ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Memory and Cognitive Strategies of High Ability Students in a Rural Secondary School
Author: Ali, Fuziana
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Academically Gifted,Rural Schools,Learning Strategies,Memory,Cognitive Processes,Student Surveys,Questionnaires,Foreign Countries,Second Language Learning,English (Second Language)

This study was conducted to examine language learning strategies employed by the high ability students in a rural secondary school. Memory and cognitive strategies employed by the high ability students were the main focus in this study. A survey design was used and data was collected using Oxford's questionnaires. Findings reveal that the high ability students use cognitive strategies more frequently than the memory strategies. One memory strategy is shown to have been employed most frequently by the high ability students. Teachers are therefore recommended to teach them how to use the less frequently chosen strategies and the strategies used by successful language learners.
Leadership Is the Key to Sustainable Community Development in Ecuador
Author: Menking, Cornell
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Community Development,Immigrants,Educational Administration,Sustainable Development,Social Change,Moral Values,Instructional Leadership,Ethics,Foreign Countries,Guidelines

I come to the field of educational administration from a rather unorthodox background. The search which led me to education began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leone. I left there frustrated with what passed as &quot;development&quot;. I heard the term &quot;sustainability&quot; thrown around and saw nothing sustainable about what was being done. I saw not only short-term improvement in people's lives, but also an incredible waste of resources and a feeding frenzy of development officers getting fat on NGO and western government funding. Sadly, in the years following my service in Sierra Leone, I also saw the peaceful Sierra Leoneans turn into symbols of humanity's darkest side (referring to the gruesome civil war in Sierra Leone). It was depressing, really. Fate took me next to working with immigrants in New Mexico with a literacy project. I found the results of education much more rewarding and tangible. My belief in the potential of education was confirmed once again as I next worked with English teachers in northeastern Siberia in the Sakha Republic from 1993-1996. I decided education was always the common denominator in any &quot;sustainable development&quot; approach, so I returned to the U.S. and the University of New Mexico for graduate degrees in education. It was my doctoral research on an educational project aimed at sustainable community development via &quot;moral leadership&quot; and &quot;personal and social transformation&quot; that is the topic of this article. In my opinion, this is a example of a community development project that deserves the blue ribbon label of &quot;sustainable&quot;. My purpose here is to simply introduce educational leaders, as briefly as possible, to this model. I will conclude by suggesting how further exploration of &quot;moral leadership&quot; might help educational administrators and professors improve their practice.
Examining the Role of Diversity in School Dynamics: An Internship That Helps to Meet NCATE Standard 4
Author: Webster-Smith, Angela
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Internship Programs,Administrator Education,Capacity Building,Intercultural Programs,Leadership Training,Graduate Students,Cultural Differences,Learning Experience,Educational Practices,Teaching Methods,Educational Administration

This is an internship experience designed to help professors of educational leadership better prepare students for diversity leadership and to help colleges of education comply with the spirit and letter of NCATE Standard 4. In particular, this internship experience will offer diverse experiences for candidates. It is particularly beneficial for programs with graduate students who serve in districts or schools where there is little to no cultural diversity.
&quot;Playing with Words&quot;: Effects of an Anagram Solving Game-Like Application for Primary Education Students
Author: Panagiotakopoulos, Chris T.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Educational Games,Word Lists,Guessing (Tests),Reaction Time,Computer Assisted Testing,Summative Evaluation,Elementary School Students,Problem Solving,Reading Fluency,Computer Assisted Instruction,Computer Games,Student Attitudes,Predictor Variables,Correlation,Scores

The present study reports the basic characteristics of a game-like application entitled &quot;Playing with Words-PwW&quot;. PwW is a single-user application where a word must be guessed given an anagram of that word. Anagrams are presented from a predefined word list and users can repeatedly try to guess the word, from which the anagram is derived, by placing (drag &amp; drop) successively the given letters into the correct orthotactic order. Each effort is assessed as either correct or incorrect, while reaction and total time consumed are also recorded. The purpose of this game is both to entertain the user and to provide teachers with a simple computerized assessment tool. Summative evaluation results, based on 76 primary schoolchildren sample, indicate that the performance of anagram solving tasks explain a significant proportion of variance in reading fluency.
The Four Phases of Russian Engineering Education in the Era of Social Experiments
Author: Churlyaeva, Natalya
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Engineering Education,Educational History,Educational Change,Educational Sociology,Higher Education,Access to Education,Barriers,Educational Quality,Educational Policy,Social Class,Equal Education,Educational Innovation

We consider some peculiarities in the evolution of Russian engineering education as it underwent two radical paradigmal transformations during the past century, especially from the viewpoint of restrictions that inhibited access to higher education (HE). The driving forces of this evolution are revealed and some negative results are shown. While the former restrictions are gone, the new ones emerged as regards quality education which in part is related to the general degradation of engineering HE, in part to the stratification of the population. The new limitations can be overcome only within advanced corporations involved in innovation.
In Principle, It Is Not Only the Principal! Teacher Leadership Architecture in Schools
Author: Ghamrawi, Norma
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Principals,Teacher Leadership,Private Schools,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Leadership Responsibility,Teacher Role,Administrator Role,Foreign Countries,Teacher Surveys,Likert Scales,Scores,Elementary Secondary Education,Teacher Characteristics

The purpose of this study was to lay the foundations of a conceptual model of the role dimensions of teacher leaders within the Lebanese private school context. Besides, the study aimed at distinguishing the prime architects of teacher leadership in such a context, highlighting the critical issues confronting its nourishment and development. The study was conducted in 59 schools in Beirut, Lebanon (approximately 60% of the city schools). Data was derived using a questionnaire completed by 2950 teachers, where its quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS 18.0 and its qualitative data was treated with the help of NVivo 7.0. Findings indicate that subject leaders' role is far more critical than that of school principals in inaugurating and cultivating teacher leadership. Another finding proposes that the roles attributed to teacher leaders within the Lebanese private school context match the international listing, yet additional roles are also suggested. Finally, evidence gathered indicate that teachers considered finding 'time' to practice leadership is the most crucial element for teacher leadership development in schools. This is besides securing a culture of trust and respect and where effective professional development is secured.
A Study of Local Antecedents for College Choice: A Template for Administrators, Families, and School Counselors
Author: Bird, James
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Choice,Alignment (Education),Educational Counseling,College Preparation,High School Graduates,Predictor Variables,Decision Making,Administrator Guides,School Counselors,Family Programs,Selection Criteria,Guidance Programs,Statistical Analysis,Grade Point Average

Patterns of classes, grades, and test scores were studied in 3 successive graduating classes of a mid-western suburban high school. Descriptive statistics indicate that the prestigious college group had the highest mean scores on 23 variables. Descriptive discriminant analysis revealed the most influential variables were cumulative grade point average and the total number of advanced courses taken. These data can be collected on a local template and used for future decisions among parents, students, and counselors. The roles of the school counselor, building principal, and superintendent all need to be aligned so that the appropriate authority and responsibility can be used to service parents and students in making educational decisions. In order for this role alignment to occur, leadership initiative must flow from the superintendent through the building principal to the guidance counselor. Administrators must be catalysts in ideation while working with the counselors to serve families in their community.
Coding and Analysing Behaviour Strategies of Instructors in University Science Laboratories to Improve Science Teachers Training
Author: Ajaja, Patrick Osawaru
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Faculty,College Science,Science Instruction,Science Teachers,Teacher Education,Science Laboratories,Time on Task,Observation,Case Studies,Intellectual Disciplines,Botany,Microbiology,Zoology,Chemistry,Physics,Geology,Check Lists,Demonstrations (Educational),Instructional Effectiveness,Teacher Behavior,Science Education,Educational Improvement,Statistical Analysis,Statistical Significance

The intention of this study was to determine how science instructors in the university laboratories spend time on instruction. The study, was guided by three research questions and two hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study employed a non-participant observation case study design. 48 instructors teaching lower and higher levels practical courses in Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, and Geology in Faculty of Science of Delta State University constituted the sample. A behaviour checklist called Science Laboratory Interaction Categories (SLIC) was the instrument used for data collection. A major finding of the study showed that science instructors spend most of the instructional time on; Demonstration of Procedure, Shows, Transmits, Listens and Non-lesson related behaviours resulting in less investigative teaching. Another finding of the study shows that among the six science disciplines the data revealed significant differences for all the instructor behaviours. It was concluded that the observation of what science instructors do in the university laboratories can be a source of valid information on how to improve science education in the universities and science teachers training for other levels of education and institutions.
Global Citizenship Education and Its Implications for Curriculum Goals at the Age of Globalization
Author: Zahabioun, Shahla
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Global Approach,Citizenship Education,Curriculum Development,Educational Objectives,Definitions,Role of Education,Information Technology,Standards

As the inevitable process of the 21st century, globalization has affected and altered all aspects of human life including education. Therefore, one of the main tasks of any education system is to identify the features and impacts of such process. Thus, the present study was conducted aiming to discuss and examine global citizenship education and its implications for curriculum goals. This study is firstly defining global citizenship education concept as well as its significance and necessity and then it is going to explain global citizenship education concept and its purposes and implications for curriculum goals. This is an analytical research. The results indicate that global citizen holds peculiar features and requires special education in global aspects. Accordingly, the citizenship education compatible with global standards requires an overview of curriculum goals as one of the most important components of education system.
Collaborative Research in a Post-Katrina Environment: The Facilitation, Communication, and Ethical Considerations of University Researchers
Author: Peters, Gary
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Ethics,Qualitative Research,Social Services,Natural Disasters,Researchers,Role,Social Work,Caseworkers,Cultural Context,Cooperation,Focus Groups,Institutional Cooperation,Strategic Planning,Public Agencies,Organizations (Groups),Grants

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina brought devastation and confusion to the Mississippi Gulf Coast region on August 29, 2005. A desperate need for leadership, collaboration, and coordination of relief and recovery efforts was revealed during a March 2007 strategic planning session involving 96 organizations, groups, agencies, and researchers working in the area. As an outgrowth of the planning session, the Inter-University Collaborative Research, Relief, and Recovery Initiative was formed March 14, 2008, with the purpose of developing a better understanding of the research process after a natural disaster and the roles of university researchers and social service providers in conducting the research. A qualitative study of the group's initial collaborative discussions was conducted implementing focus group methodology. Participants of the study included nine researchers and six social service providers working in the post-Katrina environment. Results showed needs for collaboration among researchers and social workers and the establishment of research parameters sensitive to the cultural context of this post-disaster region.
Remediation and Termination of Impaired Students in CACREP-Accredited Counseling Programs
Author: Li, Chi-Sing
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Remedial Instruction,Counselor Training,Expulsion,Special Needs Students,Accreditation (Institutions),Masters Programs,Telephone Surveys,Student Records,Disabilities,Incidence,Test Items,Tests,Guidelines,Ethics,Behavior Rating Scales,Behavior Problems,Student Behavior

The researchers of this study investigated how frequently a set of 17 non-academic behavioral indicators were used to determine impairment of master's-level counseling students that resulted in remediation and termination. Thirty-five academic unit leaders of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) participated in a telephone survey, and information about 86 cases of impaired students were collected and analyzed using descriptive methods. Of the 17 impairment indicators, 15 were cited by participants as reasons for remediation of impaired students in their programs. All 17 were cited as reasons for termination of impaired students in their programs.
The Effect of Using Computer Games on Lower Basic Stage Students' Achievement in English at Al-SALT Schools
Author: Al-Elaimat, Abeer Rashed
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Computer Games,Instructional Effectiveness,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Academic Achievement,Elementary School Students,Grade 3

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of using computer games on the lower basic stage student's achievement in learning English at Al-SALT Schools. The population of this study consisted of all lower basic stage students in AL-SALT schools during the scholastic year 2011-2012. However, the sample of this study consisted of 88 male and female third grade students divided into two groups, the experimental group which under went a teaching experiment using computer games, and control group using the traditional method. The instrument of the study was an achievement test that aimed at measuring students' performance. The independent variables were the teaching method, technique and the computer games. The dependent variable was the student's achievement in English. The findings of the study revealed significant differences in the mean scores between the control and the experimental groups, students' performance of experimental group was better than that of the control group.
The Influence of Demographic Variables on University Students' Adjustment in North Jordan
Author: Aderi, Mohd
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Demography,Predictor Variables,Influences,Student Adjustment,Investigations,College Freshmen,Social Adjustment,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Institutional Characteristics,Incidence,Statistical Analysis,Educational History,Educational Environment,Questionnaires,Performance Factors,Self Disclosure (Individuals)

The main aim of the present study is to investigate the student university adjustment particularly the determination of the adjustment level of first year university students in Jordan. The three domains are namely overall college adjustment, domain of social adjustment, and academic adjustment. In addition, in this analysis, gender, age, types of university differences adjustment are evaluated. 244 first year students participated in this study and frequencies, descriptive statistics, independent t-test, and ANOVA are used in the study. The results of the study reveal that university students have a generally moderate adjustment level despite the indication that students have some difficulties in their social and academic factors.
The Relationship between Followership Style and Job Performance in Botswana Private Universities
Author: Oyetunji, Christianah O.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Job Performance,College Faculty,Foreign Countries,Private Colleges,Questionnaires,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Administrator Relationship,Instructional Leadership,Leadership Styles,Alienation,Critical Thinking,Teacher Characteristics

This paper describes the followership style and job performance in Botswana private universities. Attempt was made to determine if there is a significant relationship between followership styles in relation to job performance. A total of 102 randomly selected lecturers from the two private universities completed followership and job performance questionnaires. The data indicates that in Botswana private universities: (a) followership styles include passive, alienated, pragmatist and exemplary followership styles. The most common followership style among the lecturers is pragmatist followership style; (b) there is no relationship between exemplary, pragmatist and alienated followership styles and job performance; indicating low performance of lecturers who indicated these followership styles; and (c) there is a high relationship between passive followership style and job performance; indicating high performance of lecturers who indicated this style of followership.
Students' Perception of Teachers' Characteristics and Their Attitude towards Mathematics in Oron Education Zone, Nigeria
Author: Etuk, Etuk N.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Teacher Characteristics,Teaching Methods,Classroom Techniques,Secondary School Students,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Hypothesis Testing,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Communication Skills,Teaching Skills,Correlation

The study sought to find out the relationship between how students perceive their teachers' in respect of knowledge of Mathematics content, communication ability, use of appropriate teaching strategies and teachers' classroom management skills and students' attitude towards mathematics. The population of the study comprised all the second year students in senior secondary schools in Oron Education Zone. The study sample consisted of 640 students selected through cluster and simple random sampling techniques. Two instruments -- Students' Perception of Teacher Characteristics Questionnaire (SPTCQ) and Students' Attitude towards Mathematics Questionnaire (SATMQ) were developed and administered on the respondents. A trial test of 50 students using split-half reliability test was carried out which yielded reliability coefficients of 0.86 and 0.94 for SPTCQ and SATMQ respectively. Pearson Product Moment Correlation and t-statistics were used to answer the research questions and test the hypotheses respectively. Findings show that the way students' perceive their teachers' in terms of knowledge of mathematics contents, communication ability, teaching methods and classroom management skills has a significant relationship with students' attitude towards mathematics. When the students' perception of their teachers' characteristics is low, students' attitude towards mathematics tends to be negative.
Connections: An Essential Element of Online Learning Communities
Author: Ritter, Carol
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Communities of Practice,Teacher Student Relationship,Peer Relationship,Educational Strategies,Educational Practices,Educational Environment,Teacher Role,Facilitators (Individuals),Student Role,Program Descriptions,College Programs,Instructional Design,Distance Education

Online learning communities provide opportunities for connections in several ways: instructor to students, students to instructor, and students to students. As online instructors and researchers, we describe the essential elements for developing online learning communities and the strategies we've used for creating these type of learning environments in our online courses.
Teachers' Dispositions: Supporting Democracy or Forcing Indoctrination
Author: Norris, Dale
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Characteristics,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Education,Standards,Educational Legislation,Federal Legislation

Teacher education programs have become increasingly aware of the need to consider appropriate professional dispositions. This article addresses several potentially uncomfortable questions surrounding teacher dispositions including a true meaning of disposition(s), assessing dispositions and the research base of what is known concerning dispositions as related to eective teaching. Additionally, the article speaks to the particularly uncomfortable question of the NCATE role in the dispositions arena.
Obesity among Middle School Children: More Cause for School Leaders' Concern?
Author: Clark, David
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Obesity,Middle School Students,Grades (Scholastic),Grade 6,Grade 7,Body Weight,Mathematics Achievement,Reading Achievement,Science Achievement,Social Studies,Writing Achievement,Outcome Measures,Statistical Significance,Gender Differences,Ethnic Groups,Racial Differences,Cohort Analysis,Body Composition,Child Health,Statistical Analysis,Multivariate Analysis

In this study, the authors examined the relationship of 1,128 sixth and seventh grade students' grades in four subject areas (i.e., math, reading, science, and social studies) and their scores on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge &amp; Skills (TAKS) Reading, Math, and Writing measures for the 2006-2007 school year as a function of their weight status (i.e., Obese versus Non-Obese). Statistically significant differences were found between the percentage of boys and girls who were obese, as well as among the ethnic categories of Hispanic, African-American, Asian-Pacific Islander, and White and among grade levels. Obese children were found to have statistically significantly lower course grades in math, reading, science, and social studies. Similar results were present for the three TAKS measures. Implications of our findings are discussed, as well as suggestions for further research.