ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Islamic and Indonesianic Characters Perspective of Higher Education of Muhammadiyah
Author: Tobroni
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Islam,Religious Education,Values Education,Higher Education,Phenomenology,Qualitative Research,Interviews,Observation,Data Analysis,Beliefs,Muslims,Moral Values,Religious Factors,Sciences,Spiritual Development,Scientific Attitudes

The study aims to describe the educational model of Islamic and Indonesianic character in Muhammadiyah, perspective of phenomenological studies at School of Higher Education Teaching (STKIP) of Muhammadiyah Sorong of Papua Province Indonesia. The study is done by using qualitative approach with phenomenological paradigm. The main data was obtained through the interviews of the leader and organizer of Islamic education. Other data were collected through observation and documentation. Data analysis is using the phenomenological qualitative analysis through the display, reduction, analysis and conclusion. The results showed that the focus of Islamic education is the basis of character development as Muslim progressives within the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). Basic beliefs were implanted that Islam is &quot;rahmatanlil'alamin&quot; (blessing for all); the Republic of Indonesia is the Graces of Allah and the Muslims are the largest population in the country. The basic values embedded are: science (&quot;ilm&quot;), faith monotheism (&quot;iman&quot;) peace (&quot;islam&quot;), good deed (&quot;ihsan&quot;), improving the best (&quot;islah&quot;), and inclusive. With these basic beliefs and values, the Muhammadiyah is an important pillar for the establishment of Indonesia and plural (Unity in Diversity).
Integration of Lesson Study in Teaching Practice of Social Study Student Teachers to Improve the Quality of Learning and Promote a Sustainable Lesson Study
Author: Towaf, Siti Malikhah
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Teachers,Social Studies,Teacher Collaboration,Student Teaching,Qualitative Research,Content Analysis,Observation,Interviews,Focus Groups,Teacher Improvement,Teacher Competencies,Case Studies,Program Implementation,Program Effectiveness

Teaching Practice is a required course for all students in education programs, divided into two sections. The first, is intended as the process of creating Syllabus, teaching plans, instructional medias and supporting material for &quot;peer teaching&quot; practice. The second, is intended to assign students to do classroom teaching. &quot;Lesson Study&quot; (LS) has been integrated in the State University Of Malang for a while. It was decided to integrate it in teaching practice of all students after the benefit of Lesson Study was recognized. This study tries to describe the integration of LS in teaching practice for students teachers; the implementation of Lesson Study in the teaching practice of the Social Studies student teachers; the benefits of the implementation of LS in the teaching practice; and the constrains and the supporting factors in integrating teaching practice for Social Studies students teachers. In this qualitative study, the researcher analyzes documents, conducts observations, gives open ended questions interviews and leads focus group discussions. Lesson Study has strengthened the process of teaching practice and promoted the competency of Social Studies student teachers. Classroom teachers and Social studies student teachers recognize the importance of continuing teaching-learning improvement that can be done by applying Lesson Study.
Students Seeking Information for Their Masters' Theses: The Effect of the Internet
Author: Junni, Paulina
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Graduate Students,Masters Theses,Information Seeking,Student Research,Internet,Scholarship,Citations (References),Economics,Psychology,Mathematics,Semi Structured Interviews,Statistical Analysis,Journal Articles,Information Sources,Electronic Journals,Use Studies,Content Analysis,Research Methodology,Library Research,Search Engines,Online Searching,Goal Orientation,Hypermedia,Student Attitudes,Research Utilization,Intellectual Disciplines,Comparative Analysis,Search Strategies

Introduction: The Internet has radically changed the global availability of scholarly publications. Today, a substantial part of the resources accessible for researchers and university students are offered through electronic site licenses, making the supply of easily obtainable information larger than ever. This brings forth an important question: what are the qualitative and quantitative effects of this development on the use of reference material in research and studies? Method: To address the research question, reference lists of Masters' theses from 1985, 1993 and 2003 were studied in three disciplines: economics, psychology and mathematics, followed by semi-structured interviews of students who had finished their thesis in 2003. Analysis: The quantitative data were analysed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) with the statistical program SPSS, where the significance of the results was measured with Dunnet's t-test. Results: The findings showed a substantial increase in the use of scholarly articles as references throughout the studied time periods, although the amount of other information sources had remained largely unchanged. There were also significant differences between the three disciplines in the contents of their reference lists, the amount of Internet resources that students used, how they sought and obtained publications, and how they selected their sources. Conclusions: The Internet appears to have had a profound effect on the type and quantity of information that students use as references in Master's theses. One of the main problems that students reported was a lack of training in information seeking, and the abundance of irrelevant information on the Internet. Many respondents would have needed additional training on using library databases.
Teacher Professional Development through Sandwich Programmes and Absenteeism in Basic Schools in Ghana
Author: Tamanja, Emmanuel Makabu J.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Faculty Development,Foreign Countries,Teacher Attendance,Teacher Surveys,Interviews,Student Attitudes,Municipalities,School Schedules,Religion,Program Evaluation,Distance Education,Universities,Time on Task

Continuous professional development of teachers plays a crucial role in improving learning outcomes in schools. This study investigated how teaching time is lost when teachers absent themselves to participate in sandwich programmes to upgrade themselves in the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in Ghana. Using a survey of 475 teachers pursuing sandwich programmes in the University and interviews with pupils and gatekeepers of schools in Effutu Municipality, it emerged that indeed, participation in sandwich programmes at UEW lead to loss of 45 days of classroom instructional time in basic schools. The academic calendars for basic schools and that of the sandwich programme overlap by 9 weeks, implying teachers who enroll in the sandwich programmes lose an average of 264 hours each of classroom instructional time with their pupils in an academic year. Other effects include inability of teachers to participate in religious and social activities such as worship, weddings and funerals. The study concludes that, although sandwich is a good approach for teachers to upgrade themselves, the existing arrangement is not favourable to the teachers and their pupils as time meant for classroom interactions are spent in the University campus on sandwich programmes. Therefore, harmonising the calendar arrangements could reduce the time loss by a minimum of 3 weeks to improve teaching and learning in schools.
Developing Learning Analytics Design Knowledge in the &quot;Middle Space&quot;: The Student Tuning Model and Align Design Framework for Learning Analytics Use
Author: Wise, Alyssa Friend
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Data Collection,Data Analysis,Educational Research,Teaching Methods,Research Utilization,Models,Design,Validity,Goal Orientation,Student Journals,Graduate Students,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries

This paper addresses a relatively unexplored area in the field of learning analytics: how analytics are taken up and used as part of teaching and learning processes. Initial steps are taken towards developing design knowledge for this &quot;middle space,&quot; with a focus on students as analytics users. First, a core set of challenges for analytics use identified in the literature are compiled. Then, a process model is presented for conceptualizing students' learning analytics use as part of a self-regulatory cycle of grounding, goal-setting, action and reflection--the &quot;Student Tuning Model.&quot; Finally, the &quot;Align Design Framework&quot; is presented with initial validation as a tool for pedagogical design that addresses the identified challenges and supports students' use of analytics as part of the tuning process. Together, the framework's four interconnected principles of &quot;Integration, Agency, Reference Frame and Dialogue / Audience&quot; provide a useful starting point for further inquiry into well-designed learning analytics implementations.
Assessing Institutional Characteristics on Microcredit Default in Kenya: A Comparative Analysis of Microfinance Institutions and Financial Intermediaries
Author: Muthoni, Muturi Phyllis
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Institutional Characteristics,Credit (Finance),Loan Default,Comparative Analysis,Financial Services,Statistical Analysis,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Multiple Regression Analysis,Correlation

A major concern on microcredit repayment remains a major obstacle to the Micro Financial Institutions (MFIs) and Financial Intermediaries (FIs) in Kenya. The health of MFI sector in Sub Sahara Africa (SSA) is a cause of concern due to the increased portfolio at risk (PAR). This region records the highest risk globally with its PAR 30 greater than 5 percent. This study sought to investigate causes of loan default within MFIs and Financial Intermediaries (FIs) in Kenya and specifically to evaluate the influence of institutional characteristics on loan default in MFIs and FIs. This study was based on Pecking Order Theory and Grameen Bank model and on positivism philosophy which adopts a quantitative approach to investigate the phenomena and uses descriptive survey design to investigate the populations by selecting samples to analyze and discover occurrences. A target population of 294 MFIs institutions and 76 Financial Institutions was used. A multistage sampling procedure was used and a sample of 106 MFIs and 40 FIs selected. Random sampling was used to select the respondents since each participant had an equal opportunity to be selected. Primary data was collected by use of a questionnaire with closed and open responses presented on a five Likert scale, making it easy for the respondent to fill. Data was analyzed by quantitative methods by use of SPSS; Version 21. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics and some tests were carried out at 95 percent confidential level such as; F- tests and t- tests to examine parameters that were significant with a p value less than 5% being considered significant. Data was presented in form of frequency tables, bar charts and pie charts for easy interpretation of results. A multiple regression model and Pearson correlation were used to establish relationships among the variables. The findings of the study indicated that institutional characteristics were significant among MFIs and FIs but with some differences in the parameters measured. The findings of the study will be of significance to policy makers, MFIs, FIs, small businesses, universities and the general public as a source of knowledge for future reference.
&quot;Medical Education Online&quot;: A Case Study of an Open Access Journal in Health Professional Education
Author: Solomon, David J.
Date: 2007-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Case Studies,Periodicals,Medical Education,Electronic Publishing,Peer Evaluation,Computer Software,Editing

Introduction: The development of the World Wide Web (WWW) has made it possible of small groups of colleagues or even single individuals to create peer-reviewed scholarly journals. This paper discusses the development of Medical Education Online (MEO) an open access peer-reviewed journal in health professional education. Description: MEO was first published in April 1996 partly as an experiment and partly out of frustration with existing options for publishing in health professional education. The journal a forum for disseminating information on educating physicians and other health professionals and contains a variety of material including a peer-reviewed journal. The case study discusses the process of establishing the journal, the development of the journal over time, its struggle coping with an increasing number of submissions, review procedures, journal management software, indexing and archiving issues, journal policies, and access statistics. Conclusions: MEO is one of many examples of successful small open access journals that operate largely on volunteer effort and are providing a useful niche in scholarly publishing.
Information Sharing, Community Development, and Deindividuation in the eLearning Domain
Author: Cooke, Nicole A.
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Graduate Students,Information Science,Library Science,Computer Mediated Communication,Course Descriptions,Humor,Empathy,Communities of Practice,Social Support Groups,Student Attitudes,Distance Education,Ethnography,Peer Relationship,Masters Programs,Affective Behavior,Qualitative Research

In a study of the information behaviors of graduate students enrolled in an online Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program, it was determined that learners engage in threaded discussions not only for cognitive purposes but for affective reasons as well. The information sharing among students was particularly prolific during a session in which medical ailments and information were discussed. Data were collected from an asynchronous class in a graduate LIS program, and were examined through learner/context analysis and textual analysis. This study used syllabi, course construction, specific assignments and requirements, and other details that contribute to the totality of the learning environment. Specific attention was given to the threaded discussions assigned in the class. This data provided insight into the students' activities and learning during 15 weeks, and enhanced the overall context for the small world that develops within an online learning community. Students connected with their peers and instructor through copious exchanges of information during which a concerted and consistent effort was made to connect with one another by using personal names, engaging in humor and joke-telling, using emoticons, and expressing support and empathy.
The Preparation and Development of Secondary School Leaders on Implementing the Big Results Now Programme in Tabora Municipality, Tanzania
Author: Kuluchumila, Revocatus C.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary Schools,Leadership Training,Mixed Methods Research,Program Implementation,Focus Groups,Questionnaires,Principals,Secondary School Teachers,School Personnel,Boards of Education,Administrators,Assistant Principals,Educational Improvement,Improvement Programs,Program Effectiveness

The Tanzanian education sector from 1980s has not been performing well particularly on the side of quality and one of the main contributing factors is the economic crisis the country experienced from the early 1980s. At primary school level, for instance, some pupils complete the primary cycle without being able to read and write and lack basic numeracy skills. At secondary school level many students finish the cycle with fourth and zero division in their national Form IV results. Different programmes have been put in place to transform the situation including: the Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP) and the Secondary Education Development Programme (SEDP), and the recently introduced programme, the Big Results Now (BRN).Therefore, the present research project aimed to investigate the preparation and development of secondary school leaders as key implementers of the BRN programme in Tabora Municipality. The study used a mixed research paradigm. The sample included: heads of school, deputy heads, classroom teachers, non-teaching staff, members of School Governing Board (SGB) and the District Secondary Education Officer. Data were collected using focus group, questionnaire and documents. Findings revealed majority of the school heads understood the BRN programme and what is expected from them. However, results showed that many of deputy heads, the teaching and nonteaching staff and members of SGB had little knowledge about the BRN and the School Improvement Toolkit (SIT). Findings indicated further that the majority of school heads, deputy heads, teachers, non-teaching staff and members of the SGB had no training about the BRN. For those who had attended training, results indicated the following areas covered in the training: school accounting procedures; school inspection; procurement procedures; school leadership; mentoring; and staff evaluation. Findings likewise showed that several deputy heads were trained in: Competency Based Teaching (CBT) and methodology of teaching students with visual impairments. Respondents suggested the following essential areas to be focused by the BRN for the successful implementation and sustainability of the programme: capacity building; provision of incentives to the implementers and leaders; adopting the bottom-up approach of planning; and observing professional autonomy. It was generally concluded that, the implementation and sustainability of the BRN programme depends on equipping the implementers with necessary knowledge and skills.
Level of Creative Behavior among Teachers of Public Schools within the Green Line from Their Perspective
Author: Naser, Rina Abdallah
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Creativity,Creative Teaching,Public Schools,Teacher Characteristics,Teaching Methods,Gender Differences,Teacher Qualifications,Teaching Experience,Instructional Program Divisions,Questionnaires,Teacher Behavior,Institutional Characteristics,Teacher Surveys,Educational Attainment

The current study seeks to identify the level of creative behavior among teachers of public schools within the Green Line, based on gender, academic qualification, years of experience and level of school. The sample consisted of (502) teachers, selected randomly, from public schools within the Green Line in Israel. The tool utilized is a questionnaire for Creative Behavior consisting of (33) items distributed to five domains: fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration and sensitivity to the problems. The results showed that the practice of creative behavior among teachers is high, and the results indicated that there are statistically significant differences in creative behavior in public schools due to the impact of gender in the domains of flexibility and sensitivity to the problems in favor of male teachers, but due to academic qualification and years of experience in the domain of originality in favor of bachelor and master holders and experience (5-10 years), and due to level of school in the domain of fluency in favor of prep school; and in favor of primary and prep school in the domain of elaboration. In light of the given findings, the study recommended that creative behavior among teachers must be domestically and regionally developed by improving social and economic conditions for teachers to meet the requirements of life.
Assessing the Reliability of Merging Chickering &amp; Gamson's Seven Principles for Good Practice with Merrill's Different Levels of Instructional Strategy (DLISt7)
Author: Jabar, Syaril Izwann
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Measurement Techniques,Test Construction,Pretests Posttests,Quasiexperimental Design,Blended Learning,Online Courses,Educational Technology,Factor Analysis,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Questionnaires,Foreign Countries,College Students,Comparative Analysis,Technology Uses in Education

Based on Chickering and Gamson's (1987) Seven Principles for Good Practice, this research project attempted to revitalize the principles by merging them with Merrill's (2006) Different Levels of Instructional Strategy. The aim was to develop, validate, and standardize a measurement instrument (DLISt7) using a pretest-posttest Internet quasi-experiment. It was proposed that the instrument could then be used as a rubric either for facilitating the implementation of DLISt7, or as a set of unobtrusive diagnostic indicators for assessing the quality of learning experienced by students in blended and online courses. The study was conducted across five faculties at a regional Australian multi-campus university. The intent was to contribute to knowledge building by leveraging the data that had been collected, analyzed, and reported to generate awareness about the likelihood of scaffolding and scaling, varying levels of instructional strategies for communicating expectations, and relaying information. The idea was to produce a tool that would create more opportunities for more of the principles to be put to good use as an effectiveness multiplier. The findings from the analysis conducted using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis verified the validity of DLISt7 and demonstrated excellent internal reliability values.
Traditions and Customs in Community Development: The Case of Nkanu West and Nkanu East Local Government Areas of Enugu State, Nigeria
Author: Adekola, G.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Community Development,Traditionalism,Community Organizations,Community Surveys,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Hypothesis Testing,Cultural Influences,Local History,Community Attitudes,Community Leaders,Leadership Role,Community Problems,Foreign Countries,Likert Scales

This study examined the influence of traditions and customs on community development in Nkanu West and Nkanu East Local Government Areas of Enugu State. The study was carried out with three objectives and three null hypotheses. The research adopted descriptive survey design with a population of 2,125 members of community Based Organizations in the study area. The sample size of 526 persons were selected using random and proportionate sampling techniques. Data for this study was collected with the use of a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was validated by two experts in the field of Adult and Non-Formal Education. Responses to the questionnaire items were analysed with the mean statistics and the hypotheses were tested using the chi square statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The results of the analysed data revealed that traditions and customs of the people of Nkanu West and Nkanu East LGAs have influenced community development both positively and negatively. The people have on some occasions rejected community development programmes that contradict their customs and traditions. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that the government and council of traditional rulers in Enugu State should organize sensitization programmes for community leaders to conscientize them on the need to eradicate certain customs and traditional practices that impede community development efforts in their communities.