ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Investigating the Correlation between the Frequency of Using Metacognitive Reading Strategies and Non-Routine Problem Solving Successes in Fifth Grade Students
Author: Filiz, Sevil Büyükalan
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Metacognition,Reading Strategies,Foreign Countries,Problem Solving,Grade 5,Achievement Tests,Correlation,Predictor Variables,Elementary School Students

The aim of this study is to examine the correlation between the frequency of using metacognitive reading strategy use and non-routine problem-solving achievements in fifth grade students. The study was conducted by using the correlational survey model, one of quantitative research methods. The participants of the study consisted of 308 fifth grade students who were studying in public schools in Istanbul and Ankara in 2017-2018 school year and were selected with convenient sampling method. The data of the study were gathered using the form for the frequency of using metacognitive reading strategy by the students and the non-routine problem solving achievement Test. In the study, the form for the frequency of using metacognitive reading strategy was applied in order to determine metacognitive reading strategies of the studies and on the following day, the achievement test including non-routine problems was then applied to the students. Simple Linear Regression Analysis and Pearson Product-Moments Correlation Analysis were used in the analysis of the data obtained in the study. According to the results of the study, there was a positive correlation between the frequency of using metacognitive reading strategy and non-routine problem-solving achievements in fifth grade students and metacognitive reading strategies were a predictor of non-routine problem-solving achievement.
Pre-School Children&apos;s Understanding of Mathematical Patterns
Author: Hutchinson, Erica
Date: 2011-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematical Concepts,Mathematics Instruction,Numeracy,Preschool Children,Foreign Countries,Task Analysis,Duplication,Concept Formation,Pattern Recognition

This study explored the patterning abilities of eight children between the ages of four and five and a half. Task-based interviews were conducted where children were required to produce their own repeat pattern, to copy and extend a given repeat pattern, and complete missing parts of a repeat pattern. The findings show that most children were able to copy and extend a pattern, but few could produce their own repeat pattern. While most children tended to focus on &quot;what comes next&quot;, some children paid attention to pattern structure, but were not able to isolate the pattern element.
Playing into Gender Stereotyping in a Preschool Theatre Production
Author: Fritz, Elzette
Date: 2011-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Theater Arts,Preschool Education,Foreign Countries,Sex Stereotypes,Therapy,Sex Role,Child Development,Nursery Schools,Sexuality,Sexual Abuse,Conferences (Gatherings),Role Models,Sociocultural Patterns,Psychology,Audiences

This article gives a critical analysis of a nursery school (kindergarten/pre-school) play performance, in which lyrics and movement set the stage for gender stereotyping and sexualised behaviour. Using extracts of lyrics, the reader is invited to participate as an outsider and 'witness' (in accordance with narrative therapy tradition) to the way in which young children are placed as objects of stereotyping, in roles determined by the teacher play directors. To begin with the reader is introduced to socio-cultural psychology (specifically to the theory of childhood development) that focuses on the acquisition of gender roles. I argue that many school plays, especially at pre-school level, are developed for the entertainment of the (mostly) adult audience without considering what will be in the best interest of the young 'actors'. I refer to this as an act of perversion, while arguing that this is an educationally careless and irresponsible activity that prevails in school stage performances across a variety of schools in South Africa. I propose, rather, that a school play, as a cultural ritual, should be employed as a therapeutic tool to the aid of childhood development. Contains a bibliography.
Philosophy for Children in South African Schools: Its Role for Citizens-in-Waiting
Author: Amasa, Ndofirepi
Date: 2011-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Citizen Participation,Philosophy,Social Change,Racial Segregation,Cognitive Development,Child Development,Foreign Countries,Thinking Skills,Teaching Methods,Ethics,Values,Democracy,Communities of Practice,Children

Historically, the concept 'child' has a Lockean (1960) connotation, as empty slates, new born infants are considered weak and helpless, until the improvement of growth and age has removed this deficient state of childhood. In modern societies, including South Africa, children are still viewed as citizens-in-waiting, and as citizens who need to be inducted into their future role. This deficit model of childhood is reflected in the construction of democratic citizenship education in post-apartheid South Africa. In this article we present a theoretical justification for Philosophy for Children (P4C) as an avenue to individual enlightenment, i.e. education that entails the development of a child's mind, of rationality or the capacity to think. In the light of a Philosophy for Children agenda as an educational pedagogy, we argue that doing philosophy with children starting from an early age has a special significance in education for democratic citizenship in post-apartheid South Africa.
Relationship between Functional Movement Screen and Athletic Performance in Children Tennis Players
Author: Yildiz, Suat
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Athletics,Elementary School Students,Prediction,Tests,Motor Reactions,Psychomotor Skills,Screening Tests,Physical Activities

Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is one of the test battery that is used very common recently. Asymmetries and limitations of the functional movement patterns could be detected with this test battery. Study's purpose was to evaluate the relationship between FMS and athletic performance parameters in prepubertal children. 28 male children voluntarily participated in the study (Age: 9.6 ± 0.7 years, Height: 134.1 ± 6.8 cm, Weight: 31.3 ± 4.1 kg, and Training Duration: 3.1 ± 1.3 years). In study's results, a very significant relationship was found between FMS and static and dynamic balance and flexibility and CMJ (p&lt;0.01). A significant relationship was found between FMS and agility and acceleration (p&lt;0.05). Athletic performance parameters may predict with FMS test battery in prepubertal children. After athletic performance predicted if the quality of functional movement patterns are improved next stages of development may increase children's tennis performance.
The Determination of the Relationship between Sportspersonship Orientations and Positive Thinking Levels of the Athletes Engaged in Different Sports Branches
Author: Tazegül, Ünsal
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletes,Team Sports,Social Behavior,Behavior Standards,Thinking Skills,Positive Attitudes

The aim of this study is to reveal the relationship between sportspersonship orientations and positive thinking levels of the athletes in the team branch. In this study, Multidimensional Sportspersonship Orientation Scale and Positive Thinking Skills Scale were used as data collection tools. Portable IBM SPSS Statistics v20 software package was also used to analyze the data. For analyses of the data, descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient analysis were applied in the analysis of the data. As a result, it was determined that there is a positive relationship between athletes' positive thinking scores and adherence to social norms, respect for rules and officials and respect for opponent.
Engineering Students&apos; Opinions on Science Literacy
Author: Sadoglu, Günay Paliç
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Engineering Education,Science Education,Scientific Literacy,Student Attitudes,Laboratory Experiments,Definitions,Theory Practice Relationship,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries

In this study, the aim is to analyze opinions of engineering students on science literacy. Research participants constitute of a total of 143 students attending construction engineering department in a university located in the Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. In this study in which survey model was adopted, data obtained through a form containing open-ended questions were analyzed using the content analysis method. Engineering students defined science literacy mostly as &quot;knowing, understanding, interpreting science subjects&quot;, &quot;constantly following scientific and technological developments related to science&quot;, &quot;making academic studies, writing articles in fields of physics, chemistry and biology&quot; and &quot;receiving or having received education related to science&quot;. Students indicated that physical sciences had application especially in the field of engineering, they are cornerstone of the engineering profession, and thus physical sciences are important. Students mostly indicated that laboratory applications were important for science literacy since they ensured practical learning, gaining experience, effective and lasting learning, seeing that theoretical knowledge worked in real life, making learning easy, concretization and allowing transformation of theory into practice. In line with research findings, it was seen that engineering students defined science literacy generally in accordance with literature, and in higher years, students' definitions of science literacy varied.
English Language as a Communication Bridge in Post War Kosova
Author: Lohaj, Feride
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Textbook Content,Second Language Instruction,Foreign Countries,Ethnic Groups,Intercultural Communication,Serbocroatian,Indo European Languages,Native Language,Cultural Traits,Content Analysis,Cultural Differences,Cultural Pluralism

In Kosova, after the war, Albanian and Serb youth have not had opportunity to learn the language of each other. They have communicated in English language and thus this language has expanded throughout the region from its previous function as a sign of prestige and necessity for people who want to get educated or work abroad to the main tool of communication between the two ethnicities still distanced from each other. In this study, the English language textbooks were analyzed in order to determine whether elements of the cultures of both ethnicities were included, Serbian and Albanian, also if the textbooks could be designed with many cultural elements from this region, so that both communities could use them at schools. Only official textbooks were analyzed, but not other teaching materials that might be additionally used by the teachers. Findings answered the study questions. They showed that there is no cultural elements of Albanians and very little of cultural elements of Serbians covered in English language textbooks and also that the textbooks can be designed with many cultural elements from this region, so that both communities can use them at schools. Serbian and Kosova curricula slightly differ from each other meaning the new designed textbooks could meet expectation of both curricula, Serbian and Kosova's.
Father Involvement, Gender Perception and Children&apos;s Gender Stereotypes
Author: Yagan Güder, Sevcan
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Parent Participation,Sex Stereotypes,Gender Differences,Preschool Children,Father Attitudes,Age Differences,Income,Occupations,Foreign Countries

The main purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between fathers' involvement, their gender perceptions, and the gender stereotypes of children. A relational survey model was used in this research. The sampling of the research is composed of 151 randomly selected 60 to 72-month-old children, who attended preschools in the centre of Mugla province in Turkey, and their fathers. As data collecting tools, Demographic Information Form, Father Involvement Scale (60), Perceptions of Gender Scale (3), and Gender Stereotypes Assessment Instrument (65) were utilized. According to research results, fathers' equalitarian perspective regarding gender increases their involvement levels. On the other hand, it was determined that the gender of the child and the age of their father play a significant role in their father's involvement. It was determined that there is a significant positive relation between the gender stereotypes of the child and their father's arbitrary engagement, which is one of the sub-dimensions of the father involvement scale. It was also discovered that while the fathers' income is significant in the gender stereotypes of children; factors like their occupation, age, gender perceptions, and their involvement levels are not.
Homework&apos;s in Primary School: The Case of The Curricular Area of &quot;Environment Study&quot;
Author: Costa, António
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Homework,Elementary School Students,Time on Task,Study Habits,Predictor Variables,Assignments

This research seeks to develop a critical reflection that frames, characterizes and evaluates the homework as a teaching strategy in the curricular area of &quot;Environment Study&quot; in the Portuguese primary education. For that, we considered three dimensions: the type of methodology used; the number of homework assignments; the duration of the assignment by the student according to the time provided by the teacher. For methodologic purposes, we followed the case study method as we wanted to investigate the homework during a definite period in a narrative and profound way. An original instrument, called &quot;Homework Data Collection&quot;, was created to answer the three research questions. The results show that there isn't a preferred homework methodology. We found also a lack of proportionality between work time and study hours of &quot;Environmental Study&quot;. About the time taken by students to perform homework, we found that teachers are very well prepared to predict the time students take.
Predictive Value of Sense of Self-Efficacy and Attitudes of High School Students for Their Resistance to Mathematics
Author: Koyuncu, Bengisu
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Efficacy,High School Students,Student Attitudes,Mathematics Instruction,Grade 10,Mathematics Skills,Student Behavior,Foreign Countries,Correlation

This study aimed to determine the power of sense of self-efficacy in and attitudes toward math in predicting resistance to mathematics for high school students. In accordance with the aims of the study, a correlational survey model was used to determine covariance between the variables. The data for this study were collected through surveys given to 10th graders in 2016 spring semester. The students who were administered the surveys were chosen using simple random sampling. 831 students participated in the study (413 females with 49.70% and 418 males with 50.30%). Three surveys were used for data collection: The Resistance Scale for High School Students (RSHSS), Math Self-Efficacy Survey and Math Attitudes Survey. Pearson correlation, means, standard deviation and simple linear regression were performed for data analyses. The significance level was accepted to be 0.01 for the analyses used in the study. According to the findings, there is a significant correlation at -0.24 level between students' sense of self-efficacy in math and their resistant behavior toward math; a significant correlation at -0.27 level (p&lt;0.05) between their attitude toward math and resistant behavior toward math. According to the regression analyses, sense of self-efficacy in math accounts for six percent of the variance for resistant behavior toward math and attitudes toward math account for seven percent of the variance for resistant behavior toward math.
The Identification of Sensory Processing Difficulties of Learners Experiencing Asperger&apos;s Syndrome (AS) in Two Mainstream Grade R Classes
Author: de Jager, Petronella
Date: 2011-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Asperger Syndrome,Perceptual Impairments,Early Childhood Education,Preschool Children,Foreign Countries,Case Studies,Interviews,Observation,Inclusion,Preschool Teachers,Perceptual Motor Coordination

The purpose of this study is to explore the sensory processing difficulties of Grade R learners that are diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) in two schools in South Africa. Attwood (2007, p. 271) considers sensory sensitivities to have a greater impact on the lives of these individuals, than problems with making friends, managing emotions and coping academically. This research approach was purely qualitative; it used interviews and observations. The sample consists of two independent case studies composed of learners aged between five and seven who had been clinically diagnosed with AS. The results confirmed sensory processing difficulties, and illustrated how these difficulties impacted on the general learning and development of learners diagnosed with AS. Although they were both bright learners, they were perceived as underachievers. By identifying these sensory difficulties and creating awareness among educators, it is possible to debunk misconceptions people have of the adaptability of these learners to a mainstream school environment.
Lifelong Learning Tendencies of Prospective Teachers Receiving Pedagogical Formation Education
Author: Yilmaz, Muamber
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Lifelong Learning,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Teacher Education Programs,Likert Scales,Student Attitudes,Marital Status,Age Differences,Income,Employment Level,Gender Differences,Work Experience

Lifelong learning tendencies of prospective teachers attending pedagogical formation certificate program were evaluated in this study. While prospective teachers receiving pedagogical formation at Bartin University and Mustafa Kemal University formed the population of the research, the sample consisted of 210 prospective teachers selected randomly from the population. Screening model was employed in the research. &quot;Personal Information Form&quot; and 1-6 Likert-type &quot;Lifelong Learning Tendencies Scale&quot; which consisted of 27 items and was developed by Diker-Coskun [17] were applied as data collection tools. Reliability of the scale was tested, and Cronbach Alpha coefficient was found as 0.72. Independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA and Dunnett's T3 test were employed in the study. As a result of the data analysis, lifelong learning tendencies of the prospective teachers receiving pedagogical formation were generally high. Furthermore, a statistically significant difference was observed based on variables of marital status, age, universities being studied at, job status and level of income. On the other hand, lifelong learning tendencies of the prospective teachers receiving pedagogical formation education did not have statistically significant differences by gender, having child/children, department of graduation and work experience.
Preparatory School Students&apos; English Language Learning Motivation: A Sample from Turkey
Author: Altiner, Cennet
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Foreign Countries,Learning Motivation,Student Motivation,Scores,Language Teachers,Gender Differences,Positive Attitudes,Cultural Influences,Mass Media,Cultural Awareness,College Preparation

Motivation is one of the most crucial factors in language learning achievement and it should be taken into account for a good language education program. However, research has shown that language teachers often do not have enough knowledge about students' specific motivations for studying second language. Hence, the main goal of this study is to explore Turkish EFL learners' motivation in studying a second language. Also, the relationships between learners' motivation and different variables such as gender, interest in continuing English language learning and achievement scores were investigated. A total of 105 voluntary English learners enrolled in a preparatory school participated in this study. Wen's [1] motivation questionnaire was adopted in order to investigate the motivation of English language learners. With regard to gender differences in language learning motivation, this study found no significant difference between female and male students in their English learning motivation. Secondly, the findings revealed that it is highly possible for learners who possess positive attitudes towards L2 culture, appreciate their learning context, and follow the cultural media to continue their language learning in their lives. Lastly, positive learning attitudes/experience and intended efforts were found to have the greatest influence on participants' latest English midterm scores.
The Application of Web-Based Distance Learning to the Instrument (Guitar) Education In Undergraduate Program: The Sample of Kastamonu University
Author: Can, Ajda Aylin
Date: 2018-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Distance Education,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Musical Instruments,Music Education,Undergraduate Students,Pretests Posttests,Teaching Methods,Program Effectiveness,Web Based Instruction

The aim of this study is to test the applicability of distance learning instrument education in undergraduate programs of higher education institutions. It is intended that a web-based experimental study has been designed for guitar education as a part of instrument education and that the designed study has been applied to the undergraduate students through distance learning. Guitar performance rating scale was used to collect data. Obtained data was analyzed by using Mann Whitney U and Wilcoxon nonparametric tests which measure and evaluate the significance of the difference between two mean scores. Following the analysis, the results were interpreted. According to the findings, it was concluded that the intended target behaviors were attained by the students who were taught by the conventional method and the students who were taught by the web-based distance education method at the same level and the web-based distance education has had the same effect on students' learning as the traditional instrument education practice. Suggestions in this context suggestions were also provided.