ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Quality of Aesthetic Development in the Context of an Art Festival as a Condition for the Overall Development of Children and Adolescents
Author: Boyakova, Ekaterina V.
Date: 2020-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Child Development,Adolescent Development,Aesthetics,Art Activities,Foreign Countries

The article examines the problem of the aesthetic development of children and adolescents as a fundamental condition for the quality of education and the modern approach to educational process organization in the context of interaction of general and additional education. The authors disclose this direction of research from the point of a long-term experimental study conducted by researchers at the Institute of Art Education and Cultural Studies of the Russian Academy of Education in the period from the middle of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century. The analysis of materials of a substantial scientific study of the problem of measuring the aesthetic development of children on the example of Russia and the studies by the leading foreign scientists is carried out. The authors raise the issues related to solving this problem in modern educational organizations and schools. The article identifies the modern pedagogical principles and conditions for the implementation of the basics of aesthetic development including the aesthetic perception of the works of art by children of different ages in the practice of children's educational organizations. The resolution of the problem of high-quality modern education is found in creating a well-organized subject and spatial environment, changing all the components of education and upbringing, and highlighting the fundamental cultural core in them.
The Teacher&apos;s Self-Presentation in Terms of Students&apos; Assessments or the Study of the Teacher&apos;s Self-Presentation Features
Author: Busygina, Tatyana A.
Date: 2020-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Student Relationship,Teacher Characteristics,Self Concept,Grading,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Interpersonal Competence

The article is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of self-presentation, as a significant mechanism that helps to build effective communication between teachers and students. To study the described phenomenon, we used the author's questionnaire &quot;Assessment of the image of the teacher.&quot; A study conducted on a sample of teachers and their students led us to the conclusion that there are differences between the &quot;I-image&quot; of teachers and the &quot;I-expert&quot;, i.e. between teachers' self-image and student grading system. Teachers evaluate themselves higher in terms of the studied parameters than their students evaluate. As a result, we came to the empirical conclusion that it is important for teachers to pay attention to the development of self-presentation skills.
Personalized Learning as a Method of Moral and Intellectual Development in the Humanitarization of the Post-Industrial Society
Author: Kondratiev, Sergey Vladimirovich
Date: 2020-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Individualized Instruction,Moral Development,Intellectual Development,Social Values,Metacognition,Learning Strategies,Psychological Patterns,Altruism,Personality Development,Foreign Countries

The article presents the post-industrial society problem in the context of personal self-existence of the individual. A spiritually oriented humanitarian paradigm in the intellectual and moral development of the individual in the framework of solving the post-industrial society problems is identified. Personalized learning is considered as a special learning type focused on the personal and intellectual development of the individual on the way from egocentrism to altruism. Intellectual development in the framework of metacognitive learning strategies is presented. The spiritual and moral development of students is defined as personal reflection development. The article presents the empirical study data on the moral orientation of students' personality in educational organizations.
Physiological Basis of the Correction of Postural Disorders by Regular Ordered Muscular Activity
Author: Shimanovskaya, Yanina Vasilievna
Date: 2020-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physiology,Human Posture,Human Body,Exercise,Muscular Strength,Training,Prevention,Physical Disabilities,Physical Activities,Physical Fitness

Posture deformation occurs under the influence of factors that violate the vertical position of the spine. When the load on the spine is redistributed, the position of the body is adjusted by selective training of the muscles of the trunk and changing the position of the pelvis in the frontal plane. Exercises for impaired posture should be aimed primarily at preventing progression and correcting curvature and twisting of the vertebrae. It is important not only the correction of curvature, but also the stabilization of the spine in a corrected position. Saving the achieved results contributes to the formation of a new static-dynamic stereotype of the spine. This is possible by deliberately influencing the upper and lower in relation to the main curvature of the links of the musculoskeletal system and muscle tone-regulating groups involved in posture formation.
Promising Educational Technologies for Professional Training
Author: Sergeeva, Marina Georgiyevna
Date: 2020-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Professional Education,Educational Quality,Training Methods,Specialists,Simulation

Comprehensive changes in Russian education are aimed at meeting the requirements of the modern economy and society. At the same time, the main vector in this area is the coordination of the content and component composition of professional training with the demands of the labor market and with the urgent need to increase the availability of high-quality educational services. Public experience demonstrates that objective reality makes significant adjustments to the professional training and education. Therefore, teachers should acknowledge and reflect in their professional activities all the new requirements presented by society in a timely manner. In the context of professional education, intensive search is carried out for adequate forms and methods to improve the effectiveness of education. In this regard, the practical value of simulation methods and technologies, aimed at revealing the creative potential of a future specialist, their individual and professional properties and the ability to function successfully in the new economic conditions, is increasing. Educational technologies as mechanisms for the joint activity of the teacher and students are aimed at the development of certain skills and abilities, as well as personal and professional development. The teacher should correctly apply educational technologies and methods to provide quality training for competent professionals. The variety of these methods is proposed to encourage intrinsic motivation, a lively interest of students in learning and self-development. The competencies of a qualified specialist and the criteria that he/she must meet have become the basis for creating a generalized concept of a professional. Along with the individual properties of the student, the foundation of the concept is knowledge and skills in the areas provided by the general and special components of the Federal State Educational Standards. In the framework of professional education, the main place in the educational process should be occupied by active educational technologies and methods, focused on intensifying the cognitive activities of students, supporting creative initiative and abilities and development of intellectual needs.
International Understanding among Nursing and Pharmacy Students in Japan
Author: Yamamura, Shigeo
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Nursing Education,Pharmaceutical Education,Pharmacy,Student Interests,Knowledge Level,Civil Rights,Cultural Awareness,Global Approach,Second Languages,Gender Differences,Intellectual Disciplines,Instructional Program Divisions

The purpose of this research is to establish a model for assessing interest in international understanding among nursing and pharmacy students in Japan. The study design was a cross-sectional survey of nursing and pharmacy students in their first to fourth years at Josai International University. The International Understanding Scale (IUS2000), consisting of four domains (respect for human rights, understanding international culture, awareness of world solidarity, and understanding foreign languages) with 27 items, was used. A path analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were used to model international understanding. The model of international understanding of nursing and pharmacy students was established as the second-order four-factor mode. The international understanding of nursing and pharmacy students was mainly composed of respect for human rights and awareness of world solidarity and was less affected by understanding foreign languages. Nursing students in our study had a higher international understanding than pharmacy students. International understanding was considered relevant to students' learning about the importance of interprofessional collaboration as well as their interests in global learning environments for healthcare professionals. The relationship between international understanding and future progress in healthcare performance needs to be studied to show the importance of international understanding education.
Procrastination and Delayed Assignment Submissions: Student and Faculty Perceptions of Late Point Policy and Grace within an Online Learning Environment
Author: Santelli, Beverly
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Time Management,Assignments,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,College Faculty,College Students,Electronic Learning,Online Courses,School Policy,Grading,Private Colleges

An exploratory study using a questionnaire was conducted among 597 full-time enrolled online students and 53 full-time online faculty teaching at a private university in the Southwest. Results are presented in frequency tables and participant feedback to compare differences and similarities of instructor and student perceptions of reasons for late assignment submission, late point policy, and leniency within an online learning environment. Differences in perception between student and faculty participants are noted. Further inquiry into the impact late assignment submissions, late point policies and instructor leniency have on student success rates, satisfaction, and persistence is warranted.
Optimizing the Technological Design of a Blended Synchronous Learning Environment
Author: Angelone, Lauren
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Blended Learning,Synchronous Communication,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Teaching Methods,Design,Videoconferencing,Computer Mediated Communication,Interpersonal Communication,Online Courses,Graduate Students,Student Attitudes

Blended synchronous learning has the potential to increase students' co-presence and improve upon the flexibility and accessibility of course offerings if designed well. This method of instruction, however, has yet to realize that potential. This exploratory study used qualitative methods to iteratively design, assess, and refine the technological design of a blended synchronous learning environment to improve the learner experience. Across three iterations, a combination of qualitative data collection and analysis procedures were used to examine the influence of design decisions on the experiences of the students and the instructor. The findings resulted in a set of design recommendations that can serve as a guide for future research on the technological design of blended synchronous learning environments.
Statistical Competence of Principles of General Secondary Education Institutions with Basic Natural or Mathematical or Humanitarian Training
Author: Sychenko, Viktor
Date: 2020-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Statistics,Leadership Qualities,Literacy,Competence,Mathematics Education,Science Education,Natural Sciences,Probability,Test Results,Problem Solving,Mathematics Skills,Specialists,Principals,Secondary Education

Statistical competence is defined as the leader's feature of character, which characterizes his willingness and ability to organize, to process and interpret information, needed to implement management processes. Statistical competence should be considered as a substructure of functional competence of the leader as it is shown in the article. The evaluation of indicators for the basic level of statistical competence for different categories of principles of educational institutions was carried out. It is shown that for managers with humanitarian and historical and science education the probability of distortion is not less than 20%. In addition, the criterion of signs justifies the lack of effect of improving test results on the basics of mathematical and statistical literacy in the transition from a group of leaders with humanitarian, scientific and natural education. At the same time, the independence of the testing effectiveness on the basics of mathematical and statistical literacy of managers from teaching experience is shown. The obtained evaluation results and tested hypotheses indicate the need for the introduction of additional statistical education differentiated for groups of managers with mathematical education and natural sciences.
Expanding Vocabulary and Sight Word Growth through Guided Play in a Pre-Primary Classroom
Author: Strauss, Annaly M.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Vocabulary Development,Sight Vocabulary,Word Recognition,Play,Game Based Learning,Classroom Techniques,Learner Engagement,Kindergarten,Preschool Teachers,Young Children,Emergent Literacy,Second Language Learning,English (Second Language),Incidental Learning,Direct Instruction,Foreign Countries

Background: This article is based on a study that aimed at finding out how pre-primary teachers integrate directed play into literacy teaching and learning. Play is a platform through which young children acquire language. Aim: This study uses an action research approach to understand how guided play benefits incidental reading and expands vocabulary growth in a Chinese Grade K classroom. Method: Data collection involved classroom observations, document analysis, informal and focus group discussions. Results: The results revealed the key benefits of play-based learning for sight word or incidental reading and vocabulary development. These are: (1) teacher oral and written language learning; (2) learners' classroom engagement is promoted; (3) learners were actively engaged in learning of orthographic features of words; (4) learners practised recognising the visual or grapho-phonemic structure of words; (5) teacher paced teaching; (6) teacher assesses miscues; and (7) keep record of word recognition skills. Conclusion: In the light of the evidence, it is recommended that the English Second Language (ESL) curriculum for pre-service teachers integrate curricular objectives that promote practising playful learning strategies to prepare teachers for practice.
Relationships between Carl Rogers&apos; Person-Centered Education and the Community of Inquiry Framework: A Preliminary Exploration
Author: Swan, Karen
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Communities of Practice,Cooperative Learning,Humanistic Education,Empathy,Online Courses,College Students,Human Services

The research reported in this paper explored links between the work of Carl Rogers on person-centered education and the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, which posits a model of supports for social collaborative learning. Findings suggest significant links between the Rogerian constructs of level of regard and empathy and the CoI concept of teaching presence. The findings suggest avenues for future research and practical ways for enhancing teaching presence in online courses.
English Majors&apos; Perceptions of Group Work and English Use in Group Activities at Dong Thap University
Author: Huang, Do Minh
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Majors (Students),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Groups,Teaching Methods,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries,Student Centered Learning,Language Usage,Learning Activities,Educational Benefits

Pair/group work is now widely applied in virtually all types of classroom, and it is one of the prominent features of the learner-centered approach and the communicative method in English as a foreign language (EFL) classes. This study aimed to investigate three core questions (1) What do English majors at Dong Thap University perceive of group work? (2) How much do they use English in group work engagement? (3) What do they think about the given suggestions for English speaking deployment in group work? The data were collected via a questionnaire from 150 third/fourth-year English majors, Dong Thap University, Vietnam, and interviews with ten target students who had answered the questionnaire and agreed to partake in the interview. The obtained results show that most students highly appreciated the significant role of group activities and English use in group work. They also confirmed that Vietnamese speaking is still dominant in practice, and mostly agreed on several given suggestions to maximize generic benefits and other language learning merits produced by group work. Accordingly, the current study strongly advocates English use as much as possible in group activities performed by English majors.
Long-Term Effects of Childhood Speech and Language Disorders: A Scoping Review
Author: Langbecker, Danette
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Speech Language Pathology,Quality of Life,Mental Health,Mental Disorders,Behavior Problems,Substance Abuse,Social Behavior,Employment,Interpersonal Relationship,Independent Living,Outcomes of Education,Well Being,Academic Achievement,Incidence

Background: Speech and language disorders in childhood have the potential to affect every aspect of a child's day-to-day life and can potentially have negative long-term impacts. Aim: This scoping review seeks to collate the existing evidence to identify the long-term effects of childhood speech and language disorders. Methods: A systematic search of speechBITE, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Linguistics and Language Behaviour Abstracts, PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, SocINDEX and the Cochrane Library was conducted. Peer-reviewed English language publications reporting on the long-term (2+-year) outcomes of individuals with a childhood history of speech or language disorders were included. Data were extracted and the study quality assessed using a modified Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Results: Fifty-one studies met the inclusion criteria. These studies reported mixed results, the most common of which were suboptimal mental health, social and academic outcomes for persons with a history of speech or language disorders. We found an association between childhood speech or language disorders and psychiatric disability, behavioural problems, lower socio-economic status, relationship and living difficulties, and lower academic achievement compared to the general population. Conclusion: Individuals with a history of childhood speech or language disorders may experience long-term difficulties in mental health, social well-being and academic outcomes.
The Effect of Virtual Reality Enhanced Learning Environment on the 7th-Grade Students&apos; Reading and Writing Skills in English
Author: Acar, Ahmet
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Simulation,Simulated Environment,Grade 7,Secondary School Students,Reading Skills,Writing Skills,Instructional Effectiveness,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Academic Achievement,Astronomy,Foreign Countries

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of virtual reality (VR) enhanced learning environment on the 7th-grade students' academic achievements in reading and writing in English. Within the scope of the experimental application of the research, the &quot;planets&quot; unit topic was selected from the 7th-grade syllabus of the 2018 Turkish English Language Teaching (ELT) curriculum for primary and secondary schools and a VR application about planets was developed for the research. In this study, a quasi-experimental research design was used. The achievement test, which was developed by the researchers before the experiment, was applied to both 15 experimental group and 11 control group students, who were volunteers and who were selected randomly in the seventh grade of a public secondary school in Izmir, Turkey. Before the study, the students in the experimental group were informed how to use VR headset and components. After a total of 3 weeks of implementation, the achievement test was applied to the students in the experimental and control groups. It is found that the experimental implementation has a positive effect on the academic achievement of the experimental group students regarding the reading and writing in English. In addition, the findings reveal that immersive VR is superior to frontal teaching by teachers and all other classical materials especially textbooks by delivering students sensory information in three dimensions. This study is based on quantitative research. For that reason, further studies based on qualitative research design can provide extra insights to get more educational evidence on the use of VR-Applications in English teaching.
English as an Additional Language: Professional Development Needs of Early Childhood Practitioners in Historically Disadvantaged Contexts
Author: Milton, Carmen
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Professional Development,Educational Needs,Early Childhood Teachers,Young Children,Teacher Attitudes,Disadvantaged,Context Effect,Facilitators (Individuals),Teacher Qualifications,Language Proficiency,Language of Instruction,Class Size,Barriers,Foreign Countries

Background: Early childhood development (ECD) practitioners face tremendous challenges in supporting learners' development in English as an additional language (EAL). The lack of a formal ECD curriculum in South Africa exacerbates this challenge for African learners from historically disadvantaged backgrounds as there is a lack of guidance on how to introduce EAL. Aim: This study investigated factors impacting on ECD practitioners' ability to facilitate EAL, determine the professional development needs of ECD practitioners at historically disadvantaged ECD centres in facilitating the acquisition of EAL and used the results to make recommendations to be considered when developing support initiatives to ECD practitioners in this context. Setting: Ga-Rankuwa, a township north of Pretoria. Methods: A descriptive survey design was employed to collect mainly quantitative data and a limited amount of qualitative data. The data were descriptively analysed. Results: Prevalent factors that could impact ECD practitioners' abilities to facilitate EAL included their English proficiency, qualifications and the language of learning and teaching used in the classroom. The participants communicated a need for assistance with (1) enhancing their knowledge on the acquisition of EAL, (2) materials to use in language lessons and (3) lesson planning. Conclusion: There is an urgent need to develop support structures to assist historically disadvantaged ECD practitioners in facilitating the acquisition of EAL. The results of the study can serve as a starting point for planning workshops where ECD practitioners can be trained to develop suitable lesson plans and resources as well as appropriate techniques to enhance preschool learners' acquisition of EAL.