ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Preservice Teachers Use of WhatsApp to Explain Subject Content to School Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Nel, Carisma
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Teachers,Student Teaching,Practicums,COVID-19,Pandemics,Action Research,Social Media,Communities of Practice,Computer Mediated Communication,Electronic Learning,Educational Innovation

South Africa went into lockdown on 27 March, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is unlikely that thousands of preservice teachers will be able to complete their teaching practicum during 2020 at schools. In this action research study, we investigated a two-week teaching practicum experience that was completed via WhatsApp by 12 students. During this time, the student teachers were supervised and monitored by university teaching practicum lecturers and mentored by school mentor teachers via WhatsApp. The results indicated that all participants perceived the teaching practicum experience via WhatsApp to have contributed to the formation of a community of practice that resulted in feedback and assessment being focused on a core teaching practice, namely explaining subject-specific content. Guidelines are provided for universities or teacher training providers who have work-integrated learning components to show how a teaching practicum experience via WhatsApp can be integrated into their training programs.
Superimposing R.E.A.L. Principles on the Project Writing Pyramid: A Paradigm Shift in Teaching Professional Writing
Author: Vengadasalam, Sarbani Sen
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Writing Instruction,Program Proposals,Reports,Proposal Writing,Technical Writing,Business Communication,Writing Across the Curriculum,College Instruction,Teaching Methods

Institutions of higher education introduced professional writing classes as a way of preparing students for on-the-job-writing. To better accomplish the goal as well as to get a more consistent output from these classes that require the writing of a project proposal or report, writing teachers may want to incorporate &quot;R.E.A.L.&quot; principles onto the &quot;Find-Test-Deliver&quot; pedagogical triangle that mark the three phases of their project writing courses. When R.E.A.L principles, where R stands for &quot;Reader oriented,&quot; E for &quot;Extensively researched,&quot; A for &quot;Actionable solution,&quot; and L for &quot;Looped composition,&quot; are used, the writing output becomes both academically sound and workplace appropriate. The article delves into the rationale behind the principles and proffers suggestions on how teachers could incorporate them into their teaching. It concludes that such an approach is a paradigm shift in professional writing instruction. First presented at the University of Maryland Global Campus's &quot;Explore, Collaborate, Innovate&quot; conference in 2017, the article grows out of the author's experiences and insights from being Marketing Director and Technical communicator at INFINITEE &amp; other corporate houses as well as a Professor and content expert of business and technical writing courses at Rutgers University and other institutions of higher learning in the United States.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Peer-Based Formative Assessments (PeerWise) to Enhance Student Learning in Physiology: A Systematic Review Using PRISMA Guidelines
Author: Khashaba, Ahmed Sayed
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Effectiveness,Formative Evaluation,Peer Evaluation,Blended Learning,Physiology,Medical Students,Pharmaceutical Education,Academic Achievement,Correlation,Learner Engagement,Student Attitudes,Questioning Techniques,Test Items,Web Sites,Educational Research,Foreign Countries,Student Participation

Due to the emerging demands on shifting focus towards the development of more student-centered and engaging learning experiences, this systematic review elucidates the effectiveness of PeerWise introduction into the blended learning model in Physiology education based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Twenty electronic databases were utilized to access related studies between years 2010 to April 2020. A total of eight recent articles on PeerWise in physiology were analyzed. Three studies were conducted among medical students, and five studies were among other courses (i.e., Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Optometry, and Human Physiology). Majority of the study designs were of cross-sectional quantitative and qualitative studies. Data extracted from the articles include (i) the pattern of PeerWise usage, (ii) the association between PeerWise and academic achievement, (iii) the level of student engagement, (iv) the quality of questions created and (v) students? perceptions. Four emerging themes were identified among students' perceptions; (i) learning competency, (ii) fun learning experience, (iii) engagement with peers, and (iv) motivation. Methodological quality and risk of biased were assessed; and research gaps, limitations and recommendations were addressed. The present review serves as a guide for new authors to refine their knowledge and improve future research in the topic area.
The Relationship among Organizational Myopia, Organizational Resilience and Organizational Sustainability at a Higher Education Institution in Turkey: A Structural Equation Modelling
Author: Sezen-Gültekin, Gözde
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Quality,Awards,Higher Education,Universities,College Administration,Organizational Culture,Institutional Characteristics,Sustainability

This study aimed to introduce a structural equation model of testing the mediation role of organizational resilience in the relationship between organizational myopia and organizational sustainability. Thus, it was designed with structural regression model. In the study, it was aimed to collect data from a higher education organization which had already received &quot;Turkey Continuity in Excellence Award&quot;. For this purpose, the participants of the study comprised purposefully selected 322 academics at Sakarya University, which was the only university in Turkey having the relevant award holistically. For the data collection, &quot;Organizational Sustainability Scale&quot; developed by Sezen-Gültekin (2019), &quot;Organizational Resilience Scale&quot; and &quot;Organizational Myopia Scale&quot; adapted to educational organizations by Sezen-Gültekin (2019) were utilized. As result, it was found that the established model had acceptable and excellent compliance values. In addition, it was determined that the organizational myopia independent variable directly affected the organizational resilience dependent variable, while it was both directly and indirectly organizational sustainability dependent variable. It was also seen that the organizational resilience independent variable directly affected the organizational sustainability dependent variable. In addition, it was observed that the organizational myopia and the organizational resilience variables had indirect effects on the sub-dimensions of executive, economic, social, cultural and environmental sustainability.
Examining the Levels of Freedom, Life Satisfaction and Happiness Perceived by College Students in Leisure Time
Author: Tükel, Yalçin
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Freedom,Life Satisfaction,Correlation,Psychological Patterns,College Students,Student Attitudes,Leisure Time,Gender Differences,Team Sports,Student Participation,Foreign Countries

The main purpose of this paper is to identify the relationship between the perceived freedom, life satisfaction and happiness scales scores of college student according to some demographic variances. Within the scope of the research; 1024 male (n=532) and female (n=492) students who currently study in the universities were selected by random sampling method. Descriptive, correlation and regression analysis techniques were used for the data obtained through the survey. The result revealed that the perceived freedom in leisure is significantly positively correlated. In terms of life satisfaction, there is a significant difference in gender factor, while there is no significant difference in grade and active sports status. According to the happiness factor, grade variables were the only parameter that had a statistically significant correlation with happiness. Gradual regression analysis indicated that there is a positive correlation between the life satisfaction and happiness level. Similarly, significant correlation was found between the perceived freedom in leisure time and happiness levels of students. In conclusion, our findings indicate that perceived freedom in leisure has a positive impact on the life satisfaction and happiness.
Details Matter: A Quality Improvement Study on Screening for Intimate Partner Violence at a Labor and Delivery Hospital
Author: Correa, Nancy P.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Family Violence,Screening Tests,Females,Patients,Best Practices,Change Strategies,Nurses,Role,Self Disclosure (Individuals),Birth,Hospitals,Physicians,Allied Health Personnel,Pregnancy,Security Personnel

Background: It is estimated that one in three women will experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in their life time. It is recommended that healthcare professional screen patients for IPV, but screening rates and positive disclosure rates remain low. Best practices for screening for IPV in the healthcare setting include screening alone, showing compassion and non-judgement, asking specific and direct questions, and using a framing statement before the screening occurs. Methods: A review of the screening protocol for IPV at a labor and delivery hospital revealed high screening rates (88%), low positive disclosure rates (0.43%), and that some best practices were not being followed. We utilized an iterative quality improvement process to update the IPV screening protocol to be more closely aligned with best practices. Changes included updating the security check-in process at the hospital to ensure that nurses had time alone with patients. After implementation of the new protocol, positive disclosure rates increased from 0.43% to 2.5%. Discussion: By focusing on how IPV screening was being conducted, we were able to achieve a modest increase in positive disclosure rates at a labor and delivery hospital. Involving the nursing staff and leadership in development of the new protocol and communication were key components in the adoption of the new protocol. Conclusion: Healthcare practices that screen for IPV and other social determinants of health should ensure that screening is conducted in a manner that aligns with best practices and is conducive to patients being comfortable with disclosing IPV and other social needs.
Distance Education in Higher Education in the COVID-19 Pandemic Process: A Case of Isparta Applied Sciences University
Author: Yilmaz Ince, Ebru
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Distance Education,Higher Education,COVID-19,Pandemics,College Students,Foreign Countries,Online Courses,Student Attitudes,Access to Computers,Internet

Distance education is an education model where individuals are free from learning resources and have no time constraints. During the pandemic period, Isparta University of Applied Sciences continued its 2019-2020 Academic Year Spring semester with distance education with asynchronous lecture notes and synchronous live courses. The purpose of this research is to determine the knowledge and views of students about distance education in the Pandemic Process. Survey method was used in the research; the participants of the research were 1011 students are students at Isparta University of Applied Sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic process. In order to collect the data, a 5-point Likert questionnaire with 21 items was applied. The average, standard deviation and t-Test analysis of the data were done in the SPSS program. According to the results of this research, it was determined that the opportunities of the participants as having computer and internet affect their views on distance education.
The Implementation and Scaling of an Early Education Program
Author: Crawford, April
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Early Childhood Education,Program Implementation,Delivery Systems,Faculty Development,Educational Quality,Educational Improvement,Coaching (Performance),Teacher Behavior,Rating Scales,Classroom Observation Techniques,Student Evaluation

The current paper discusses the implementation and scaling of an early education program (Texas School Ready; TSR). Implementation and scaling of the TSR program were initially met with challenges such as participant/site recruitment, participant retention, and staff training. These 3 challenges are highlighted along with the ways in which delivery and support systems were used to address and mitigate these challenges. We highlight several key continuous quality improvement measures (for administrators, coaches/coordinators, teachers, and students) that are used to monitor and improve the implementation of the TSR program across the state. Collectively, the delivery and support systems along with the continuous quality improvement measures allow for the TSR program to be implemented not only at scale but also in ways that are sustainable across communities.
Informative Parent Training on Parental Advocacy and Legal Rights for Families with Children with Special Educational Needs
Author: Çitil, Mahmut
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Parent Education,Program Effectiveness,Special Needs Students,Students with Disabilities,Advocacy,Student Rights,Special Education,Special Schools,Foreign Countries,Parent Rights,Legal Responsibility,Parent Responsibility

This study aims to illustrate the effectiveness of the programme of informative parent training which is about the rights of families of children with special educational needs (SEN), and which is presented via the direct instruction method. The research was designed in a semi-experimental model consisting of a single group pre-test and post-test design. The study group consists of 11 mothers and four fathers of children with SEN who continued to a private special education and rehabilitation centre in Ankara. Interview forms and the &quot;Legal Rights Information Test&quot; were used to collect data for this research. The pre-test and post-test scores obtained within the scope of the research were analysed in the SPSS software suite, and social validity data were subject to content analysis and descriptive analysis. The dependent variable of the study, which is the level of knowledge about the legal rights of families of children with SEN, was found to have increased following the informative parent training provided for families (t = -8.573, p &lt; 0.001). The pre-test average score (17.73) of The Legal Rights Knowledge Test of families was lower than the post-tests averages (31.47), the difference being statistically significant. Most of the families participating in the research argued that the content, process, and materials of the training program were beneficial to them and suggested similar training for other families.
Investigation of Views of Students and Teachers on Distance Education Practices during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Author: Hebebci, Mustafa Tevfik
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,Student Attitudes,Distance Education,Teacher Attitudes,School Closing,Online Courses,Foreign Countries,Barriers,Educational Technology,Electronic Learning,Program Effectiveness,Secondary School Teachers,Secondary School Students

The aim of this study is to reveal the opinions of teachers and students about the distance education applications carried out in the COVID-19 pandemic, which was identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has spread around the globe in no time. The population of the research consists of 16 teachers and 20 students. The data were analyzed by content analysis technique and divided into themes, sub-themes and codes. It was concluded that students and teachers have positive and negative opinions about distance education activities. The fact that education can be carried out in a planned and scheduled manner even under extraordinary conditions is frequently expressed in positive opinions. Issues such as restricted interaction, infrastructure problems and lack of equipment are among the remarkable negative opinions regarding distance education activities. In addition, opinions have been put forward that distance education will be used more effectively in the future along with necessary improvement and in-service training.
Investigating the Backwash Effect of Higher Education Exam (YGS) on University Students&apos; Attitudes
Author: Polat, Murat
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Testing Problems,College Students,Student Attitudes,College Entrance Examinations,Multiple Choice Tests,Attitude Measures,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Measures (Individuals),Factor Analysis,State Universities,Test Anxiety,Study Habits,Foreign Countries,High Stakes Tests,Time Management,Validity,Reliability

The application of high-stakes tests to choose students for higher education in Turkey has been considered as a reliable and effective way of assessment for so long. However, the application of a multiple-choice test in testing various skills could bring a number of side-effects with itself. This study aimed to investigate the backwash effect of the university exam on university students' attitudes. To be able to collect data from participants, it was first aimed to develop an attitude scale to examine the washback effect of Higher Education Exam (YGS). Considering the views of 5 academicians from educational sciences, ELT and testing disciplines, a preliminary version of the washback scale was developed. Next, the new scale was piloted in order to do its exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Third, the scale's internal reliability was measured and the scale which had 3 factors and 13 items was proven to be a valid and reliable tool to collect data including university students' views towards the washback effect of the university exam on their attitudes. Data of this study were collected from 5 state universities with the contribution of 1617 students from different grades and disciplines. The results showed that YGS had negative washback effects on university students in terms of test anxiety and study habits but considering its impact on students' time management skills, YGS was reported to have a positive impact on participants.
Investigating the Factors Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Undergraduate Students&apos; Interests in Coursework
Author: Güngör, Abdi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,Undergraduate Students,School Closing,Attention,Mass Media Effects,Student Behavior,Social Media,Computer Mediated Communication,Fear,Depression (Psychology),Foreign Countries

Today the world is suffering from coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic illness, and people all around the world stay at home due to its rapid spread. People including students gather information and government instructions through TVs, social media and others around them. Since the classes were canceled in many countries, the novel coronavirus affects students' interest in coursework. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of TV news, social media and communication with people on interest in coursework, and mediating roles of fear of contamination, depression, and anxiety on these effects. A path analysis was carried out with the data collected from 773 college students. The results showed that interest in coursework was most strongly affected by communication with people. This was due to its direct and indirect effects. Social media and TV News did not directly affect interest in coursework, but indirectly affected. The study also found that among the three mediator variables, the mediator roles of anxiety was bigger than the others. Understanding the findings of this research has become very important to us, especially at a time when face-to-face lessons have been canceled all over the world and transitioned to online education. Specific recommendations for practitioners and limitations for future research were also provided in the study.
Investigation of Smartphone Addiction Levels among University Students
Author: Kaya, Sinan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Handheld Devices,Addictive Behavior,College Students,Student Behavior,Gender Differences,Use Studies,Internet,Foreign Countries,Social Media,Telecommunications

The purpose of this study is to examine the smartphone addiction levels among university students. For this purpose, first of all, students' addiction levels were determined, and then it was examined whether these levels differed according to the gender of the students, the purpose of using the internet on the smartphone, and the usage times of smartphones. The causal comparison method was used in the research as a quantitative research method and the sampling of the research consisted of 435 students studying in the Faculty of Theology at Ondokuz Mayis University and who were determined by the accessible sampling method. In order to determine the smartphone addiction levels of university students, the data was obtained with the Smartphone Addiction Scale. Descriptive statistics, the independent samples t-test, and one-way analysis of variance were used to analyze the obtained data. The results of the research showed that students studying in the Faculty of Theology had low levels of smartphone addiction, male students had higher levels of smartphone addiction compared to female students, the use of social media via smartphones increased the risk of addiction, and that students with a higher average daily smartphone usage also had higher levels of addiction.
Preparing Students for Workplace Learning: Short Films, Narrative Pedagogy, and Community Arts to Teach Agency
Author: Trede, Franziska
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Skill Development,Job Skills,Experiential Learning,Work Experience Programs,Film Production,Films,COVID-19,Pandemics,Higher Education,Teacher Role,Student Role,Teaching Methods,Supervision

Teaching skills through workplace learning is easy, but developing professional agency is more challenging. In this paper we turn Dewey's claim that &quot;you cannot learn from experiences alone, but you can learn from reflecting on experiences&quot; on its head. We suggest more, or at least equal, focus be placed on learning from &quot;preparing&quot; for experiences. COVID times have reminded us how important pre-placement preparation for learning is, and how critical it is to have our students prepared to identify and leverage every learning moment they might encounter, especially when working remotely or for reduced periods of time. We describe the production, methodology and theoretical framework of eight short films especially devised to teach agency before students embark on their placements. This leads in to the second half of the paper where we describe and discuss typologies of agency.