ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
A Comparative Study of the Adjustment of Secondary School Students
Author: Devika R.
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Student Adjustment,Comparative Analysis,Emotional Adjustment,Family Characteristics,Social Adjustment,Academic Achievement,Money Management,Student Surveys,Gender Differences,Measures (Individuals),Foreign Countries

Education is the ability to meet one's life. How the child adjusts with varying situations determines the success of life. The child's adjustment is determined by a number of factors like Home, Social, Educational and Financial adjustment. The investigator here aims to make a comparative study on the adjustment of secondary school students. The study was conducted using survey method. A total of 275 students, of which 151 were boys and 124 girls constituted the sample for the study. They were selected from eight secondary schools of Thiruvananthapuram district by giving due representation to class (VII, IX and X) and gender. Adjustment inventory prepared and standardized by the investigator was used to measure adjustment of secondary school students. Percentage analysis and t test were used as the statistical techniques for the study. The analysis revealed that level of adjustment of secondary school students is average. It was also found that significant difference exists in the emotional adjustment of boys and girls and no significant difference was found between male and female secondary school students with regard to Family, Social, Educational and Financial adjustment.
Learning-Style Assessment in Online Courses: A Prerequisite for Academic Success
Author: Gicco, Gina
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cognitive Style,Online Courses,Academic Achievement,Adult Students,Learning Strategies,Individualized Instruction,Web Based Instruction,Student Needs,Preferences,Teaching Methods,Student Centered Learning,Adult Education,Virtual Classrooms

Educational researchers have extensively documented the benefits of utilizing learning styles in the processes of teaching and learning from early childhood to Adult Education (Burke &amp; Dunn, 2003; Cicco, 2009). This article examines the need to consider and employ learning-styles instruction in the online classroom. Adult learners are unique in that they have already developed strategies to navigate through their academic courses and to succeed, even in adverse conditions. As adult learners enter the world of online instruction, their techniques may or may not prove to be effective in allowing them to master course objectives (Kasworm, Rose, &amp; Ross-Gordon, 2010). Introducing a learning-styles approach to differentiate the instruction in online courses may assist adult learners in recognizing their learning needs and preferences, while providing them with a repertoire of learning options which capitalize on their personal strengths. Implementation of learning-styles pedagogical methods in online courses offers educators and their adult students a new approach to de-mystify successful pathways for academic success (Cicco, 2009; Cicco, 2013; Fearing &amp; Riley, 2005). Five important steps for integrating this proven method of instruction in online courses are discussed as prerequisites in contemporary Adult Education.
Effects of Employing the Text, SRA Decoding Strategies on the Word Recognition for a High School Student with Learning Disabilities
Author: Lykken, Alyson
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Decoding (Reading),Reading Strategies,Word Recognition,High School Students,Learning Disabilities,Grade 9,Males,Reading Programs,Program Effectiveness,Sight Vocabulary,Direct Instruction,Reading Instruction

An objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of employing the SRA Decoding Strategies text on word recognition for a ninth grade male with a learning disability. The student was enrolled in a high school special education resource room in a large urban school district in the Pacific North west in a direct instruction reading resource room. A multiple baseline design across three sets of sight words was used to test the effectiveness of the decoding program. The overall results indicated that the program worked well with the participant. The decoding strategies generalized to novel words for which he had not received any training. The efficacy of employing direct instruction procedures with high school students with learning disabilities was discussed in this paper.
What Major Search Engines Like Google, Yahoo and Bing Need to Know about Teachers in the UK?
Author: Seyedarabi, Faezeh
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Search Engines,Online Searching,Instructional Materials,Usability,Design Preferences,Teacher Characteristics,Educational Needs,Search Strategies

This article briefly outlines the current major search engines' approach to teachers' web searching. The aim of this article is to make Web searching easier for teachers when searching for relevant online teaching materials, in general, and UK teacher practitioners at primary, secondary and post-compulsory levels, in particular. Therefore, major search engines are strongly recommended to design and develop personalised search tools for teachers in addition to carrying out extensive studies on teachers' online searching needs and preferences in order to fully achieve search engine personalisation for individual teachers.
My Teaching Learning Philosophy
Author: Punjani, Neelam Saleem
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Philosophy,Educational Environment,Instruction,Learning,Students,Teachers

The heart of teaching learning philosophy is the concept of nurturing students and teaching them in a way that creates passion and enthusiasm in them for a lifelong learning. According to Duke (1990) education is a practice of artful action where teaching learning process is considered as design and knowledge is considered as colours. Teaching learning process should be flexible that gives opportunity to the learners to think critically and learn things according to their own curiosity and interest. Therefore, teachers must use a variety of strategies so that to make the teaching learning experience an exciting one. Moreover, learning environment should be such that promotes diversity and a positive learning environment. In this paper, the author has attempted to describe teaching learning philosophy from multidimensional perspectives, as being a teacher as well as being a student. In the end, she has shared her views on what fosters enabling Teaching Learning Environment.
A Study to Assess the Achievement Motivation of Higher Secondary Students in Relation to Their Noise Sensitivity
Author: Latha, Prema
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Acoustics,Student Motivation,Secondary School Students,Questionnaires,Foreign Countries,Correlation,Regression (Statistics),Student Attitudes,Academic Achievement,Hypothesis Testing,Gender Differences,Institutional Characteristics,Auditory Stimuli,Auditory Perception,Responses

Disturbing sounds are often referred to as noise, and if extreme enough in degree, intensity or frequency, it is referred to as noise pollution. Achievement refers to a change in study behavior in relation to their noise sensitivity and learning in the educational sense by achieving results in changed responses to certain types of stimuli like noise sensitivity. It is the more specialized skills which are taught in school which depends greatly both on the effectiveness of instruction and practised on the students' interest. This study is an attempt to explore the relationship between achievement motivation and noise sensitivity of higher secondary students. Data were collected from 200 Higher Secondary students which was selected through stratified random sampling from four schools in Kanyakumari District through questionnaire. Data were collected through survey method and were analyzed with the help of descriptive, correlational and regression analysis. Findings revealed that the achievement motivation of Higher Secondary students are highly related to their noise sensitivity and student with a positive attitude to the noise sensitivity tend to develop a high achievement motivation.
Students' Perspective (Age Wise, Gender Wise and Year Wise) of Parameters Affecting the Undergraduate Engineering Education
Author: Kumari, Neeraj
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Engineering Education,Private Colleges,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Age Differences,Gender Differences,Statistical Analysis,Educational Quality,Foreign Countries

The objective of the study is to examine the students' perspective (age wise, gender wise and year wise) of parameters affecting the undergraduate engineering education system present in a private technical institution in NCR [National Capital Region], Haryana. It is a descriptive type of research in nature. The data has been collected with the help of a structured questionnaire based on the Likert scale. The sample size for the study is 500. The sample has been taken on the random (Probability) basis and the questionnaire was filled by the students (pursuing B.Tech) chosen on the random basis from a private technical educational institution in NCR, Haryana. For data analysis and conclusion of the results of the survey, statistical tool like t test was performed with the help of high quality software; &quot;SPSS&quot;. To conclude t test revealed statistically no difference between the mean number of two groups (age wise) for the parameters &quot;Selection&quot;, &quot;Academic Excellence&quot; and &quot;Management and Administration&quot;. Also t test revealed statistically no difference between the mean number of two groups (gender wise) for the parameters &quot;Selection&quot;, &quot;Academic Excellence&quot;, &quot;Infrastructure&quot;, &quot;Personality Development and Industry Exposure&quot;, &quot;Placements&quot; and &quot;Management and Administration&quot;. The t test revealed statistically no difference between the mean number of two groups (year wise) for the parameters &quot;Selection&quot;, &quot;Academic Excellence&quot;, &quot;Personality Development and Industry Exposure&quot;, &quot;Placements&quot; and &quot;Management and Administration&quot;. While t test revealed a statistically reliable difference between the mean number of two groups (age wise) for the parameters &quot;Infrastructure&quot;, &quot;Personality Development and Industry Exposure&quot; and &quot;Placements&quot;. t test revealed a statistically reliable difference between the mean number of two groups (year wise) for the parameter &quot;Infrastructure&quot;.
Effect of Student Feedback on the Motivation of Indian University Teachers
Author: Jena, Ananta Kumar
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Feedback (Response),Teacher Motivation,College Students,Student Attitudes,College Faculty,Questionnaires,Correlation,Teacher Competencies,Teaching Skills,Surveys,Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance,Statistical Analysis

The purpose of the study is to measure the motivation of the teachers of higher education towards students' feedback policy of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) established by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) for different Universities. By the help of questionnaires, the data were gathered, which were earlier sent to the participants, via e-mail for deep analysis and it was directed towards broad generalization of the population. One hundred University teachers were randomly selected as the sample from twelve departments of a university. These departments were: Ecology and Environmental science, Life Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mass Communication, Fine Arts, English, Sanskrit, Bengali, Commerce, Education, Social work. Teachers' Motivation Towards Student Feedback Inventory (TMTSFI) was administered among the samples and all the data sheets were scored and analyzed. It was found the overall motivation towards student feedback was strongly positive among university teachers and it significantly affected the teachers' classroom performance.
Study of the Effectiveness of Multi-Cultural Education on the Attitude towards National Integration of High School Students
Author: Perveen, Shaheen
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Multicultural Education,Integration Studies,High School Students,Positive Attitudes,Nationalism,Student Attitudes,Attitude Change,Instructional Effectiveness,Role of Education,Cultural Literacy,Cultural Differences,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Foreign Countries

The present endeavour enables the students to gain information and knowledge about different sub-cultures as well as to develop positive attitude towards national integration. A country lives and thrives in its cultural heritage. Culture is a treasure to be preserved, perpetuated and promoted. Today's students will be the future nation builders. They should possess thorough knowledge about one's own culture and also knowledge about other sub-culture. Therefore, it is important to develop among students positive attitude towards national integration. The present research is aimed to ascertain the effectiveness of multicultural education on attitude towards national integration in students of high school. The selected methodology is experimental one in the present research using Random Stratified Sampling Technique. The sample selected for the study consists of 200 students, both boys and girls from high school. The study found that, there is no significant effect of the treatment on their attitude towards national integration.
Cognitive versus Learning Styles: Emergence of the Ideal Education Model (IEM)
Author: Salmani Nodoushan, Mohammad Ali
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cognitive Style,Models,Taxonomy,Experiential Learning,Learning Theories,Multiple Intelligences

Societies have striven through centuries to develop educational systems that would foster the most idealistic educational outcomes among learners. A brief overview of the existing body of knowledge on this issue shows the recurring patterns of underachievement and the growing rates of student drop-outs which have motivated psychologists and educators to attempt at a pathological examination of the causes of student failure, and models of learning and cognitive styles which were proposed as possible explanation. The aim of this paper is to briefly review some of the most influential models and to draw readers' attention to inherent shortcomings of the models. The methodology used for this study was library research, where the author took notes to gather the data needed for this paper. After a brief review of the existing models, the paper proposes a more comprehensive model, which is called the Ideal Education Model (IEM) and recommends it as an alternative to the existing models.
Parenting Styles: A Key Factor to Self Determination and Personal Growth of Adults
Author: Aslam, Manika Arbab
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Parenting Styles,Adolescents,Self Determination,Individual Development,Child Rearing,Adults,Correlation,Gender Differences,Statistical Analysis

The study was conducted to explore the impact of parenting styles of adolescents on their self-determination and personal growth. The data was collected from 300 adults evenly divided by gender, aged 23-38 years. To measure the parenting styles, level of self-determination and personal growth, the Caregivers Practices Report, Self Determination Scale, and Personal Growth Scale were used respectively. Results showed that the authoritative parenting style compared to authoritarian and permissive parenting styles are the significant determinants of high self-determination and personal growth among adults. It was also found that, self-determination is positively correlated with personal growth. The results pertaining to gender differences also showed significant differences in self-determination that suggested that male showed high self-determination than female adults. However, no gender differences were found in personal growth.
Effect of Use of Mobile Phone on Mental Health of Higher Secondary School Students
Author: Anboucarassy, B.
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Mental Health,Secondary School Students,Likert Scales,Student Surveys,Influence of Technology,Gender Differences,Rural Urban Differences,Public Schools,Private Schools,Art Education,Science Education,Comparative Analysis

The world of today is shrinking due to globalization as many scientific and technological development has stepped in all fields. Nowadays, the mobile phone is widely used as a means of communication. Mobile phones are a fully-portable medium of electronic communication which enables the transmission of information in the form of sound, text or data interactively between users via a cellular network of relay stations. But it is a sad point to say that most of the students are addicted to the mobile phone. The main aim of the study is that, the students are not aware about their mental health by the use of mobile phones. To know about the effect of use of mobile phone on the mental health of the students, this study is essential. The tool used for the present study is &quot;Likert Attitude Scale&quot; on mental health of students. &quot;Normative Survey method&quot; is also used in this study. The result indicates the mental health of higher secondary students as they are affected by the use of mobile phones.
Enhancing Students' Learning and Self- Efficacy through Blended Learning in a Teachers' Program
Author: Abdelraheem, Ahmed Yousif
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Blended Learning,Self Efficacy,Teacher Education Curriculum,Learning Strategies,Conventional Instruction,Intermode Differences,Self Concept Measures,Achievement Tests,Teaching Methods,Instructional Effectiveness,Enrichment Activities,Educational Technology,Technological Literacy,Undergraduate Students,Comparative Analysis,Foreign Countries,Likert Scales,Statistical Analysis,Nonparametric Statistics

Blended Learning (BL) strategies play an important role in collaboration, communication skills, motivation, attitudes, interaction with the subject and practical skills. However, their relationship with students' learning and self efficacy were not studied enough and this was the focus of this study. Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of blended learning strategy on enhancing students' learning and raising their self efficacy. A sample of 28 students participated in the study. They were divided randomly into two groups. One group studied through blended learning (BL) strategy and the other through regular conventional methods. Both groups were asked to respond to a self efficacy scale and take achievement test. The results indicated that students in the blended learning strategy group outscored in grades significantly their counter partners in conventional method. However there were no significant differences among the two groups in the self-efficacy measures. Within the scope of this study, the results implied that BL in teacher education might be applied in order to provide better learning environment.
Students in a Teacher College of Education Develop Educational Programs and Activities Related to Intelligent Use of the Web: Cultivating New Knowledge
Author: Wadmany, Rivka
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Schools of Education,Teacher Education,Curriculum Design,Curriculum Development,Web Based Instruction,Internet,Computer Attitudes,Intervention,Safety,Qualitative Research,Questionnaires,Teaching Methods,Program Descriptions,Mixed Methods Research,Student Teachers,Educational Practices,Interviews,Student Teacher Attitudes

Students in a teacher training college in Israel have developed and taught curricula on the intelligent use of the Web. The educational programs were based on activities thematically related to the world of digital citizenship, such as the rights of the child and the Internet, identity theft, copyrights, freedom of expression and its limitations, etc. This study examines the characteristics, advantages and shortcomings of the educational approaches used by 180 students. Most of the students chose balanced approaches for developing and teaching curricula on the subject, relating both to the benefits and dangers of using the Web. Quite a few chose a negative critical approach focusing on the dangers and harmful effects of the Internet. A marginal minority chose a positive approach stressing only on the beneficial uses of the Web. In light of the analysis of the students' reflection questionnaires, it is able to identify those factors that assist and those that inhibit the teaching of the subject based on each of the approaches. In addition, recommendations were made for optimally adapting an approach for developing and teaching sub-topics of the curricula, which enhance the advantages and reduce the disadvantages of using web.
A Study on Attitude of Urban and Rural College Student Teachers towards Science
Author: Prakash, S.
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Teacher Attitudes,Urban Schools,Rural Schools,Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Likert Scales,Questionnaires,Self Esteem,Scientific Attitudes,Rural Urban Differences,Student Teachers,Statistical Analysis

There is a great need to identify and develop positive attitude towards science subject of student teachers. The time has come to increase our efforts to develop positive attitude towards science subject among teachers, student teachers and school children. This is an immediate requirement of the present day. This paper reports on attitude of student teachers towards science with respect to their locality of the college. The sample consists of 1080 student teachers of Madurai revenue district. A scale on attitude towards science was used to get the data from the student teachers. Percentage Analysis, Mean, Standard Deviation and &quot;t&quot; tests were used for analyzing the data. The results showed that there is no significant difference in attitude towards science of urban and rural student teachers.