ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Addressing Student Attrition in Nursing Education Programs
Author: Van Mulligen, Laura
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Nursing Education,School Holding Power,Student Attrition,Academic Persistence,Barriers,Teacher Shortage,COVID-19,Pandemics,College Faculty,Teacher Role,Nursing Students,Intervention,Student Needs

With the current global nursing shortage expected to continue and even deepen, it is essential that nursing programs consider the influencing factors which are affecting student retention and attrition rates. These factors include both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, student supports within the university and community, the level of faculty involvement, and the opportunity for students to complete remediation. As well, universities need to address the constraints such as faculty shortages and the effects of the current pandemic in addressing student attrition rates within nursing programs.
The Role of School Leaders in Building a &quot;New and Better Normal&quot; as Schools Emerge from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Ward, Allison
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,School Administration,Administrators,Administrator Role,Educational Change,Curriculum Development,Curriculum Evaluation,Family School Relationship,Stakeholders,Social Emotional Learning,Mental Health,Health Promotion,Change Agents,Academic Achievement

The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted the field of education, highlighting many problems to be considered by educational leaders as schools emerge from the pandemic. In planning to address challenges and consider innovation, school leaders are encouraged to implement changes in curriculum and assessment to meet the needs of contemporary learners, build strong home-school relationships by honouring the voices of all stakeholders, encourage direct social and emotional instruction, and execute a systemic mental health action plan. At this pivotal moment in history, school leaders play a critical role in the transformation of the current system, acting as catalysts for change in the pursuit of a new and better normal.
Learning Loss: A Summer Problem
Author: Munro, Caitlin
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Achievement Gains,Achievement Gap,Summer Programs,School Schedules,Mathematics Achievement,Science Achievement,Reading Achievement,Writing Achievement,Low Income Students,Disadvantaged Youth,Intervention,Educational Policy

Regions with a lengthy summer break can create negative outcomes for learners; this problem is referred to as summer learning loss, summer learning gap, or summer slide. Summer learning loss is loss of academic knowledge and skill that accumulates over the break from school. When students return to school after the summer break, teachers need to re-teach previously taught material. The academic loss may result in achievement gaps that widen each year for students. Government-implemented interventions and voluntary summer programs have potential to limit summer learning loss, and hence decrease the achievement gap. Summer learning loss is a critical problem that has long-term consequences. However, there are solutions that can limit learning loss for students.
Chronic Absenteeism: Far-Reaching Consequences and No Easy Solutions
Author: Nairn, Jonathan
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Attendance Patterns,Pupil Personnel Services,Truancy,Positive Behavior Supports,Intervention,Behavior Problems

Chronic absenteeism from school is a serious and common problem. Students miss school for many reasons, and the combination of factors that lead to absences are unique for each student. The only way to stop chronic absenteeism is to address the underlying causes, such as school avoidance, health-related issues, parental issues, and homelessness. Because these factors come from all aspects of the students' lives, solving the problem requires teamwork from students, schools, parents, and communities. A Multitiered System of Supports (MTSS) will ensure that students get support they need to solve their unique attendance problem. Chronic absenteeism must be curbed, because students who are chronically absent are subject to experiencing negative consequences throughout the rest of their lives.
Using Evolution as a Narrative Framework for Teaching Introductory Biology
Author: Gaiser, J. Christopher
Date: 2022-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Biology,Evolution,Science Instruction,Teaching Methods,Physiology,Introductory Courses,Course Content,Undergraduate Students,Genetics,Course Descriptions,Molecular Biology,Comparative Analysis,Textbooks

We describe a novel, university-level, introductory biology course that uses evolution as a narrative framework. Our course conveys the content in an introductory biology course by telling the story of the evolution of life on Earth. We begin with early Earth environments in which biological molecules and processes evolved and led to the first RNA-based living entities, then to DNA-based cells, and then to all of the life around us. We use this framework to describe the evolution of the physiological processes important for beginning biology students. This structure contrasts with the widespread &quot;levels of organization&quot; approach in which the order of topics treats the molecular level first, then cells and organisms, and finally evolutionary and ecological processes. This traditional approach is limited in at least two ways: (1) The material taught at each level is not explicitly connected to that at other levels, making the concepts more difficult to assimilate and retain; and (2) Evolution is taught as a discrete section of the course, rather than as the integrating principle of life itself. We find that our narrative evolutionary approach enables students to more effectively assimilate, retain, and connect the vast amount of information presented in an introductory biology course.
Using Currere as a Way to Start Dialogic Conversations When Introducing Transculture and Culture to Classrooms
Author: Beghin, Hannah
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Multicultural Education,Cultural Awareness,Cultural Differences,Personal Narratives,Autobiographies,Classroom Communication

Teaching students how to be respectful and aware of cultural and transcultural differences is often overwhelming for students and teachers. Students need to be understanding of different cultures and transculture because all humans will interact with others whose cultures differ from theirs. Understanding transculture and cultural differences and issues is important for better understanding of others. Allowing students time to write a currere is a way for students to think about their experiences related to culture, while also reflecting on the knowledge and understanding that they currently have on a culture. This is a personal way for students to think about their knowledge, while also thinking ahead to what they would like to understand about culture. Once students have had time to personally reflect in a currere, providing class time for students to converse is a great way to question, teach, discuss, and share experiences about culture.
Math Anxiety: Finding Solutions to a Multifaceted Problem
Author: Blyth, Jamie
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Anxiety,Mathematics Instruction,Teacher Role,Secondary School Students,Teacher Influence,Parent Role,Parent Child Relationship,Gender Differences,Sex Stereotypes,Student Experience,Intervention,Teaching Methods,Feedback (Response)

Math anxiety is becoming more prevalent in classrooms around the world. Students with math anxiety experience both physiological and psychological symptoms, in addition to long-term effects. This article examines the global context of math anxiety, the causes of math anxiety, and what educators can do to support students who experience math anxiety in hopes that students can have a positive lifelong relationship with math.
Help-Seeking Preferences and Factors Associated with Attitudes toward Seeking Mental Health Services among First-Year Undergraduates
Author: Samuel, Rosalia
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Freshmen,Help Seeking,Mental Health,Preferences,Student Attitudes,Barriers,Predictor Variables,Social Support Groups,Positive Attitudes,Affective Behavior,Personality Measures

Many first-year university students experience stressors that impact their adjustment and well-being. Their help-seeking attitudes and preferred sources of support may be associated with various factors. The purpose of the present study was to (1) examine help-seeking preferences amongst first-year university students, (2) explore factors associated with students' attitudes toward seeking mental health services, and (3) identify perceived barriers associated with accessing formal sources of support. First-year students at a Canadian university (N = 167) completed a survey assessing help-seeking attitudes and preferences, as well as challenges associated with seeking support. Participants also provided information about their perceived levels of social support, personality characteristics, and their tendency to experience positive and negative affect. Findings suggest that social support and negative affect were significantly associated with positive attitudes toward seeking mental health services. However, students were more inclined to rely on informal sources of support, such as family members and friends, compared to formal sources of support available through on- or off-campus mental health services. For those students who are inclined to access formal mental health support, barriers may impede access to care. Perceived barriers include cost and concerns about the availability of services and their overall effectiveness. These findings call for the creation of more opportunities for on-campus informal support in addition to better access to on-campus mental health services.
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Division of Educational Enquiry and the Shaping of Canadian Higher Education
Author: Wang, Daniel W.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Universities,Professional Associations,Educational Development,Educational Research,Medical Education,Educational Practices,Dentistry,Case Method (Teaching Technique),Law Schools,Legal Education (Professions)

When the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching was established in 1905, universities in Canada and Newfoundland were eligible for participation in a pension fund for faculty and grants to universities. Canadian universities were quick to seek access to the Carnegie pension plan and for support from the Corporation. Access to both programs came with strings attached, including recommendations of educational studies commissioned by the Foundation, six of which addressed Canadian higher education specifically. As attractive as the prospect of Carnegie support was, it posed a dilemma for many universities and self-regulated professions associated with them in regard of mandate and autonomy. This study investigates how Canadian universities and the professional societies associated with them responded to the studies, found ways to take advantage of the reports, or in some cases make compromises to manage the internal conflicts that arose from them, and finally their embryonic introduction of the concept planned systems of higher education.
The Determinants of Student Success in University: A Generalized Ordered Logit Approach
Author: Cyrenne, Philippe
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Academic Achievement,Predictor Variables,Statistical Analysis,Robustness (Statistics),Computation,Foreign Countries,Grade Point Average,Courses,Foreign Students,Student Loan Programs

The ability of universities and colleges to predict the success of admitted students continues to be a key concern of higher education officials. Apart from a desire to see students have successful academic careers, there is also the fiscal reality of greater tuition revenues providing needed support for university budgets. Using administrative data, this article introduces a relatively new empirical approach to estimating the determinants of student success in post-secondary institutions. Using Ordered Logit and Generalized Ordered Logit estimators, we estimate the role a number of key factors play in influencing student success. As a test of robustness we also use the &quot;feologit&quot; estimator which is designed to fit fixed effects ordered logit models. An important feature of our approach to determining student success is that it can be conducted using readily available administrative data. While the results are based on one institution, we feel there are useful lessons for other institutions facing similar student performance issues.
Blended Learning: The Balancing Act
Author: Barsewsky, Brent
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Blended Learning,Teacher Education,Mental Health,Technology Uses in Education,Electronic Learning,Distance Education,In Person Learning

Blended learning (a combination of in-class and online learning) is growing as a popular form of education, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this style of education presents many issues for educators and students, related to teacher preparation, mental health, and technological expectations. Although these issues are frustrating at times, there are various ways to work around them. By finding solutions to these issues, educators will cultivate stronger learning experiences for students in the future. Blended learning promises to remain a part of society, and we must learn how to balance it in our lives.
Caring during COVID: An Exacerbated Burden for Gender-Marginalized Faculty
Author: Jones, Candy
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Caring,COVID-19,Pandemics,Gender Differences,College Faculty,Sexual Orientation,Foreign Countries,Well Being,Family Work Relationship,Child Care,Caregivers,Teacher Student Relationship

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted university faculty in profound ways, particularly those who are marginalized by gender. While social and institutional injustices have always existed for these faculty, stressors related to caregiving during a global pandemic have exacerbated inequities related to distribution of care work at home and teaching and caring for students. This amplification of inequities has affected the health and well-being of gender-marginalized faculty, as well as their professional careers. The multi-method qualitative research study described in this report, through a survey and follow-up interviews, examined the impact of caregiving on gender-marginalized faculty at Brandon University during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings from the study illustrate the problematic nature of caregiving for faculty marginalized by gender, the toll it has taken during a global crisis, and the imperative to equitably recognize, value, and compensate such work.
Influencing Factors and Potential Solutions for Closing the Achievement Gap in Schools
Author: Crepeele, Chantalle
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Achievement Gap,Pandemics,COVID-19,Socioeconomic Status,Teaching Styles

The widening achievement gap is a rising concern in schools that requires prompt attention. It is a result of differing opportunities and resources available to families and students. Present day factors, such as COVID-19 and varying instructional strategies, contribute to learning gaps. Socio-economic diversity, a global pandemic, and instructional strategies contribute to the widening expanse of achievement levels among learners. Potential solutions exist for educational staff, from classroom teachers who deal with students first-hand, to administrators and divisional staff responsible for funding. It is crucial that educational leaders are reminded of the severity of this issue in order to support classroom teachers in differentiating for many abilities, and ultimately for all students to experience success at their grade level.
Opinions of High School Students about Distance Education in Pandemic Process
Author: Ince, Ebru Yilmaz
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Student Attitudes,Distance Education,COVID-19,Pandemics,Internet,Access to Computers,Foreign Countries

During the pandemic process, education and training have continued with distance education in public and private schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education since 13 March 2020. The aim of this study is to determine the knowledge and opinion of students about distance education in high school during the pandemic process. A total of 251 students, 70 of whom were male and 181 were female, answered the questionnaire from high school in the fall term of 2020-2021. The high school was chosen due to the fact that it is a project and a boarding school and there are students from different settlements. Volunteering was taken as a basis in determining the participants. According to the research results, it was revealed that slightly more than half of the participants had a computer and non-telephone internet connection at home. Also, it has been determined that the participants' computer and internet facilities affect their views on distance education. When the participants compared formal education with distance education, it was determined that they think formal education is more efficient.
Prospective Pre-School Teachers&apos; Distance Education Perspectives
Author: Öngören, Sema
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Distance Education,Preservice Teachers,Preschool Teachers,Student Attitudes,Technology Uses in Education

Background: Distance education is a science-based system that supports learner independence through technology. Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the distance education system according to the experiences of prospective teachers studying the preschool education curriculum. Methodology/Approach: The research was conducted with a phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods. In this research, the study group was formed by selecting a number of first, second and third grade students on the preschool education programme to represent the study universe, and the study group of the research was determined with the stratified sampling method of non-probability sampling. The research data were collected through focus group interviews using a telecommunication tool. The collected data were analysed using the content analysis method. Findings and Discussion: According to the research findings, the prospective preschool teachers stated that the distance education system had a positive effect on the learning process in terms of convenience, saving time and money, use of technology, and flexibility. The participants reported that the distance education system affected them positively in terms of use of technology, self-discovery, time saving, acquisition of research skills and motivation, whereas it affected them negatively with regard to inefficiency, lack of communication, internet problems, and deterioration in social skills.
The Development and Validation of Technological Leadership Behavior Instrument for School Principal
Author: Durnali, Mehmet
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Test Construction,Test Validity,Leadership,Behavior,Principals,Secondary School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Factor Analysis

The Technological Leadership Behavior Instrument for School Principal (TLBISP) was developed and validated to examine technological leadership behaviors of secondary school principals in the use of technology by teachers according to secondary school teachers' views. The content and construct validity were ensured, and the internal consistency and reliability coefficients were calculated. While the sample of Explanatory Factor Analysis (EFA) consisted of 308 teachers, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) consisted of 240 teachers from the secondary schools in Mamak district of Ankara city in the spring semester of the 2017-2018 academic year. While EFA showed four-factors with 24- items structure, the CFA showed 18-items with four-factors which called as motivation, orientation, precaution, and support. CFA showed that model fit indices (such as goodness-of-fit) values were acceptable. Cronbach Alfa coefficient value was 0.72, and Pearson coefficients of factors were between 0.22 and 0.60. In conclusion, TLBISP is a valid and reliable measurement instrument.
Can Electronic Board Increase the Motivation of Students to Study Mathematics?
Author: Ben Abu, Yuval
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Preparation,Mathematics Education,College Bound Students,Student Motivation,Handheld Devices,Telecommunications,Computer Mediated Communication,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Self Efficacy,Student Attitudes,Computer Graphics,Freehand Drawing,Self Concept

During the junior high and high school years, there is a dramatic decrease in motivation for math studies, which has been found to play a major role in learning processes. Many attempts have been made to mitigate this decrease in motivation and to encourage mathematics studies in higher grades. One way that researchers have proposed to stimulate students' curiosity and their perceived ability in math is to integrate technology into teaching. Such technology includes technological tools, digital educational activities, learning support software. Using tablet in class has significant potential to improve learning but the issue of how to effectively integrate digital technology into teaching and learning practices becomes critical. According to that knowledge we examined the impact of the use of a digital writing board (similar to tablet) by the lecturer during frontal lectures in mathematics on students' learning motivation in an engineering academic preparatory program, following motivational constructs: self-efficacy, implicit theory of ability, value beliefs, and learning climate. The results showed that the technological tool positively affected two important motivational constructs that influence general motivation for mathematics studies.
Russian Disinformation in Eastern Europe. Vaccination Media Frames in ro.sputnik.md
Author: Alina-Mogos, Andreea
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,News Media,Misconceptions,Information Dissemination,COVID-19,Pandemics,Immunization Programs,Web Sites,Government Role,News Reporting,Discourse Analysis

The news site ro.sputnik.md is the Romanian language version of the Sputnik news website platform, owned by the Russian government, one of the main channels used by the Kremlin to disseminate mis- and disinformation across Russian borders. The current research aims to identify the frames associated with anti-COVID-19 vaccines, and the news values employed in constructing news discourse on vaccination in ro.sputnik.md media texts. To map the media frames and the lexical and discursive constructions, the research proposes a mixed methods content-based approach, where automated text analysis (frequency, co-occurrence, n-grams) is combined with thematic and discourse analysis. Six emphasis frames are identified in the corpus (N=1,165): Superiority of the Russian Sputnik V Vaccine, Fatal/Side Effects of EU Authorized Vaccines, Limitations of Individual Rights and Freedoms, EU and/or Romanian Authorities' Struggle, Children and Teenagers' Protection, and Big Pharma Conspiracy. The findings show that specific discursive patterns are associated with the negative news value: death, side effects (blood clot, thrombosis, coagulation), restrictions, and interdictions or warnings (serious, risk, negative, panic, etc.), while the conflict news value is associated with warfare vocabulary (defense, threat, battle, fire, gunpowder, etc.); and eliteness, with well-known actors (state leaders, European leaders, famous &quot;conspirators&quot;) and countries (powerful international actors, meaningful neighbours).