ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Pre-Service Teachers&apos; Material Development Process Based on the ADDIE Model: E-Book Design
Author: Usta, Necla Dönmez
Date: 2017-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Material Development,Models,Electronic Publishing,Information Technology,Computer Science Education,Textbook Preparation,Textbook Standards,Design Preferences,Layout (Publications),Student Developed Materials,Student Surveys,Minimum Competencies,Educational Technology,Foreign Countries,Qualitative Research,Case Studies,Content Analysis

With the developments in information and communication technologies, books which are fundamental information sources for students throughout their education and training process are being transformed into electronic book (e-book) formats. E-books provide interactive environments, and they are also updateable materials, which shows that, in time, they can almost completely replace printed materials. In addition, there are no spatial and temporal limitations in conveying the lesson content to students using e-books, and they are accessible online as well, both of which increase the preference toward e-books. In this context, the study aimed to examine the e-book design process based on the ADDIE model used by the pre-service teachers in the Computer and Instructional Technologies department. E-books were include subjects radioactivity, acid rain and the greenhouse effect. The study was conducted throughout a period of 12 weeks with 54 sophomores in the Computer and Instructional Technologies department of Giresun University's Education Faculty who were taking the Material Design and Use in Education course during the 2015 Fall semester. The study data were collected using data collection forms and reflection reports. The data derived from these tools were analyzed using content analysis. The study results revealed that the pre-service teachers had problems particularly in the development process of the e-books. In addition, the pre-service teachers recognized their deficiencies when designing their e-books, and they eliminated these deficiencies to a great extent.
The Relationships between Indonesian Fourth Graders&apos; Difficulties in Fractions and the Opportunity to Learn Fractions: A Snapshot of TIMSS Results
Author: Wijaya, Ariyadi
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Achievement Tests,International Assessment,Mathematics Tests,Mathematics Achievement,Grade 4,Elementary School Students,Mathematics Instruction,Fractions,Mathematical Concepts,Teacher Attitudes,Questionnaires,Textbooks,Qualitative Research,Mathematics Curriculum,Textbook Content,Teaching Methods,Opportunities

This paper reports an exploration into Indonesian fourth graders' difficulties in fractions and their relation to the opportunity to learn fractions students got at schools. The concept of &quot;opportunity to learn&quot; is often considered as a framework to investigate possible reasons for students' difficulties. The data for this study was drawn from TIMSS 2015 that comprised test results and teachers' responses to TIMSS Teacher Questionnaire. The test and questionnaire data were analysed by using descriptive statistics. In addition to test and questionnaire, this study also included an analysis of Indonesian textbooks in order to get a broader scope of the opportunity to learn. Qualitative approach was used to analyse the textbooks. The analysis of the TIMSS results shows Indonesian students' low conceptual understanding of fractions. Three possible reasons for students' low conceptual understanding were revealed. First, the content of Indonesian curriculum that gave low emphasis on basic concepts of fractions and introduced operations of fractions too early. Second, the Indonesian mathematics textbooks only presented one definition of fractions, i.e. fractions as parts of wholes. Third, there is a limited use of models or representations of fractions in the classroom practices.
The Views of Pre-Service Teachers Regarding the Effectiveness of Peer Assisted Learning Method in the Science and Technology Laboratory Practices Course
Author: Simsekli, Yeter
Date: 2017-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Peer Teaching,Foreign Countries,Science Instruction,Service Learning,Phenomenology,Qualitative Research,Peer Evaluation,Measures (Individuals),Program Effectiveness,Laboratories

The purpose of this study is to show the views of pre-service teachers about peer-assisted learning method which is a common practice. The peer student group of the research sample (N:40) consisted of 2nd grade pre-service primary teachers attending the Uludag University Faculty of Education during the 2010-2011 academic year and taking the Science and Technology Laboratory Practices course. The peer teacher group (N:10), on the other hand, consisted of 3rd grade pre-service science teachers attending the same faculty and taking the Community Service Practices course. The peer teachers assisted the peer students in the Science and Technology Laboratory Practices course for 10 weeks. This a phenomenological research, which is a qualitative research method. The Peer Teacher Evaluation Form and the Peer Student Evaluation Form, which included 6 open-ended questions, were used for the/our data collection. The data were analyzed through content analysis. It was concluded that peer-assisted learning method makes the Science and Technology Laboratory Practices course more effective, benefits peer teachers and peer students, and contributes to group work.
Use of Interactive Whiteboard in the Mathematics Classroom: Students&apos; Perceptions within the Framework of the Technology Acceptance Model
Author: Önal, Nezih
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Student Attitudes,Semi Structured Interviews,Secondary School Students,Grade 5,Grade 6,Grade 8,Grade 7,Foreign Countries,Difficulty Level,Usability,Value Judgment,Bulletin Boards,Interactive Video,Case Studies,Mathematics Instruction,Interviews,Computer Attitudes

The purpose of the present research was to reveal students' perceptions regarding the use of the interactive whiteboard in the mathematics classroom within the framework of the Technology Acceptance Model. Semi-structured interviews were performed with 58 secondary school students (5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades) to collect data. The data obtained were encoded and interpreted using the content analysis technique within the framework of the Technology Acceptance Model-3 components. Students' perceptions were divided into categories of perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and perceived negativities, which were names created by the researcher. Based on the findings, it was revealed that the participants had positive perceptions of the use of the interactive whiteboard in the mathematics classroom. Specifically, they found it beneficial because it enabled students to better understand the course, enabled students to be engaged in a meaningful learning and effectual engagement in the classroom, increased students' concentration, and saved time. It was concluded that the participants found the use of the interactive whiteboard useful and easy. Thus, they accepted this technology.
The Reading Profile of Turkish Primary School Students
Author: Dag, Nilgün
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Reading Achievement,Grade 4,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Reading Attitudes

This study aims to reveal the reading profile of primary school students. The research design is based on a survey model with the research population being comprised of primary school students in the 2014-2015 academic year in the city center of Nevsehir, Turkey. The sample of the study consists of 120 fourth-grade students. The research data was obtained from a two section questionnaire developed by the researcher and consisted of open-ended questions. The first section included personal questions and the second section consisted of 15 items that were expected to reflect the level of the reading profile of primary school students. The SPSS program was used to analyze the data. The results showed that almost all the children intellectually considered that reading was important and necessary; yet, they were not able to exactly reflect that thought in their actions.
Construction of EFL Student Teachers&apos; Beliefs about Method: Insights from Postmethod
Author: Zeng, Zhengping
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Teacher Attitudes,Beliefs,Teaching Methods,Microteaching,Practicums,Foreign Countries,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Preservice Teacher Education

Student Teachers' beliefs and their teaching behaviors are interactive and closely related. Student teachers' any adoption of teaching methods in micro-teaching or teaching practicum is largely hidden behind their beliefs. In this paper, starting with the origin and changes of methods in language teaching method era, the author explains certain terms such as method and postmethod, sorts out the theoretical base of this study which contains postmethod condition and postmethod pedagogy and proposes the idea that postmethod is the heritance, transcendence and development of method. Finally, the author discusses the ways to help student teachers construct their own proper teaching beliefs about method.
Social Media Contribution to the Promotion of Digital Citizenship among Female Students at Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh
Author: Alharbi, Wafa Owaydhah
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Media,Females,Foreign Countries,College Students,Student Attitudes,Computer Software,Computer Mediated Communication,Handheld Devices,Telecommunications,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Information Security,Privacy,Technological Literacy,Correlation

The study aimed to identify the degree of social media contribution to reinforcing digital citizenship meaning from the viewpoint of female students at Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh. The study was an attempt to answer the following two questions in order to achieve the objectives of the study: To which extent does SnapChat site reinforce digital citizenship meaning as the female students of Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh understand? What degree of contribution does Twitter site strengthen digital citizenship meaning as the female students of the same University understand? The researcher used the survey descriptive method to answer these questions. The tool of this study was a questionnaire, and the society of the study was the female students of Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh understand and the study was applied on 100 female students. Using the proper statistical tools to analyze the collected data, the study revealed that the SnapChat site as well as the Twitter site contribute to reinforce digital citizenship meaning as the female students of Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh understand. Both sites have added technology skills to the students such as publishing quickly, expression, freedom to express an opinion, and communicate quickly with all over the world. The SnapChat and Twitter have no digital security feature in terms of positioning, ease of penetration and save the private clips. The study concluded with a set of recommendations and suggestions.
Investigating the Preservice Primary School, Mathematics and Science Teachers&apos; STEM Awareness
Author: Bakirci, Hasan
Date: 2018-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Student Teacher Attitudes,Elementary School Teachers,Mathematics Teachers,Science Teachers,STEM Education,Likert Scales,Gender Differences,Scores,Statistical Analysis,Knowledge Level

Today's life requires individuals to be prepared for complex world environment, to make complex decisions, and to have critical thinking skills related to everyday life issues at hand. STEM education is thought to be the glorious solution to thrive in a global knowledge driven world. Teachers are key elements for successful STEM education. Present study aims to investigate the preservice primary school, mathematics and science teachers STEM awareness. Quantitative research methodology guided the present study. Cross-sectional survey type which collects information from a sample that has been selected from a predetermined population was used. Stem Awareness Scale, a five point Likert type instrument developed by Buyruk and Korkmaz (2016), was used to measure preservice teachers STEM awareness. Data was collected from 558 (371 female, 187 male) preservice teachers enrolled in three different teacher preparation programs. The results of this research demonstrates that there is no significant interaction effect for gender and department variables however there is significant difference among different department students STEM awareness preservice science teachers' and preservice primary school teachers STEM awareness scores have similar mean values and also outnumbers the preservice mathematics teachers' STEM awareness.
What Mathematics Teachers Say about the Teaching Strategies in the Implementation of Tasks
Author: Enríquez, Jakeline Amparo Villota
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Teachers,Teaching Methods,Educational Strategies,Task Analysis,Curriculum Implementation,Qualitative Research,Interviews,Protocol Materials,Predictor Variables,Intention,Demonstrations (Educational),Teaching Styles,Educational Practices,College Faculty,Undergraduate Students,Educational Researchers,Observation

In this article we will discuss, through the explanations given by teachers who teach Mathematics, the importance of using teaching strategies in the implementation of tasks. Teachers who participated in it belong to the group &quot;Observatory Mathematics Education&quot; (OME-Bahia). This study was framed in a qualitative approach and data were collected through observation and an interview. The interview was conducted taking into account the observation produced through videos where the implementation of mathematical tasks was recorded, serving as support different times where teachers used different teaching strategies in order to take them up again at the time of the interviews. The results showed that in the using of each teaching strategy, there is a particular importance that is assumed by the teacher; that means, their intentions are subject to different variables.
Facebook as an Instrument to Enhance the Career Construction Journeys of Adolescent Learners
Author: Wessels, Cornelius J. J.
Date: 2017-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Media,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Career Development,Career Counseling,Adolescents,Qualitative Research,Case Studies,Grade 11,Foreign Countries,Student Development,Content Analysis

Globally, the effects of Facebook® as a social media instrument are far-reaching for all, but more so for the 21st-century adolescent. Although most adolescents spend time on Facebook, this form of social media is inadequately used to enhance their teaching, learning and counselling experiences. Schools increasingly use Facebook for social engagement, or as a form of communication to parents and learners, thereby treating it as a notice board rather than an instrument for enhancing learning and development. While Facebook is used in the health and business sectors, few studies have explored the use of Facebook as an instrument for career development. Using a qualitative multiple case study design, this article explores the use of Facebook as an instrument that can enhance the career construction journeys of adolescent learners. Findings suggest that Facebook can contribute to career construction journeys. This study identified themes that are consistent with other career assessment instruments, such as the Career Interest Profile (CIP) and the Jung Personality Questionnaire (JPQ). The information found in Facebook profiles and statuses can be used as supplementary tools to identify alternative career narratives.
The Affection of Student Ratings of Instruction toward EFL Instructors
Author: Chen, Yingling
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Language Teachers,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Statistical Analysis,Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance,Instructional Effectiveness,Questionnaires,College Students,Teaching Methods,Lesson Plans,Qualitative Research

Student ratings of instruction can be a valuable indicator of teaching because the quality measurement of instruction identifies areas where improvement is needed. Student ratings of instruction are expected to evaluate and enhance the teaching strategies. Evaluation of teaching effectiveness has been officially implemented in Taiwanese higher education since 2005. Therefore, this research investigated Taiwanese EFL university instructors' perceptions toward student ratings of instruction and the impact of student ratings of instruction on EFL instructors' classroom teaching. The data of this quantitative study was collected by 21 questionnaires. 32 qualified participants were selected from ten universities in the northern part of Taiwan. The results indicate those EFL instructors' perceptions and experiences toward student ratings of instruction affects their approach to teaching, but EFL instructors do not prepare lessons based on the results of student ratings of instruction.
An Examination of Meaning in Life, Satisfaction with Life, Self-Concept and Locus of Control among Teachers
Author: Tas, Ibrahim
Date: 2018-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Life Satisfaction,Locus of Control,Gender Differences,Teacher Attitudes,Self Concept,Marital Status,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Measures (Individuals),Nonparametric Statistics,Correlation,Statistical Analysis

The aim of this study is to examine meaning in life, satisfaction with life, self-concept and locus of control among teachers by several variables. The research group was composed of 363 teachers (114 [40%] women, 219 [60%] men) working in several districts of Istanbul. The data were collected with Meaning in Life Scale (MLS), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Social Comparison Scale (SCS), and Rotter's Locus of Control Scale (RLCS). Pearson's Correlation Analysis, Independent Samples T-Test and Mann Whitney-U and Kruskal-Wallis H test were utilized. A positive relationship was found between experienced meaning in life and satisfaction with life and self-concept while a negative relationship was found between experienced meaning in life and locus of control. Expected meaning in life, satisfaction with life and locus of control were found to differ by gender. It was also determined that expected meaning in life and self-concept differed by marital status.
Evaluation of Use of Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) Animations in Mathematics Education
Author: Altintas, Esra
Date: 2017-12-10
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grade 12,Mathematics Education,Animation,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,High School Students,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Student Surveys,Student Attitudes,Visual Stimuli,Computer Software,Geometry,Secondary School Mathematics

This study investigates opinions of Grade 12 students about the use of Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) animations in mathematics lessons. It explores the ways of making mathematics easier and more understandable for students by demonstrating whether or not GIF animations that emerged from the integration of technology into mathematics education appeal to students both visually and educationally, and how mathematics education can be made more visual and educational through GIF animations. Here, survey model was selected and used from research models. The research sample consisted of forty-one science students in two schools (Anatolian High School and Science High School) affiliated to the Ministry of National Education in Igdir in the 2016-2017 academic year. 20 GIF animations taken from various local and foreign sites were used as materials. For data gathering, an evaluation form was used in which the participants were asked to assess whether the GIFs were educationally and visually competent, and if not, to express their reasons. The results revealed that five GIF animations were visually inadequate in general by students whereas ten GIF animations were found to be educationally inadequate. The students stated that the reasons for visual inadequacy were: containing foreign words, being too fast, being slow and boring, being colorless and not being understandable. The reasons for educational inadequacy were: not being academically clear and understandable, being confusing, lacking numerical values, writings not being in Turkish, and being irrelevant to everyday life. Students said that they encounter GIF animations more in social media, and were surprised to see GIF animations used in mathematics education, but after the application they thought that it would be useful.
The Aims and Learning Attainments of Secondary and High School Students Attending Science Festivals: A Case Study
Author: Kececi, Gonca
Date: 2017-12-10
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Case Studies,Science Fairs,Semi Structured Interviews,Parent Background,Student Attitudes,Student Educational Objectives,Student Participation,Foreign Countries,Content Analysis

This study was conducted to determine the aims and learning attainments of secondary school and high school students participating in science festivals. A case study approach which is one of the qualitative research methods was used in the research. This study was carried out in the science festival held in Elazig, Turkey. The sampling consists of 39 students; 19 secondary school students and 20 high school students were selected on a voluntary basis from the secondary and high school students who were visitors of science festival. In the study, semi-structured interview form and demographic information form were used as data collection tool. Data were analyzed with content analysis. In this study, the aim of students participating in science festivals was acquiring new information, a sense of curiosity, applying the knowledge they acquire in everyday life, entering science competitions with new projects they develop from fresh ideas, and having an interest in science. Students express their learning attainments as acquiring new information, expanding their perspectives, learning about the uses of technology, using the information in daily life and exhibiting a positive attitude toward knowledge and nature.
The Therapeutic Collaboration in Life Design Counselling: The Case of Ryan
Author: do Céu Taveira, Maria
Date: 2017-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Therapy,Helping Relationship,Counselor Client Relationship,Intervention,Sociocultural Patterns,Models,Career Counseling,Case Studies,Evaluators,Questionnaires

This study examined the therapeutic collaboration in a case of Life Design Counseling (LDC) with narrative change and positive career outcomes. The therapeutic collaboration-change model and correspondent coding system were used to intensively study the helping relationship throughout three sessions of LDC. The collaboration coding system enables the assessment of each therapeutic exchange within and outside of the client's therapeutic zone of proximal development, defined as the space between the client's actual therapeutic developmental level and his/her potential developmental level fomented by a collaborative relationship. Results show that in all sessions, counsellor and client worked mainly within the therapeutic proximal development zone, that is, they were able to interact collaboratively. The coding of the counsellor's interventions throughout the counselling process was in accordance with the life-design framework. The collaboration change model and coding system contributed to understand the process of change in LDC.