ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Epistemological Conceptions in Teacher Education: A Study with Students from Luanda
Author: Victor, Eufrásia Corrêa
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Epistemology,Teacher Education Programs,Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Beliefs,Teaching Methods,Science Instruction,History Instruction,Geography Instruction,Mathematics Instruction,Biology,Chemistry,Physics,Scientific Principles,Grade 10,Grade 11,Grade 12

Epistemology plays an important role in detecting learning difficulties in a given field of knowledge and in directing strategies to eliminate them. This quantitative study aimed to get to know the perceptions of 624 students, related to the nature of science and science teaching and learning. The cross-sectional survey, based on the Inventory of Teacher's Pedagogical &amp; Scientific Beliefs (INPECIP) questionnaire, was applied to the students who attended the 10th, 11th and 12th grades of teacher training courses, in a school in Luanda. The results reveal a clear majority agreement with the theoretical and conceptual frameworks presented, in decreasing manner, from the &quot;didactic model&quot; through the &quot;learning theory&quot;, the &quot;image of Science&quot; and the &quot;teaching methodologies&quot;. The regression model highlights that the course attended clearly influences the epistemological conceptions of the respondents.
Systematic Review of the Job Demands and Resources of Academic Staff within Higher Education Institutions
Author: Naidoo-Chetty, Mineshree
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Faculty,Faculty Workload,Job Security,Higher Education,Educational Change,Work Environment,Models,Intervention,Resources,Teacher Attitudes,Search Strategies,Research Reports,Peer Relationship,Safety,Feedback (Response),Teacher Administrator Relationship,Rewards,Faculty Development

The Higher Education sector has been through an array of changes, such as globalisation, massification, lack of job security, decolonisation and a number of technological advancements. These changes have impacted academic workload and have increased work pressure with resultant effects on family and work life balance. A review of the existing literature indicates a lack of clarity when it comes to the job demands and job resources inherent to the academic occupation. In order to determine the job demands and job resources of academics, a systematic review of empirical literature is warranted. This paper systematically reviewed empirical research published from 2014 to 2019 investigating job demands and resources based on the job demands-resources model in the higher education environment. Six articles were identified that met the criteria for inclusion. Thus, a list of quantitative, qualitative and organisational job demands as well as organisational and personal resources specific to the academic environment were identified. This will allow Higher Education Institutions to provide targeted development of job resources and mitigation of job demands for their academic employees and enable the development of specific interventions.
Social Skills of Students from Educational Sciences: Validity, Reliability, and Percentiles for Evaluation
Author: Rodriguez-Macayo, Emilio
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Interpersonal Competence,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Check Lists,College Students,Teacher Education Programs,Foreign Countries

The development of social skills (SS) at various stages of life provides the basis for social and academic success throughout life. This cross-sectional study validates and verifies the reliability of the SS checklist proposed by Goldstein et al 1983. The checklist was administered, which is composed of 6 dimensions and 50 SS questions. 671 students between 18 and 25 years of age, belonging to eight professional programs in the area of Educational Sciences, participated. The results showed that five factors explained 41.4% of the variance of the instrument. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin KMO measure of 0.906 and Bartlett's test of sphericity were highly significant (X[superscript 2]= 11020.251, gl= 1225). The factor loadings of the 6 dimensions and the 50 questions ranged between 0.42 and 0.72. The reliability achieved by Cronbach's alpha was r=0.92. The proposal of percentiles will allow classifying low, moderate and high levels of SS, providing information that can be used not only by students, but also for professionals working in higher education. Consequently, it highlights the importance of developing SS not only at home, but also at school and university, since they need to be stimulated at every stage of life to achieve the proposed objectives.
&quot;Should I Stay or Should I Go?&quot; Indicators of Dropout Thoughts of Doctoral Students in Computer Science
Author: Alfermann, Dorothee
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Doctoral Students,Doctoral Programs,Dropout Characteristics,Computer Science Education,Psychological Patterns,At Risk Students,Student Satisfaction,Faculty Advisers,Self Efficacy,Student Needs,Supervisory Methods,Expectation,Progress Monitoring,Qualifications,Leadership Qualities,Communication Skills,Gender Differences,Student Characteristics,Foreign Countries

Evidence in the literature indicates that doctoral candidates may experience increased levels of stress and worry about successfully completing their doctorate degrees. As a result, a significant number of doctoral candidates drop out. In our study with 424 doctoral students in computer science (113 women, 311 men), we ask about the frequency of dropout thoughts as an indicator of possible premature termination. By means of machine learning algorithms, we extract variables associated with higher or lower likelihood of dropout thoughts. In particular, &quot;satisfaction with advisor's support,&quot; &quot;experiencing a crisis,&quot; &quot;professional self-efficacy,&quot; &quot;choice of advisor,&quot; and &quot;perceived meaningfulness of additional work tasks&quot; proved to be of central importance. Based on these results, we suggest taking steps to improve professional and social support for doctoral students. Recommendations include implementing more intensive supervision in the early stages of the doctorate, improve the match between doctoral candidates' expectations and the requirements of the respective institute, monitor progress during the doctorate (e.g., with the help of an advisor agreement), and increase the qualifications of advisors to include leadership and communication skills.
The Application of Methods for Creative Development of Personalities in Natural Sciences in Studying Foreign Languages for Specific Purposes
Author: Shvay, Roksolyana
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Creativity,Personality Traits,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Interpersonal Relationship,Language Tests,Language Proficiency,Specialists,Physics,Science Instruction,Design,English for Special Purposes,Aptitude,Correlation,Student Attitudes,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries

This investigation proposes to apply the methods of training creativity in the natural sciences to teaching a foreign language for specific purposes. This approach is based on the testing of foreign language competencies in different countries, on the task of training higher education specialists, including foreign language training, on the requirements for learning foreign languages, formulated by the European institutions, and on the requirements for specialists in EU. The methods of teaching creativity of specialists in the natural sciences are based on Molyako's (2008) five strategies of creative design activity. Their practical application demonstrated in teaching physics has been used in teaching English for specific purposes. The analysis of the results of the application of the proposed methods was carried out based on a questionnaire by Popek (2000), which allows differentiating persons with creative aptitudes. The results of the analysis indicate the feasibility of applying the proposed methods for the creative development of personalities following the needs of modern social relations, focused much more on synthesis and interconnection than on the analysis of individual phenomena and processes.
The Development of Private Higher Education in Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis between Northern and Southern Region
Author: Muftahu, Muhammad
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Private Colleges,Higher Education,Universities,Educational Development,Educational History,Educational Trends,Geographic Regions

Private higher education is experiencing a rapid considerable growth for decades globally, particularly in Africa. In Nigeria, the history and the development of private higher education precisely universities which is the focus of this paper started 20 years ago with the establishment of Igbinedion University in Okada, Edo State in 1999, followed by two other universities; Babcock University, Ileshan Remo, Ogun State, and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State in the same year all in the southern part of the country. Comparatively, the American University of Nigeria Yola was established as the first private university in northern region 4 years later. Two years after, another four universities emerged namely Al-hakima University Ilorin, Al-Qalam University Katsina, Bingham University Karu Abuja, and Kwararafa University Wukari Taraba State. As of December, 2020, there are 16 private universities in the northern region with 11 at northcentral, 3 in the northwest, and 2 in the northeast against 63 in the entire southern region comprasing three goe-politcal zones as well. This study intends to critically analyze the trend of these development to identify strategies, practices, and lessons learned between both regions for the spirit of educational development. Consequently, this study revealed the issues and difficulties in promoting private higher education include lack of awareness, lack of human resources, and cost of running in the country as a whole. In line with the identified challenges, the Nigerian government and policymakers are recommended to focus on creating an enabling environment to encourage the establishments of additional private universities more specifically in the northern region.
The Digital Divide and Its Impact on Quality of Education at Jordanian Private Universities Case Study: Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Author: Sweidan, Nader S.
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Access to Computers,Disadvantaged,Educational Quality,Private Colleges,Educational Legislation,Knowledge Level,Social Capital,Innovation,College Faculty,Administrators,School Personnel,Attitudes,College Presidents,Administrator Role,Reputation,Scientific Research

The study aimed to identify the Impact of digital divide in its dimensions (Technological dimension, Knowledge dimension, and Legislation &amp; laws dimension) on the quality of education (University presidency's commitment to quality, Academic reputation and published scientific research) at Al-Ahliyya Amman University. To achieve this goal, the researcher used the descriptive and analytical approach, the study tool for collecting information and data was a questionnaire distributed to all employees, whose number is (630). The study questions and hypotheses were analyzed and tested through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program. This study has found many results, the most important is: The digital divide in its combined dimensions has a statistically significant impact on the quality of education at Al-Ahliyya Amman University. It concluded with many recommendations, the most important is that a strategic plan be drawn up for universities to develop its infrastructure, improve and develop it continuously in order to enable digital access and bridge the digital divide among researchers and academics.
The Effectiveness of Cooperative Work Procedure in Enhancing Translation Skills among Saudi Students of Translation at King Khalid University
Author: Alhaj, Ali Albashir Mohammed
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Translation,Cooperative Learning,Teaching Methods,Program Effectiveness,Student Attitudes,English (Second Language),Semitic Languages,Undergraduate Students,Females

The present paper aimed at exploring the effectiveness of using the translation techniques, namely, Cooperative Work Procedure. (Gerding- Salas, 2000) on teaching translation courses for the students of translation at King Khalid University. The researcher used two tools to collect data, a translation test, and a questionnaire which were designed by the researcher. The purposive sample of the study consisted of forty-eight students of translation who were assigned randomly to two groups, i.e., experimental and control. One group extensively utilized Cooperative Learning, whilst the other did not. The paper revealed that the utilization of Cooperative learning (CL) in teaching translation courses take an active part in promoting translation students' performance in translating texts. The experimental group subjects' results show positive obtains through the synthesis of Cooperative Learning (CL) in teaching translation courses. Moreover, data from the questionnaire indicated the students of translation have spectra responses towards cooperative learning and a majority of them favored working alone. The study also revealed that nearly all of the students of translation appreciated fully the issue of discussing and debating their renditions tasks with their colleagues while they do not like the idea of working in groups.
The Impact of E-Mind Mapping Strategy on the Academic Achievement of Jordanian 9th Grade Students in Citizenship and Civic Education Course
Author: Al-Swalha, Ali Suleiman
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Grade 9,Citizenship Education,Civics,Academic Achievement,Females,Teaching Methods,Educational Technology,Electronic Learning,Instructional Materials,Visual Aids,Instructional Effectiveness,Secondary School Students

The present study aimed at identifying the impact of the e-mind mapping strategy on the academic achievement of Jordanian 9th grade students in the citizenship and civic education course. It was carried out during the second semester of the academic year 2019/2018 through adopting a quasi-experimental approach. It was carried out in Princess Sukayna bent Al-Hussain School for girls in Amman, Jordan. The sample consists from (55) female students who were chosen through the purposive sampling technique. Those students were divided into control and experimental groups. Pre-test and post-tests for measuring achievement were used. Based on the process of analyzing data, the e-mind mapping strategy can effectively improve the achievement of Jordanian 9th grade students in the citizenship and civic education course. The researcher recommends providing Jordanian citizenship and civic education teachers with special training programs about the technology-based instructional strategies. Such training programs must shed a light on e-mind mapping strategy.
The Reality of Using E-Learning Strategies to Improving the Learning of Mathematics for Undergraduate Students
Author: Ahmed, Yasir Ahmed Al Raiss
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Instruction,College Mathematics,Undergraduate Students,Electronic Learning,Educational Technology,Teaching Methods,Barriers,Gender Differences,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes

This research aims to know the reality of using e-learning strategy in improving the learning of mathematics in university education, and to know the moral differences between the variables, the researcher used the descriptive and analytical method with the questionnaire tool consisting of (30) paragraphs distributed in the fields of education, learning and evaluation, addressed to a random sample of (110) students and the Mathematics teaching staff of (34) members of Prince Sattam bin Abd Al-Aziz University in Wadi Al-Dawasir at tow Colleges (Arts, Sciences and Engineering) for the first semester of the academic year 2021. After collecting and analyzing data statistically, the researcher came up with the following findings: The most important ones are: the existence of good efficiency in using e-learning strategies in teaching Mathematics , learning and evaluation process, especially in the focus of education, the presence of obstacles in the way of the use of e-learning strategies in learning the university student, especially weak internet, and the absence of statistically significant differences in the efficiency of using strategies of e-learning in learning Mathematics for gender , and for the cumulative academic rate, there is an urgent need for training faculty members and students to improve the use of e-learning strategies in teaching and learning Mathematics, especially when it comes to developing. The research came up with a set of recommendations the most important of which is increasing community awareness to calling for: action to spread the culture of using e-learning in teaching in universities, addressing the obstacles facing the use of e-learning strategies, draw attention to training students and members of Mathematics teaching staff on what is new in the field of educational technologies.
The Relationship between Strategic Capabilities and Academic Performance: An Empirical Evidence from Sudan
Author: Hagoug, Nahla El Sheikh
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Strategic Planning,Private Colleges,Correlation,Academic Achievement,Human Resources,Educational Resources,Cultural Context,Institutional Characteristics,Foreign Countries,Educational Development,College Administration,Likert Scales,Administrator Attitudes

The objective of this study is to examine the role of strategic capabilities in achieving academic performance in Sudanese private universities. Based on a literature search, an accurate questionnaire was used to collect the needed data.198 questionnaires were collected from Sudanese private universities using the two-stage cluster sampling. For data analysis, multiple regression model was conducted. The findings indicated that the constructs of strategic capabilities including human resources and physical resources are significantly and positively associated with performance. The research concluded that strategic capabilities are the factors of achieving academic performance in private universities in Sudanese context. Moreover, there are a few studies in such field, and there are only few empirical studies that have examined resources' characteristics. This research will expand the body of knowledge of both scholars and practitioners in the area of strategic responses among private universities establishments, as well as identify areas that could be further studied.
The Role of the Sociocultural Environment of Inclusion in the Modern Educational Institution
Author: Chernukha, Nadiia
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Environment,Educational Environment,Physical Environment,Organizational Culture,Inclusion,Attitudes toward Disabilities,Students with Disabilities,College Students,Access to Education,Foreign Countries

The article presents a consideration of the peculiarities of the organization of the socio-cultural environment of inclusion in a modern educational institution. The new conceptual foundations of social order, as stated in the UN Declaration on Social Development, are the ability of modern society to develop on the basis of tolerance, tolerance, condemnation of discrimination, respect for human diversity, equality of opportunity, solidarity and security. It is noted that the basis of such integration is the concept of a holistic approach, which opens the way to the realization of rights and opportunities for everyone and, above all, provides equal access to quality education. It is emphasized that the principle of accessibility, which is leading in the holistic approach of modern social policy and is formulated on the basis of respect for human rights. The aim of the article is to reveal the content of the socio-cultural environment of inclusion in a modern educational institution. The socio-cultural environment of inclusion in a modern educational institution is analyzed. Analysis of the definitions of socio-cultural environment allowed to form our own definition of the phenomenon for people with disabilities: socio-cultural environment - is the environment of people in the educational institution, including social groups, information flows, the influence of various public organizations, cultural and educational activities; jointly influence the change and formation of internal attitudes and external characteristics of the object and its socialization. The peculiarities of the socio-cultural environment of inclusion in a modern educational institution are determined. A model of the socio-cultural environment of an educational institution for a person with a disability has been developed and represented, which includes external and internal factors influencing its components, contribution flows and products.
The Use of Creative Problem Solving Based Genetic Mutation Module in Higher Education
Author: Amar, Ghoffar Ismail
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Problem Solving,Creative Thinking,Thinking Skills,Skill Development,Genetics,Scientific Concepts,Biology,Science Education,Learning Modules,Instructional Effectiveness,Databases,Web Sites,Group Discussion,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries

The creative problem solving (CPS) based on genetic mutation module provides students with an opportunity to identify problems, design a problem-solving plan, choose the right path, and effectively evaluate the solution. This research aims to examine the effectiveness of CPS-based genetic mutation module to improve problem-solving skills in undergraduate students of biological education. Furthermore, the CPS module was developed on the basis of research and development (R&amp;D) according to the Borg and Gall method and presented as a mutation module for genetic material. A group pre-test and post-test design was applied by undergraduate students of biological education at the university of Sebelas Maret in Surakarta using random sampling techniques. A total of 17 students from 5 th semester were accepted as participants and treated for pre-test and post-test. The instruments used for the collection of data was an essay test design based on Polya's indicators of problem-solving skills. In addition, this module was considered as an advantage in using large database storage technologies such as NCBI and ExPASy in order to solve the problem-solving process. The application of the module has been shown to be effective in improving students' problem solving skills from a very low to a moderately high level.