ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Content-Based Instruction in the Teaching of English for Accounting at Vietnamese College of Finance and Customs
Author: Ngan, Nguyen Thi Chau
Date: 2011-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English for Special Purposes,Scores,Surveys,Student Interests,Accounting,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Course Content,Course Descriptions,Questionnaires,Control Groups,Quasiexperimental Design,Foreign Countries,Reading Comprehension,Grammar,Translation,Language Tests,College Students

The overwhelming weight of emphasis in language analysis in the teaching of English for Accounting (ESP) has been a concern for teachers of English at the College of Finance and Customs (CFC). In the ESP course, the teaching materials teach students to recognize the surface form by means of the specialist texts. The difficulties the students and teachers encounter are the unfamiliarity with the specialist contents and far too complex sentence structures. Faced with this reality, the researcher produced a syllabus which gave high priority to the language form and content via simplified language and authentic materials. To do this, firstly the researcher incorporated the Content-Based Instruction (CBI) approach in the ESP context, and then the ESP material designed in the CBI approach was used in the treatment group in one semester. To see its effects when the course finished, the researcher administered a survey including the post test and the questionnaire. The findings from this research reveal the students' interest, and involvement in the course. Also, they highlight the students' ability to get better scores in all modes of ESP.
&quot;Unnatural Deeds Do Breed Unnatural Troubles&quot;: A Study of Lady Macbeth's Cruelty
Author: Rahman, Muhammad Safiur
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Drama,Theater Arts,English Literature,Literature Appreciation,Literary Devices,Moral Values

The study of evil is one of the recurrent themes in the plays of Shakespeare. In &quot;Macbeth,&quot; the playwright presents different dimensions of evil. The aim of this paper is to locate and examine the origin of evil in Lady Macbeth--whether evil is in her nature or not. Macbeth addresses her as &quot;dearest partner of greatness&quot;, whereas Macduff describes her as &quot;fiend-like queen&quot;. The paper analyses her activities as an attempt to determine whether she is as evil as it is generally thought of, or there is a gap between what she expresses and what she represses. Examining from the point of view of psychoanalytical criticism, we see that the evil, especially the cruelty, she demonstrates is not her natural characteristic trait; rather she assumes it. Actually, she says and does some evil things which are quite incompatible to her original nature. What she does, at any rate, is crime, but not the crime of a &quot;criminal by nature&quot;; rather it is the foolish fondness of a loving and devoted wife who sacrifices everything for the sake of her husband so that he can achieve his much desired goal. The paper holds the final view that Lady Macbeth is a victim of illusion-illusion created by her excessive love and devotion for her husband.
Child Delinquency and Pupils' Academic Performance in Fumesua Municipal Assembly Primary School in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Author: Gyansah, Samuel Tieku
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Delinquency,Academic Achievement,Sampling,Interviews,Teacher Attitudes,Case Studies,Elementary School Students,Student Attitudes,Punishment,Parenting Styles,Guidance,Counseling,Foreign Countries,Disabilities,Family Environment,Poverty,Attendance,Educational Facilities,Laws,Slums,Truancy,Unemployment,Qualitative Research

This research was conducted purposely to examine child delinquency on pupils' academic performance. Fumesua Municipal Assembly (M/A) primary school was used as the case study for the research. The specific objectives of the study are to find out the factors that contribute to child delinquent behavior, identify, if delinquent behavior influence the child academic performance and to find out the remedies that will help solve the problem. There was review of related literature in order to put the study into perspective. The study selected a sample size of 49 respondents comprising 40 students and 9 teachers who were interviewed, in order to obtain primary data. Secondary data was also gathered from books, journals and the internet. Purposive sampling was the sampling technique used for selecting the pupils. The collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Service Solution (SPSS). From the findings of the study, it was realized that, the causes of child delinquency are as a result of financial problem, bad friends, and poor academic performance and for fun. Also from the findings, it was realized that the remedies to child delinquency are punishment, guidance and counseling, proper monitoring of pupils by parents and reporting of children to their teachers when they misbehave. It was recommended that, parents should monitor their children movement and be mindful of the kind of people they walked with. Also it was recommended that children should not be given enough idle time and again classrooms should not be overcrowded.
Influence Learning Tour on Salted Fish Processing Behavior in Product Development in Karangantu Nusantara Fishing Port (NFP)
Author: Hudaya, Yaya
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Income,Animal Husbandry,Food Processing Occupations,Food Service,Food,Behavior Change,Socialization,Innovation,Social Change,Foreign Countries,Learning Activities,Action Research,Interviews,Questionnaires

In an effort to increase revenue, salted fish processors in Karangantu NFP should be able to change the behavior of production from quantity to quality orientation. The increase in revenue will be difficult to achieve if the salted fish products produced still monotonous and traditional and only sold in sacks or cardboard. Development of a quality product is a creative breakthrough to deal with the condition of availability of raw materials which are uncertain and increase revenue. Learning tour activities undertaken by Salted Fish Processing around Karangantu NFP Banten Province effect on their behavior changes in product development. Salted fish processors is quite confident and have high confidence that they are able to imitate the existing model in the city of Cirebon. The formation of the behavior seen in the interest and motivation are very high. Extension method with social learning approach through the learning tour very well developed by the Government in the formation of behavior and motivation. In addition, social communication, social interaction, and cultural contacts that occur through the sharing of information among communities led to the diffusion of innovation reciprocal, so that in case of adoption of innovation, there will be widespread social change.
A Comparative Analysis of the Objectives of the National Education in the United States, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, China and Japan
Author: Sarheed, Arif Mohammed Mufleh
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cross Cultural Studies,Educational Objectives,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis,Prediction,Writing (Composition),Preservice Teachers,Language Arts,Computer Mediated Communication,Feedback (Response),English Teachers,Task Analysis,Writing Instruction,Writing Skills,Foreign Countries

The researcher in this study attempted to identify the objectives of the National Educational and sources to derive educational objectives and the methods and means to achieve the objectives of National Education and the subjects and courses that are taught in the subject of national education in the levels of education in a range of countries: the United States, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, and use Researcher comparative approach in this study, the researcher depends on the educational goals through books, sources and studies and philosophy of education in these countries, analysis, and the study found all States focused on national education course dramatically and aim to reach the promotion of loyalty and patriotism, loyalty and sacrifice for him as States also seeks to develop national education material to keep up with the explosion of knowledge and technological progress, and focus on the substance of education in its role in addressing the issues and developments and problems facing the community.
Thinking of the Textbook in the ESL/EFL Classroom
Author: Wen-Cheng, Wang
Date: 2011-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Role,Textbook Selection,Reading Instruction,Student Needs,Textbook Evaluation

Textbooks provide novice teachers with guidance in course and activity design; it assures a measure of structure, consistency, and logical progression in a class; It meets a learner's needs or expectations of having something concrete to work from and take home for further study; It may provide multiple resources: tapes, CDs, videos, self-study workbooks etc. While the quality of ESL reading textbooks has improved dramatically in recent years, the process of selecting an appropriate text has not become any easier for most teachers and administrators. Thus, the paper discusses the evaluation of reading textbooks for use in ESL/EFL classrooms. Classroom teachers spend much time using textbooks in class, so choosing an appropriate one is important. And the paper describes the role of the textbook. Using this will make the textbook selection process more efficient and more reliable.
Predictors of First-Year Sultan Qaboos University Students' Grade Point Average
Author: Alkhausi, Hussain Ali
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Predictor Variables,Grade Point Average,College Freshmen,College Readiness,Scores,Achievement Tests,Thinking Skills,Critical Thinking,Student Motivation,Learning Strategies,Gender Differences,Institutional Characteristics,Tests,Multiple Regression Analysis,Goal Orientation,Statistical Analysis,Questionnaires,Student Surveys

This study investigated predictors of first-year university grade point average (GPA) using academic and nonacademic variables. Data were collected from 1511 Omani students selected conveniently from the population of students entering Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Fall 2010. Variables considered in the analysis were general education diploma average score, university readiness, critical thinking skills, motivational traits, learning strategies, gender, type of school education, type of first admitted college, and overall performance on the foundation placement tests. Results of the stepwise multiple linear regression analysis indicated that the final full model included general education diploma average score, gender, overall performance on the foundation placement tests, type of college, extrinsic goal orientation, university readiness, and critical thinking as collectively statistically significant predictors of the grade point average; accounting for 26.8% of the variance in the grade point average. Research and practical implications for the study of university student success are discussed.
Assessment of Challenges and Opportunity of Basketball Developments in Some Selected Regions in Ethiopia
Author: Tufa, Gemechu Beker
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Athletics,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis,Questionnaires,Interviews,Athletes,Athletic Coaches,Administrators,Talent,Barriers,Judges,Team Sports

The intent of this study is to assess the challenges and Opportunity of Basketball development of in Some Selected Regions Ethiopia. The research made Addis Ababa, Oromia, Gambella and South Nation Nationality and People Regional States as the sites of this study. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches particularly a descriptive survey were employed as they were found to be appropriate for answering the basic research questions. Instrument of data collection included questionnaire, interview and document analysis. Pertaining to the sample population for the study, Basketball Players, Coaches, Referees, Sport Science Scholars and Sport Administrators (N = 200) were involved. The result indicates that there are huge gap as regards to the development of basketball. According to the finding of the study, there are lack of trained human power, lack of sound policies and strategies of Basketball development. The result also revealed a shortage of budget, facilities, equipments and other necessary materials at the sample of Regional States. shortage of basketball competitions at various sex and age categories, Problems of communication and continuous material, logistic and moral support from Sport Commission and National Federation were identified be side. Furthermore the study revealed the talent identification and development were very weak and number of basketball clubs only limited to the capital of the country hence Addis Ababa City Administration is the only regions which have basketball clubs. Finally the finding of the study shows that these four Regions possess huge basketball talent and growth potentials. To this end National and Regional Sport commissions, Ethiopian Basketball Federation and other concerned sport authorities have to make all necessary provision urgently to develop and expand basketball sport, in order to produce talented and outstanding athletes both at regional and national level.
A View from Outside: Some Reflections of an NCHC-Recommended Site Visitor
Author: Spurrier, Robert
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Honors Curriculum,Higher Education,School Visitation,National Organizations,Administrators,Administrator Characteristics,College Students,Student Characteristics,Academic Advising,Educational Finance,Tenure,Full Time Equivalency,College Administration,Certification

As a National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Recommended Site Visitor, the author has had the privilege and pleasure to serve as an external program reviewer or consultant for a wide variety of NCHC member institutions--large research universities, small and midsize colleges, and two-year institutions--since 1998. His visits to nearly fifty campuses have revealed predictable similarities in honors education at all institutions as well as sometimes troubling variations, as a result of which he has come to believe even more strongly that the NCHC has an important role to play in improving the quality of honors education nationally. In furtherance of that role, the author wants to encourage NCHC members to take advantage of the site-visitor program and so he has distilled his experiences into a general overview in this article, that he hopes will encourage more NCHC colleagues to become involved with this rewarding process. The author has composed a set of practical advice for those who choose to do so.
Mentor-Mentee Relationship in an Educational Leadership Doctoral Program at Lynn University
Author: Reedy, Katherine
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Doctoral Programs,Mentors,Supervisor Supervisee Relationship,Educational Administration,Administrator Education,Educational Practices,Surveys

Lynn University embraces the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) initiative, signature pedagogies and the development of scholarly practitioners. In response to the evolution of educational leadership, Lynn University values the need for doctoral candidates to understand the group process and to be able to work within a diverse group with differing strengths to deconstruct problems of practice. The goal is to prepare doctoral candidates to become scholarly practitioners and to learn how to be transformational educational leaders for the 21st century. Centered on the researched interests surrounding the needs of 21st educational leaders, a cohort of 11 Ed.D. students at Lynn University produced a comprehensive literature review and a doctoral informational iBook, concluding with writing two publishable research articles and an executive summary as part of their Dissertation in Practice (DiP). A key process in supporting the doctoral candidates is the role of the mentor and critical friends through the process of the DiP. This is even more vital when a group chooses to embark on a shared DiP. Critical friends (Reardon &amp; Shakeshaft, 2013) help guide the process, model leadership skills and provide feedback for those pursuing this terminal leadership degree. The relationships developed during this process inspire and encourage life-long collaboration. Exploring the role of the mentor and mentee through the non-traditional dissertation along with doctoral coursework provides a framework for rethinking best practices in higher education Ed.D. programs. Through the experiences during the doctoral coursework and dissertation process, mentees return what is learned from their mentors and critical friends to a variety of settings. The purpose of this action research study is to focus on the mentor-mentee relationships through a CPED DiP (Perry, 2012) at Lynn University. Three research questions represented the focal point of the study: (1) What is the mentor-mentee relationship between the dissertation chair and doctoral candidates in a group DiP at Lynn University? (2) What is the mentor-mentee relationship between the critical friends and the doctoral candidates in a group DiP at Lynn University? and (3) How can the mentor relationships established during an Ed.D. program inspire doctoral candidates to mentor future doctoral students at Lynn University?
Effectiveness of a Hybrid Classroom in the Delivery of Medical Terminology Course Content
Author: Martin, Jeffrey S.
Date: 2015-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Medicine,Vocabulary,Blended Learning,Statistical Analysis,Instructional Effectiveness,Student Satisfaction,Student Surveys,Likert Scales,Demography,Teaching Methods,Educational Objectives,College Students

Hybrid courses are emerging as a viable option for content delivery across college campuses. In an attempt to maximize learning outcomes while leveraging resources, one institution used several sections of a Medical Terminology course as a pilot. Traditional and hybrid course delivery were compared utilizing a quantitative research method to evaluate the effectiveness of a hybrid course design in meeting and/or exceeding course objectives, as determined by student satisfaction and perceptions. Both hybrid and traditional class groups agreed that Medical Terminology has potential to be delivered in a hybrid format, but the hybrid group's agreement was significant stronger (+0.38 points on 5-point scale, P = 0.008).
Fundamental Nursing: Process-Oriented Guided-Inquiry Learning (POGIL) Research
Author: Roller, Maureen C.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inquiry,Nursing Education,Instructional Effectiveness,Vignettes,Teamwork,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Standardized Tests,Achievement Gains,Undergraduate Students,Predictor Variables,Process Education,Statistical Analysis,Grades (Scholastic),Teaching Methods,Comparative Analysis

Measuring the effect of a Process-Oriented Guided-Inquiry Learning (POGIL) implementation in a fundamental baccalaureate-nursing course is one way to determine its effectiveness. To date, the use of POGIL from a research perspective in fundamental nursing has not been documented in the literature. The purpose of the study was to measure the effects of participation in the POGIL process in Fundamental Nursing classes on the final grades and ATi (Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC) grades (national exam) of groups of students who participated in group scenario work compared to students who did not participate in group scenario work in class. A comparative quantitative design measured the relationship of grades in two fundamental nursing classes taught by the same professor. The results demonstrated a short-term implementation of a POGIL program could increase grade performance significantly on a standardized exam. Final exam data revealed no significance in grade performance between groups. Utilizing the POGIL method may be beneficial in nursing courses.
Effects of Mentorship on Assistant Superintendents and Their Emotional Intelligence, Challenges, and the Desire to Become a Superintendent
Author: Key, Latoya Y.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mentors,Superintendents,Social Networks,Item Analysis,Emotional Intelligence,Interpersonal Relationship,Administrator Attitudes,Administrator Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Surveys

The purpose of this study was to examine mentorship and its effect on assistant superintendents' emotional intelligence, challenges, and the desire to become a superintendent. The 149 participants surveyed in this study were assistant superintendents in Nassau and Suffolk Counties in Long Island, New York and Westchester County, New York. An independent sample t-test between assistant superintendents who have a mentor that were superintendents versus assistant superintendents that do not have a mentor was performed, followed by an item by item frequency analysis. The results show that assistant superintendents who have a mentor are more willing to take on the challenge to be a superintendent. An item by item analysis shows that assistant superintendents have 20% more value in the importance of items challenge and social networking.
College Faculty Understanding of Hybrid Teaching Environments and Their Levels of Trainability by Departments
Author: Martinucci, Kenneth P.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Faculty,Knowledge Level,Misconceptions,Statistical Analysis,Concept Formation,Mathematics Instruction,Science Instruction,Business Administration Education,Humanities Instruction,Education,Blended Learning,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Teacher Education,Teacher Competencies,Intellectual Disciplines,Teacher Surveys,Social Sciences

We explored whether the knowledge of hybrid teaching (conceptions) or incorrect knowledge (misconceptions) or lack of knowledge differed among faculty from various teaching areas--education, social sciences, business, art and humanities, and math and sciences--in New York. One hundred twenty-eight faculty members responded to a test of their knowledge of hybrid learning. Using a one-way ANOVA, we found no significant differences between conceptions, misconceptions, and lack of knowledge among faculty. However, their conceptions differences approached significance (p &lt; 0.074). We evaluated faculty levels of trainability. The results of frequency analysis suggested that professors of math and sciences, and business tended to understand more online or hybrid environments than professors of other areas did. However, professors of art and humanities, and social sciences showed high trainability scores.