ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Education as a Value in the Pregraduate Studies of Education in Ukraine
Author: Kobzová, Pavlína
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teacher Education,Student Attitudes,Educational Attitudes,Values,Student Motivation,Role Models,Teaching (Occupation)

The paper focuses on the description of the value of education in pregraduate preparation of students of teaching disciplines in Ukraine. The aim of the text is to specify the course of preparation for the profession of teacher in the context of values from the perspective of students of selected pedagogical faculties in Ukraine. The issue of values in the pregraduate preparation of Ukrainian students of teaching is a partial part of the authors' long-term interest in the issue of education and the values of Ukrainian pupils in schools in the Czech Republic. The research is carried out using a mixed QVAN -- qval design. A Likert-type scale questionnaire supplemented with semi-closed and open items was chosen as the research tool. The data are analyzed with the predominance of a simple statistical analysis with additional analysis using grounded theory.
Future Girls of STEM Summer Camp Pilot: Teaching Girls about Engineering and Leadership through Hands-On Activities and Mentorship
Author: Essig, Rebecca R.
Date: 2020-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Females,Camps,STEM Education,Engineering,Professional Personnel,Summer Programs,Outreach Programs,Student Interests,Mentors,Leadership Training,Experiential Learning,Program Effectiveness,Children,Preadolescents,Disproportionate Representation,Agency Cooperation,Robotics,Computer Security,Youth Programs,Undergraduate Students

&quot;Future Girls of STEM&quot; is a university-sponsored, summer camp outreach program that was designed and implemented by an all-female faculty group to increase young girls' interest in pursuing future careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This paper discusses the logistics and results of the pilot Future Girls of STEM camp, which was held in the summer of 2019 for seven to twelve-year-old girls. The four-day summer camp featured female engineers from local industry, who shared personal stories of their careers and helped campers work through engineering and leadership activities. Researchers assessed whether completing the activities increased participants' understanding of, interest in, and self-efficacy in engineering topics, majors, and careers. Results showed an increased interest and self-reported understanding of engineering topics after participants completed the camp, as well as high self-efficacy throughout the camp experience. The Future Girls of STEM program, and its hands-on, interactive activities, can be transferred to other locations or universities with varying resources available.
STEP Forward: Combining Formal and Informal Education to Develop Communication Skills That Augment Postdoctoral Training
Author: McCullough, Elizabeth A.
Date: 2020-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Informal Education,Communication Skills,Postdoctoral Education,Science Teaching Centers,Content Analysis,Self Efficacy,Motivation

STEP Forward is a partnership between two established programs that train postdoctoral fellows in science communication: one that focuses on formal communication within college classrooms, and another that focuses on informal science communication at Pacific Science Center, a science museum. By combining these programs, postdoctoral fellows developed broad and more cohesive science communication skills. Here, we describe the components of STEP Forward and report the participants' experiences as captured by open-ended responses from surveys administered before, during, and after their training at the museum. We use content analysis to examine their perceptions of what they gained from the program. Participants indicated that they eagerly took part in public events at Pacific Science Center, gained confidence in speaking with the general public, and valued the opportunity to bring their scientific research to a broader audience. Collectively, these results indicate that STEP Forward has a positive impact on the postdocs, especially given that the postdoctoral stage is one at which scholars begin to explore different careers and skill sets. We conclude that the program is beneficial, noting that while it is currently novel, it is also a replicable and feasible model for holistic postdoctoral training and science outreach.
Current Issues Concerning Education for Democracy in Hungary
Author: Kaposi, József
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Citizenship,Citizenship Education,Democratic Values,Citizen Participation

The importance of preparation for citizenship has been recognized for millennia, while education for democracy has been central to pedagogical thinking in Europe and in Hungary for more than a quarter of a century (Crick Report, European Year of Citizenship through Education, EU key competences, modified version of the NCC). Educating a citizenry that is capable of thinking independently, is equipped with critical skills and can deliberate about matters appears in these documents as a definitive goal. The concept of civic competence or citizenship competence indicates a combination of such knowledge, skills, abilities and values that make the individual capable of effectively participating in an everyday life that is based on democratic values as well as in civic society (Hoskins and Crick, 2008, cited by Kinyó, Az állampolgári kompetencia egyes összetevoinek és a közösségi tevékenységformák jellemzoinek vizsgálata 7. és 11. évfolyamos tanulók körében[PhD dissertation: Individual Components of the Competence of Citizenship and an Examination of the Characteristics of Forms of Community Activities Among Students in the 7th to 11th Grades], 2012). The various models of preparation in schools assume that civic knowledge has identifiable elements that can be taught (e.g. texts of legal documents, constitutional principles, the structure of the state); at the same time, civic &quot;knowledge&quot; comprises rather the adoption of attitudes and the practice of certain skills. This study, supported by research data based on survey questions, seeks to discover the degree of prevalence of education for democracy and citizenship in everyday practice, as well as the kinds of problems those affected see in this area and what recommendations they have to address these difficulties.
Culinary Traditions as Key Elements of Cultural, Educational and Linguistic Heritage Transfer within the Israeli Hungarian Community
Author: Vadasz, Viola
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Food,Cultural Awareness,Hungarian,Language Usage,Language Maintenance,Cultural Maintenance,Immigrants,Cultural Background,Native Language

This research was carried out in the framework of a larger qualitative study within the Hungarian community in Israel. The original aim was to identify and describe the appearance of the Hungarian language in the Israeli linguistic landscape. However, in the meantime, it became very clear that the existence and characteristics of the Hungarian community and the language they use is strongly connected to food and its position in the ancestral heritage. From that point, we aimed to show what it means to be Hungarian in Israel when it comes to cuisine and food as well as how culinary traditions relate to education and heritage transfer. Semi-structured interviews, biographical narrative interviews and participant observation as research methods shaped the complete picture we received. As the results show, few new initiations are slowly entering the canon of Hungarian-Israeli culinary traditions, but mostly it stands on its traditional feet. Wider communication, increased civic and youth awareness and reinforced gastronomic culture could promote new concepts and interest of younger people being interest in learning their culture and language of origin, and the related traditions.
The Economic Dimension of International Students&apos; Volunteering - Opportunities for Central Europe
Author: Dostál, Jakub
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Students,Volunteers,Foreign Countries,Economic Impact,Student Characteristics,College Students,International Educational Exchange

There is a growing body of literature that recognizes the importance of volunteering. The economic impact of volunteering has been studied in previous decades, but scientists have not examined that of international students' volunteer activities fully. Therefore, the current paper aims to identify the economic potential of ingoing Erasmus students volunteering in Visegrad 4 countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia). The study uses a quantitative method to investigate Erasmus students' economic potential for volunteering, which is estimated by using two hypothetical situations. First, 90% of the international students shall volunteer for 4 h per month of their stay. Second, only 10% of the international students shall volunteer for 4 h per month. Replacement median wages were used to quantify the economic value of volunteering. This value is represented by an interval estimate with upper and lower bound. Results indicate the importance of international students' volunteer activity, as the potential volunteer hours and their economic value is calculated.
Internationalization in Hungarian Higher Education: Recent Developments and Factors of Reaching Better Global Visibility
Author: Lannert, Judit
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,International Education,Educational Development,Universities,Institutional Characteristics,Educational Change,Foreign Countries,Foreign Students,Student Mobility,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,College Faculty,College Administration,Graduate Students,Undergraduate Students,Hungarian,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Teacher Effectiveness,Organizational Culture,Barriers

Authors present the main results of a research conducted in 2017. Extensive empirical data have been gathered on different issues and dimensions of internationalization among Hungarian universities. Doctoral schools have been covered as well. Data analysis unfolded local and systemic features of internationalization. Hungarian universities are diverse in their development of internationalization. Four development phases of internationalization at institutional level are tackled by mapping internal and external as well as quantitative and qualitative factors. The most advanced universities have reached the point from where a shift could be made from quantitative measures to qualitative ones in order to develop further.
Performance of Public R&amp;D Systems: Case Study of Visegrad Countries
Author: Vlk, Aleš
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Program Evaluation,Research and Development,Input Output Analysis,Investment,Expenditures,Scientific Research,Foreign Countries

The purpose of our contribution is to discuss shortcomings of purely descriptive quantitative evaluation of research policies -- based either on inputs (public investment, number of researchers), or outputs (publications, EU grants, number of patents). To give an example, we compare selected indicators across Visegrad countries in the period between 2006 and 2015. We conclude that both quantitative and qualitative perspectives as well as societal and political contexts should be taken into account when the performance of any R&amp;D system and the impact of public investments into a public R&amp;D sector are scrutinized.
Higher Education Internationalization and Diplomacy: Successes Mixed with Challenges -- A Case Study of Hungary&apos;s Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program
Author: Tong, Linh
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,International Education,Vietnamese,Scholarships,Foreign Students,Study Abroad,Foreign Countries,Outcomes of Education,Stakeholders,Educational Objectives,Human Capital,International Relations,International Cooperation,Educational Cooperation,Hungarian,Language of Instruction,Case Studies

This paper presents a case study of the Stipendium Hungaricum (SH) scholarship program and contributes to the existing body of knowledge on the characteristics, goals, and outcomes of governmentsponsored scholarship programs, which typically feature big players like the US, the UK, Germany, France, and China. The central research question is: &quot;What are the stated goals and expected benefits of the SH from the perspectives of key stakeholder groups?&quot; The study focused on three key stakeholder groups, namely: 1) The Hungarian government and the Vietnamese government; 2) Hungarian higher education institutions (HEIs) hosting Vietnamese scholarship recipients; and 3) Vietnamese SH scholarship recipients. Findings from this study suggest that the SH program is driven by three motives: diplomacy, human capital investment, and internationalization. Although internationalization appears to be the dominant goal, elements of diplomacy and human capital investment are indispensable, especially within the context of bilateral cooperation between Hungary and Vietnam. This purposeful combination has both positive and negative impacts. There is evident frustration among the Hungarian HEIs about the inclusion of Hungarian-language degree programs, which seems inconsistent with their internationalization strategy. Furthermore, there is a question about transparency in recruitment of SH scholarship recipients. The SH is an interesting case study to examine the dynamics of internationalization in Hungarian higher education and the multiple roles of government scholarships sponsored by small/ middle-sized countries.
Bachelor&apos;s and Master&apos;s Degrees: One and the Same Thing? A Case Study of Implementing the Degree System in Romania
Author: Torotcoi, Simona
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bachelors Degrees,Masters Degrees,Higher Education,International Cooperation,Educational Change,Educational Policy,College Faculty,Program Implementation,College Students,Expectation,Educational Finance,Educational Quality,Access to Education,College Curriculum,Employment Opportunities,Career Readiness,College Credits,Transfer Policy,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries

The adoption of a system based on cycles has been one of the core action lines in the Bologna Process. It represents the base for promoting student mobility, employability, and international competitiveness. The implementation of the degree-cycle system -- conditioned by the achievement of other policy objectives (i.e. ECTS) -- started hot debates on multiple levels including on the relevance of different study stages, or the extent to which the curricular emphasis would differ between the two levels. After almost two decades since the reform has been introduced, rather than looking at the state of implementation, current research should focus on how the reform has been implemented and what are its effects. By using the Romanian case as an illustration of the situation in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), this paper aims to answer the following questions: to what extent have the intentions and expectations linked to the introduction of a tiered structure of degrees have been fulfilled and what are some the (unintended) effects of such reforms? Based on a series of interviews done in November 2017 with academic staff, student representatives and decision-makers from Romania, this paper presents an analysis of the deliberate intentions and expectations of the introduction of the degree structure. The conclusions show that issues related to (1) financing; (2) quality (3) access and participation; (4) content and curricula (5) career path and opportunities after graduation are the main implications of the implementation of the degree-cycle system.
Informal STEM Learning for Rural Teens: Focusing on First Responders
Author: Kastelein, Kate
Date: 2020-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: STEM Education,Rural Schools,After School Programs,Mentors,Youth Programs,Adolescents,Allied Health Personnel,Police,Emergency Medical Technicians,Fire Protection,Vocational Interests,Emergency Programs,Veterinary Medicine,Health Personnel

We describe the adaptation of an existing afterschool STEM program in order to make it more relevant and effective for rural teens. The award-winning Teen Science Café (TSC) program was modified to redirect focus away from traditional, academic STEM careers toward STEM in First Response, a field whose members are common and visible in rural areas. The program was implemented and organized by TSC Mentors, local adults who connect youth with out-of-school STEM resources and professionals. We found that attendance at multiple TSCs had a significant impact on how youth viewed First Response in their community, as well as STEM careers in general. This work demonstrates that it is possible to find professionals with robust and exciting STEM expertise in rural areas, to adapt existing STEM program models to connect these professionals to rural teens, and to use these adapted models to help teens become more aware of the STEM opportunities in their communities and increase their interest in STEM First Response careers.
Plastic Relief Sculpture: Improving Nigerian Students&apos; Performance in Practical Biology
Author: Odewum, Michael Olubunmi
Date: 2020-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,High School Students,Secondary School Science,Biology,Science Achievement,Gender Differences,Sculpture,Anatomy,Science Instruction,Teaching Methods

Among the factors identified to be responsible for the poor performance of senior high school students in biology is inappropriate instructional media. This study investigated the effects of plastic relief sculpture on senior high school students' performance in biology practical activity in Ogbomoso, South Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Moreover, it also observed gender as the moderating effect in this study. The population of this quasi-experimental study was the all senior high school biology students in Oyo State. Two intact classes of 120 biology students were randomly sampled for the study. Two instruments were used in this study i.e. Students' Biology Practical Test and Biology Practical Lesson Notes. The findings of this study revealed that there was significant difference existed between the performance of students in the experimental and control group (F (8, 51) = 1.89, p &lt; 0.05). Meanwhile, female students performed insignificantly different compared with male students (t (118) = 7.16, p = 0.12). Therefore, the study concluded that plastic relief sculpture is effective in improving students' performance in biology. Thus, it is recommended that teachers should adopt plastic relief sculpture as the innovative instructional resource in teaching biology.
Near Peer Mentors to Address Socio-Emotional Issues among Underrepresented Minority High School Students in Research Intensive STEM Programs: Perceptions of Students and Mentors
Author: Qua, Kelli
Date: 2020-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Peer Teaching,Mentors,High School Students,Summer Programs,Biomedicine,Student Research,Student Attitudes,College Preparation,College Readiness,Medical Education,Doctoral Programs,Laboratories,Social Problems,Health,Wellness,Program Effectiveness,Relevance (Education),Role Models,Interpersonal Relationship,STEM Education,College Students

A Near Peer Mentoring Program (NPMP) was developed in which Medical Student Training Program (MSTP) students met weekly with small groups of high school students who were participating in an intensive summer biomedical research immersion program. The goal of the NPMP was to provide and engage the high school students with opportunities to express and discuss their research and more importantly, their stresses and concerns. After initial reservations, the NPMP provided a comfortable venue for high school students to engage in discussions of both laboratory and personal topics. Overall, their concerns and stresses were expressed in five categories: (1) College Preparation, (2) Preparation for MD and PhD Training and Careers, (3) Summer Research Programmatic Issues and Laboratory Social Structure, (4) Social Issues, and (5) Health and Wellness. High school students identified the following major factors as contributing to programmatic success: relatability, role models, comfort and approachability, organization, and mentor fit. The Near Peer Mentoring initiative revealed the need for STEM and other programs targeting academic success and career development to be alert to social and emotional concerns of students and to provide opportunities for their expression, discussion and guidance.
Project-Based Learning Model Assisted by Worksheet: Its Effect on Students&apos; Creativity and Learning Outcomes
Author: Suwarno, S.
Date: 2020-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Vocational High Schools,High School Students,Student Projects,Active Learning,Foreign Countries,Worksheets,Sanitation,Creativity,Outcomes of Education,Biology,Science Education

The low factor of learning outcomes is triggering by the emergence of students' boredom in learning. This study aimed to determine the effect of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) Models assisted by the Science Worksheet on Applied Waste Management on students' creativity and learning outcomes. This research was a quasi-experimental study. The population was all students in Vocational High School 1 Cikedung, Indonesia, and the sample was 57 students from two classes. Learning outcomes data obtained through tests with multiple-choice questions while creativity data using response questionnaires. The data obtained were analyzed using a one-way analysis of covariance. The results showed there was a significant effect of the learning model on students' creativity and learning outcomes. It concluded that the PBL model assisted in the worksheet has a positive impact on student competencies, especially on their creativity and Applied Science learning outcomes.
The Completeness of Environmental Literacy Aspects Studied in the Articles Published in Several Countries
Author: Ulfah, Mutia
Date: 2020-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Environmental Education,Literacy,Cognitive Processes,Affective Behavior,Teaching Methods,Educational Media,Elementary Secondary Education,Higher Education,Educational Research,Foreign Countries

Environmental literacy is indicated as one element of learning that is able to solve environmental problems. However, the extent to which the environmental literacy component is embedded in various levels of education has not been revealed much. This study aims to determine the environmental literacy of students in several countries, starting from primary school to university level. Research of the content analysis model was carried out by analyzing 25 articles from international journals and proceedings during 2012-2018. Environmental literacy instruments in this study refer to the evaluation of environmental literacy developed by Liang. The data analysis was performed quantitatively and presented as a percentage. The results showed that the majority of environmental literacy components that were widely studied and developed included cognitive, affective, and psychomotor (48%). Furthermore, junior high school (30.77%) and senior high school (23.08%) were chosen as research subjects in an effort to form a literate generation of the environment. The results of this study can be followed up with the optimization of efforts to strengthen environmental literacy through an appropriate learning process.