ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Student Perspectives on Learning Language Sample Analysis Using LENA
Author: Flippin, Michelle
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Language Tests,Sampling,Language Impairments,Speech Language Pathology,Communication Disorders,Undergraduate Students,Data Collection,Data Analysis,Allied Health Occupations Education,Child Language,Language Acquisition,Critical Thinking,Computational Linguistics

Language sample analysis (LSA) is valuable clinical tool and an important component of comprehensive language assessment. However, LSA is underutilized in real-world practice. SLPs have identified time constraints, insufficient training, and lack of confidence in LSA skills as barriers to regular LSA implementation. Communication science and disorders (CSD) programs have opportunities to provide LSA instruction to address these barriers and prepare students to reliably, feasibly, and confidently use LSA in clinical practice. This pilot study examined CSD students' perspectives on LSA instruction using the Language ENvironment Analysis System (LENA). Undergraduate students (n = 38) completed a series of two electronic surveys prior to and following LSA instruction using LENA. Changes in students' self-ratings of knowledge and skills in collecting and analyzing language samples, attitudes towards studying LSA and child language development, and critical thinking skills were assessed. Significantly higher student ratings were found for all items measuring language sampling knowledge and skills following digital LSA instruction compared to baseline. In addition, student ratings of enthusiasm for and confidence in studying LSA and child language development were also significantly higher. Students' self-ratings of critical thinking skills did not increase significantly following instruction in digital LSA. Implications for LSA teaching and learning are discussed.
Social Policy Suggestions of Turkish Fathers to Increase Father Involvement
Author: Ünlü, Senil
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Fathers,Parent Child Relationship,Parent Participation,Public Policy,Social Influences,Young Children,Parent Attitudes,Child Rearing

Father involvement is known as one of the most important issue in the family system for the healthy development of children almost all stages of development. Today there are a lot of studies indicating that positive and high levels of father involvement have a positive effect on children's social, cognitive, emotional and physical development. Fathers' active and positive participation to all kinds of child-related activities in the family as much as mother is required to support children's healthy development. Unfortunately, still most of the studies indicate that fathers do not participate in all child-related activities in the family as much as mothers if the society they lived does not support high and quality father involvement. Although this seems as a personal preference, it is not since today we clearly known that father's involvement can be encouraged through societal expectations and father-friendly social policies that encourages fathers' involvement. Strong and father-friendly social policies have the power to promote father involvement and egalitarian parental roles in the family. In Turkey, social structure and social policies are not so strong to support high father involvement. Instead, they encourage traditional gender roles that emphasize provider role of fathers and primary caregiver role of mothers. In this qualitative descriptive study, 20 biological-resident father of 4-6 years old children were asked to suggest social policies which they thought to promote fathers' high involvement. Fathers' answers are discussed in the context of Turkish social policies.
Standardized Testing in Turkey: EFL Teachers&apos; Perceptions and Experiences on Cambridge Young Learner Exams (YLE)
Author: Höl, Devrim
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Standardized Tests,Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Language Teachers,Language Tests,Teacher Attitudes,Teaching Experience,Language Proficiency,Public Schools,Private Schools,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers

This study evaluated EFL Teachers' Perceptions and Experiences on Cambridge Young Learners (YLE) Exams. The study aims to investigate Turkish EFL teachers' perceptions of the general implementation process of Cambridge YLE Exams and their knowledge, experience, and institutional expertise on these tests. A qualitative research design was utilized in the study. The participants included 24 EFL teachers who work in private and state schools and were determined with maximum diversity sampling method that ensures a wide variety of participants. Research data were collected through a semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher. The data obtained as a result of the interviews were analyzed by the content analysis method. The findings highlight the three core views on standardized testing. First, Turkish EFL teachers had positive perceptions towards Cambridge YLE exams, yet they had a very limited experience and expertise in Cambridge YLE exams. Secondly, they had concerns about low learner proficiency levels, the cost of these tests, and the gap between standardized tests and the testing system in the local context. Lastly, it was evident that while some institutions prepared their learners and provided parental guidance for such standardized tests, others fell behind these institutions. This study addresses the research gap in the limited understanding of standardized testing from teachers' perspectives and provides some critical implications. The first implication is that assessment literacy, teachers' experiences towards these tests, and classroom assessment practices of Turkish EFL teachers should be improved through in-service or pre-service teacher training, and secondly, the testing system in Turkey should be redesigned to adapt to the standardized tests used globally.
Teacher Educators&apos; Professional Development through Online Peer-Coaching
Author: Canaran, Özlem
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Pandemics,COVID-19,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Distance Education,Faculty Development,Barriers,Coaching (Performance),Peer Teaching,Educational Change,Educational Needs,Phenomenology,Teacher Educators,Computer Mediated Communication,Group Discussion,Teacher Attitudes,Well Being,Instructional Improvement,Peer Relationship,Reflection,Teacher Student Relationship,Private Colleges,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Foreign Countries,Language Teachers,Teacher Education Programs

The outbreak of the pandemic caught educators unprepared for non-traditional ways of learning and teaching. Since remote teaching aggravated already existing challenges of the classroom, teachers and teacher educators began looking for alternative professional development (PD) arrangements that could address teaching-related needs. Peer coaching is a collaborative, non-hierarchical PD model that involves two or more colleagues reflecting on instructional practices, resolving classroom issues, and learning together new teaching techniques. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to investigate how online peer coaching could support the professional development of teacher educators by exploring their lived experiences under the pandemic conditions. Data were collected through reflective reports and semi-structured interviews. Following the five-step HILDA model for peer coaching, the participants held online discussions to get to know each other, identified strong and weak instructional strategies through observations, looked together at the possibilities to overcome barriers to remote teaching, decided on the actions for improvement and analysed the impact of their actions on learners. Data analysis revealed that the participants' perceptions of online peer coaching for PD included improved instructional practice, self-reflection, and a greater sense of well-being as a result of peer support. Reported difficulties were providing effective feedback to a colleague and a lack of different types of communication with learners. Finally, the participants offered suggestions for future improvements to the online peer coaching procedure.
The Knowledge of Intangible Dance in the Grand Canal Section of Henan, China
Author: Lichao, Liu
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Dance,Dance Education,Rural Areas,Asian Culture,Cultural Maintenance,Foreign Countries,History,Spiritual Development,Performance,Music,Musical Instruments,Geographic Regions,Singing,Folk Culture,Researchers

This study uses a qualitative method and the theory of cultural ecology. The objective was to study the history and development of intangible dance in the Grand Canal section of Henan, China. through text collection, interview, observation, and field investigation. This study's groups were divided into four groups. The first group had 8 people. The second group is made up of 4 people. The third group is made up of 7 people and the fourth group is made up of 8 people. The study's results show that the openness of the social space is reflected in the fact that the canal space is an integrated and interactive linear cultural space. The sustenance of the spiritual space is reflected in the belief in the Fire God and the long-established performance spirit, namely mutual respect, mutual love, and mutual concession, which reflect the way of life of Chinese villagers for thousands of years. Intangible cultural heritage dance music in Henan Province is primarily blowing and beating music. The commonly used instruments are suona, sheng, bangzi, cymbals, big gongs, small gongs, big drums, big drums, small cymbals, war drums, water cymbals, horse gongs, Dou, side drums, soprano drums, three gongs, tenor gongs, tiger gongs, etc. The music's rhythm is strong, powerful, majestic, and powerful. From the standpoint of music form, it is primarily divided into two categories: accompaniment and rap. The accompaniment music is mainly blowing and beating, while the content of rap music is mainly narrative, telling folk stories, or leading the lead singer.
Social Interest and Partner Violence in Romantic Relationships: The Mediating Role of Jealousy
Author: Batik, Meryem Vural
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Psychological Patterns,Intimacy,Interpersonal Relationship,Violence,College Students,Correlation,Gender Differences,Foreign Countries,Social Influences

This study has been conducted to analyse the mediating role of jealousy in the relationship between social interest and partner violence in romantic relationships. The research group consisted of 402 emerging adults who were reached by convenient sampling method, who had a romantic relationship and who were students of a state university in Turkey. The data were collected with &quot;Multi-dimensional Jealousy Scale, Intimate Partner Violence Attitude Scale- Revised form and Adlerian Social Interest Scale- Romantic Relationship Form. Mediation analysis showed that jealousy had a mediating role in the relationship between social interest and partner violence. Positive correlation was found between jealousy and partner violence, while social interest and jealousy and partner violence were found to be negatively correlated. As a result of Multivariate Hotelling T2, the main effect of gender on social interest, partner violence and jealousy in romantic relationships scores were found to be significant. Men were found to have significantly higher jealousy and partner violence levels and lower social interest levels than women.
A Systematic Review on Teaching Methods Used in Social Studies Course
Author: Zengin, Erdal
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Studies,Teaching Methods,Drama,Cooperative Learning,Educational Technology,Research Methodology,Elementary Education

The aim of this study is to make a systematic review of the articles published in Web of Science, ERIC and Google Scholar on the teaching methods used in the Social Studies course between 2019-2022. For this purpose, the studies included in the study were determined according to certain keywords. Studies were determined by using the keywords &quot;social studies&quot;, &quot;social studies teaching&quot; together with &quot;teaching methods&quot; and &quot;teaching techniques&quot; in Web of Science, ERIC and Google Academic databases in accordance with the purpose of the research. As a result of the research, it was seen that drama and cooperative learning were used more among the methods and techniques used as teaching methods in the social studies course between 2019-2022. In addition, it has been determined that a significant part of the teaching methods used in other publications consists of methods that are taught through technological tools (Web 2nd tools, Teaching with digital stories, Digital game-based teaching). After examining the relevant databases, a total of 22 studies, which were in the area of interest of the research, were reached. It is seen that the research method used in the majority of these studies is the quantitative research method (13), the remaining studies are mixed research methods (6) and qualitative research methods (3). According to the results of the studies, it was seen that positive results were achieved for all of the teaching methods and techniques employed in the social studies course between the years 2019-2022. These observed learning losses have been found to occur in a variety of subjects, grade levels, and geographic regions.
A Content Analysis of the Alignment between CAP Secondary Education Aims and the LGCSE English Language Syllabus Aims
Author: Nkhi, Elliot Sekoai
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Alignment (Education),Secondary Education,Educational Policy,Curriculum Development,Educational Change,Course Descriptions,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Standards,Educational Objectives,Second Language Learning,Language Skills,Communication Skills,Student Evaluation

Lesotho went through various phases of curriculum implementations and all were never fruitful until in 2009 when the new policy was adopted. The study therefore sought to investigate an extent to which the LGCSE English Language syllabus aims correlate with the secondary education aims. This study adopted a qualitative research orientation involving document analysis as a method of data generation. The relevant aims were purposefully sampled for analysis and interpretation. The findings of the study reveal that there is an alignment between secondary education aims and the English Language Syllabus aims. However, there is a gross misalignment between standards and assessment which is an indication that the teaching of English might not be comprehensive. The study therefore, proposes ways through which the syllabus and curriculum aims can be both horizontally and vertically aligned in order to bring clarity to English language teaching. It is hoped that the study will stimulate critical reflection on English Language syllabus developers, since only two language skills are tested externally while speaking and listening are ignored.
Content Analysis of Curriculum Development Studies for Immigrants
Author: Erdamar, Fatih Selim
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Content Analysis,Curriculum Development,Immigrants,Databases,Research Reports,Teaching Methods,Research Methodology,Foreign Countries,Institutional Characteristics,Preschool Education,Elementary Secondary Education,Higher Education

This study aims to explore the current structure of curriculum development studies for immigrants and to compile and present academic studies based on determined criteria. In this survey-model-based study, the content analysis method, which is listed among the qualitative research methods, was used for the classification of academic studies. The population of the study consists of academic studies searched with the keyword &quot;Curriculum Development for Immigrants&quot; in Web of Science, Scopus, and TR index databases. The research was limited to the studies conducted between 2000 and 2022. Analysis results revealed that the curriculum studies for immigrants emerged in 2001 with most studies conducted in 2016 on a yearly basis and the USA ranked first in terms of the number of academic studies on this subject. As observed from the curriculum research on immigrants, studies were mainly conducted in form of articles, the most preferred methods and data collection tools were qualitative methods and interviews, respectively; the sample group including teachers, students and parents were mainly preferred, and high schools were mainly preferred for the school type. Although a great number of countries host immigrants, the number of curriculum studies curricula for immigrants is observed to be limited. Thus, this study denotes a need for curriculum development studies for immigrants.
An Investigation of Developing and Inheritance of Qin&apos;an Xiaoqu in Gansu Province China
Author: Qiu, Liang
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Singing,Artists,Middle School Students,Elementary School Students,Music Education,Counties,Cultural Education,Heritage Education,Cultural Activities,Asian Culture,Cultural Maintenance,Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Military Training,Nursing Homes,Geographic Regions

This study use the qualitative research approach to collect a vast quantity of data via field inquiry and to classify and statistically analyze the data acquired. The objectives were to 1) examine the contemporary state of Qin'an Xiaoqu singing. 2) Analyze the inheritance of Qin'an Xiaoqu's singing. The study's findings are as follows: 1) The current status of Qin'an Xiaoqu. With the utmost attention of the Qin'an County People's Government. Since the 1980s, Qin'an Xiaoqu has gradually expanded to the important stages of counties, cities, provinces, and the nation. Based on the accomplishments listed above, Qin'an Xiaoqu's development is relatively positive. According to the artist interviews, the majority are affected by others around them. 2) Qin'an Xiaoqu's inheritance status extends to various middle schools and elementary schools in Qin'an. Most students can sing adequately. Currently, the Qin'an County Government and the Qin'an County Cultural Center are hosting the &quot;Intangible Cultural Heritage&quot; event with the intention of fostering a strong environment in which the entire community can participate, pay attention to, and preserve and pass on excellent traditional culture.
Examination of Happiness Levels of Students in the Faculty of Sports Sciences
Author: Turan, Murat
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Psychological Patterns,College Students,Athletics,Affective Measures,Gender Differences,Individual Differences

This study was carried out to determine the happiness levels of the students in the faculties of sports sciences and to compare them in terms of various variables. In this study, which was conducted to examine the happiness levels of the students of the faculty of sports sciences, the relational screening model was used. With this model, it is aimed to determine the existence and degree of changes by applying statistical tests and measuring the level of relationship between two or more variables as a result of the comparison (Karasar, 2012). The population of the research consists of students at Erzurum Technical University. The sample group consists of 174 students, 113 of whom are male and 61 are female. In the research, the &quot;Personal Information Form&quot; created by the researchers to determine the demographic information of the students of the faculty of sports sciences, and the &quot;Happiness Scale&quot;, which was developed by Demirci and Eksi (2018) and consisting of 6 items, was used to determine the happiness levels. The analysis of the obtained data was made in the statistical program. In the study, frequency analysis to determine the demographic characteristics (personal information) of the participants, T-Test for independent variables to compare the happiness levels according to gender, marital status, sporting status and the type of sport they did; One-way Anova Test was applied to compare happiness levels according to age, class and place of residence. When comparing the happiness levels of the participants according to their gender and place of residence, significant differences were found between the groups (p&lt;0.05), and no significant differences were found between the groups in the comparison made according to the status of doing sports and the type of sport (p&gt;0.05). When the results obtained in the research were examined, it was determined that the happiness levels of female participants (X=3,53±0,80) were higher than male participants (X=3,99±0,80) and those living in the province (X=3,79±0,82) were higher than those living in the district (X=3,40±0,74). It has been determined that the happiness of the participants who do (X=3,68±0,87) and do not do (X=3,73±0,65) sports is at a similar level, and the happiness of the participants who do individual (X=3,66±0,88) and team sports (X=3,71±0,78) is at a similar level.
Teacher Candidates&apos; Attitudes towards Mistake and Instant Feedback
Author: Yildiz, Ahmet
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Undergraduate Students,Error Correction,Feedback (Response),Foreign Countries,Science Instruction,Mathematics Instruction,Student Attitudes,Sex,Instructional Program Divisions,Age,Grade Point Average

This study examines science, mathematics, and classroom teacher candidates' attitudes towards mistakeinstant feedback. A total of 531 undergraduate students from different universities in Türkiye participated in the study. &quot;Mathematics and science teachers' attitude scale towards mistakes and instant feedback to mistakes&quot; (MST-AS) was used to collect data. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and ANOVA tests. A statistically significant difference between the external and internal attitude dimensions, along with the departments' overall attitude scores, was found. Based on a Tukey's Post Hoc test significant differences were determined between science and mathematics teacher candidates, and between mathematics and classroom teacher candidates in their overall scores, in favour of the science and classroom teacher candidates. The differences among the attitudes of the teacher candidates according to their grade level and achievement was not statistically significant. To better understand the attitudes of teacher candidates, more in-depth or longitudinal studies can be conducted on the variables correlated with high and low attitudes.