ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Out-of-School STEM Program for Students with Visual Impairments: Adaptations and Outcomes during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Hong, Sunggye
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Students with Disabilities,Visual Impairments,COVID-19,Pandemics,Access to Education,STEM Education,Educational Technology,Accessibility (for Disabled),Technological Literacy,Program Implementation,Planning,Access to Information,Academic Accommodations (Disabilities),Online Courses,Program Development,Problem Based Learning,High School Students,Science Activities,College Readiness

Although previous research exists on making adaptations for students with Visual Impairments (VI) in online settings, there is limited research on the teaching and learning dynamics of students with VI during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since responses to the pandemic made it difficult for students with VI to participate in educational opportunities that require hands-on experiences, gaps have been identified in gaining access to educational opportunities. Project POEM, a STEM project-based intervention for students with VI, was originally planned with programs based on in-person modes, aimed at increasing motivation and awareness of science, technology, engineering, and math of students with VI. Due to limitations of in-person participation, substantial modifications and adaptations were required for the programs to be meaningful and effective when delivered in online environments. It was found that proficiency in the use of technology options, specific instruction and guidance for access of information, and program planning in advance were the three key elements for successful implementation of the programs. This article documents 1) existing research on the impacts of the pandemic, 2) meaningful adaptations and modifications, 3) essential elements for developing online programs in STEM, and 4) identified strategies in program transition for students with VI. Some skills may not be most efficiently taught through online interactions, however participation of family members, careful modifications of existing activities, and sufficient level of technology support allows many skills to be acquired through online learning. Most importantly, strong collaboration of participating team members makes it possible for students with VI to participate equitably in online environments.
Impact of Community-Based Service-Learning on Undergraduate Students Self-Authorship
Author: Frederickson, Jade
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Service Learning,School Community Relationship,Undergraduate Students,Reflection,Inner Speech (Subvocal),Student Attitudes,Student Journals

This qualitative study utilizes a phenomenological approach to assess impact of education-based service-learning experience on undergraduates' self-authorship process at a 4- year university. Research questions focused on implementing Boud et al. (1985) model of reflection as a framework for journaling; identifying participant variables indicative of self-authorship; and deciphering if a combination of service-learning activities and participant variables elicit self-authorship growth. Themes determined from participants' journal entries indicate service learning experiences combined with critical reflection elicit development in inner voice, or at minimum, engage students in recognizing internal dialogues. Several noted the benefit of classroom activities in helping them make meaning of experiences. Others drew on past experiences to shape how they acted and thought as a teacher for the students they were helping. Many noted they found it impactful or disheartening to learn about their students' backgrounds; this internal conflict often served as an opportunity for participants to re-consider their worldview, at least from an educational sphere. Even though many enrolled to meet the university's experiential learning course requirement, participants overall appeared to develop a stronger inner voice.
Stepping Up to the Challenge: Human Services Students Help Their Community in a Time of Need
Author: Redding, Carly L.
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Food,Hunger,College Students,COVID-19,Pandemics,Service Learning,Food Service,Quality of Life,Human Services,Trend Analysis

Research indicates that food insecurity among college students has been on a steady incline. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified economic vulnerabilities, which has led to increased food insecurity among college students due to the closure of campus resources and high unemployment rates in jobs that college students typically hold. Universities have long recognized the need for on-campus pantries and the institutions' role in preparing students to apply the knowledge learned in their courses in real-world settings. This article uses a case study to illustrate how one university worked with service-learning students in its Human Services department to provide food support to the campus community by becoming essential workers during a crisis. This created a sustainable solution to improve the quality of life for an entire university community and provided Human Services students the opportunity for applied experience and professional growth and development.
Teacher Education Candidates Providing Educational Technology Professional Development to the University Community through Service-Learning
Author: Dempster, Sara
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Educational Technology,Professional Development,Service Learning,Technology Uses in Education,Undergraduate Students,Influence of Technology,Outcomes of Education,Technology Integration,Assignments

Technology use in education has grown at a rapid pace throughout the last decade. However, the COVID-19 pandemic created a lasting impact on technology use for instruction in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade (PK-12) classrooms and college courses. This creates an even greater need for preservice teachers to be provided with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills related to technology integration. This study explored the impacts of an educational technology service-learning opportunity on undergraduate preservice teacher candidates as well as university instructors. Undergraduate teacher candidate participants completed a course assignment in which they researched and presented various educational technology tools. University professor participants attended these presentations and completed a brief survey on the experience. Through the study, the researchers determined the impacts on each group and implications for further study and development of resources related to the use of educational technology in college courses and preservice teacher candidate preparation.
Comparing the Effectiveness of Online and Onsite Learning in English Proficiency Classes: Learners&apos; Perspectives
Author: Hung, Luu Nguyen Quoc
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,Instructional Effectiveness,Electronic Learning,In Person Learning,English (Second Language),Language Proficiency,Student Attitudes,Second Language Learning,Foreign Countries,College Students,Barriers,Affordances

Online education has significantly gained popularity due to new technology and more importantly, the growing impact of the digitalization of the economy. Despite its prominent advantages such as accessibility, affordability and flexibility, the effectiveness of online education is still a constant debate and needs extensive investigations in different research contexts. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of online learning in comparison to traditional learning in the context of English language teaching. This descriptive study was undertaken with learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) in English proficiency preparation classes, employing an online questionnaire together with final scores of proficiency tests. The results revealed that the participants had relatively positive perceptions towards online learning in all four aspects: course content, teachers, learning environment and course supports. The significant finding was that when comparing the final results of the VSTEP exams, the online learners generally were able to perform better than the learners in traditional classrooms, though the difference was not largely remarkable. Online education in the new normal will continue to excel and the effectiveness of this learning mode certainly needs further investigation from different perspectives.
Assessment of Future Primary School Teachers&apos; Development of Creative Competence: A Case Study
Author: Astambayeva, Zhupat
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Evaluation,Elementary School Teachers,Preservice Teachers,Creativity,Competence,Foreign Countries,Student Development

The aim of this study is to assess future primary school teachers' learning outcomes, their achievement goals, support for the development of their creative competence and the appropriate methodological and technological processes that take place. The data was analyzed using a mixed research approach. The participants of the study are 160 students from Abai University and Auezov University (Kazakhstan). The results showed that students found their university education mostly uncreative indicating the need to determine a new and effective way to form students' creative competence. The research findings suggest that special training improved the creative capacity of the aspiring participants in the study and had an effect on the experimental group. The findings of this study have implications for policy to transform higher education, further research as well as methodological and technological approaches for the assessment of primary school teachers' development of creative competencies in Kazakhstan.
Evaluating Model Teacher Education and Training at Vietnam&apos;s Universities of Technology and Education
Author: Cao, Chinh Danh
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teacher Education Programs,Teacher Education,Models,Program Design,Program Improvement,Technology Integration,Teaching Methods

The traditional educational paradigm has become outdated as a result of changes in both the cultural and socioeconomic setting. A more sustainable and acceptable teacher is needed in education. A quantitative study was conducted. 95 administrators and teachers at the University of Technology and Education participated in this study with the aim of analyzing the current status of the teacher education model at the institution. According to the findings of the study, the model for educator preparation has been put into practice primarily through the processes of planning, organizing and directing activities related to educator preparation as well as inspecting and assessing the quality of education. The outcomes of the study indicate that it is essential to design educational programs that are appropriate for the present context. In particular, the study suggests that one of the most important steps towards achieving success is to incorporate technology into teaching methods. The process of educating teachers with the right degree of expertise and skills should be emphasized by educators and policymakers by developing relationships with other educational institutions and allowing teachers to participate in internships.
Perceptions of Elementary School Teachers towards the Implementation of the Independent Curriculum during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Aliyyah, Rusi Rusmiati
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Curriculum Implementation,National Curriculum,Foreign Countries,COVID-19,Pandemics,Student Centered Learning,Technology Uses in Education,Readiness,Educational Quality,Quality Assurance,Electronic Learning,Educational Strategies

This research aims to explore elementary school teachers' perceptions of implementing an independent curriculum during the COVID-19 pandemic imposed by the Indonesian government as alternative learning to address the problem of learning loss. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 38 teachers in primary schools across 13 different regions in Indonesia. Data analysis using thematic qualitative quasi-analysis. The analysis found four main themes: urgency, challenges, support and teaching strategies in implementing an independent curriculum. The research concludes that the success of the curriculum will be determined mainly by technological readiness, support and collaboration from all stakeholders, both central and local governments, educational quality assurance institutions, universities, schools, teachers, parents and the community. This research contributes to solve the problems faced by the Indonesian government due to the impact of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic which results in low literacy.
Problem-Based Learning in the Online Flipped Classroom: Its Impact on Statistical Literacy Skills
Author: Domu, Ichdar
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Problem Based Learning,Online Courses,Flipped Classroom,Distance Education,COVID-19,Pandemics,Instructional Effectiveness,Student Attitudes,Entrepreneurship,Mathematics Skills,Foreign Countries,College Students,Statistical Analysis,Statistics Education

This study aimed to improve students' literacy skills in carrying out distance learning and examine the effect of problem-based learning in reverse online classes on statistical literacy skills in distance learning. This research was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic at Prisma University and Manado State University with 198 students taking statistical methods courses. A quantitative approach to quasi-experimental research was used. The instruments used are written tests and video-based projects with relevant entrepreneurship questions. Data was collected through pre- and post-tests, then analyzed using a two-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and an independent sample t-test. The results showed that problem-based learning in reverse online classes positively affected statistical literacy skills in distance learning. In addition, positive responses from students working on statistical projects in entrepreneurship were found. This may be observed from the perceptions of students who show high satisfaction with the assignment in the field of entrepreneurship in this study. Furthermore, the results of this study confirm that student involvement is a critical element in implementing distance learning.
Perceptions of Teachers Regarding the Significance and Level of Implementation of Sexual Education Content for Ethnic Minority Students in Vietnam
Author: Nguyen, Sau Thi Ut
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,Sex Education,Program Implementation,Minority Group Students,Administrator Attitudes,Role of Education,Ethnic Groups

Comprehensive sex education is one of the most critical tools for providing young people with the knowledge they require to make wise decisions. Sex education has a reputation for being delicate due to the intimate and personal nature of the topic. A survey involved 45 administrators (including principals, vice principals and heads of expertise), 15 teachers of social science disciplines and 15 classroom teachers. The results indicated that the importance of sex education for ethnic minority students was not appreciated by teachers and that the implementation level of sex education content and its form were low and ineffective. The study highlights topics that educators must consider when establishing strategic plans for successful and acceptable sex education in a societal context or with ethnic minority students.
Reading Comprehension Intervention for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1 Using the iPad Graphic Organizer App
Author: Alzahrani, Asma N.
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Autism Spectrum Disorders,Students with Disabilities,Reading Comprehension,Tablet Computers,Instructional Materials,Program Effectiveness,Educational Technology,Elementary School Students

Research has found that students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may face difficulties in reading comprehension. This study explored the functional relationship between the use of a graphic organizer (GO) app on the iPad and the number of correct independent responses to reading comprehension questions by one student with ASD Level 1. The study used an applied behavior analysis intervention that used an ABAB design. A seven-question reading comprehension questionnaire was used to collect data Strong evidence was found of a functional relationship between the use of the graphic organizer (GO) on the iPad and an increase in correct independent responses by the student. Future research can develop to replicate the results and further explore how the use of a GO app on the iPad affects reading comprehension in students with ASD.
Implementation of Mobile Augmented Reality on Physics Learning in Junior High School Students
Author: Rahmat, Anggi Datiatur
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Computer Simulation,Physics,Science Instruction,Science Achievement,Student Attitudes,Grade 7,Astronomy

Technology has an essential role in the educational field. Technology-based mobile has the potential to improve education through Augmented Reality (AR). This study investigates the effect of mobile augmented reality on physics learning achievement and students' opinions on using this technology. The study used a convergent parallel pattern from mixed-method models in which quantitative and qualitative data are collected simultaneously and analyzed independently. The study participants are 64 (7th-grade students) who are learning solar system concepts at one of the junior high schools in West Java Province, Indonesia. This study collects pre- and post-test data as quantitative data to analyze students' learning achievement using the normalized gain score. The result showed that the students using mobile augmented reality have higher criteria for learning achievement than those using textbooks. The qualitative data was collected from interviewed students after using mobile augmented reality and analyzing using descriptive analysis. The results of the student opinion state that augmented reality is a new learning environment that effectively helps them understand physics concepts, enhances students' learning achievement and helps concretize abstract concepts through visual 3D simulations. Moreover, according to the study, students find it easier to understand physics concepts after using mobile augmented reality.
Uncovering the Filipino Mothers&apos; Experiences in Teaching Young Children during Uncertain Times through Reflexive Thematic Analysis
Author: Arnilla, Arvin Kim
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Mothers,Young Children,Experience,COVID-19,Pandemics,School Closing,Emergency Programs,Low Income Students,Parent Child Relationship,Parents as Teachers

The present study examined the preparations made by 14 mothers to ensure that their children's education was unhampered during the COVID-19 crisis and ready for face-to-face classes when permitted. The study used a reflexive thematic analysis of the face-to-face interviews with participants belonging to low-income families living in the central Philippines whose children used printed modules as teaching materials provided by the school. The study generated three themes: &quot;realizing the gaps&quot; (realizing that in-person campus-based instruction is better because distant learning is not effective); &quot;filling in the gaps&quot; (taking the lead in teaching the child at home and assisted by family and community members) and &quot;getting back on track&quot; (preparing children for face-to-face classes against the COVID-19). The study showed how Filipino parents particularly mothers kept their children in school despite pandemic-induced uncertainties, economic scarcities and social inequalities. The desire driven by the perceived benefits derived from education brought out the pathways to resourcefulness. This study draws attention to equal opportunities for learning across socio-economic statuses and a more inclusive delivery of instruction during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Analysis on the Cognitive Structure and Opinions of Pre-Service Science Teachers on the Concept of Micro Teaching
Author: Demirci, Tuba
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Science Teachers,Student Attitudes,Microteaching,Science Education,Cognitive Structures

In this study, it is aimed to examine the cognitive structures of pre-service science teachers regarding the concept of &quot;micro teaching&quot;. The study was carried out with 25 teacher candidates studying in the 4th grade of science teaching at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Education in a 4-week period within the scope of the teacher practice course in the fall semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. In the study, since it was aimed to reveal the cognitive structures of pre-service science teachers regarding the concept of &quot;micro teaching&quot;, screening method was used. In the collection of the study data, &quot;independent word association test, drawing-writing and concept map&quot; were used. Content analysis was performed in the analysis of the data obtained from the study. When the findings obtained as a result of the study were examined, the categories obtained from three different measurement tools had features that support and explain each other. &quot;Part of micro teaching, teaching practice, self-assessment and tools used in micro teaching&quot; obtained from all three measurement tools emerged as common and dominant categories. The most commonly used answer words by pre-service teachers for the category of &quot;part of micro teaching&quot; were determined as &quot;pre-service teacher, planning, presentation, group work, lesson, student, teaching, information, education, registration, teaching, self-evaluation, class, re-teach and re-plan&quot;. The most commonly used answer words for the category of &quot;teaching practice&quot; by pre-service teachers were determined as &quot;skill, development, experience, technique, experimentation, performance, ability, observation, reducing anxiety and practice&quot;. The most commonly used answer words by pre-service teachers for the category of &quot;self-evaluation&quot; were determined as &quot;evaluation, review, feedback, monitoring and feedback&quot;. The most common answer words used by teacher candidates for the category of &quot;tools used in micro teaching&quot; were determined as &quot;video, camera and tape&quot;. When the drawings made by the pre-service teachers for approximately micro teaching are examined according to the levels, the drawings of 50% of them are partial drawings and conceptual representative drawings. They explained the concept of micro teaching in ways related to scientific facts. This situation can be evaluated as the cognitive structures of pre-service science teachers related to the concept of micro teaching are sufficient.