ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Investigating English Teachers&apos; Perceptions of English Language Education through the Q Method
Author: Ünsal, Firat
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Language Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Q Methodology,Teaching Methods,Instructional Effectiveness,Teacher Student Relationship,Educational Policy,Grammar,Translation,Foreign Countries

Educators, politicians, and scholars have been interested in English language education for many years. Despite the rising significance of English as a global language, there still needs to be agreement on the most effective techniques for teaching English language skills. Understanding the opinions and attitudes of English instructors towards language instruction might assist in shaping educational practises and initiatives. This research sought to evaluate English instructors' perspectives on English language education using the Q approach. Q methodology is a research strategy that enables people to rank and prioritise their ideas on an issue, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of people's viewpoints. The research included 40 English language instructors from various areas of Turkey who were asked to rate 20 English language education statements based on their degree of agreement. A survey of the literature and conversations with instructors and students were used to construct the assertions. The study's findings indicated three unique points of view among English language instructors, which the researchers named &quot;Traditionalists,&quot; &quot;Idealists,&quot; and &quot;Realists.&quot; Traditionalists felt that language learning should be based on knowledge of linguistic norms and emphasised the significance of grammar and translation abilities. The Idealists felt that language study should strengthen students' abilities to communicate and comprehend diverse cultures and that communication and critical thinking skills should be prioritised. Realists emphasised practical abilities and tactics that can be used in everyday life, and they felt that language instruction should be relevant to students personal and professional aspirations. The research finds that varied opinions and attitudes towards English language education among English instructors might impact their teaching practises and tactics. The research also emphasises the necessity of knowing teachers' opinions on language instruction and the possible advantages of investigating instructors' perceptions using the Q technique. This research has practical consequences for language education policy and teacher education programmes.
The Impact of Service-Learning on Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students
Author: Valdes, Kristin
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Doctoral Students,Service Learning,Occupational Therapy,Student Attitudes,Community Education,Community Services,Outcome Measures,Allied Health Occupations Education,Financial Literacy,Justice,Counselor Client Relationship

The aim of this study was to determine how participation in a community service project impacts entry-level OT doctoral (OTD) students at different time points in their education. This study employed a mixed-method, prospective cohort design. The Community Service Attitudes Scale (CSAS) is an instrument to measure college students' attitudes about community service. Open-ended questions were asked after participation in the experience in addition to the CSAS to gather a deeper reflection of the S-L experience. A total of 62 OTD students participated in the study. There was no statistically significant difference between the CSAS scores between the OTD first-year and third-year students. Students reported that they gained knowledge regarding occupational justice and community-based interventions, how to establish a therapeutic relationship, and the impact of occupation-based interventions when asked what they learned from the experience. Through the participation in a S-L experience, the students gained knowledge regarding occupational justice and community-based interventions, how to establish a therapeutic relationship, and an awareness of the impact of occupation-based interventions on clients. S-L enables OT educators to provide opportunities for students to gain critical skills that will translate into clinical practice.
Getting to the (Power) Point: Unleashing the Impact of Assertion-Evidence Design in Powerpoint for Enhancing Students&apos; English Grammatical Competence and Retention
Author: Sripradith, Raweewat
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grammar,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Evidence Based Practice,Computer Software,Teaching Methods,Instructional Effectiveness,Comparative Analysis,Morphemes,Language Tests,Cognitive Ability,Student Attitudes,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries

Regardless of the brain's limited storage capacity, teachers must exercise caution and vigilance in the classroom to prevent overwhelming students with excessive information, as this can impede their learning ability. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of traditional PowerPoint slides and Assertion-Evidence designs in improving grammatical learning among Thai EFL students. Additionally, it seeks to determine the degree to which Assertion-Evidence design based on the cognitive load principle, helps students retain their knowledge of English grammar and explore the perception of students who were given English grammar lessons using Assertion-Evidence design presentations. In this study, 59 students were randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group exposed to PowerPoint presentations using the Assertion-Evidence design concept. English tenses pretest, immediate and delayed posttests, a focus group discussion were used as instruments. The results demonstrated that students who received instruction using PowerPoint presentations that followed the Assertion-Evidence design performed significantly better on the posttest for English grammar than those in the control group. Regarding retention, the results revealed that the mean score on the delayed posttest for the participants in English grammar was statistically higher than their immediate posttest score, with a p-value of 0.043 from the dependent sample t- test (p &lt; 0.05). In terms of students' perceptions, it was discovered that the initial design of Assertion-Evidence format influenced their positive and negative attitude in learning grammar concepts using the Assertion-Evidence format presentation.
Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Curriculum and Strengthening Teacher Training Programs to Align with NEP 2020
Author: Radha, L.
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Sustainable Development,Goal Orientation,Curriculum Development,Teacher Education Programs,Educational Change,Educational Policy,Public Policy,Foreign Countries,Higher Education

This article discusses the benefits of aligning the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote quality education and sustainable development in India's higher education institutions. The NEP 2020 and the SDGs share common objectives related to promoting access to quality education, improving learning outcomes, and fostering innovation and research. By integrating the SDGs into their curricula and operations, higher education institutions in India can help their students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to contribute to sustainable development in India and globally. The article also provides examples of higher education institutions in India that have adopted the SDGs and incorporated them into their curricula and operations. The alignment of NEP 2020 with the SDGs is expected to further encourage the integration of the SDGs into higher education in India.
A Critical Examination of Effective Leadership in Early Childhood Education
Author: Fu, Wanling
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Early Childhood Education,Leadership Effectiveness,Instructional Leadership,Leadership Styles,Foreign Countries,Integrated Activities,Leadership

In this conceptual article, the issues and insights in leadership are examined in the context of ECE settings. This is a unique field with a predominantly female workforce, and the issue of making a distinction between leadership and management needs to be considered. It is important to develop an understanding of the concept of leadership and identifying the potential challenges in defining the concept in this sector. Relevant literature thus provides theoretical, practical and research-informed evidence to explore the issues in leadership models and effective approaches to support children's learning. This article paid close attention to two key models: distributed leadership and pedagogical leadership. Further discussion regarding these two models addresses the key characteristics and factors that are essential for effective leadership in the settings in England. Despite the challenges faced when applied these two modules to contexts, positive notions of effective leadership are analysed as sharing, collaboration, knowledge exchange, and reflective learning. This article argues that an integrated practice of distributed pedagogical leadership appears to be a useful approach for enacting effective leadership in practice.
Teaching Thai Language Literacy: Proposed of Using Speech Recognition Technology Techniques to Detect Read Aloud in Thai Tonal Conjugation for Primary Education Students
Author: Philuek, Wudhijaya
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Grade 4,Grade 5,Grade 6,Speech Communication,Speech Skills,Speech Evaluation,Thai,Information Technology,Computational Linguistics,Reading Skills,Oral Reading,Pronunciation

This academic article has objectives were 1) to study the techniques in data analyzing of speech recognition systems techniques to detect reading aloud skills in Thai tonal conjugation for Primary Education Students, and 2) to study the effect of speech recognition systems techniques to detect reading aloud skills in Thai tonal conjugation for Primary Education Students. Sample group in this research were 30 Primary Education Students in Grades 4-6 of Wat Na Klang School in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand. Research tools was speech recognition systems techniques to detect reading aloud skills in Thai tonal conjugation. Results showed that, 1) the three techniques involved in sound analysis consisted of Spectrogram Sound Wave Change Techniques, Wavelet Transform Audio Format Conversion Techniques, and two sets of data similarity comparison techniques named Dynamic Time Warping (DTW). The researchers used three techniques in analysis and comparison for making the more similar to the sound signal than using a single technique to analyze. 2) the effect of using speech recognition system to detect reading aloud skills in Thai tonal conjugation showed results of pronunciation practice and compared the similarity of audio signals that after using the technique in 5 analytical times, the largest average result was 93.52 Percent, the least average result was 87.75 Percent, and the total average result was 90.66 Percent.
Tools for Assessing Students&apos; Socio-Emotional Competencies. A Systematic Literature Review
Author: Negru, Ioana Alexandra
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Evaluation Methods,Social Emotional Learning,Competence,Literature Reviews,Secondary School Students,Measurement Techniques,Measures (Individuals),Self Concept,Self Management,Interpersonal Competence,Decision Making,Rating Scales

Social-emotional competencies (SEC) represent an increasingly investigated topic in the educational context, and multiple tools have been developed to measure them. Consequently, an inventory of these tools becomes necessary for research in different educational contexts. This paper aimed to identify and analyse the existing self-reported instruments used to assess secondary school students' SEC, developed on the CASEL model and published between 2018-2022. The CASEL model was created to help design and conduct SEC development programs and focus on five dimensions: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, managing relationships with others, and responsible decision-making. Most of the social-emotional learning programs are therefore based on the CASSEL framework. Three academic databases were searched (Google Scholar, ERIC, and ProQuest), and 1246 articles were identified. After checking the inclusion criteria, fourteen articles were included in the quantitative synthesis. Finally, eight questionnaires assessing the five SEC dimensions according to the CASEL model were identified. From this analysis, a questionnaire was noted that covers all five dimensions (i.e., the Social and emotional competencies questionnaire built by Zhou &amp; Ee, 2012), has a relatively low number of items, and is easy to apply to children and adolescents. In addition to this questionnaire utility, developing new SEC measurement tools created on the CASEL model to offer variety remains necessary. The results of the literature review present all eight questionnaires with the dimensions they measure, the number of items, and their internal consistency. Also, this study illustrates the limitations of such a review and suggestions for future research.
Systematic Literature Review on Digital Citizenship Education for Primary School Students
Author: Opria, ?tefana
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Citizenship Education,Electronic Learning,Educational Practices,Student Development,Interdisciplinary Approach,Elementary School Teachers,Objectives,Age Differences,Cultural Background,Learning Experience,Skill Development

The trend toward the digitalization of all areas of human activity has had a significant impact on education. Today, more than ever, there is a lot of discussion about developing the students' specific skills to adapt to future changes. In this context, research investigating practices at the primary school level is constantly expanding, out of the desire for researchers to identify how specific digital citizenship content is implemented in the work of young learners. This study aims to systematically review the scholarly articles to examine primary school practices related to digital citizenship. Studies conducted on participants, students, and primary school teachers, were included in the analysis. The systematic review was also developed taking into account empirical studies that investigated practical applications in the field of digital citizenship. The results showed that the practices used in primary school focus on students' digital literacy and personal development through an interdisciplinary approach. The studies were theoretically grounded, focusing on only a few dimensions of digital citizenship. These results are the prerequisites for the realization of elementary education in line with the needs of young learners, taking into account the trend of digitalization in all areas of human activity.
Activities of the Practice Teaching Organization and Vocational Teaching Facilities in Collaboration between the Vocational School and Units Employing
Author: Nguyen, Tuan Van
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Vocational Education,Program Evaluation,Academic Standards,Facilities Management,Foreign Countries,Program Implementation,Vocational Schools,School Business Relationship,Equipment

The aim of this research is to evaluate the current level of preparation in the organization of practical training as well as the facilities that are available for practical vocational training. The collaboration in education between businesses and vocational schools is an effective strategy. As a result of the rapid transformation that has taken place in the socioeconomic context for professional skills and practical training among employees, a new educational strategy is required to address these demands in order to meet the needs of the workforce. A quantitative method was applied in this research. There were 570 individuals who were chosen at random. According to the findings, the majority of instructors and technicians possessed regulations for conducting practical teaching activities as well as suitable facilities and equipment for the purpose of vocational training. This study presents a number of suggestions for improving the standard of educational institutions as well as the professional growth opportunities available to teachers and lecturers. In addition, facility management and maintenance as well as optimize the instructional facilities and equipment are required.
An Exploration of the Relationship between School Happiness and School Effectiveness
Author: Akyürek, Muhammet Ibrahim
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Psychological Patterns,School Effectiveness,Prediction,Foreign Countries,Factor Analysis,Teacher Attitudes,Predictor Variables,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Educational Environment,Cooperation,Teacher Administrator Relationship

The study investigated the levels of school happiness and school effectiveness, and also examined for the relationship between school happiness and school effectiveness variables as well as the predictive relationships between school happiness and school effectiveness. Data was collected from 432 teachers with a simple random sampling at different schools in 2021 in a provincial city through School Happiness and School Effectiveness scales. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to establish validity and Cronbach Alpha was used to check the reliability of the instruments. In addition to means and standard deviations, correlations and regressions used to analyze the data. All significant medium and high positive relationships were found among the study variables. School administration had significant positive effects on all school effectiveness variables. Learning environments, cooperation and activities follow school administration.
A Policy Analysis of Compulsory English Classes in Japanese Universities
Author: Gurney, Philip
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Policy Analysis,Educational Policy,Required Courses,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Foreign Countries,Nonmajors,Private Colleges,Undergraduate Students,Cultural Context,Political Influences,Social Influences,Teacher Role,Language Teachers,Curriculum Design

This policy analysis will explore the prevalence and purpose of compulsory practical English courses for students across all faculties in universities in Japan. Special attention will be given to English courses taught in two non-English major colleges within a large private Japanese university in Western Japan, which since their inception have been partially outsourced to external education institutions. The first part of this analysis will explore the broader social, cultural, political, and economic context of compulsory English courses in Japanese universities. The second part of this analysis will critically examine the policy of compulsory English courses regarding the role of teachers at Japanese universities and identify opportunities for positive change. This analysis should be particularly insightful for anyone teaching or designing curriculum for English language courses in a Japanese university, especially those who are less familiar with the policies and broader contextual forces that affect their classrooms.
Teachers&apos; Activities That Best Encourage Learning among Students of Preschool Teachers&apos; Training College in Kikinda
Author: Vukobrat, Ana
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Teachers,Teacher Education Programs,Teacher Role,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Student Attitudes,Item Analysis,Mastery Learning,Feedback (Response),Standards,Professionalism,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Classroom Environment,Humor,Teacher Student Relationship,Academic Standards,Foreign Countries

Due to numerous reforms, modern teaching now asks for the role of the teacher to be redefined as well. One of the teacher's many tasks is to master the competencies which would enable them to encourage and stimulate their learners. In this article, authors report on a research conducted at Preschool Teachers' Training College in Kikinda, which aimed to contribute to a reflexive analysis of the role of the teacher in the context of contemporary teaching process. The goal of the research was to answer the question of which teachers' activities and strategies students at Preschool Teachers' Training College in Kikinda think best encourage the learning process. This question is also th research problem. Purposive and convenience sampling was used, and the sample consisted of students of Preschool Teachers' Training College (N=133). The instrument used in the research was the Excellent Faculty Member questionnaire by Jenrette and Napoli, 1994 (in Suzic, 2005, p. 861). The results obtained, frequency distribution and the mean of respondents' estimates reveal high scores on all the items. The highest rated items indicate that respondents have a high opinion on teachers' mastery of subject matter (M=3.857) and teachers' organization (M=3.857), but also on teachers giving feedback (M=3.805), listening to them carefully (M=3.789), respecting them (M=3.782) and maintaining high professional standards (M=3.767). The lowest rated item is related to teachers setting themselves challenging goals (M=3.436). Conclusions indicate that students find it motivating for learning when teachers exhibit mastery of subject matter, when their work organization is good, when they provide students with feedback, acknowledge and respect them while keeping in mind the students' abilities, skills, and previous knowledge, as well as when they are well prepared for the class and when they innovate the teaching contents. The students emphasized the importance of a positive emotional climate in the classroom to which humour, teacher-student relationship and challenging tasks and goals greatly contribute. [Paper presented at &quot;Contemporary Education 2022&quot; (Online, Apr 2, 2022).]
Designing Gamification for Case and Project-Based Online Learning: A Study in Higher Education
Author: Suartama, I. Kadek
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Gamification,Case Method (Teaching Technique),Student Projects,Active Learning,College Students,COVID-19,Pandemics,Distance Education,Instructional Development,Electronic Learning,Cooperative Learning,Learning Management Systems

The emergence of online learning has become important during the COVID -19 pandemic due to the advent of internet technology. The unpreparedness of planning and implementing online learning has caused many problems during the pandemic such as limited or monotonous academic materials as well as difficulty in organizing activities and student involvement. Online learning is also more stressful because students are stuck in private academic processes in the absence of challenging and fun activities leading to knowledge development difficulties. Therefore, this study aims to develop and analyze the feasibility of a gamification model for case and project-based online learning in universities. This analysis used the research and development (R&amp;D) method with the experimental procedure containing model development as well as product validation and testing. In the validation process, two learning design and media experts as well as 76 students participated with a descriptive statistical analysis used to analyze the data. The results of the learning design experts' assessment showed a score of 4.35, learning media experts' assessment showed a score of 4.90 and the average score of the students' assessment was 4.33. Based on the results, the developed learning model was feasible to use in university academic processes.