ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Career Development: The Role of Career Counsellor towards Job Counselling
Author: Asrowi
Date: 2021-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Career Development,Career Counseling,Counselor Attitudes,Career Guidance,Secondary School Students,Self Efficacy,Student Attitudes,Counseling Effectiveness,Foreign Countries

The aim of this study is to find out the factors on counsellor's effective skills towards the effects obtained through students' career guidance. Data from Secondary High School Department (DIKMEN) were analysed to investigate the mediation effect of counsellors' counselling skills to career guidance by applying SPSS 18.0. There was continual increase of self-efficacy regarding to students' satisfaction with the skilled career guidance counsellors. This study investigated the long-term stability of the positive effects obtained quantitatively done by the counsellors with improved effective counselling skills on students' career guidance. The result of the study showed that there are seven factors which become the key factors to effective counseling skill to improve the effective counseling skill and the effectiveness of individual counseling namely; attending, leading, reflecting, summarizing, interpreting, confronting, and informing/ advising. By acquiring those seven skills, the counselors contributed significantly to improve the effectiveness of individual counseling towards career guidance.
Green Chemistry Practicums at Chemical Equilibrium Shift to Enhance Students&apos; Learning Outcomes
Author: Redhana, I. Wayan
Date: 2021-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Chemistry,Sustainability,Science Instruction,Practicums,Program Effectiveness,High School Students,Secondary School Science,Grade 11,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods

Evidences showed that students' chemistry learning outcomes were still low. One of the causes was the chemistry practicums carried out so far were traditional chemistry practicums. Therefore, it needed to be reoriented towards the practicum. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effect of green chemistry practicums on students' learning outcomes on the topic of chemical equilibrium shifts. This study used two classes, namely one class as a control group and another class as an experimental group. Each class consisted of 40 students, respectively. The traditional chemistry practicums were taught to the control group, while the green chemistry practicums were taught to the experimental group. Analysis of covariance was used to test a hypothesis at a significance level of 5%. The results of the study showed that there was a significant difference in the learning outcomes of students. The methods of green chemistry practicums were better in improving the learning outcomes than those of traditional chemistry practicums. It was recommended that senior high school teachers can apply these methods to improve students' learning outcomes.
Classroom Life Perception Scale: A Scale Development Study
Author: Ayçiçek, Burak
Date: 2021-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Classroom Environment,Measures (Individuals),High School Students,Student Attitudes,Psychometrics,Construct Validity,Reliability,Factor Analysis,Factor Structure,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Academic Achievement,Peer Relationship,Correlation,Foreign Countries

The aim of the study is to develop a scale named Classroom Life Perception Scale (CLPS) for determining the classroom life perceptions of the students toward lessons. The proposal scale, composed of 44 items, was applied to 2 study groups. The group of Exploratory Factor Analysis that aims to determine the psychometric properties especially the construct validity and reliability of CLPS consisted of 462 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. The group of Confirmatory Factor Analysis that aims to find out whether the factor structure demonstrated by CLPS was confirmed or not consisted of 282 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. As a result of the analyses, it has been determined that the scale consists of 28 items and it has a structure composed of three factors. The study showed that CLPS is a valid and reliable tool. Using CLPS with other data collection tools on classroom life perceptions of students will contribute to literature.
Developing Action Research Model for Thai Tertiary Classrooms
Author: Lateh, Afifi
Date: 2021-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Action Research,Higher Education,College Faculty,Administrator Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Classroom Research,Participatory Research,Teacher Attitudes,Models,Selection Criteria,Educational Research,Group Discussion,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Content Analysis,Diaries,Research Reports,Universities

This participatory action research aims to (1) construct a classroom research development model for Thai tertiary lecturers in the three southern border provinces and (2) evaluate their classroom research performance. Through voluntary participation, the target group comprises 40 lecturers in Thailand, specifically from Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus; Yala Rajabhat University; Princess of Naradhiwas University; Fatoni University; and Boromarajonani College of Nursing Yala. In-depth interviews were conducted with two university administrators, and a focus group discussion was held for 12 participants, including lecturer representatives and the researchers. Initial data on suggestions were collected to construct a draft classroom research development model which was subsequently assessed for quality by three purposively sampled experts. The selection criteria for these experts included having a research background in Education or having conducted at least three research titles on classroom research. The instruments were an in-depth interview form, a focus group discussion form, a model quality assessment, a self-assessment form, and a learning log. The data were analysed with content analysis and descriptive statistics.
Students&apos; Perceptions of Collaborative Team Teaching and Student Achievement Motivation
Author: Anwar, Khoirul
Date: 2021-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Team Teaching,Teacher Collaboration,Academic Achievement,Student Motivation,High School Students,High School Teachers,Predictor Variables,Foreign Countries,Language Teachers,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction

To date, only student's collaborative behaviour in learning is seen and linked to achievement motivation. Even though the teacher has a great role to determine learning process, only few research findings link collaborative teacher to student learning motivation. This study aims to identify predictions of correlation between students' perceptions of collaborative team teaching (a collaborative role between teacher and lecturer) in a high school of a remote area with their learning motivation. This study uses survey and correlational design with two questionnaires namely students' perceptions of collaborative team teaching (with average validity level of r 0.85 and reliability of 0.972) and about learning motivation (with average validity level of r 0.65 and reliability of 0.899). These two measured-valid questionnaires were distributed to all participants, of 50 respondents and then analysed using Pearson correlation. The results showed that the calculated r was 0.568 and the significant value of 0.003, so it could be predicted that students' perceptions on collaborative team teaching were significantly and strongly correlated to learning motivation. This research proves that students have professed highly on collaborative team teaching for teachers to team up with various external parties (especially with lecturers) and regarded advantageous on achievement motivation of students. This study also confirmed that learning strategies must be selective and collaboratively designed to fit the learner's expectancy so that they can activate self-image and future self-image to elevate learning motivation.
Teacher&apos;s Use of Literacy Centers to Promote Literacy Acquisition in First Grade Bilingual Students in a South Texas School
Author: Hernandez, Fernando
Date: 2021-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Grade 1,Bilingual Students,Literacy Education,Hispanic American Students,Low Income Students,Resource Centers,Instructional Effectiveness,Scores,Reading Tests,Spanish Speaking,Reading Achievement

Improving reading performance among Hispanic students continues to be a national and state priority. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of literacy centers in first grade bilingual classrooms and its relation to students' Tejas LEE scores. This quasi-experimental study took place in two elementary schools in a South Texas district during an 11-week period. Data were collected through BOY (Beginning of the year) and MOY (Middle of the year) Tejas LEE scores. A nonprobability sample consisted of 104 first grade bilingual students (59 and 45 in the experimental and comparison groups, respectively). Results showed that there was no statistically significant difference between those students who participated in literacy centers and those who did not based on the Tejas LEE scores. Given the growing number of Hispanics and recognizing the reading gap, it is important to find a solution to this problem. This study is a start in reducing the number of first grade students being retained due to their literacy ability.
Presidential Twitter in the Face of COVID-19: Between Populism and Pop Politics
Author: Manfredi-Sánchez, Juan-Luis
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,Social Media,Presidents,Political Issues,Information Dissemination,Administrator Behavior,Emotional Response,Foreign Countries,Political Campaigns,Public Health,Ideology

This paper analyses the use of Twitter as a presidential communication channel during the first few months of the COVID-19 crisis. The aim is to determine how four recently elected presidents (those of Spain, Argentina, Mexico and Brazil) managed their political communication, and to explore the thesis that they resorted to populist messages during the first months of their terms in office. Using a qualitative methodology and the XL Node tool to capture data, a comparative analysis was performed on the messages posted on their personal Twitter accounts during the first 20 weeks of 2020, classified in six categories: polarization; conspiracy; exaltation and leadership; personalisation and privacy; emotions and feelings; and media publicity. The results indicate that the four presidents share populist traits, but to a different extent. López Obrador and Bolsonaro display a more populist profile, with emotional appeals to the people and to their saving action as regards the implementation of health policies. Conversely, Alberto Fernández and Pedro Sánchez are more akin to the pop politician profile, posting photographs and media messages with a view to receiving press coverage. Both post tweets, based on values and historical events, aimed at their grassroots supporters. The main conclusion is that the pandemic has enhanced the presidential and personalist profiles of the four leaders, although their actions during the COVID-19 crisis were not necessarily in keeping with the populist paradigm. Thus, Sánchez and Bolsonaro implemented a health management communication strategy, while López Obrador and Fernández paid scant attention to health policy.
STEAM Projects with KIKS Format for Developing Key Competences
Author: Diego-Mantecón, José-Manuel
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Art Education,STEM Education,Active Learning,Student Projects,Problem Solving,Cooperative Learning,Competency Based Education,High School Students,Adolescents,Literacy,Multilingualism,Technological Literacy,Videoconferencing,Cultural Awareness,Citizenship Education,Entrepreneurship,Lifelong Learning,Program Effectiveness,Global Approach,Foreign Countries

Secondary education curricula highlight competence-based learning; although meaningful school-intervention habits have not yet been observed. The initiatives implemented have focused primarily on promoting the combined development of no more than three key competences. This article presents an international study under the Erasmus+ and H2020 programmes, for analysing the impact of the STEAM project-based learning approach with KIKS format (Kids Inspire Kids for STEAM) on the interwoven development of key competences. The sample included 267 high school students divided into 53 teams from 29 educational centres in Finland, England, Hungary, and Spain. Each team carried out several projects for no less than two academic years, by means of the following two approaches: STEAM project-based learning and KIKS. Data were collected from observations and interviews with students, teachers, and KIKS trainers. Analyses revealed that the combination of these two approaches facilitate the development of all eight key competences. The project-based learning focus essentially fostered the enhancement of the mathematical competence and in science, technology, and engineering, while KIKS format promoted literacy and multilingual competences. The remaining competences were encouraged by the combination of both approaches. It is noteworthy that prolonged participation in the programme, as it was implemented, was crucial to achieving the obtained outcomes.
How Does Academic Performance Increase Virtual Popularity? A Case of Facebook Usage among Indian College Students
Author: Maheshwari, Saurabh
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Peer Acceptance,Social Media,Computer Mediated Communication,Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Sense of Community

The debate on the positive and negative impact of Facebook on youth particularly on their academic performance has become prevalent in academic discourses. The previous studies show mixed findings of the effect of Facebook on academic performance as well as on other education-related variables. Though the role of Facebook in academics is well explored, however, the impact of academics on Facebook usage has not been examined. The present study examines the reverse possibility i.e. effect of study and academic performance on Facebook usage. Two offline survey studies were conducted on Indian college students. Study one was conducted on 250 undergraduate students (mean age = 20.15; 101 female participants) which shows a significant positive impact of past academic performance on Facebook friendship. Study two was conducted on 317 undergraduate students (mean age = 19.95; 259 females) with two additional indicators of Facebook usage i.e. time spent on Facebook and attitude toward Facebook use. Results of study two also show a positive impact of academic performance on Facebook friendship, however, no such impact is found for other indicators of Facebook use. Overall research shows academic achievement positively influences the virtual popularity of individuals, especially for college students.
Redesigning Educational Delivery Systems: The Needs and Options for Continuous Learning during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic in Nigeria
Author: Chukwuemeka, Emeka Joshua
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,COVID-19,Pandemics,School Closing,Developing Nations,Online Courses,Distance Education,Social Media,Virtual Classrooms,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Flipped Classroom

Education has been one of the worst-hit sectors of the economy since the detection of the first index case of COVID-19 in Nigeria on February 27, 2020. Like many affected countries of the world, the Federal government of Nigeria has taken several necessary precautionary measures to curtail the spread of the disease. This has led to the suspension of all educational activities especially in-class teaching and learning processes. This paper studied the state of education in Nigeria and the effort of government towards continuous education in comparison to the measures put in place by other developing countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper equally reviewed five different available and popular online learning platforms that can be implemented by the government to provide start-up educational programs that would help to keep students on course by learning remotely from home throughout the period of COVID-19 pandemic. These include Distance Learning, Social media, Virtual Classroom, M-Learning, and Flipped classroom. Implementation of these online forms of education will successfully offer alternatives and ensure continuous education presently and in the future. The recommendations of this study would be useful even for other developing countries that are yet to discover any alternative to the disrupted in-class learning activities so that their students will start to learn from home.
Technologies and Practices of Linguistic and Sociocultural Adaptation of Foreign Students during Their Studies at the University
Author: Kamalova, Lera A.
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Adjustment,Foreign Students,College Students,Barriers,Coping,Russian,Language Skills,Academic Achievement,Cultural Awareness,Personality Traits,Educational Methods,Social Development,College Environment,Student Needs,Psychological Patterns,Second Language Instruction,Social Isolation,Depression (Psychology),Identification (Psychology)

The aim of this work is to determine the most effective technologies and practices for the linguistic and sociocultural adaptation of foreign students studying in Russian and foreign universities, the use of which will help foreign students overcome barriers in academic performance, mastery of the Russian language, psychological and sociocultural adaptation in the host country. The fundamental basis of this study is the experimental work carried out at the Institute of Psychology and Education of Kazan Federal University, Arkalyk State Pedagogical Institute named after Y. Altynsarin, St. Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics. Sociocultural and linguistic adaptation of foreign students is organized on the basis of an integrated approach, which is a combination of intercultural, humanistic, personality-oriented, activity-based approaches to learning. Education and training of foreign students should be organized on the basis of modern technologies and practices (authoring online simulators in Russian, interactive whiteboard, case method, brainstorming, role-playing game, discussion) contributes to effective language, socio-cultural adaptation of students. An effective tool to promote the sociocultural and linguistic adaptation of foreign students is a specially organized tolerant developing educational environment of the university, organized taking into account the specifics of social problems and the psychological state of migrants, contributing to the leveling of emerging problems of sociocultural adaptation, the integration of foreign students in the host community. In this study, the most effective diagnostics were identified that affect the mechanisms of linguistic and sociocultural adaptation of foreign students studying in Russian and foreign universities: diagnostics of the level of social isolation of a person, determination of the level of depression, methods for determining sociocultural identity, adaptation of a person to a new sociocultural environment, methodology for determining level of knowledge of Russian as a foreign language. The scientific novelty of this study is to determine the most effective technologies and practices of linguistic and sociocultural adaptation of foreign students in the context of globalization and the Eurasian integration of sociocultural and educational space.
Use of the Collaborative Wall to Improve the Teaching-Learning Conditions in the Bachelor of Visual Arts
Author: Salas-Rueda, Ricardo-Adán
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Bachelors Degrees,Visual Arts,Computer Oriented Programs,Information Dissemination,Active Learning,Geometry,Electronic Learning,Technology Uses in Education,Student Motivation,Learning Processes,Student Attitudes,Creative Activities

This mixed research analyzes the use of the Collaborative Wall to improve the teaching-learning conditions in the Bachelor of Visual Arts considering data science and machine learning (linear regression). The sample is made up of 46 students who took the Geometric Representation Systems course at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) during the 2019 school year. The Collaborative Wall is a web application that facilitates the organization and dissemination of ideas through the use of images and text. In the classroom, the students formed teams and used mobile devices to access this web application. The results of machine learning indicate that the organization of ideas in the Collaborative Wall positively influences the participation of students, motivation and learning process. Data science identifies 3 predictive models about the use of this web application in the educational field. Also, the Collaborative Wall facilitates the learning process in the classroom through the comparison and discussion of information. Finally, technological advances allow organizing creative activities that favor the active role of students.
Digital Development of Education and Universities: Global Challenges of the Digital Economy
Author: Abduvakhidov, Abdumalik Maxkamovich
Date: 2021-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Technology Uses in Education,Universities,Influence of Technology,Educational Technology,Educational Quality,Educational Development

The article deals with the main aspects of the digital technology impact on education. The aim of the research is to collect and analyze most of digital technologies that have been implemented into educational system of Uzbekistan recently and to find out how they have influenced upon the development of the modern educational methods. The paper presents an assessment of the quality of education on the basis of system performance indicators, which makes it possible to evaluate education in the framework of management criteria based on the results of the participants' preparedness for practical activities. Analysing the foreign and domestic experience, the solution was found out to manage the educational system of the higher education organizations. At the same time, the work stipulates that such an approach should not violate the existing academic traditions and prevent commercial orientation of university management.
Dominant Factors That Cause Students&apos; Difficulties in Learning Abstract Algebra: A Case Study at a University in Indonesia
Author: Agustyaningrum, Nina
Date: 2021-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Algebra,Foreign Countries,College Students,Student Problems,Student Attitudes,Student Motivation,Prior Learning,Instructional Materials,Teacher Effectiveness,Teaching Methods

This study aims to find out the dominant factors that cause students' difficulties in learning abstract algebra. The factors investigated in this study focused on attitude, motivation, prior knowledge, lecturer performance, learning methods, as well as teaching materials. This study is a descriptive research using a survey method. We involved 30 students of mathematics education department in Riau Kepulauan University, Indonesia. To get the data, we used questionnaire and interview. Based on the questionnaire result analysis, there were three dominant factors causing the students' difficulties in learning abstract algebra. They were students' attitudes towards abstract algebra, prior knowledge, and teaching materials with the percentage of 36.7%, 28.4%, and 23.4% respectively (strong category). Meanwhile, the other three factors -- motivation, lecturer performance, and learning method -- had the percentage of 45.4%, 56.7%, and 43.4% respectively (fair category). These results impact on the finding of dominant factors causing the difficulties in learning abstract algebra. At the end, it could be a reference for the lecturer to improve the learning effectiveness.