ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Choosing Indianapolis Charter Schools: Espoused versus Revealed Academic Preferences. Research Brief
Author: Stein, Marc
Date: 2010-08-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Educational Indicators,Charter Schools,Educational Testing,Federal Programs,School Choice,Educational Improvement,Researchers,Parents,Parent Attitudes,Parent Participation,Parent Surveys,Comparative Analysis,Educational Attitudes

Much of the debate surrounding school choice in general and charter schools in particular revolves around the types of students who choose to leave their traditional public schools in favor of enrolling in charter schools and the possible effects of these choices on the schools that they leave behind (Dee &amp; Fu, 2004; Henig, 1994; Schneider, Teske, &amp; Marschall, 2000). As noted by Witte and Thorn (1996), &quot;Who chooses and why?&quot; are important questions because school choice decisions may have implications for the overall educational landscape. The current study aimed for a deeper understanding of the driving forces behind parents' decisions to enroll their children in charter schools. Researchers from the National Center on School Choice collected survey data from 2,493 parents (84 percent response rate) with children enrolled in 15 Indianapolis charter schools in the spring of 2007. To validate survey findings, researchers also looked at data from the Northwest Evaluation Association's (NWEA) growth research database (GRD) of student testing records as well as the adequate yearly progress (AYP) status of students' previous traditional public schools and current charter schools. Central research questions of this study were: (1) To what extent do parents say they enroll their children in charter schools for academic versus other reasons?; and (2) How do these espoused preferences compare to revealed (actual) preferences based on school-switching behavior? The study compared parents' espoused reasons for choosing specific charter schools for their children (gathered from surveys) with their actual choices of charter schools (NWEA and AYP data of both the sending and receiving schools were examined). Of specific interest to researchers was whether parents actually made school choice decisions based on factors related to academic quality or whether there were other considerations driving their behavior. Key findings include: (1) Surveyed parents indicate that academics are a top priority in their choice of a charter school; and (2) Academics do not always drive decision making when parents change their children's schools. (Contains 3 footnotes.)
For the Love of Music: The Influence of After-School Music Programs on the Academic and Non-Cognitive Development of Disadvantaged Youth
Author: Andreassen, Alexandra
Date: 2013-05-06
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Achievement Gap,Middle Class,Low Income Groups,Socioeconomic Status,Educational Attainment,Educational Opportunities,Music,Extracurricular Activities,Music Activities,After School Programs,Summer Programs,Middle School Students,High School Students,Educational Policy,Cognitive Development,Disadvantaged Youth

A variety of recent research has shown that the academic achievement gap has been growing between low- and middle-income students. Socioeconomic status has proven to have a large influence on academic attainment as well as the educational opportunities that a child is offered. This paper argues that, because poverty significantly affects children during the after-school and summer hours, extracurricular activities are an important way of closing the rich-poor achievement gap. Moreover, I hope to show that music programs have specific benefits for low-income children. First, I summarize the existing literature surrounding the socioeconomic achievement gap, extracurricular programs, and music education. Then, I review the results of my study of the academic and non-cognitive attainments of urban low-income students who participate in two extracurricular music programs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Trenton, New Jersey. In a time of decreased funding for extracurricular programs and the arts, this research has implications for educational policy and practice. The following are appended: (1) Data Tables; and (2) References. (Contains 7 tables.)
Factor-Based Student Rating in Academic Performance in Southern Province of Rwanda
Author: Rulinda, Ephrard
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Program Effectiveness,Student Attitudes,Educational Facilities,Decision Making,Foreign Countries,Instructional Leadership,Family Programs,Questionnaires,Educational Environment,Teacher Effectiveness,Performance Factors,Educational Resources

This study examined students' perception on academic performance using five-factor ratings namely, principal's instructional leadership, school climate, school facilities, teachers' effectiveness and family support. Data for this study were collected from selected Parent's Private Seventh-Day Adventist Secondary Schools (PPSDASS) in Southern Province of Rwanda. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 240 students. The study was descriptive in nature. The findings indicate that the principals did not seem to involve students in the matters of decision making. However, students were satisfied with the kind of climate schools provided and the support they were getting from their families. Student involvement in decision making may be a new ground for intervention in future studies. (Contains 5 tables.)
Effect of Computer Animation Technique on Students' Comprehension of the "Solar System and Beyond" Unit in the Science and Technology Course
Author: Aksoy, Gokhan
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Teaching Methods,Astronomy,Animation,Control Groups,Computer Graphics,Grade 7,Computer Simulation,Multimedia Materials,Experimental Groups,Pretests Posttests,Achievement Gains,Achievement Tests,Intermode Differences,Instructional Effectiveness,Science Education

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of computer animation technique on academic achievement of students in the "Solar System and Beyond" unit lecture as part of the Science and Technology course of the seventh grade in primary education. The sample of the study consists of 60 students attending to the 7th grade of primary school under two different classes during the 2011-2012 academic year. While the lectures in the class designated as the experiment group were given with computer animation technique, in the class designated as the control group Powerpoint presentations and videos were utilized along with the traditional teaching methods. According to the findings, it was determined that computer animation technique is more effective than traditional teaching methods in terms of enhancing students' achievement. It was also determined in the study that the Powerpoint presentations and related videos used together with the traditional teaching methods provided to the control group significantly help the students to increase their academic achievement. (Contains 3 tables.)
The Effectiveness Level of School Administrator's Coaching Characteristic on School's Being Learning Organization
Author: Egmir, Eray
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Private Schools,Public Schools,Secondary Schools,Teacher Surveys,Coaching (Performance),Program Effectiveness,School Culture,Organizational Climate,Positive Attitudes,Learning,Administrators,Context Effect,Administrator Effectiveness

The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness level of the coaching skills of school administrators on the school becoming a learning organization. The population of the study consists of teachers who are working at public and private secondary schools affiliated to Ministry of National Education, Kutahya Province National Education Directorate in the academic year of 2011-2012. The method of convenience sampling was used in the study. In the research, as a means of data collection, Learning School Perception Scale taken from Subas (2010) and Coaching and Management Skills Scale from Yeltan (2007) were used. As a result of the research, a significant difference was found between the coaching skills of the school administrators and the school's becoming a learning organization. (Contains 9 tables.)
A New Approach in Teaching the Features and Classifications of Invertebrate Animals in Biology Courses
Author: Sezek, Fatih
Date: 2013-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Biology,Animals,Classification,Teaching Methods,Instructional Innovation,Instructional Effectiveness,Teaching Styles,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Achievement Gains,Foreign Countries,Pretests Posttests,Multiple Choice Tests,Concept Teaching,Learning Modules

This study examined the effectiveness of a new learning approach in teaching classification of invertebrate animals in biology courses. In this approach, we used an impersonal style:  the subject jigsaw, which differs from the other jigsaws in that both course topics and student groups are divided. Students in Jigsaw group were divided into five &quot;subgroups&quot; since teaching the features and classification of invertebrate animals is divided into five subtopics (modules A, B, C, D and E). The subtopics are concerning characteristics used in classification of invertebrate animals and fundamental structures of: phyla porifera and cnidarians (module A), annelid (module B), mollusks (module C), arthropods (module D) and Echinodermata (module E). The data obtained in the tests indicated that the the new learning approach was more successful than teacher-centered learning. (Contains 6 tables and 2 figures.)
English Language Proficiency and Employment: A Case Study of Bangladeshi Graduates in Australian Employment Market
Author: Roshid, Mohammod Moninoor
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Policy,College Graduates,English (Second Language),Foreign Countries,Language Skills,Second Language Learning,Language Proficiency,Employment Opportunities,Employment Potential,Teacher Educators,Correlation,Role,Second Language Instruction,Interviews,Job Security,Global Approach,Foreign Nationals,Case Studies

Recent literature has suggested that the relationship between globalisation and the English language implicates employability in the job market.  Although the effects are uneven in different occupational groups and in different countries, such relationship is growing in significance to policy makers. This paper has explored the hitherto unstudied relationship between English language proficiency and employment and the success of Bangladeshi graduates in Australia to establish how English language skills influence the employment mechanism in the Australian job market for graduates from a non-English speaking South East Asian country. The study was carried out following an interpretive approach as its overall aim was to understand the role of English language skills of university graduates in determining their employment opportunities and career prospects in Australia. It was found that in various ways one's English language skills influence prospects of employment, especially in contributing to the possibility of &quot;secure&quot; and &quot;better&quot; jobs. The research findings may inform educational policy planners, teacher educators, employers and career advisers to optimise English language learning programs that support increased employability through English. Appended to this document is the interview schedule. (Contains 1 table.)
Achievement Motivations of the Students Studying at Computer and Instructional Technologies Teaching Department
Author: Semerci, Cetin
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Educational Technology,Foreign Countries,Student Motivation,Teacher Education,Computer Science Education,College Seniors,Colleges,Student Surveys,Information Technology

The aim of this research is to determine achievement motivations of the students studying at Computer and Instructional Technologies Teaching (CITT) Department. In this research, survey method is used. In the frame of this method, the existing situation about the achievement motivations of CITT students in Yuzuncu Yil and Firat Universities in Turkey is described. The population of the research includes 4th grade students of CITT departments at Yuzuncu Yil and Firat Universities. The sample of this research consists of 142 students in total--74 of them from CITT department at Firat University (52.11% of population) and 68 of them from CITT department at Yuzuncu Yil University (47.89% of population). Data were collected in the spring term of 2010. Achievement focused motivation (AFM) scale was used in this study. The levels of achievement of CITT students at Firat and Yuzuncu Yil universities in Turkey are between 3.41 and 4.20. The approximation of this level to 5 is required. (Contains 2 tables.)
Using Two-Tier Test to Identify Primary Students' Conceptual Understanding and Alternative Conceptions in Acid Base
Author: Bayrak, Beyza Karadeniz
Date: 2013-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Chemistry,Grade 8,Scientific Concepts,Misconceptions,Multiple Choice Tests,Diagnostic Tests,Measures (Individuals),Foreign Countries

The purpose of this study was to identify primary students' conceptual understanding and alternative conceptions in acid-base. For this reason, a 15 items two-tier multiple choice test administered 56 eighth grade students in spring semester 2009-2010. Data for this study were collected using a conceptual understanding scale prepared to include the concepts used in the subject of &quot;Acids and Bases&quot;, which is a part of the unit &quot;Structure and Properties of Matter&quot; taught in the eighth grade Science and Technology course. The conceptual understanding scale was developed by the researchers to identify the alternative conceptions students might have concerning this subject. The scale consists of diagnostic tests (n = 15) designed to measure levels of understanding among students concerning the subject of acids and bases, and to identify their ways of thinking and rationales. Data were first analyzed by tabulating students' answers to the first tier of each question, and the percentages of the reasons they selected for their answers. Analysis of results showed that students find difficulty about conceptual understanding and they have some alternative conceptions related to in acid-base. (Contains 4 tables and 1 figure.)
Experience of Elementary School Students with the Use of WebQuests
Author: Halat, Erdogan
Date: 2013-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Learning Motivation,Student Attitudes,Elementary School Students,Graduate Students,Grade 4,Grade 5,Technology Uses in Education,Student Developed Materials,Student Projects,Questionnaires,College School Cooperation,Learning Experience,Student Experience

The aim of this study was to examine the perspectives of primary school students on the use of WebQuests in learning. There were nine graduate students, twenty-six 4th grade and thirty 5th grade pupils involved in this study, which took place over eight weeks in a graduate course. The graduate students designed and developed their WebQuests as a project based on their interests. The researcher gave a questionnaire, including open-ended questions, to both graduate students and primary school students, who stated their perceptions of the development and implementation of the WebQuests. The researcher only examined the views of the primary school students on the use of WebQuests in learning. The study shows that both 4th and 5th grade pupils found something very interesting about WebQuests, which enhanced their motivation to learn. The students also commented that they played, had fun and learned using WebQuests. Appended is Table 1: Frequency Table Based on the 4th and 5th Graders' Response. (Contains 1 table.)
Approaches of Elementary School Students towards the Lesson of Ataturk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution of the Turkish Republic (Sample of Kirsehir)
Author: Bolat, Bengul Salman
Date: 2013-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Nationalism,Administrative Principles,History Instruction,Social History,Intellectual History,Ideology,Questionnaires,Learning Processes,Student Attitudes,Educational Objectives,Educational Strategies,Student Surveys

It can be said that French Revolution, which broke out in 1789, affected Europe deeply in freedom, equality, and particularly with the ideas of nationalism. New values were introduced with the nationalism. With the new symbols, national states sought to give the community a new identity. Within this new formation, political powers in the adoption by the community and in its efforts to provide legitimacy, transfer tools to future generations are extremely important. In this context, the teaching of history is of great importance. In this study, a field survey was conducted on the lesson called Ataturk's Principles and History of Revolution which have aims such as being able to teach the stages of foundation of the Republic of Turkey and to transfer the information to future generations. In that study, it was also aimed to find out information about the methodology of the lesson which has great importance on the development of the consciousness of Nationalism and citizenship and about the founder of Turkish republic Ataturk. In this study a survey model was used. The students, who were studying in Kirsehir in the 2010-2011 academic years, set the population of the survey. To collect data in the survey, a questioner is used with the aim of discovering the opinions of the students about the course of Ataturk's Principles and History of Revolution. In the analysis, the t-test is used and the method of single factor variance analysis (ANOVA) and percentage frequency is used. (Contains 6 tables.)
Gender Differences in Korean High School Students' Science Achievements and Attitudes towards Science in Three Different School Settings
Author: Bang, EunJin
Date: 2013-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Achievement,Science Tests,Student Attitudes,Content Analysis,Science Curriculum,Gender Differences,Scientific Attitudes,Grade 10,Questionnaires,Interviews,High School Students,Achievement Rating,Foreign Countries

This study analysed the effect of high schools' gender organization on Korean tenth-grade students' science achievements, and their attitudes towards science. The high schools involved included an all-male institution, an all-female institution, and a co-educational institution. Three schools, three principals, three science teachers, and 302 tenth-grade students from their respective school types responded to an initial survey, and eleven academically outstanding students were subsequently interviewed. Also, the students' pencil and paper tests--which included second semester midterms, and final exams containing their general science test scores--were collected from each school. The questionnaire responses and the transcribed interview sections were analysed using One-Way ANOVA, followed by Post Hoc analysis, constant comparison, and content analysis.  Results indicated that the male and female students from the co-ed school had significantly higher science achievement and positive attitudes towards science. Interview transcripts of the selected students from the all-male, the all-female, and the co-ed schools confirmed the findings. Later discussion addresses the improvement of the Korean science curriculum, of learning environments, of the teachers' and students' roles in the classroom, and of education policies. (Contains 1 table.)
Effect of the Blended Learning Environment and the Application of Virtual Class upon the Achievement and the Attitude against the Geography Course
Author: Dikmenli, Yurdal
Date: 2013-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Virtual Classrooms,Achievement Tests,Student Attitudes,Geography,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Blended Learning,Geography Instruction,Comparative Analysis,Pretests Posttests,Attitude Measures,Statistical Analysis,Statistical Significance,Grade 9,Conventional Instruction,Foreign Countries

This study involves the elucidation of the effect of the virtual classroom application and blended learning medium upon the academic achievement of the students and their attitudes against the geography curse compared to the face to face expository (traditional) method. The study was carried out according to pre-test--post-test experimental design with control group. The group was constituted by 73, 9th year students. The experimental groups have been subjected to the blended learning approach throughout the study. The topic was also given to the first experimental group with the face to face expository method where the teacher explained the subject while the second experimental group was subjected to virtual   classroom application. The course was given to the control group with the traditional face to face learning method. The data of the study were collected by the use of by the use of the geography achievement test (Kr-20 = 0.77) and the attitude scale towards the geography course (alpha = 0,918). The data collected were one factor variance and covariance analyses. The results showed that the blended teaching media and virtual classroom practices had a statistically significant contribution on the achievement of the students in geography and their attitudes towards the geography course compared to the face to face expository method. However, since the attitudes of the students towards the geography course in both control and experimental groups at the beginning and the end of the experiment were high, the methods used did not made a significant contribution to it. (Contains 9 tables and 5 figures.)
The View of Science and Technology Teachers about Computer Assisted Instruction
Author: Toman, Ufuk
Date: 2013-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Assisted Instruction,Elementary Schools,Qualitative Research,Semi Structured Interviews,Science Teachers,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Knowledge Level,Educational Practices,Statistical Inference,Teacher Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries,Teacher Effectiveness,Instructional Effectiveness

The purpose of the study is to present the views of the teachers of Primary Science and Technology course about computer assisted instruction. Qualitative research was used in the study. In qualitative researches, the sampling group is small in order to examine the sampling in-depth. Semi-structured interviews were used in the study as data collection tools. The interviews were carried out with the teachers of Science and Technology Course. The participants were chosen from the primary schools located in the city centre of Bayburt. When the findings of the study, which aimed at revealing the views of the teachers of Science and Technology Course about computer assisted instruction, were examined, it was revealed that the teachers had basic knowledge about the benefits of computer assisted instruction practices. In the light of the findings, it was found that most of the teachers did not use computer assisted instruction practices in their lessons. The recent research about the effects of computer assisted instruction is limited in terms of duration and content. Therefore, extended studies in the long run and covering many courses are required. (Contains 8 tables and 1 diagram.)