ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Study of the Soft Skills Development in the Framework of the Activities of Student Communities
Author: Kolchina, Vera Viktorovna
Date: 2021-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Soft Skills,Skill Development,Individual Development,Professional Development,Student Organizations,College Students,Classification,Communities of Practice,Foreign Countries,Interaction

The article presents the results of a study of the Soft Skills development in the activities of student societies. The purpose of the article is the theoretical and empirical study of the Soft Skills development in the activities of student societies. The research methodology and its algorithm were selected due to the purpose of the study. To solve the research questions posed, we compiled a list of student societies of the Mytischi Branch (MB) of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University. It included 87 student societies, which were classified according to the type of their activity. The hypothesis of the research is that a close connection between student societies stimulates members of one society to be interested in the activities of associate societies, thereby acquiring new skills within the framework of this activity, among which there are so-called Soft Skills. Student societies can form both general, characteristic of all student organizations, and specific skills, characteristic of certain types of activity. In the course of the research work, all possible student societies were identified and classified. Next, we built a network map of the interaction among student societies. Also, using a targeted sample, 9 student societies were selected, representing different fields of activity. The leaders of these societies were interviewed using a semi-formalized interview method. The statutory documents on the activities of the societies under consideration were analyzed using the traditional method of document analysis.
Student Attitude to Internet Search Engines: Navigation and Optimization Problems
Author: Kiryakova, Aida V.
Date: 2021-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Search Engines,Information Seeking,Information Retrieval,Foreign Countries,Internet,Computer Attitudes

The article relevance. Currently, the world is rapidly undergoing the process of Informatization of all aspects of society, the development and introduction of new information technologies. This highlights the need for further reflection and research on the development of the Internet and its opening opportunities for people. The aim of the research is to study the peculiarities of the attitude of students to search and recommendation services on the Internet. Research methods: as a research method, we used a questionnaire survey as a method of collecting primary information, which allows us to identify various aspects related to the attitude of students to search and recommendation systems on the Internet. Research results: the article examines the specifics of Russian search and recommendation systems, students' attitude to these services, and their place in their lives. The novelty and originality of the research lies in the fact that for the first time the search and recommendation services of the Internet space were studied. It is shown that these services were initially developed in the sphere of culture and gradually began to spread to other spheres of people's life, which attracted e-Commerce figures. It is revealed that those students who discovered search and recommendation services a few years ago still use them to choose leisure activities. It is shown that students still identify some disadvantages of these systems: inaccurate recommendations, a large number of questions to determine preferences. There is some distrust to new Internet technologies among those who are used to relying on their intuition when choosing. It is determined that students often use search and recommendation services, since in most cases gadgets help them spend their free time, have fun: read a book, watch a movie, listen to music. It is revealed that the majority of students trust Internet services, although they are not always satisfied with the recommendations. It is shown that the level of student-user confidence in traditional advertising and marketing decreases simultaneously. It is determined that from the point of view of students, today not only printed versions of Newspapers, traditional radio, but even mass broadcast television are losing ground before the Internet as the most promising communication channel. Practical significance: the data Obtained in this work can be used in marketing research, economic Sciences, advertising psychology, as well as for further theoretical development of this issue.
Effects of Attitude, Self-Efficacy Beliefs, and Motivation on Behavioural Intention in Teaching Science
Author: Chan, Sane Hwui
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Science Teachers,Science Instruction,Psychological Patterns,Self Efficacy,Teacher Motivation,Preservice Teacher Education,Teacher Education Curriculum,Attitude Measures

Purpose: Teacher's behavioural intention in teaching science is one of the key determinants of students' learning outcomes. Thus, it is crucial to study which affective domains are contributed to teacher's behavioural intentions in teaching science. The present study aims to investigate the mediating effect of the dimensions of attitudes toward teaching science (i.e., cognitive beliefs, affective states, and perceived control) in the relationship between teacher self-efficacy beliefs and teaching motivation on behavioural intention in teaching science. Method: A quantitative research design was employed upon 127 pre-service science teachers in Malaysia and the PLS-SEM approaches were used for data analysis. The questionnaire in this research was adapted from 'Science Teaching Efficacy Belief Instrument-Form B' (STEBI-B), 'Work Tasks Motivation Scale for Teachers' (WTMST), 'Dimensions of Attitude towards Science' (DAS) and 'Behavioural Intention Scale'. Findings: The data analysis indicated affective states toward teaching science showed a substantial mediating effect in the relationship between teacher self-efficacy beliefs and teaching motivation on behavioural intention in teaching science. Besides, teaching motivation and affective states toward teaching science also showed a significant effect on behavioural intention in teaching science. Teacher self-efficacy beliefs and teaching motivation showed significant effect on two of the dimensions of attitudes toward teaching science (i.e., affective states and perceived control). Implications for Research and Practice: These empirical pieces of evidences provide insights for the education policymakers to formulate a teaching curriculum that focuses more on the development of affective domains specialised in Malaysian teacher education institutions.
The Effect of Critical Reading Skill on Academic Success in Social Studies
Author: Ozensoy, Ahmet Utku
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Studies,Reading Skills,Critical Reading,Skill Development,Academic Achievement,Grade 6,Foreign Countries,Faculty Development,Success,Secondary School Students

Purpose: The research aims to investigate the effect of critical reading skill teaching on students' academic success in social studies course. Method: Experimental model was used in the research. The &quot;pre-test post-test control group pattern&quot; of this model was preferred. In the experimental process, the effect of teaching based on critical reading skill in the social studies course on students' academic success was investigated. The experimental process was carried out between April and May 2018 in a secondary school (6th grade students) in the central district of Mus. Experiment and control groups of the research were randomly assigned. In the study, an academic success test was applied to the experiment and control groups as pre-test and post-test. The data were analysed by covariance analysis. Findings: In the research, there was a significant difference between the post-test score averages of the experiment and control groups favouring the experiment group. This finding reveals that teaching critical reading skill is effective in increasing students' academic success. Implications for Research and Practice: In the research, it was found that when the social studies course was conducted according to critical reading skills, it increased students' academic success. Therefore, the teaching of critical reading skill should be given importance in the social studies course. Social studies teachers should receive in-service training on critical reading. Critical reading should be used effectively in courses. Researches should be done on the effect of critical reading skill on other skills.
An Investigation into Turkish EFL Learners&apos; Academic Writing Motivation
Author: Kulusakli, Emine
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Motivation,English for Academic Purposes,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Gender Differences,Majors (Students),College Students,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Self Efficacy,Academic Language,Writing (Composition)

Purpose: The present study aims to determine which factors could influence the learners' motivation to write in English academically and its relationship with their gender and majors. It also seeks to contribute to the instructors teaching writing lessons to determine their students' writing motivation and possible ways to increase it. Research Methods: The Academic Writing Motivation Questionnaire (Payne, 2012) was conducted on 65 participants studying English at a state university's preparatory classes during the 2018/2019 academic year in Turkey. The data were subjected to SPSS software. Findings: The study results revealed that EFL learners had an average level of motivation in writing. Furthermore, female learners had a higher motivational level on the scales of enjoyment, instrumentality and effort than males. Based on the participants' majors, it was found out that those from Medicine and Molecular Biology and Genetics had lower writing motivation than the students from English Language and Literature, English Language Teaching and International Relations. Implications for Research and Practice: Further research might evaluate academic writing motivation with a larger sample of the participants from the different educational background by using different instruments. Secondly, instructors need to find ways to enhance their students' writing motivation considering this research's findings. Thirdly, qualitative data can be included to investigate learners' academic writing motivation. Finally, future studies can focus on whether learners' motivation changes or enhances after assistance or training is applied.
A Comparison of Kernel Equating and Item Response Theory Equating Methods
Author: Akin-Arikan, Çigdem
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Equated Scores,Item Response Theory,Test Items,Statistical Analysis,Difficulty Level,Ability,Error of Measurement

Purpose: This study aims to compare the performances of Item Response Theory (IRT) equating and kernel equating (KE) methods based on equating errors (RMSD) and standard error of equating (SEE) using the anchor item nonequivalent groups design. Method: Within this scope, a set of conditions, including ability distribution, type of anchor items (internalexternal), the ratio of anchor items, and spread of anchor item difficulty, were observed in 24 different simulation conditions. Findings: The results showed that ability distribution, type of anchor items, the ratio of anchor items, and spread of anchor item difficulty affected the performance of the equating methods. It was also observed that kernel chained equating methods (KE CE) were less affected by the difference in group mean ability. Moreover, in the case of increased average differences in ability between groups, a high range of score scale yielded higher standard errors in KE methods, while a medium-high range of scale scores exhibited higher standard errors in IRT equating. Using external anchor items led to lower SEE and RMSD than using internal anchor items, and both errors decreased as the ratio of anchor items increased. When internal anchor items were used with similar average group ability distribution, mini and midi anchor tests gave similar results. On the other hand, a midi anchor test performed better with increased average differences in group ability distribution for external anchor items. At the end of the scale scores, the IRT equating method had a lower rate of errors. Implications for Research and Practice: KE methods can be used while IRT assumptions are not met.
Investigating Teachers&apos; Attitude toward Digital Literacy in EFL Classroom
Author: Pratolo, Bambang Widi
Date: 2021-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Attitudes,Language Teachers,Junior High School Teachers,Technological Literacy,Technology Integration,Barriers,Coping,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Private Schools,Suburban Schools,Foreign Countries

Digital literacy has been a major concern for people involved in education sectors including students, teachers and policy makers. Thus, to make the education in this era more effective to help reach the goals, English teachers should be digitally more literate. The aims of this study are; 1) to find out how the digital literacy was implemented; 2) to determine teachers' attitude in implementing the digital literacy; 3) to scrutinize the challenges; and 4) the actions they took to cope with them. Employing a qualitative research method, this study used a semi-structured interview and classroom observation to collect the data from two EFL teachers at a junior high school in Temanggung, Central Java, Indonesia as the subjects. The data were then identified, categorized, organized, coded, described and reported following the thematic analysis. The findings showed that they used computer and smartphone to search for digital information. The teachers exhibited positive attitudes in the use of digital literacy for EFL teaching. They used syllabus as a major consideration, understood their position as teachers, developed effective teaching, implemented multiple literacy and improved the four language skills. However, issues related to lack of technology, students' background, lack of time and limited budget were acknowledged as hindrances in digital literacy implementation. As a strategy, teachers have therefore developed an early planning and support plan to deal with these challenges. Finally, this study suggests the need to develop teachers' technical facilities, technological pedagogy, and policy makers to give digital literacy more attention.
Kwara-Central Undergraduates&apos; Perceived Peer Pressures on Youths Involvement in Kidnapping
Author: Adewuyi, Rasheed Shofiu
Date: 2021-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Peer Influence,Friendship,Youth Problems,Crime,Social Problems,Values,Foreign Countries

This study examined Kwara central undergraduates' perceived peer pressure on youths' involvement in kidnapping. This study was a descriptive survey. The population comprised of all undergraduates in Kwara Central Senatorial District. The target population was undergraduates from University of Ilorin and Alhikmah University, 500 students were randomly selected. A researcher design questionnaire was used for data collection while data collected were analyzed using frequency and percentage, mean, standard deviation (SD), ranking T-test and one-way analysis of variance. Research hypotheses were tested using independent T-test and also one-way analysis of variance at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that peer pressure influences youth involvement in kidnapping in Nigeria; there was no significant difference in the influence of peer pressure on youth's involvement in kidnapping as perceived by undergraduates based on academic level and school type. It was concluded that peer pressure influences youths' involvement in kidnapping in Nigeria. We recommend both school and home adequate monitoring of students peers and friends at home and schools to prevent them from bad groups, adequate legislation to curb youth participation in kidnapping, good leadership examples for young ones to emulate and value reorientation of youths should be given top priority in educational curriculum.
Lived Experience of Pedagogical Boomerang in Mathematics Teaching-Learning
Author: Rawat, Sher Singh
Date: 2021-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Experience,Teaching Methods,Mathematics Instruction,Individual Development,Foreign Countries,Personal Narratives,Teacher Attitudes,Learning Experience,Dropouts,Mathematics Teachers

The purpose of this study was to explore the critical life-events of the first author's journey of learning and teaching mathematics that prompted critical thinking about his past experiences as a student and teacher. It portrays a paradigmatic shift from a traditionalist thinker to a constructivist actor in the classroom from the critical life-events within and out of classroom experiences by using autoethnography as the writing and research genre by connecting his personal experiences in the social, cultural, and teaching/learning contexts of Nepal. The major themes emerged from the autoethnography were--Thinking Narratively: Joining a School and Dropping Out; Thinking Narratively: Back to School and Dropping In; Thinking Interpretively: Dropping out of School; Thinking Poetically: Dropping in School; and Nightmare of the First Teaching: A Pedagogical Boomerang. These themes portrayed a pedagogical boomerang in learning and teaching mathematics from a remote village in Western Nepal to the neighborhood of the capital city Kathmandu.
Managing Human Resource Development of Educators in Inclusion-Based Elementary School
Author: Prestiana, Kartika Eva
Date: 2021-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Human Resources,Labor Force Development,Inclusion,Elementary School Teachers,Faculty Development,Foreign Countries,Compensation (Remuneration),Teacher Evaluation

This study was a descriptive qualitative research. The respondents of were headmasters, human resource (HR) coordinators, teachers and special guide teachers. Data were collected through observation, interview, and documentation. Data were validated using source and method triangulations. Data were then analyzed. The results are as follows: 1) HR planning started from needs preparation, recruitment, selection, placement, orientation and adaptation to the new workplaces. The difference is found in SDIT Al Irsyad Al Islamiyyah 2 Purwokerto compared to the other two elementary schools. The recruitment of its new employees at all levels is carried out by the Committee of Education and Teaching from recruitment to orientation stages; 2) HR development is basically the same, i.e. through education or training. The difference is also found in SDIT Al Irsyad Al Islamiyyah 2 Purwokerto, where it provides scholarships; 3) HR evaluation is implemented by the headmasters regularly every semester in the form of classroom supervision and administration; 4) Compensation and other benefits received by employees depend on the employees' work term, types of employees (job training employees, non-permanent employees, permanent employees, and school headmasters).
Dominance One-Roof Schools Principal Excellent Leadership in the Digital Age in Indonesia
Author: Juharyanto
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Principals,Rural Schools,One Teacher Schools,Small Schools,Transformational Leadership,Instructional Leadership,Leadership Qualities,Values,Spiritual Development,Leadership Effectiveness,Access to Computers

Purpose: This study aims (1) to determine the ORS principals' excellence leadership factors in the digital age, (2) to explain the most dominant excellent leadership factor of the principals in the digital era, and (3) to determine the level of tendencies of each of the principals' excellent leadership strategies in the digital age. Research Methods: A quantitative approach is used in this research. This study's respondents were 147 school principals, teachers, school committees, supervisors, and education personnel in three districts and two provinces in Indonesia. The data analysis used was a factor and descriptive analysis. Findings: The results showed that (1) the excellence principal's leadership factors in the digital age were spiritual leadership, transformational leadership, instructional leadership, and entrepreneurial leadership, where spiritual leadership was the most dominant factor; and (2) The level of influence of each of these factors, from the highest, includes spiritual leadership, transformational leadership, instructional leadership, and entrepreneurial leadership. Implications for Research and Practice: The study's main findings indicate that spiritual leadership is the most determining factor in ORS principals' success in a rural area. The implication is that principals in rural areas should consider integrating spiritual leadership values in improving the schools' quality, especially in the digital age context.
The Job Satisfaction of University Teachers
Author: Tentama, Fatwa
Date: 2021-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Faculty,Job Satisfaction,Transformational Leadership,Organizational Climate,Employment Potential,Correlation,Foreign Countries

Employee job satisfaction is an important factor that can determine organizational productivity, and organizations need to pay attention to this pivotal aspect. This study aimed to empirically examine the role of transformational leadership styles and employability on employee job satisfaction. The participants of this study are 49 university teachers at the University of X Yogyakarta. The sampling is randomly chosen using a simple random sampling technique. In addition, data are collected using the scale of job satisfaction, the scale of transformational leadership style, and scale of employability. The data are then analyzed using multiple linear regression techniques. The results showed that 1) Simultaneously, transformational leadership style and employability provide a very significant role in influencing job satisfaction with p=0.000 (p&lt;0.01); 2) Partially transformational leadership style provide a significant role on job satisfaction with p=0.019 (p&lt;0.05); 3) Partially there was a very significant role of employability on job satisfaction with p=0.000 (p&lt;0.01). Transformational leadership style and employability contribute 52.5% to job satisfaction. Employability contributed more dominantly to job satisfaction (35.8%) than the transformational leadership style (16.7%).
Humanizing Engineering Education: A Comprehensive Model for Fostering Humanitarian Engineering Education
Author: Baaoum, Mohammed
Date: 2018-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Humanization,Engineering Education,Capacity Building,Educational Change,Professional Associations,Expertise,Community Development,Majors (Students),Soft Skills,Teaching Methods,Program Administration,Cultural Differences,Critical Thinking,Transformative Learning,Service Learning,Neoliberalism

The goal of the paper is to provide guidelines for building a comprehensive model that fosters humanitarian engineering education. The paper brings the voice of field practitioners and students, in addition to academic research, to determine the most critical attitudes, skills, and capacity building practice for empowering humanitarian engineers. A large pool of data related to the research topic was collected through an online questionnaire answered by 187 members of Engineers Without Borders. Inductive analysis methodology was used to analyze the survey results. Moreover, scholarly literature review was done to review the history of engineering and learn about the shortcomings in conventional engineering education and how it could be reformed to meet humanitarian engineering challenges. [This study was presented as an oral presentation in The International Conference on Modern Education Studies.]