ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Teaching of Geometry with GeoGebra Software in High School Students of an Educational Institution in Lima
Author: Diaz-Nunja, Luis
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Computer Software,Mathematics Instruction,Computer Assisted Instruction,Teaching Methods,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Conventional Instruction,Intervention,Geometry,Mathematics Tests,Scores,Mathematics Skills,Foreign Countries,Instructional Effectiveness

The study evaluated the effects of the use of GeoGebra software in the teaching of geometry with high school students in the development of their capacities for reasoning and demonstration, mathematical communication and problem-solving. The framework of the study was the increasing presence of technologies in the school teaching of mathematics in young people of the digital age, in a context where education favors the active participation of students in the strengthening of their own abilities. The students were observed in two groups, the group intervened exposed to the use of GeoGebra software and the control group exposed to traditional teaching without the use of the software. Both groups were evaluated with a Geometry Learning Assessment Test that was applied &quot;before&quot; and &quot;after&quot; the intervention. The results suggest that the use of the GeoGebra software had effects in the strengthening of the three capacities, with improvements that were significant at high levels. Also, the scores reached at the time &quot;afterwards&quot; were favorable to the group intervened in the three capacities, with significant differences at moderate levels.
A Multiple Perspective View of a Farmer&apos;s Market Gleaning Program on Fruit and Vegetable Access in a Food Desert
Author: Lanier, Jacqueline
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Food,Low Income Groups,Agricultural Occupations,Neighborhoods,Attitudes,Volunteers,Hunger,Donors

The objective of the study was to understand, through multiple perspectives, how gleaning from a local farmer's market can improve access to fruits and vegetables in low income neighborhoods. Gleaning is simply defined as the act of collecting and donating excess foods that would otherwise go to waste. This study employed a mixed method approach including a survey of volunteers, a survey and key informant interviews of farmers, and interviews with neighborhood residents. Qualitative research took place with farmers at a local farmer's market in the Midwest and with residents living in food desert neighborhood who benefited from the gleaned produce. Quantitative data was gathered through online surveys. Participants included the farmers who donated produce, the volunteers who gleaned from farmers and distributed to the community residents, and the community residents who picked up the produce. Farmers, volunteers, and residents all supported the gleaning program as a beneficial way to provide fresh produce to low income residents. The program assisted in the utilization of excess produce that would have otherwise been thrown out, thus cutting down on food waste. Through the initiative of establishing more farmers' markets in the United States, there are opportunities to develop gleaning programs. The efforts of gleaning can reduce food insecurity and food waste in an attempt to eliminate food deserts.
Correlates and Predictors of Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Graduate Students
Author: Barton, Barbara A.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Predictor Variables,Graduate Students,Depression (Psychology),Minority Groups,Case Studies,Race,Ethnicity,Foreign Students,Sexual Orientation,Money Management,Interpersonal Relationship,Family Income,Gender Differences,Health Education,Health Services,Place of Residence,Anxiety Disorders,Sexual Identity

Depression and anxiety are increasingly prevalent on college campuses; however, few studies have explored these disorders among graduate students. Purpose of this study was to examine prevalence, correlates and predictors of depression and anxiety among graduate students. This cross-sectional study used secondary data (N=4477) collected as part of the Healthy Minds Study. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) was used as the screening instrument. Multiple logistic regression examined the effect of demographic and social variables on the outcome of screening positive. Results showed 14.0% screened positive for depression, 9.5% for anxiety, 19.1% for either, and 4.4% for both. Depression correlates included: race/ethnicity, nationality, living situation, relationship status and finances growing up. Anxiety correlates included: sex, nationality, sexual orientation, and current finances. Validated predictors for depression were relationship status and finances growing up. Validated predictor for anxiety was identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ), while being male and international status were protective. These findings suggest depression and anxiety are as prevalent among graduates as undergraduates and provide insight into the social and demographic influences of screening positive. Health educators can use these findings to inform policy and programming for graduate students that will provide an appropriate combination of services.
Psychometric Analysis of the Self-Efficacy Inventory for Multiple Intelligences-Revised (SIMI-R) in Peruvian High School Students
Author: Tovar, Jaime Aliaga
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Self Efficacy,Measures (Individuals),Psychometrics,Multiple Intelligences,Reliability,Validity,Scores,Factor Analysis,Factor Structure,Foreign Countries,Correlation

The objective of this instrumental study (Ato, López &amp; Benavente, 2013) or psychometric-type (Alarcón, 2008) was to estimate the validity and reliability of the Self-Efficacy Inventory for Multiple Intelligences-Revised (IAMI-R, Pérez &amp; Cupani, 2008) in Peruvian students of fifth year of high school. We worked with a sample of 1304 adolescents, with an average age of 16.81, divided into two groups of 652. Reliability was calculated with the &quot;Ordinal Alpha&quot; (Contreras &amp; Novoa-Muñoz, 2018) and with the &quot;McDonald's Omega coefficient&quot;, obtaining appropriate values. The Exploratory Factor Analysis (AFE) confirms the eight factors of the original version that explain 70% of the variability of the scores. With the confirmatory factorial analysis (CFA), adjustment indices were obtained confirming this factorial structure: SSc2 = 1857.73, gl = 1047, SSc2 / gl = 1.77, RMSEA = 0.035, SRMR = 0.049, CFI = 0.915 , and TLI = 0.908. The results confirm that the IAMI-R is adequate to evaluate self-efficacy associated with multiple intelligences in Peruvian students who complete high school.
Theory of Planned Behavior-Based Correlates of HPV Vaccination Intentions and Series Completion among University Students in the Southeastern United States
Author: Catalano, Hannah Priest
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Behavior Theories,Communicable Diseases,Sexually Transmitted Diseases,Immunization Programs,Intention,Health Behavior,College Students,Student Attitudes,Gender Differences,Predictor Variables,Social Attitudes,Probability,Student Characteristics

This study tested a theory of planned behavior (TPB)-based model in predicting human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination intentions and series completion among university students. A nonexperimental, cross-sectional design was utilized with a convenience sample of 281 university students, including 40.9% nonvaccinees, 19.6% vaccine initiators, and 39.5% series completers. The stepwise multiple regression model revealed that attitude and subjective norm were significant predictors of behavioral intention and collectively explained 60% of its variance. The logistic regression model identified behavioral intention and gender as significant predictors of series completion. Findings suggest that: (a) nonvaccinees with more positive attitudes and greater subjective norm have greater intentions to complete the series, and (b) college females and those who have greater intentions to get vaccinated have greater odds of completing the series. For those not vaccinated, practitioners should aim to increase students' positive attitudes and perceived social pressure regarding series completion. Health educators should aim to develop HPV-related programs that target college men and increase students' behavioral intention by applying implementation intention strategies that encourage series completion.
Teaching Economics among Other Social Sciences? The Issue of Pluralism in the Struggles Surrounding the Economic and Social Sciences Curricula in the French High School since 1967
Author: Martinache, Igor
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Economics Education,Social Sciences,Cultural Pluralism,High Schools,Educational Development,Educational History,Curriculum Development,Foreign Countries,Citizenship Education,Interdisciplinary Approach

Purpose: This article aims at presenting the original design of the teaching of Economic and Social Sciences (SES) in the French High School and at demonstrating that the issue of pluralism lies at the core of the various controversies surrounding it since its creation. Approach: This article is based on more than 40 interviews with SES teachers and key personalities, on curricula and official reports analyses and on a ten years participating observation in the SES teachers professional association. Findings: This text strives to display how the defense of pluralism has become a core issue to SES teachers, as a &quot;mobilized group&quot; as well as in their individual professional practices. Research implications: Such statements may be deepen in two directions. The first consists in comparing the French situation to that in other countries as regards the teaching of economics and social sciences in high school. The second may imply to investigate deeper about teachers' training and practices about such issues. Practical implications: The other aim of this text is raising debates about the objectives of teaching economics and social sciences in general in high school in a context where school is more and more committed to strengthening citizenship as well as preparing for higher education and professional life.
&quot;The Market Deals out Profits and Losses&quot; -- How Standard Economic Textbooks Promote Uncritical Thinking in Metaphors
Author: Graupe, Silja
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Economics Education,Teaching Methods,Figurative Language,Teaching Experience,Textbooks,Psycholinguistics,Semantics,Concept Formation,Ideology,Political Attitudes,Correlation,Value Judgment,Language Usage,Discourse Analysis

Purpose: Cognitive Linguistics has repeatedly pointed out the major significance of metaphors. In particular, metaphors are highly effective in the context of political and economic discourse. We analyze the as yet ignored use of metaphors in standard economic textbooks as exemplified by Paul A. Samuelson and N. Gregory Mankiw. The following will focus on the metaphorical semantic context surrounding the abstract concept of &quot;the market&quot;. Design: Using textual analysis and drawing from Conceptual Metaphor Theory the authors examine how the concept of &quot;the market&quot; is introduced as an abstract and primarily empty concept, (re-)interpreted with the help of entity metaphors, personifications and orientational metaphors, and linked to ideological and political value judgments. In addition the analysis illustrates how the use of metaphors in textbooks is not made transparent, nor is a critical reflection of the metaphorical rhetoric encouraged. Findings: In conclusion, based on their own teaching experience, the authors, addressing both teachers and students, outline possibilities of promoting the critical and conscious use of metaphors, not only in textbooks but also in public discourse.
Happiness Level of Teachers and Analyzing Its Relation with Some Variables
Author: Mertoglu, Münevver
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Psychological Patterns,Life Satisfaction,Job Satisfaction,Teacher Motivation,Scores,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Class Size,Academic Rank (Professional),Spouses,Teacher Salaries

Happy and successful societies are possible through training of healthy, happy and successful individuals. Responsibility of raising healthy happy and successful individuals belongs to parents as well as teachers. The purpose of this research is to determine the factors that differentiate happiness of teachers who work at primary, secondary and high school levels and to present the necessary suggestions for raising happier individuals. In addition, due to lack of research focused on happiness of teachers, the aim is also to contribute to the literature. Sample space consists of 448 teachers, who are teaching in elementary, middle school and high school levels, working in 36 different schools. The happiness scores of the teachers were generally higher than average and it is concluded that the teachers' happiness scores did not differ significantly according to age, marital status, number of children, seniority and income levels. However, there is a significant difference in happiness scores of teachers who are willing to go to school and teachers who are unwilling to go to school.
Zest for Work in Physical Education and Sport Teachers&apos; Perceptions of Success
Author: Karaçam, Aydin
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Success,Teacher Responsibility,Predictor Variables,Correlation,Age Differences,Gender Differences,Foreign Countries,Job Satisfaction,Secondary School Teachers,Middle Schools,High Schools

The aim of the study is to determine the effect of zest for work on physical education teachers' perceptions of success and examine it together with some demographic variables. The study is a descriptive study using relational screening design. The sample of the study consists of 402 physical education teachers, 38% (n: 151) female and 62% (n: 251) male, employed within the Ministry of National Education in Ankara and it was selected by stratified sampling method. The &quot;Perception of Success Scale&quot; and the &quot;Zest for Work Scale&quot; developed by Erdogan (2013) were used to measure physical education teachers' perceptions of success and their zest for work levels, respectively. Analysis of the data was conducted via SPSS 21 package program. Significance level was taken as p&lt;.05. According to the results of the study, physical education teachers' zest for work levels significantly predicted their perceptions of success. There was a positive and significant relationship between physical education teachers' perceptions of success and their zest for work levels. It was found a positive and significant relationship between physical education teachers' perceptions of success and their ages. Physical education teachers' perceptions of success and their zest for work levels showed a significant difference in favor of female teachers according to the variable of gender. There was no significant difference between physical education teachers' zest for work levels and their ages and the level of institution. It was found no significant difference between physical education teachers' perceptions of success and the level of institution.
Talking about Sustainability Issues When Teaching Business Economics -- The &apos;Positioning&apos; of a Responsible Business Person in Classroom Practice
Author: Andersson, Pernilla
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Economics Education,Sustainable Development,Secondary School Teachers,Business,Role,Responsibility,Business Education

Purpose: This paper presents a study of the roles of a business person privileged by teachers when the concept of 'sustainable development' is incorporated into the subject of business economics. Methodology: A logics approach to discourse analysis was used to analyse the empirical material, which consisted of video recorded observations in five teachers' classrooms collected two years after the inclusion of the concept in the upper secondary school syllabus in Sweden. Findings: The results show how different rules and conditions for doing business are foregrounded in classroom practice. This in turn has different implications for whether a responsible business person is expected to: (a) adapt to self-interest, (b) respond to customers' increasing interests in sustainable products, or (c) be sensitive to the needs or interests of others (including humans, animals and nature), when making business decisions. The results also illuminate how talking about 'homo economicus' as 'real' can hinder, how talking about customers in altruistic terms can facilitate, and how talking about the complexity of others' interests can suggest ways of doing business (more) sustainably. Practical implications: The empirical examples that illuminate the privileging of specific roles could be used for critical reflection in order to make students better equipped to address uncertain and complex sustainability issues.
Methodological Quality and Characteristics of the Undergraduate Psychology Theses of a Private University of Peru
Author: Mamani Benito, Oscar J.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Psychology,Theses,Research Methodology,Private Colleges

The objective was to determine the methodological quality and identify the characteristics of the psychology theses approved in the 2014-2017 period of a private university in Peru. The study is descriptive and bibliometric, in which the study population was 161 theses approved in the period 2014 - 2017, out of which 149 extensive files available in the institutional repository were analyzed. The grading format of the final report of research works created at the National University of Trujillo was used as an instrument. The main results indicate that 72.5% of the theses were carried out by two authors, 81.2% correspond to the correlation type, 66.4% were focused on the clinical and health psychology research line, 47% involved the school population, mostly adolescents (69.1%) and only 6% of the works were published. On the other hand, regarding the methodological quality, it was found that the majority of the theses (83) showed good quality, and with respect to their components, low scores were found in background (.57), sample size (.58), statistical analysis (. 43), contrast design (.49) and discussion (.53). It is concluded that the theses defended in the 2014- 2017 period are characterized by being of non-experimental design, mostly their school study population is adolescents and maintain a quality between regular and good, showing methodological deficiencies in the statistical management.
Student&apos;s Attitude and Perception with the Use of Technology in the University
Author: Orgaz, Francisco
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Student Attitudes,Social Networks,Computer Attitudes,Computer Uses in Education,Universities

This study aims to know the relationship between the variables attitude toward social networks, attitude toward technology, perception about technology and use of technology by university students. The methodology used has been a questionnaire, which has been applied to students of the Technological University of Santiago (UTESA) of the Dominican Republic. The data has been analyzed through the statistical programs SPSS and SmartPLS (Partial Least Square technique -PLS-). Among the main results, it has been found that students 'attitude toward technology influences their perception about technology, and that students' attitude toward social networks has a positive influence on the use of technology.
&quot;Am I a Politics Person?&quot; A Qualitative Study of Students&apos; Perspectives on Mock Elections as Political Education
Author: Borge, Julie A. Ødegaard
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Grade 3,Political Attitudes,Self Concept,Elections,Political Science,Voting,Student Participation,Debate,Political Socialization

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine mock elections as political education in school, taking the Norwegian case as an empirical example. Methodology: This study's qualitative content analysis is based on data collected through fieldwork in five upper secondary schools in the Western region of Norway, through observations and in 18 ordinary language interviews with 18-year-old students in the 3rd grade. Findings and implications: In the mock elections at Norwegian schools, the students meet and interact with three different identities of political participation: 'the politician', 'the party member' and 'the voter'. How do the students use the mock election (ME) to shape their conceptions of their political selves? The interview data shows that the students who are active members of political parties accept the three analytical categories of political identities, and the students who are not members of political parties, reject 'the politician', but accept 'the party member' as part of their peer group. Finally, the MEs simulate an ordinary election and offer a norm of voting which the students accept as a school assignment. The students vote in the mock election because they are told to do so and generally do not view voting in the mock elections as a way of expressing the voice of their generation.
A Dominant Narrative in Economics?: Preservice Teachers and Pluralism in a Social Studies Methods Class
Author: Shanks, Neil Graham
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Economics Education,Social Studies,Methods Courses,Cultural Pluralism,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Graduate Students,Critical Thinking,Social Justice

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate one effort to challenge the problematic assumptions of the dominant narrative of neoclassical economics within a teacher preparation program that focuses on addressing dominant narratives throughout the social studies curriculum. Design/methodology/approach: Utilizing a theoretical framework that intersects Pedagogical Content Knowledge and pluralist economics, this study consists of a general interpretive study conducted in a master's plus certification social studies methods course. Data was collected from several class sessions, including observational and artifact data, as well as semi-structured interviews with participants after the conclusion of the class. Findings: Preservice teachers were able to spell out a dominant narrative in economics that exposed the effect of the narrative, but rarely critiqued its epistemology. Second, the fluctuations in content and curricular knowledge as well as the broader challenge of explaining pluralism in a relevant way meant the observed pedagogical content knowledge in economics was devoid of pluralist content. Research limitations/implications: Implications from this study include the need to explicitly critique the epistemological foundations of neoclassical theory, the value of appreciative stances toward preservice teacher content knowledge, and the need to strategically integrate pluralism into economics methods courses.