ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Transmedia Narratives in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics: Challenges in the Practice of the Teacher as an Orchestrator
Author: Pereira, Marina Andreia Gomes
Date: 2023-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Multimedia Instruction,Multimedia Materials,Educational Technology,Narration,Mathematics Instruction,Teaching Methods,Mathematics Teachers,Teacher Role,Facilitators (Individuals),Motivation Techniques,Learning Motivation,Technology Uses in Education

The use of digital technologies as a support to the learning process may contribute to a more dynamic and participatory way of developing knowledge. Transmedia narratives assume characteristics congruent with this by facilitating the incorporation of educational methodologies that foster learning skills in interaction with digital devices during the exploration of a narrative. Simultaneously, in the case of mathematics, many students interpret the subject without connecting it to their social context and, therefore, do not understand its applicability and usefulness in the real world. This article presents a literature review related to these concepts and their interplay in mathematics learning. An integrative literature review was performed following five steps to collect evidence: (1) formulation of the review question; (2) search, screening and selection (sampling) of information; (3) critical evaluation of the selected information (data collection); (4a) data extraction (data analysis); (4b) synthesis of the extracted data and thematic analysis; and (5) presentation of data. It was found that the practices of teachers as orchestrators and facilitators of learning and the impact of transmedia narratives in the attempt to motivate students draw them closer to the mathematics subjects explored in classes. [Note: The page numbers 101-103 are repeated on PDF.]
Analyzing the Impact of Generational Variations on Vocabulary and Syntax in Instagram Posts of Older and Younger Adults
Author: Alshahrani, Abdulaziz
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Vocabulary,Language Usage,Syntax,Age Differences,Young Adults,Older Adults,Social Media,Gender Differences

The purpose of this study was to investigate the variations in vocabulary and syntax in Instagram posts relating to food among younger and older men and women in the United Kingdom. The study sought to determine if differences in these linguistic features would affect the expression of users on the platform, which was the dependent variable under assessment. To achieve this aim, Instagram posts about food, posted by a sample comprising 37 young adult men and 43 young adult women aged between 18-24 years and by 47 older men and women aged 59 years or older, were collected and analyzed for their vocabulary and syntactic features. Vocabulary was measured in terms of the number of words used in the posts and their mean values, given that the number of posts varied by gender and age group. Syntactic characteristics were measured by counting the presence or absence of a subject and verb, the quality of adjectives used, and any reference to time or location concerning food quality. The results were presented using tables and charts, and examples were provided for each observation presented in the results section. The findings of the study support the view that gender and age influence social media posts concerning vocabulary and syntax. The study discovered that younger men and women tend to use a more extensive range of words and adjectives of varying quality, while older people tend to use fewer words and unique quality adjectives. Memory loss, which affects older people, could explain the observed tendency of using fewer words. This research highlights a few areas for future research, such as exploring the relationship between the use of slang words and age or gender and examining the effects of age and gender on social media use in different cultures. Additionally, the study acknowledges limitations such as the small sample size and the limitations of using Instagram as a representation of social media behavior as well as confining the study to a single country affecting its generalizability. In conclusion, this study provides evidence that age and gender are significant factors influencing the linguistic features of Instagram posts on food. This research is a valuable addition to the current literature on social media communication and provides useful insights for marketers and social media users.
The Transformation of Being in Mahmoud Darwish&apos;s &quot;The Dice Player&quot;: A Heideggerian Perspective
Author: Ghnaim, Feda
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Poetry,Poets,Philosophy,Self Concept,Transformative Learning,Death,Anxiety,Political Attitudes,Arabs,Foreign Countries,Psychological Patterns

This research paper aimed to study the transformation of Being in Mahmoud Darwish's last poem &quot;The Dice Player&quot; through a Heideggerian framework analysis. It took Heidegger's famous quote &quot;The poets are in the vanguard of a changed conception of Being&quot; as a point of departure in investigating and unveiling the assumed transformation in the Darwishian Being in the poem. By employing a descriptive-interpretative qualitative research method, the paper argued that &quot;The Dice Player&quot; depicted Darwish's implicit and explicit changed conception of his own Being which Heidegger called 'minemess' particularly in relation to his amour propre, his perception of Death and the 'Other'. The findings reveal that the Darwishian changed conception of Being, which was driven by his anxiety and submission to death, gave rise to a new Darwishian Being. The new Darwishian Being developed a different perception of himself (&quot;amour propre&quot;), death and others in &quot;The Dice Player&quot; when compared to his previous poems. Therefore, the paper concluded that Darwish seemingly joined &quot;the vanguard of a changed conception of Being&quot; by showing a transformation in his Being at three different levels.
Epic Toponyms as Carriers of a Linguocultural Code
Author: Pangereyeva, Abat Sh.
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cultural Influences,Naming,Holistic Approach,Etymology,Foreign Countries,Folk Culture,Anthropological Linguistics,Cultural Traits,Turkic Languages,Language Attitudes,World Views

This study examines the cultural meaning of names denoting places such as mountains, water objects, and settlements. The study drew evidence from a famous Kazakh epos, &quot;Kozy Korpesh -- Bayan Sulu,&quot; to provide insight into how epic toponyms contribute to the explication of culture. The study addressed the motives and methods of the linguistic and anthropological interpretation of toponyms, paying special attention to explicitly encoded cultural values. The study adopted a qualitative research approach based on a combination of secondary approaches--linguoculturological, intensive topology and holistic etymology involving linguistic etymology, folk etymology, and perceptual etymology. The data was collected in the form of connotations and denotations which each epic toponym represented in the poem. The findings show that, based on their etymological origin, epic toponyms belonged to two major groups: one, toponyms named after certain features of the landscape; and second, toponyms named after certain events in the epos. The former toponyms are transparent and reveal the perception and attitude of the Turkic peoples to the location through denotation, while the latter are based on legends and reflect the household and everyday routine specific to the Turkic peoples through connotation. As a result of complex etymological analysis, some toponyms are shown in both the denotative and connotative aspects. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that epic toponyms serve as an essential source of cognition of the worldview and national culture. Through the use of the complex methodology of analysis, the study contributes to the development of anthropological studies in toponymy and helps to establish links between Turkic languages and cultures.
Contextualizing Teacher Training through Needs Analysis and Reflexivity
Author: Sowell, Jimalee
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Needs Assessment,Faculty Development,Self Concept,Teacher Educators,Teacher Attitudes,Context Effect,Reflection,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Language Teachers,Cultural Context

The purpose of this article is to offer suggestions teacher trainers might implement to improve their understanding of the local teachers they work with as well as ways of knowing the self and how the self interfaces with local contexts. The first part of the article focuses on ways a teacher trainer can better understand the needs of the local teachers they work with. The second part focuses on ways a teacher trainer can better understand the self. Techniques and methods are provided for carrying out needs assessments and include interviews, surveys, and observations. It is through understanding the local context and the self within that context that effective teacher training can be delivered and will lead to more effective and meaningful professional development.
Discourse Analysis of Female Identity Shaped by International Media through Systematic Functional Linguistics
Author: Wua, Lina
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Linguistics,Gender Differences,Programming (Broadcast),Corporations,Sex Education,Semantics,Discourse Analysis,Females,Gender Bias,Mass Media Effects,Sexual Identity,Language Usage

A correlation between media, gender identity and society is central in this information era. Gender and sexuality has seen a paradigm shift in recent decades, making female representation a subject of several cultural studies. International media contributed to shaping women's identity and impacting social construction. The aim of this study was to analyse the role played by international media organisations like Netflix through the lens of Systematic Functional Linguistics (SFL). In order to offer an in-depth analysis of the female identity, the study opted for a qualitative research method using discourse analysis and a systematic literature review to achieve the research objectives. The findings of the study demonstrated that Netflix, as an international media organisation, has been using a biased representation of female characters where the major focus has been led on the overt masculinity of white female characters. The study used contextuality to study two recently released Netflix original series &quot;Sex Education&quot; and &quot;Ginny and Georgia.&quot; Further, to achieve the second objective of the study, semantics analysis was conducted to review the studies published by previous scholars. The findings of the study further demonstrated the stereotypical representation of the female protagonists portrayed by Netflix and other international media organisations. Additionally, the study offered a further analysis of Systematic Functional Linguistics to study the language used for shaping female identity on a global level.
Teacher and Student Opinions on Online Mathematics Education
Author: Sonmezkale, Ipek
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Electronic Learning,Mathematics Education,COVID-19,Pandemics,Distance Education,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students

As a result of the COVID-19 virus becoming a pandemic in the world, all countries affected by the epidemic, as well as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), have been affected by education, leading to the use of distance education over face-to-face education in order to slow down the spread of the virus in educational structures. According to the opinion of mathematics teachers and students, this study was conducted to identify both positive and negative aspects of the online mathematics lesson in light of these developments. In the research, descriptive survey design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. Semi-structured interview forms were used to collect data from sixty-five students and eleven mathematics teachers. The data of the research were analyzed by content analysis. According to the results it can be said that, it has been stated that online education of the students creates an important advantage.
Examining and Comparison of Education and Training Systems from Pre-School to High School in Turkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, States of the Turkic World
Author: Akkaya, Burcu
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Comparative Education,Educational Practices,Preschool Education,Elementary Secondary Education,Training,Compulsory Education,Vocational Education,General Education

The aim of the research is to examine the structure of education and training from pre-school to high school in Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, the States of the Turkic World, and to compare them with each other. In order to achieve this aim, it has been collected through document review from the literature related to each of these states, printed scientific and official sources, and data on the official websites of the ministries of the relevant states. While analyzing the data, descriptive analysis method was used. In the research, the themes of languages of education, pre-school education, primary school education, secondary school education and high school education were created by considering the descriptive analysis method stages. The sources that can be accessed and evaluated within the scope of the research were examined within the scope of these themes. The data obtained were defined, supported by direct quotations, and interpreted by adhering to the original form of the data. At the end of the research, it was concluded that there are similarities and differences in the structure of the education and training systems of the Turkish States. Based on these results, at the end of the research, suggestions were presented for the continuation and further development of the common points and good practices in the education and training system of the Turkish States with an increasing contribution.
Gender, Sexual, Ethnic, Color and Disability-Related Epithets and Labels across Languages: Evidence from Arabic Subtitling of English Movies and Series
Author: Saed, Hadeel
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Arabic,Films,Captions,Translation,Labeling (of Persons),Gender Bias,Social Bias,Racism,Attitudes toward Disabilities,Cultural Differences,English,Television,Language Usage,Censorship

Labels and epithets relating to gender, sexuality, ethnicity, color, and disability have long been divided into acceptable and offensive categories. This paper examines how differences in culture and historical contexts can cause an issue when translating English media into Arabic by examining how they are subtitled in different contexts. Examples of dialogue that used offensive or inoffensive labels were extracted from different media for the purpose of this study, which included four movies, eight series, and one TV show. The films included &quot;Passing,&quot; &quot;Perks of Being a Wallflower,&quot; &quot;Gook&quot; and &quot;The Fundamentals of Caring&quot;; the series comprised &quot;Atlanta,&quot; &quot;Breaking Bad,&quot; &quot;Fresh of the Boat,&quot; &quot;Derry Girls,&quot; &quot;I Am Not Okay With This,&quot; &quot;Dead End Paranormal Park,&quot; &quot;Feel Good,&quot; and &quot;Degrassi: Next Class&quot;; and the TV show was &quot;Atypical.&quot; The examined translations were chosen with the least potential influence of ideological manipulation and censorship; therefore, they were either Netflix or fan translations. Comparing and contrasting the degree of offense in the source and target texts and analyzing the reasoning behind this, it was found that the English and Arabic terms may have similar components but lacked the same connotations for their language speakers. What makes certain labels positive or neutral and others negative is beyond their semantic components; instead, the weight comes from the background and usage of the terms. Direct translations or even keeping the term as it was originally failed at providing the Arabic-speaking audience the same impact as that of the ST since there is still a contextual gap. This also means that having the same referent does not mean that words have the same sense. This suggests that using target language terms that refer to the same group as the source text could result in inadequate translations. The study recommends that further studies be conducted on how translators may purposely manipulate texts for ideological purposes or to meet censorship criteria.
Effects of Online Learning on Student Moral Development: A Meta-Analysis Based on 42 Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Studies
Author: Wang, Hao
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Moral Development,Student Development,Thinking Skills,Emotional Development,Student Behavior,Educational Research,College Students,Elementary School Students,School Personnel

The widespread practices of online learning have sparked increasing interest in its educational efficacy. The effects of online learning on learners' moral development remain contentious in existing research. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to ascertain how online leaning impact students' moral development. It included 42 experimental and quasi-experimental studies with an aggregate sample of 5303 learners after the processes of literature screening, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment. Analytical results revealed that online learning had positive effects on student moral understanding and reasoning, but no significant impact on student moral emotions and behavior. Subgroup analyses by student type, course type, online learning pattern, and involvement of interactive activity showed that there were disparities in the effect size between all subgroups and that only the moderating effect of student type on student moral reasoning was statistically significant.
Listening to Diverse English Voices through Podcasts
Author: Kidwell, Tabitha
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Audio Equipment,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Language Variation,Language Teachers,Standard Spoken Usage,Native Speakers,Listening Comprehension,Teaching Methods,Models,Language Proficiency,Undergraduate Students,Majors (Students),Foreign Countries,Islam,Religious Colleges,Student Attitudes

Traditionally, many English language teachers around the world have conformed to an English as a foreign language (EFL) model. In this model, they expose their students to the standard language norms of English-dominant nations, such as the United States and the United Kingdom. However, English learners do not only need language skills to communicate with native speakers from these nations. As globalization, technology, and migration bring people around the world into more frequent and sustained contact, learners also need to be able to engage with other speakers of English as an additional language. Therefore, a more appropriate model is English as an international language (EIL), which emphasizes users' ability to communicate with diverse global English users. To help students develop these abilities, teachers can use diverse listening materials that expose students to varied language models. In this article, we recommend podcasts as a rich source of diverse listening materials. Although we recommend using podcasts in intermediate- or advanced-level classes, with appropriate planning podcasts can be used even with beginner students. Below, we first explain what podcasts are and how they help students develop listening skills. Then, we describe strategies to include podcasts in listening lessons, based on our experiences in a listening course for first-year English major students at an Islamic university in Central Java, Indonesia. Finally, we share feedback from our students to offer recommendations for teachers interested in using podcasts in their own listening lessons and courses.
Teacher Training Policies and Determination of Inadequacies
Author: Celebi, Alper
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Education,Educational Policy,Educational Improvement,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Education Programs,Foreign Countries

Research conducted in this study aims to determine teachers' opinions regarding how the primary school teacher training policies of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) can be improved. For this purpose, 50 teachers working in primary education institutions were selected to determine the study group. Teachers' opinions were collected through semi-structured interviews. Within the framework of the data obtained from the semi-structured interview forums, it has been tried to determine what are the points that are not considered sufficient in the primary school teacher training policies. Based on the results obtained, there were negative or unpopular opinions regarding teacher training, opinions about the training program adopted, opinions on teachers' competence, opinions on which gains should be prioritized in teacher training programs, opinions about which courses and topics should be included in teacher training programs, and opinions on teacher training in general.
The Predicting Power of Family Support on Professional Maturity Level in Fine Arts: High School Students&apos; Choice of Profession
Author: Yilmaz, Huseyin
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Family Involvement,Family Relationship,Vocational Maturity,Predictor Variables,Career Choice,Family Income,Foreign Countries

In this study, the predictive power of family support on the level of professional maturity of students studying at Kars Fine Arts High School in the choice of profession was examined. The research was determined as a relational survey model, one of the survey models. The study group consisted of students studying at Kars Fine Arts High School in the 2019-2020 academic year. Data, the personal information form containing the demographic characteristics of the participants and the Professional Maturity Scale (PMS) and Family Support in Choosing a Profession scales were used to determine the level of professional maturity of family support in choosing a profession. In the analysis of the data, t-test, one-way ANOVA test, and regression analysis were performed for independent samples. It has been determined that the level of professional maturity of family support in choosing a profession differs according to the income level of the family. There is no significant difference in the department variable in the choice of profession. It has been seen that the power of family support to predict the level of professional maturity in the choice of profession of the students is the predictor of family support in the choice of profession.