Toys,Intellectual Disability,Learning Disabilities,Measures (Individuals),Content Analysis,Decision Making,Childrens Attitudes

This study aims to examine the views of mothers regarding plays and toys which are of great significance also for children with intellectual retardation and learning disability. This study was conducted through a mixed method by using qualitative and quantitative methods together. Seventy-five mothers who participated in the study were chosen by using the purposive sampling method in the first stage and the random sampling method in the second stage. Data were collected through the 'Play Skills Scale' and 'Mother Interview Form'. The quantitative data were analysed through Mann-Whitney &quot;U&quot; and Kruskal-Wallis &quot;H&quot; tests and qualitative data were analysed through content analysis. In the qualitative dimension of the study following themes were found; playing with the child, the toys the child plays with, whether the child has a toy he/she always plays with, and whether giving the child the right to choose when buying toys. For the quantitative dimension of the study significant difference was found between the play skill levels, disability type, giving the child the right to choose when buying toys, and toy type variables.
Formation of Students&apos; Communicative Competence through Game Technology
Author: Kargash, Atymanova
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Communicative Competence (Languages),Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Computer Games,Game Based Learning,Teaching Methods,Internet,Time Management,Foreign Countries,Likert Scales,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction

The aim of this study is to determine the creation of communicative competencies of students with game technology. The research was conducted in the fall semester of 2021-2022; the research consists of 327 volunteer students studying at universities in Kazakhstan and continuing their education. According to the sub-objectives of the research, the use of gamification technologies by university students during the day, the time spent by university students using the Internet and the situations were focused on. In the scope of the study, descriptive statistical methods were used for the development of students' communicative competencies with the gamification technology of university students. The research is a quantitative research method and is designed according to the analysis of students' views on the formation of communicative competencies on gamification technologies. According to the results of the research, it has been concluded that communicative skills increase with game technology. In addition, according to the results of the research, it was concluded that university students use the time zone on the Internet on the spot.
The Attitude of Teachers toward Students&apos; Self-Assessment of Educational Achievements in Inclusive Education Lessons
Author: Kalykbayeva, Almagul
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Attitudes,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Academic Achievement,Inclusion,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Teachers,Special Needs Students

Self-assessment is to engage students as active participants in their learning and to reflect the results of their efforts since the key idea of self-assessment is that a child should achieve the learning goal and realize his achievements. The purpose of the study is to reveal the factors causing the lack of self-assessment in primary school lessons. The research collected data using observations and a questionnaire. The participants included 60 primary school teachers from the school of Almaty, the Republic of Kazakhstan. The collected data were analyzed using percentages. Based on the results of the research, the lack of the self-assessment component in the educational process is caused by the lack of assessment tools, which explains the negative attitude of teachers toward self-assessment. The efficiency of the implementation of the innovation in inclusive education needs to ensure the proper training of teachers, including key competencies for working in inclusive classes, and strengthening of its practical component.
Parental Involvement in Kosovar Education: Relationships with Gender, Education and Employment Variables
Author: Turtulla, Sermin
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Parent Participation,Foreign Countries,Predictor Variables,Gender Differences,Individual Differences,Educational Attainment,Parent Background,Employment Level,Homework

This article aims to make an initial probe into parent involvement in children's academic-related activities and how this is affected by the parents' gender, education and employment variables. Most of the articles written on parental academic support focus on corroborating the positive relationship of parental involvement with student school achievement and cover samples from countries other than Kosova. This is the first correlational study which aims to show the significance of relationships of the specific demographic variables of Kosovar parents and the frequency of their homework help. Data are analysed using frequency distribution and chi-square for the correlation significance. The findings corroborate a higher percentage of females in parental involvement, and a negative correlation of parental involvement with employment and level of education. Implications and explanations for future research and practice are discussed.
The Development of Computational Skills of Visually Impaired Children of Primary Classes
Author: Marzhan, Danabayeva
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Skills,Skill Development,Computation,Visual Impairments,Students with Disabilities,Elementary School Students,Computer Uses in Education,Foreign Countries

With this study, it is aimed to improve the calculation skills of visually impaired children in elementary grades. In this context, it is expected that mathematical calculation skills will gain meaning and target behaviours will be changed with the help of technology for visually impaired children. The study group of the study consists of 78 primary school students who continue to study in voluntary primary school classes. The research was conducted in the fall academic year of 2021-2022. In the study, elementary school students were given training on calculations in a 4-week classroom environment in order to gain calculation and mathematical skills. In the study, the 'calculation skills' measurement tool was used to collect data. The measurement tool used in the study was delivered to primary school students with the help of their families and collected. The analysis of the data was carried out using the SPSS programme; frequency analysis was carried out using the &quot;t&quot;-test; and the results obtained were added to the study accompanied by tables. As a result of the research, it was found that the calculation and mathematics skills of primary school students have a positive effect on education, as well as on motivation in their studies.
Using Physical Education Lessons to Develop the Autonomy of Primary School Children
Author: Ospankulov, Yernar E.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Personal Autonomy,Elementary School Students,Foreign Countries,Instructional Effectiveness,Physical Fitness,Grade 3,Physical Activities

The shift in emphasis from the motor sphere to the mental, psycho-emotional sphere leads to a decrease in the natural motor activity of the younger schoolchild, which actualizes the development of the functional and body adaptive capabilities by means of motor activity. In this regard, the formation of independence for physical education is one of the most important problems in Kazakhstani primary school. Therefore, this research has been undertaken to study: (a) the state of work of the country's general education schools in the formation of independence skills in junior schoolchildren; (b) the essence and features for the formation of the independence skill in younger schoolchildren through general developing exercises in physical education lessons; and (c) to propose measures that ensure the effectiveness of the physical education process in primary school to improve the physical fitness of schoolchildren, the formation of their motivation for independent physical education. The revealed results showed that the real experience for organizing physical education of schoolchildren in primary school is not effective enough. The present study points to the beneficial effect of general developing exercises on the physical development of children, especially on the development effectiveness of the independence of schoolchildren and their need for systematic physical exercise.
Analysis of Teacher Cognitions and Practices from a Global Englishes Perspective: Cases of High School English Teachers in Taiwan
Author: Lin, Shu-wen
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Teachers,Language Teachers,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Teaching Methods,Schemata (Cognition),Foreign Countries,Case Studies,Language Variation,Teacher Attitudes

This paper presents the exploratory results of a case study analysis of the implications of global Englishes for senior high school English education in Taiwan. In response to the expanding contexts and uses of English, the current English curriculum in Taiwan's 12-year Curriculum for Basic Education calls attention to the global nature of English, which involves extended ownership and the acknowledgment of variations in English (Taiwanese Ministry of Education, 2018). However, the extent to which senior high school English teachers' cognition and practices reflect the spirit of the new curriculum is unclear. A qualitative approach was used in this study to record classroom observations and interview data from three teacher participants selected for their availability. The data were then analyzed and interpreted against global Englishes and teacher cognition literature. This study concludes that despite a general awareness of global Englishes, inconsistencies and paradoxes persisted within and between the participants' cognition and pedagogical practices along a continuum of traditionally to globally oriented English language teaching. Based on these findings and discussions, alternatives are proposed to complement senior high school English teaching in Taiwan.
Mobilizing Multi-Semiotics in Intercultural Communication: Asian International Students&apos; Experience of Using English as a Multilingua Franca in a Taiwanese University
Author: Chang, Yueh-ching
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Semiotics,Intercultural Communication,Foreign Students,Student Experience,English (Second Language),Language of Instruction,Foreign Countries,Asians,Graduate Students,Student Attitudes

While much existing literature has shed light on the linguistic experience of Asian international students (ISs) in Anglophone contexts where English is the primary language for academic learning as well as for their social life outside the classroom, little research has explored Asian ISs' English use in a non-Anglophone context where both English and the local language are advocated as the academic lingua franca. Informed by the recent theoretical evolution of English as a lingua franca (ELF), which foregrounds the multilingual nature of communication in a super-diverse world (Jenkins, 2015), this research examines ISs' experience of using English as a multilingua franca (EMF) in their social and academic interaction at an internationalized university in Taiwan--a non-Anglophone country where English is frequently, but not always, used as the contact language. Drawing from a qualitative methodology, data were collected through background questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with four ISs and were analyzed inductively to map out the ISs' EMF interaction with their peer students and university faculty. The analysis shows that these ISs were able to creatively utilize their multilingual and multimodal repertoire to achieve mutual understanding and comity. Furthermore, they manifested an intercultural awareness in their EMF communication as they were able to strategically manage their language use to accommodate their interactants' language proficiency, personal backgrounds, and ideologies. These findings invite TESOL educators to expand learners' communicative repertoire and cultivate multi-semiotic language users to facilitate the interaction of the diverse student demographics brought by the internationalization of higher education.
(Re)Imagining Taiwan through &quot;2030 Bilingual Nation&quot;: Languages, Identities, and Ideologies
Author: Chang, Yu-jung
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bilingualism,Mandarin Chinese,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Language Attitudes,Language Role,Language Proficiency,Economic Factors,Global Approach,Foreign Countries,Self Concept,Public Policy,Language Planning

This paper examines the discursive construction of Taiwan's envisioned identity as a Mandarin-English bilingual nation, encapsulated in its recent &quot;2030 Bilingual Nation&quot; policy. Through the lens of imagined community, this paper analyzes the blueprint for the policy to parse out the kinds of (international) ties the Taiwanese government is trying to forge for the nation and the role English plays in this top-down imagination. The findings highlight the dominance of English in the policy and show how these imagined national identities and bilingual strategies are constructed largely in relation to English as the language of the global economy. The analysis further identifies three prevalent discourses that help frame this top-down imagination, particularly the urgency for Taiwan to be English-proficient. Based on the findings, the paper warns against taking the value of English for granted, urges policy makers to take a critical and practical stance on the promotion of English, and provides implications for future research.
TESOL in Transition: Examining Stakeholders&apos; Use of and Attitudes toward Translanguaging and Multimodal Practices in EFL Contexts
Author: Cai, Yanling
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Code Switching (Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Native Speakers,Language Usage,Classroom Communication,Classroom Techniques,Consciousness Raising,Language of Instruction,Language Teachers,Portuguese,Sino Tibetan Languages

The current landscape of English as a global language has generated disputes concerning the role of English in academic and social settings, particularly how it should be taught and learned in diverse contexts. On one hand, native speakerism has long been advocated in traditional English language teaching (ELT) settings where teachers and students follow a so-called native standard. On the other hand, classroom practice has generated opportunities for stakeholders to adopt &quot;translanguaging&quot; and &quot;multimodality&quot; to facilitate learning and maintain their identities. This study investigated teachers' usage of and attitudes toward translanguaging at two universities in Macau and the Chinese mainland. Data were collected through classroom observations of four ELT teachers and in semi-structured interviews. The results of the qualitative content analysis showed that various translanguaging strategies were used, including deepening understanding, explaining key terms, and creating classroom rapport in classroom discourse. However, although the findings were generally positive, some teachers experienced difficulty in accepting translanguaging and multimodal classroom practices. The implications of the findings are discussed, and recommendations are offered regarding the need to raise awareness among TESOL researchers and practitioners in recognizing multimodal resources for a multilingual and multimodal TESOL in the future.