ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Correlation between Speech Self-Efficacy and Communication Skills of Pre-Service Turkish Teachers
Author: Erdem, Ilhan
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Correlation,Communication Skills,Speech Skills,Self Efficacy,Preservice Teachers,Turkish,Student Attitudes

In the present study, the presence of a correlation between the communication skills and the speech self-efficacy of pre-service Turkish teachers was investigated. Associational survey model was adopted in the research. Research data were collected with two instruments which aimed to measure the communication skills and speech self-efficacy levels of junior students attending the Turkish Language Education departments of five universities in different regions in Turkey. The study findings demonstrated that there were moderate and large positive significant correlations between the speech self-efficacy perceptions (SSES) and communication skills (CSS) of pre-service Turkish teachers based on total scores and the subscale scores. Based on the findings it was recommended that preservice teachers should be provided with more opportunities to develop their speech skills to ensure their command in active and healthy communications in the educational processes.
The Effects of Q Matrix Misspecification on Item and Model Fit
Author: Sünbül, Seçil Ömür
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Clinical Diagnosis,Cognitive Ability,Problem Solving,Models,Q Methodology,Measurement Techniques,Test Items,Goodness of Fit,Matrices

In this study it was aimed to evaluate the effects of various factors such as sample sizes, percentage of misfit items in the test and item quality (item discrimination) on item and model fit in case of misspecification of Q matrix. Data were generated in accordance with DINA model. Q matrix was specified for 4 attributes and 15 items. While data were generated, sample sizes as 1000, 2000, 4000, s and g parameters as low and high discrimination index were manipulated. Three different misspecified Q matrix (overspecified, underspecified and mixed) was developed considering the percentage of misfit items (20% and 40%). In the study, S-X2 was used as item fit statistics. Furthermore absolute (abs(fcor), max(X2)) and relative (-2 log-likelihood, Akaike's information criterion (AIC) and Bayesian information criterion (BIC)) model fit statistics were used. Investigating the results obtained from this simulation study, it was concluded that S-X2 was sufficient to detect misfit items. When the percentage of misfit items in the test was much or Q matrix was both under-specified and overspecified, the correct detection of both abs(fcor) and max(X2) statistics was approximately 1 or 1. In addition, the correct detection rates of both statistics was high under other conditions, too. AIC and BIC were successful to detect model misfit in the cases where the Q matrix under-specified, whereas, they were failed detect model misfit for other cases. It can be said that the performance of BIC was mostly better than other relative model fit statistics to detect model misfit.
The Stakeholder Perceptions of the Factors Affecting School Economy
Author: Börü, Nese
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Principals,Administrator Attitudes,Parent Attitudes,High Schools,Partnerships in Education,Parent School Relationship,Educational Environment,Interpersonal Communication,Interpersonal Competence,School Buildings,Administrator Role,Leadership Responsibility,Qualifications,Budgets,Educational Policy,Educational Finance,Foreign Countries

School management gets use of human and material resources to ensure equality of opportunity in education. Financial and information resources as well as staff of the schools may be inadequate. The schools with a wealthy environment can offer rich programs and educational activities to their students, while others aim to apply only basic academic programs and are insufficient to offer additional programs. In this context, this study aims to determine the views of school principals and members of the board of school-parent partnership related to the school economy. The research was designed according to qualitative research method. The phenomenological approach method was used in the research. The data of the study were collected from 12 principals working in different types of high schools through semi-structured interview technique. The research concluded that school principals or members of the board of school-parent partnership have an effective environment, they should be successful in communication and persuasion skills and be sociable; school principals need new regulations to meet the urgent needs of school; the importance of the usefulness of school buildings and therefore paying attention opinions of school principals and teachers in the building process of the schools will lead to the reduction of the school principals' workload in the future and so they allocate time and efforts for improving the academic success of students; reasons that affect donation to the school can be regarding with selfish or unselfish intentions; ways persuading donors such as being honest and keeping words, the power of motivation, producing projects in school.
Innovating Lecturing: Spatial Change and Staff-Student Pedagogic Relationships for Learning
Author: Acton, Renae
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Classroom Design,School Space,Student Centered Learning,Technology Uses in Education,Affordances,Teacher Student Relationship,Lecture Method,Educational Innovation,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes

Lecture halls, an enduring feature of higher education landscapes, are undergoing a spatial revolution. These materialize pedagogic imaginaries of technology-enhanced, student-centered learning. This article investigates the pedagogic performance of a contemporary lecture theater in regional Australia, distanced from a capital city, presenting mixed-method data from a broader case study. Four design principles -- learner-centricity, connectivity, flexibility, and affordances -- organize the analysis, finding that spaces, technologies, staff, and students work in conjunction to enact a spectrum of teaching modes. In practice, staff pedagogic repertoires, spatial literacies, and teaching philosophies entangle in socio-spatial pedagogic relationships that facilitate, rather than dictate, student learning in lecturing spaces.
Experiential Learning in Campus Evaluation: Integrated Design Research Methodologies
Author: Ison Radtke, Rebekah
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Experiential Learning,School Space,Interior Design,Undergraduate Students,Evaluation,Dormitories,Living Learning Centers,Student Research

How can we utilize the campus as an active and engaging laboratory for design students? How can we create an inclusive design research model in higher education? By utilizing a post-occupancy evaluation process, students completed a nine-month study to investigate and assess the investment in student living and learning spaces. The process utilizes design research as a community-engaged model, with collaboration among a diverse group of administration, partners, staff, faculty, and most importantly, students. By combining the need for design research on campus and a framework for participatory research models, this case study reveals the importance of assessing campus buildings to support learning and engagement.
Applying Business Models to Higher Education
Author: Ahi, Sibel
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Business,Higher Education,Strategic Planning,Knowledge Management,Organizational Effectiveness,Models,College Students,College Faculty,Evaluation Criteria,Educational Administration,Leadership Effectiveness,Organizational Change,Efficiency,Marketing,Change Strategies,Case Studies,Comparative Analysis,Universities

The purpose of this qualitative study is to understand how operating models and organizational structure impact the effectiveness of higher education institutions for students, faculty, administrators and the broader community. In this case study, the researcher uses the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Criteria (MBNQAC) to understand core values and the concepts of those seven criteria which are: 1) leadership 2) strategic planning 3) student, stakeholder and market focus 4) measurement, analysis, and knowledge management 5) faculty and staff focus 6) process management and 7) organizational performance results. These criteria are analyzed with visionary leadership and a comparison of the strategic plans of Alvernia University and Kutztown University. The changes imperatives for higher education institutions include the redesign of education, more flexible faculty, increased efficiency, removal of boundaries, and entry into new markets. In addition, challenges and conflicts facing the change process are also discussed in the context of Kotter's Change Theory. This paper advocates a pragmatic approach to analyze what works and also what are the viable solutions to known problems.
Career Choice, Barriers, and Prospects of Asian American Social Workers
Author: Kwong, Kenny
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Career Choice,Barriers,Asian Americans,Social Work,Employment Potential,Individual Characteristics,Social Discrimination,Altruism,Immigration,Family Influence,Predictor Variables

The current study explored factors influencing career choices of Asian American social workers and assessed if their personal characteristics and career-related experiences affected their perceived glass ceiling, perception of ethnic discrimination, and perception of career prospects. A total of 208 Asian American social work administrators, supervisors, practitioners and graduate social work students participated in a comprehensive online survey. Participants provided basic demographic and career-related information and completed a set of measures to explore their reasons of choosing social work as their career, and their career perceptions and prospects. Correlation analyses and multiple regression analyses were used to identify predictors of their perception of ethnic discrimination, perceived glass ceiling, and perception of career prospects. The findings showed that altruistic reasons were very important to extremely important in their choice of social work as their career. Social work idealism was found to associate positively with both altruistic reasons and professional concerns of choosing social work. There was a significant relationship between participant's immigration status and family influence on their career choice. Those who were not born in the U.S. were more likely to be influenced by their family in their career choice than those who were born in the U.S. Those whose parents were not born in the U.S. were more likely to be influenced by their family expectations on their career choice than those either of their parents was born in the U.S. Perception of organizational fairness was found to be a strong predictor of perceived glass ceiling, perception of ethnic discrimination, and perception of career prospects. Implications of the findings for social work education and future research were discussed.
LTAD Model Active Beginning Stage Adaptation in Judo Basic Education Program (Ukemi, Tachiwaza &amp; Newaza Basic Drills) for 4-6 Aged Kids
Author: Demiral, Sengul
Date: 2018-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preschool Children,Preschool Education,Physical Education,Psychomotor Skills,Athletics,Models,Athletes,Physical Activities

Early childhood is known as a critical period in acquisition of development and basic mobility skills. In this period, physical education and judo education contribute to development of general body, hand-eye and foot-eye coordination, 5 motor skills, static and dynamic balance. Moreover, the sub-structure of lifelong sport habits is being prepared by teaching values with respect to judo, kindness, self-determination, solidarity, honesty, friendship, patience, courage and modesty. As a result, due to basic education of judo such as 'Ukemi, Tachi Waza and Newaza Basic Drills,' children learn much more than movement skills. In this study, importance of physical education and judo activities in pre-school period has been considered in practice. The results showed Judo has an impact on pre-service and in-service training in practice of pre-school physical education and judo activities. It is inevitable that these activities contribute to almost all targeted development areas of a child, in addition to contributing to training of large group of children in first phase of long-term athlete development model in our country.
Investigating the Impact of Interactive Whiteboards in Higher Education: A Case Study
Author: Benoit, Andy
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Outcomes of Education,Bulletin Boards,Interactive Video,Educational Technology,Visual Aids,Educational Equipment,Case Studies,College Students,Foreign Countries,Best Practices,Use Studies,Projection Equipment

Interactive whiteboards (IWBs) are a billion-dollar industry. Their prominent position in classrooms, frequently the single display to share digital information, draws attention to their influence on teaching and learning processes. This research presents a case-study of a Canadian college with over five years of IWB experience. Findings show that despite implementing best-practices, most instructors underutilize IWB capabilities. This research concludes that the IWB contribution to student learning has been limited with potentially detrimental impacts on student perception and comprehension given the smaller size of IWBs and their lower mounting position when compared to traditional projection screens.
Epigenetics: What Do Psychologists Need to Know?
Author: Hayes, Ben
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Psychologists,Genetics,Heredity,Biology,Trauma,War,Jews,Addictive Behavior,Child Development,Well Being,Emotional Development

This paper reviews the rapidly developing field of epigenetics, providing an accessible explanation of the key ideas and some illustrative examples of work in the field. Although very much a biological discipline the implications of the developing knowledge in this area are very significant for educational psychologists and this paper aims to provide an introduction to what is becoming a very significant shift in how people think about learning and development. Understanding the processes that underlie epigenetic change and the research that the new knowledge is based on will be important for educational psychologists in order to understand this important developing area of thinking about development and learning. Consensus is growing that intergenerational transmission of epigenetic changes are a reliable phenomenon, establishing the principle of the inheritance of acquired characteristics. This contrasts starkly with models of biological determinism and provides a new way of thinking about educational and societal change.
Classroom Interaction Redefined: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Moving beyond Traditional Classroom Spaces to Promote Student Engagement
Author: Zimmermann, Petra A.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Learner Engagement,Active Learning,College Faculty,Classroom Design,College Students,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes

Student learning and engagement are paramount for educational institutions. This paper examines the impact of an interactive learning space on teaching and learning for both faculty and students. Specifically, four faculty from disparate disciplines examine the impacts on teaching and learning of an active learning space designed for student engagement compared to traditional classrooms. Statistically significant results favor learning experiences in an interactive classroom due to ease of movement in the space as well as increased collaboration and active engagement. This work provides evidence that classroom design affects student learning.
The Combined Effect of Learning Space and Faculty Self-Efficacy to Use Student-Centered Practices on Teaching Experiences and Student Engagement
Author: McDavid, Lindley
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Efficacy,Student Centered Learning,Teaching Methods,Learner Engagement,Active Learning,Conventional Instruction,Predictor Variables,Teaching Experience,Teacher Attitudes

Research on pedagogy and learning spaces often assumes that active learning spaces enhance faculty's ability to implement student-centered practices; it also relies on student perspectives. In this study faculty completed surveys that assessed their self-efficacy for student-centered pedagogy, teaching experiences, and student engagement when teaching in active and traditional learning spaces. Self-efficacy positively predicted teaching experiences and student engagement within the same space, but negatively across spaces. Only self-efficacy in active learning spaces positively predicted student-centered strategy use. Findings challenge the assumption that skilled faculty will feel successful in any space necessitating the development of policies and trainings that consider pedagogy and space.
Building Demand and Reaching for Capacity
Author: Cogswell, Cynthia A.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Classroom Design,School Space,College Faculty,Active Learning,Educational Innovation,Student Attitudes,College Students

This case study describes a Dartmouth College classroom redesign that intended not only to encourage innovative teaching but to also promote new ways of thinking about how space influences learning through a partnership with faculty to create an incubator for study. This article discusses the campus context for how the classroom was redesigned; outlines the data collected on its use and describes the support structure for faculty.
How Much Guidance Do Students Need? An Intervention Study on Kindergarten Mathematics with Manipulatives
Author: Horan, Erin
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intervention,Kindergarten,Mathematics Instruction,Elementary Schools,Elementary School Mathematics,Pretests Posttests,Teaching Methods,Manipulative Materials,Instructional Effectiveness,Problem Solving,Teacher Guidance

Research has shown that the efficacy of learning with manipulatives (e.g., fingers, blocks, or coins) is affected by multiple variables, including the amount of guidance teachers provide during learning. However, there is no consensus on how much guidance is necessary when learning with manipulatives. The goal of this study was to examine the optimal level of guidance during instruction with manipulatives. The focus was on the timing and level of guidance. The researcher taught students a lesson on counting from one to 10 with pennies and nickel strips. Kindergarten students were taught over five consecutive days in one of four conditions: high guidance, low guidance, high guidance that transitioned to low guidance, and low guidance that transitioned to high guidance. Results showed no difference in learning across the conditions. These results provide valuable information to teachers on the areas of mathematics that do not require the effort of high guidance.
Investigating STEM Semantics and Perceptions of Engineer Candidates and Pre-Service Teachers: A Mixed Method Study
Author: Çevik, Mustafa
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: STEM Education,Semantics,Preservice Teachers,Engineering Education,Student Attitudes,Science Education,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences

This research aims to investigate STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics) semantics of engineer candidates and pre-service teachers in depth in regard to different variables and identify their STEM perspectives. The study group consisted of 228 students enrolled in undergraduate programs in a state university in Central Anatolia in Turkey. Explanatory design was used as a mixed method strategy in the study. The survey model as the quantitative component and the case study as the qualitative component was carried out. According to findings obtained in the study, a statistically significant difference was observed between STEM semantics of the undergraduate students and their gender, department and high school types point averages. In the in-depth interviews, it was revealed that participants were partially differentiated in their STEM semantics and STEM perspectives. These differences in the participants' STEM semantics on their department basis appeared more clearly through VENN diagram in the STEM visualization part and several recommendations were introduced in order to increase STEM semantics positively.
Examination of the Competencies of the Pre-Service Teachers Studying at the Education Faculties about the Educational Program Literacy
Author: Sarigöz, Okan
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Preservice Teacher Education,Teaching Methods,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Turkish,Science Education,Second Language Instruction,Literacy

Teaching programs are the basic elements and guides of the education-teaching processes. The correct understanding of the content of the teaching programs reveals the concept of the educational program literacy. The aim of this research is to study to identify the competencies of the educational program literacy of the pre-service teachers studying in the education faculties by arithmetic mean of the answers given to the scale items by department type, class level demographic variables and gender. In accordance with this purpose; a Teaching Program Literacy scale consisting of 29 items, developed by Bolat (2017) was used in the reading and writing dimensions about education programs and teaching literacy in order to collect data. In addition to the descriptive statistics of the collected data with the Education Program Literacy Scale, analyzes such as t-test, Tukey and Anova were also conducted. In the study, the general scanning model, which is one of the descriptive scanning methods, was used. The universe of the research is composed of all the pre-service teachers who are studying in different programs of Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Education, the sample of the research constitutes a total of 785 pre-service teachers studying in Turkish Teaching, English Language Teaching, Science Education and Classroom Teaching programs of Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Education. As a result of the research, the curriculum of the pre-service teachers has been differentiated in favor of female pre-service teachers in terms of literacy of writing by gender. However, gender change, from the general angle of the scale, did not cause any statistical differentiation. It has also been found that the opinions of pre-service teachers are close to each other on program literacy, depending on the program they are studying. It has been determined that there are statistically significant differences in favor of pre-service teachers studying at the upper class among the class levels in which the pre-service teachers have studied. In addition, the results of the study showed that the pre-service teachers felt themselves sufficient in terms of understanding, interpreting and evaluation in terms of program literacy and felt themselves inadequate in terms of goals.