ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Creative Writing: The Case of Singapore Secondary Chinese Language Curriculum
Author: Tung, Chan Kwong
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Creative Writing,Creativity,Educational Assessment,Validity,Reliability,Chinese,Scoring Rubrics,Writing Evaluation,Bilingual Education,Indonesian Languages,Dravidian Languages,Curriculum Development,Second Language Instruction,Secondary Education,Secondary School Students,Secondary School Curriculum

In Singapore and in elsewhere alike, educators nowadays are paying much more attention on the set of teaching and assessment recommendations called the 21st century skills that include creativity at the policy, programmatic, school and classroom levels. As these education systems develop and respond to the demands of the new century, educators are facing many challenges. In general, educational assessment does not pay much attention to creativity. This is despite the global call for teaching and learning of 21st century skills. There are many reasons to this phenomenon and it can be understood from the conceptual and practical level. At the conceptual level, there is indeed a dearth of research on how creativity can be assessed in language art writing. Teachers think that assessments of creativity writings are too subjective to make a fair judgment. That could be one of the many reasons why both formal and informal assessments of students' creativity writings are rare in Singapore and in elsewhere. In educational assessment terminology, this concerns the concepts of validity and reliability issues of assessing students' creativity in writings. Teachers find it challenging to design valid and conduct reliable assessment to assess students' creativity. Nevertheless, this article argues that if creative writings are valued in the 21st century education, then valid and reliable assessment methods should be introduced in the language art education. In other words, the technical quality of assessing students' creative writings should be ensured. Using Singapore secondary school Chinese Language curriculum and assessment as an example, this article further illustrates and discusses the possible solutions to overcome these challenges in the assessment of creative writing.
Modification of DeLon and Mclean Model in the Success of Information System for Good University Governance
Author: Tajuddin, Muhammad
Date: 2015-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Systems,Governance,College Administration,Private Colleges,Information Technology,Grants,Program Effectiveness,Program Implementation,Questionnaires,Interviews,Path Analysis,Structural Equation Models,Transformational Leadership,User Satisfaction (Information),Surveys,Foreign Countries

Information System (IS) is a requirement for private colleges in improving their governance to reach Good University Governance (GUG). From 2006 to 2008 information technology (IT) assistance had been granted to 1,072 private colleges and continued by grant development program. Considering such a big IT grant, there is a need to study the IT grant efficiency and the success in its implementation in private colleges as well as appropriate leadership to reach GUG. This research used a sample of 61 private colleges in East Java under Kopertis Wilayah 7 (Coordinator of Private Higher Learning Institutions-Region 7), consisting of universities, institutes, polytechnics and academies as recipients of IT Grant during a period of 3 years. Each private college was represented by 4 persons as respondents consisting of those managers of IT in the areas of academic, finance, website and library, so that the number of expected respondents were 244. However, only 112 of the data sets were obtained and eligible to analyze. The collection of data was conducted by questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis was done using Path Analysis with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to analyze the 7 variables under study, i.e. transformational leadership, system quality, information quality, service quality, individual impact, user satisfaction and GUG. Eleven hypotheses were formulated and examined, and 5 hypotheses were not significant, while 15 hypotheses were significant. The non significant hypotheses were influence of: (1) transformational leadership on user satisfaction, (2) system quality on individual impact, (3) information quality on individual impact, (4) service quality on individual impact, (5) user satisfaction on GUG. Six significant hypotheses were influence of: (1) transformational leadership on individual impact, (2) system quality on user satisfaction, (3) information quality on user satisfaction, (4) service quality on user satisfaction, (5) user satisfaction on individual impact, and (6) individual impact on GUG. Private colleges need betterment efforts, especially in human resources to handle information technology (IT). However, there are many constraints faced to achieve GUG and need attention: (a) availability of human resources mastering technology, (b) supportive policy. Users of IS in private colleges should always improve their knowledge and skills.
Psychological Benefits of Regular Physical Activity: Evidence from Emerging Adults
Author: Cekin, Resul
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Young Adults,Student Attitudes,Physical Activities,Self Esteem,Positive Attitudes,Attitude Measures,Psychological Patterns,Well Being,Self Concept Measures,Physical Activity Level,Gender Differences,Statistical Analysis,Multivariate Analysis

Emerging adulthood is a transitional stage between late adolescence and young adulthood in life-span development that requires significant changes in people's lives. Therefore, identifying protective factors for this population is crucial. This study investigated the effects of regular physical activity on self-esteem, optimism, and happiness in emerging adults. Participants included 175 girls (47%) and 198 (53%) boys (M = 20.75 years; SD = 1.69). Participants completed measures of self-esteem, optimism, and happiness. Results suggested that individuals who engage in regular physical activity are more likely to have higher self-esteem, optimism, and happiness than physically inactive emerging adults. Regular physical activity should be regarded as a viable tool for improving subjective well-being in emerging adults.
Will Aesthetics English Comic Books Make Junior High School Students Fall in Love with English Reading?
Author: Chou, Mei-Ju
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Aesthetics,English (Second Language),Cartoons,Junior High School Students,Vocabulary Development,Second Language Learning,Learning Motivation,Reading Comprehension,Grade 8,Questionnaires,Pretests Posttests,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis,Foreign Countries,Scores,Reading Tests

The present study aims to investigate the effects of Aesthetics English comic books on EFL junior high school students' vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, and English learning motivation. The participants in this study were 28 eighth graders from one class in a public junior high school in Pingtung in Taiwan. After ten weeks instruction of comic books, students take two tests and a post-study questionnaire. Based upon the quantitative and qualitative data analysis, the findings of the present study are summarized as follows. First of all, all of them significantly improved their amount of vocabulary after the comic-book reading program (CBRP). As for the contrast between the HG and the LG, the former outperformed the latter and the result reached a significant difference. Second, based on their scores from the reading pretest to the post-test, all of them enhanced their reading comprehension ability posterior to the CBRP and the result reached a significant difference. Third, according to the analysis of the questionnaires, up to 86% of them think it is a good way to apply English comic books to English instruction; about 79% of them agreed that they like to read English comic books better than before. On the basis of the study findings, the comic book-reading program can indeed enhance students' vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension as well as their learning motivation.
How to Motivate Our Students to Study Physics?
Author: Holubova, Renata
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Motivation,Physics,Science Instruction,Problem Based Learning,Student Projects,Teamwork,Inquiry,Interdisciplinary Approach,Science Experiments,Generational Differences,Teaching Methods,Instructional Materials,Foreign Countries,Secondary School Teachers,Concept Mapping,Scientific Principles,High School Students

The main issue of this paper is the discussion around the question &quot;How can we teach and motivate the why-generation learners and the generation Z learners?&quot;. The aim of our project was to find out teaching and learning methods that teachers and learners can use in 21st century classroom. Strategies how to engage gen Y and gen Z learners in the learning process should be found. During our research various methods were used: problem based learning, project based learning, team work, inquiry based learning, interdisciplinary approach, experiments--from very simple and low cost experiments to computer based experiments and remote laboratories. It was found out, that generation Y so as gen Z learners can be motivated by various instructional methods based on their own activity. Their own doing seemed to be more important for them than learning itself. It is necessary to use educational materials including charts, graphic presentations, cartoons. Also it was found out that a very useful tool for our students can be the mind mapping. Mind maps and concept maps are not common during students instruction at secondary and high schools in the Czech republic. We prepared a set of concept maps on the basis of high school physics textbooks, from mechanics, molecular physics, via electricity and magnetism to optics, and nuclear physics. In this paper the outcomes of our project will be presented so as some examples of interdisciplinary modules that have been prepared--&quot;real-world&quot; physics modules with everyday life problems that can be integrated into the high school curriculum physics (physics in the kitchen, crime scene investigation, environmental physics), non-traditional experiments, properties of non-Newtonian liquids (experiments with dilatant fluids, oobleck, the suspension of starch, the Weissenberg effect, Barus effect, the Kaye effect), modern physics--nanotechnology (cooperation with the Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials--a faculty establishment). The findings of this project are incorporated into the subject &quot;Didactics of Physics&quot; in the undergraduate physics teacher study programme at the Faculty of Science.
For Effective Use of Multimedia in Education, Teachers Must Develop Their Own Educational Multimedia Applications
Author: Babiker, Mohd. Elmagzoub A.
Date: 2015-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Multimedia Instruction,Multimedia Materials,Educational Practices,Educational Technology,Teacher Developed Materials,Courseware,Educational Needs,Curriculum Development,Computer System Design,Material Development,Instructional Design

This paper makes the strong claim that for multimedia to have any significant effect on education, the educational multimedia applications must be designed by the teachers of those classes. The arguments supporting this claim are presented in the headlines: curriculum, software, hardware and evaluation. The paper begins with an introduction which discusses what is a multimedia and a multimedia authoring tools and describes some typical areas of multimedia application development. Finally the paper ends with the action plan and concludes that we must and need as educators to create our own multimedia applications if we really want to make use of the multimedia applications as an effective tool in education.
A New Vision of Professional Development for University Teachers in Libya &quot;It's Not an Event, It Is a Process&quot;
Author: Suwaed, Hameda
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Faculty Development,College Faculty,Inservice Teacher Education,Models,Foreign Countries,Student Motivation,Student Attitudes,Qualitative Research,Semi Structured Interviews

Being a university teacher in the Libya is most of the time described as a challenge. In the case of the current unstable situation in Libya, the task is formidable in many cases. This paper investigates the challenges encountered by Alzawia university teachers in four colleges. It attempts to answer the following questions: what are the challenges that university teachers face? What is the scope of professional development? The findings of the study suggests a model of professional development that might help the teachers to deal with the challenges that they face such as the low motivated students and the lack of in service training.
Integrating Computer-Assisted Language Learning in Saudi Schools: A Change Model
Author: Alresheed, Saleh
Date: 2015-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Computer Assisted Instruction,Language Acquisition,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Performance Factors,Technology Uses in Education,Mixed Methods Research,Questionnaires,Online Surveys,Access to Computers,Technological Literacy,Computer Literacy,Government Role,Teacher Attitudes,Technology Integration,Semi Structured Interviews,Observation

Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) technology and pedagogy have gained recognition globally for their success in supporting second language acquisition (SLA). In Saudi Arabia, the government aims to provide most educational institutions with computers and networking for integrating CALL into classrooms. However, the recognition of CALL's efficacy does not translate into easy acceptance and integration in English as a Second Language or English as a Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) classrooms in Saudi schools, particularly where teaching of both English language and information and communication technologies (ICT) is subject to religious and cultural constraints. There are other barriers that impede native Arabic speakers from learning English. Accordingly, the research question addressed in this paper is an exploration of the overt and covert factors that affect CALL use and integration in Saudi Arabian secondary schools. A case study approach using mixed methods was employed to interview and observe a sample of teachers and school inspectors in urban and rural secondary schools. Results were supplemented with an online questionnaire and analysed using both descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The findings lead to recommending a model to address the covert and overt issues identified, and provide systematic support for integrating CALL into Saudi Arabian English language classrooms.
Exploring the Downside of Open Knowledge Resources: The Case of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices in the Philippines
Author: Flor, Alexander Gonzalez
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Open Source Technology,Educational Resources,Indigenous Knowledge,Educational Practices,Beliefs,Privacy,Context Effect,Social Justice,Misconceptions,Social Values,Performance Factors,Adoption (Ideas),Technology Integration,Technology Uses in Education,Barriers,Social Systems,Foreign Countries

The paper is based on the challenges encountered by the researcher while conducting a study titled &quot;Design, Development and Testing of an Indigenous Knowledge Management System Using Mobile Device Video Capture and Web 2.0 Protocols.&quot; During the conduct of the study the researcher observed a marked reluctance from organized indigenous people's groups to participate in the initiative. It soon became apparent that interfacing indigenous knowledge with open access concepts held complicated issues. The inhibiting factors enumerated and discussed in the paper deal with: honoring indigenous belief systems; respecting the privacy of indigenous peoples; dealing with indigenous knowledge system (IKS) protocols; the significance of context in IKS; mainstream prejudice and value judgments among non-indigenous people users; and the misrepresentation of indigenous knowledge.
Factors Related to Faculty Members' Attitude and Adoption of a Learning Management System
Author: Wichadee, Saovapa
Date: 2015-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Management Information Systems,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Performance Factors,Adoption (Ideas),Usability,Relevance (Education),Educational Practices,Educational Technology,Gender Differences,Interdisciplinary Approach,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Barriers,Courseware,Technology Uses in Education,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries

Learning Management Systems (LMS) play a crucial role in organizing the course contents. However, some instructors use LMS in their classes while some do not. This study aimed to discover the factors in relation to the instructors' attitude toward LMS and adoption of LMS in their course. A survey was administered to 62 instructors to follow up the use of LMS after they attended the training. The respondents were assessed for their attitude towards LMS, perceived ease of LMS use, perceived usefulness and their actual use of LMS in their course. The results reveal that the respondents of the study had a high overall attitude towards LMS. Perceived ease of LMS use and perceived usefulness were found to have a significant positive correlation with their attitude. In addition, the more the instructors perceived ease of LMS use, the more intensively their beliefs about the usefulness of it increased. However, it was found that attitude toward LMS, perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness were not correlated to actual use of LMS. Furthermore, there was not any significant difference in the respondents' attitude toward LMS in terms of gender and subject domain. The responses to open-ended questions were revealed in terms of difficulties they had when using LMS.
Assessment Challenges in Open Learning: Way-Finding, Fork in the Road, or End of the Line?
Author: Conrad, Dianne
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Open Education,Educational Resources,Prior Learning,Lifelong Learning,Portfolio Assessment,Technology Uses in Education,Technology Integration,Student Diversity,Student Evaluation,Evaluation Methods,Higher Education,Access to Education

Growing global commitments to open learning through the use of Open Educational Resources (OERs) are accompanied by concerns over what &quot;to do&quot; with that learning when learners present it to traditional institutions for assessment and accreditation. This paper proposes that established RPL (recognizing prior learning) protocols, in place at many institutions worldwide, can offer a pedagogically sound framework that supports the spirit of open learning and respects the diversity of learners' efforts.
The Limitations of Access Alone: Moving Towards Open Processes in Education Technology
Author: Knox, Jeremy
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Open Source Technology,Open Education,Online Courses,Distance Education,Literature Reviews,Mass Media,Technology Uses in Education,Misconceptions,Course Content,Context Effect,Participation,Productivity,Technology Transfer,Access to Education

&quot;Openness&quot; has emerged as one of the foremost themes in education, within which an open education movement has enthusiastically embraced digital technologies as the central means of participation and inclusion. Open Educational Resources (OERs) and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have surfaced at the forefront of this development, claiming unprecedented educational reform. This paper provides a critical perspective on these prominent initiatives, highlighting a tendency to view access to online material as the principal concern of the open education movement. It will analyse the portrayal of technology in academic literature and media coverage of OERs and MOOCs, suggesting underlying assumptions of technology instrumentalism and essentialism. Alternative perspectives will be offered, drawing on critical technology studies and the philosophy of technology. The inclusion of &quot;open processes&quot; is proposed, involving the active engagement of learners in participation and dialogue, as well as further critical explorations of the relationships between technology and education.
Embracing Openness: The Challenges of OER in Latin American Education
Author: Torres, Nadia Paola Mireles
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Open Education,Open Source Technology,Educational Resources,Access to Education,Barriers,Performance Factors,Consciousness Raising,Capacity Building,Developing Nations,Definitions,Educational Development,Educational Practices,Communities of Practice,Social Networks,Readiness

The Open Educational Resources (OER) movement and the Open Access began only over a decade ago. During this period, the progress of the Open Educational Resources movement took place in developed countries for the most part. Recently, new projects have begun to emerge with a strong emphasis on open education. Yet, the concept of openness in education is a very innovative one, and it has not been embraced by many. In some regions, such as Latin America, OER is still in its early stages and faces many challenges that need to be addressed. Some of these challenges include awareness raising and capacity development. But there is a bigger challenge to face: embracing openness as a core value and an institutional strategy. In this paper, we offer a brief overview of the meaning of the term &quot;open&quot; in education and we analyze the challenges facing the OER in Latin American countries.
Distance Education Regulatory Frameworks: Readiness for Openness in Southwest Pacific/South East Asia Region Nations
Author: Tynan, Belinda
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Distance Education,Readiness,Pilot Projects,Higher Education,Open Education,Access to Education,Educational Legislation,Online Courses,Context Effect,Case Studies,Comparative Analysis,Open Source Technology,Educational Policy,Questionnaires

This paper reports in brief the pilot study, Distance Education Regulatory Frameworks, undertaken by the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) in 2010-2012 and the implications for openness for higher education in Southwest Pacific/South East Asia region nations. The project developed a methodological approach to identifying, accessing, collating, analysing and presenting the requested regulatory information. Here, the findings of the study are discussed in light of the theme of openness. In particular, what &quot;open&quot; may mean for the region; what inhibitors can be observed and what major changes might need to be considered. The discussion draws on formal and informal literature on regulatory frameworks for distance education (DE) in the Southwest Pacific/South East Asia region. Contextual information was collected about the nominated countries within the region, along with nine case studies from representative institutions whose primary focus was distance and online education.