ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
A Comparison of Syrian Migrant Students in Turkey and Germany: Entrepreneurial Tendencies and Career Expectations
Author: Baltaci, Ali
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,Immigrants,Entrepreneurship,Economic Development,Foreign Countries,Labor Market,Qualitative Research,Sampling,High School Students,Content Analysis,Occupational Aspiration,Sociocultural Patterns,Career Planning,Student Attitudes,Structured Interviews,Cross Cultural Studies

Entrepreneurship has been an intriguing issue as an indicator of economic development and social welfare particularly being focused on last decades. Furthermore, the issue of immigration has attracted considerable attention in recent years. Nowadays, the quality of the workforce and it's training processes are not getting only progressively important but as well the participation of migrants in the labor market will be a great problem in the future. Migrant's entrepreneurial tendencies and career expectations designation are the main objectives of this research. This research was designed as a comparative qualitative model, and the structured written interview technique was used in order to collect the data. Randomly sampling study groups were formed according to methods of maximum diversity. The sampling group was formed by the participation of 12 Syrian migrant high school students who live and get trained in Altindag, a district of Ankara, Turkey and 13 Syrian migrant high school students who live and get trained in Kreuzberg, a district of Berlin, Germany. The collected data were analyzed by content analysis technique. The results of the research reveal that immigrant students have a high level of entrepreneurship in Germany, the nonetheless low level of the expectations of future career prospects in Turkey. Thus, the absences of sociocultural and economic areas where they will use entrepreneurial tendencies are a serious obstacle to them. Moreover, participants argue that they do not want to stay in Turkey anymore, and most of them intend to emigrate to Europe or another country if they can do so. Unlike Germany, many of the participants in Turkey neither know what they want to be nor how they want to live in the future and nor have they made any career planning.
An Investigation of Pre-Service Science Teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Author: Can, Bilge
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Technological Literacy,Measures (Individuals),Science Education,Teacher Education Programs,Case Studies,Statistical Analysis,Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Scores

In order to reflect the integration of the teachers' content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and technology usage skills to the class context and to provide the expected outputs for the program's purposes, it is needed to be revealed the different dimensions of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK). In this study, it was aimed to investigate the teacher training programmes related to pre-service science teachers' TPACK. This study was designed as a cross-sectional study. In the 2015-2016 academic year, a total of 269 pre-service teachers (73 of them from 1st grade, 73 of them from 2nd grade, 87 of them from 3rd and 36 of them from 4th grade students) attending Science Education Department participated in this study. As a data collection tool, 7 subscales of &quot;Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Scale of Pre-Service Teachers&quot;; namely, technology knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, content knowledge, technological pedagogical knowledge, technological content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, and technological pedagogical content knowledge were used. According to the results, as the class level of preservice teacher increases, their level of technological pedagogical content knowledge increases as well. Moreover, there is a significant difference on behalf of pre-service teachers at the 1st grade in all dimensions of technological pedagogical content knowledge scale.
Brazilian Primary and Secondary School Pupils' Perception of Science and Scientists
Author: Bartoszeck, Amauri Betini
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Scientists,Likert Scales,Rural Schools,Freehand Drawing,Science Activities,Student Attitudes,Elementary School Students,Secondary School Students,Specialization,Chemistry,Biology,Astronomy,Questionnaires,Mass Media,Urban Schools,Foreign Countries,Working Hours,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis

The purpose of this study is to understand in an exploratory way pupils' perception of science and the image of scientists at primary and secondary school levels. Data was collected by means of a survey questionnaire and a drawing representing pupils' depiction what scientists do during their working hours. A questionnaire anchored on a Likert scale was filled by 204 primary and 229 secondary school children. Pupils from this sample considered science classes enjoyable, helped to understand issues covered by media, that science is a body of knowledge whose goal is to make life more comfortable to people. A total of 433 drawings were collected at 3 urban and 1 rural schools. Drawings illustrated scientists in scientific activity, mainly working alone, wearing lab coat and eyeglasses. Scientific specialization included chemists, biologists and a few technologist and astronomers. Educational implications are discussed.
Development of the Ethical Evaluation Questionnaire: A Machiavellian, Utilitarian, and Religious Viewpoint
Author: Gokce, Asiye Toker
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Ethics,Questionnaires,Religious Factors,Evaluation Methods,Decision Making,Correlation,Islam,Foreign Countries,Factor Analysis,Measures (Individuals),Moral Development,Values,Moral Values,Teacher Attitudes,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Factor Structure,Statistical Analysis

This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to enhance ethical evaluation literature. The tool consists of two subscales named &quot;Bases of ethical evaluation,&quot; and &quot;Grounds of ethical evaluation.&quot; In order to determine the factor structure of the scales, both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were applied. The results revealed that Ethical Evaluation Questionnaire is a valid and reliable scale. The results presented that there was a positive correlation between the factors and the total &quot;Bases of ethical evaluation&quot; scale. Similarly, there was a positive correlation between the factors and the total &quot;Grounds of ethical evaluation&quot; scale. Since the Ethical Evaluation Questionnaire is a valid and reliable scale, it can be generalized for the other professions. The instrument is developed with respect to Islam religion in Turkish culture. However, scholars and managers can use the instrument for different cultures and religions. While there have been many studies examining ethical decision-making with different factors, intentions for examining religiosity as an underlying reason for ethical evaluation has been inadequate. So, studying Muslims in Turkey, this study is supposed to contribute to the literature related to ethical ideology and religiosity with regard to Islamic perspective.
SciELO, Scientific Electronic Library Online, a Database of Open Access Journals
Author: Meneghini, Rogerio
Date: 2013-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Open Source Technology,Access to Information,Electronic Libraries,Journal Articles,Scientific and Technical Information,Databases,Reputation,Models,Program Improvement,Barriers,Educational Resources,Foreign Countries,Professionalism,Global Approach

This essay discusses SciELO, a scientific journal database operating in 14 countries. It covers over 1000 journals providing open access to full text and table sets of scientometrics data. In Brazil it is responsible for a collection of nearly 300 journals, selected along 15 years as the best Brazilian periodicals in natural and social sciences. Nonetheless, they still are national journal in the sense that over 80% of the articles are published by Brazilian scientists. Important initiatives focused on professionalization and internationalization are considered to bring these journals to a higher level of quality and visibility.
Examination of the Attitudes of Preschool Teacher Candidates and Teacher Candidates in Other Branches towards Scientific Research in Terms of Some Variables
Author: Ekici, Fatma Yasar
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Teachers,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Attitude Measures,Student Attitudes,Turkish,Language Teachers,Comparative Analysis,Gender Differences,Scientific Research,Teacher Education,Negative Attitudes,Positive Attitudes,Guidance,Counselor Training,Statistical Analysis,Likert Scales,Factor Analysis

The main objective of this study is to examine the attitudes of preschool teacher candidates and teacher candidates in other branches towards scientific research in terms of some variables. Survey method was used. The study group consists of 547 teacher candidates studying in education faculty of a private university in the spring term of 2015-2016 in Istanbul province. Personal Information Form, Scale of Attitude towards Scientific Research were used as data collection tool. According to the results; Preschool teacher candidates' levels of reluctance to help researchers and negative attitudes towards research are lower when compared to Turkish language teacher candidates. Preschool teacher candidates' positive attitudes towards research and researchers are higher when compared to Turkish language teacher candidates. Guidance and psychological counselor candidates' negative attitudes towards research are lower when compared to Turkish language teacher candidates. The levels of reluctance to help researchers of male teacher candidates are higher when compared to female teacher candidates. Negative attitudes towards research of the teacher candidates who do not take the course of scientific research methods are higher when compared to the teacher candidates who take the research methods course. The teacher candidates' attitudes towards research do not vary by age, grade level and the academic success average.
Reflections from the Lesson Study for the Development of Techno-Pedagogical Competencies in Teaching Fractal Geometry
Author: Yildiz, Avni
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Technological Literacy,Secondary School Mathematics,Mathematics Teachers,Geometry,Technology Uses in Education,Reflection,Case Studies,Inservice Education,Semi Structured Interviews,Teaching Methods,Lesson Plans,Audio Equipment,Qualitative Research,Mathematics Education,Grade 8

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a model that explains how teachers use technology more effectively in the context of technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge. Teachers' TPACK competencies play great importance in this regard. Lesson study has also been playing significant roles in the development of teachers' professional trainings. When the researches on TPACK and lesson study have been analyzed, the research is expected to provide significant contributions to the literature. This study aims to present reflections from a lesson study practice that carried out to urge techno-pedagogical competencies of the secondary school mathematics teachers and to reveal the development of teachers' progress. The study used case study method, and it was conducted with three in-service teachers. The research data were collected through semi-structured interviews, voice recorder, and observation notes. To analyze the collected data, descriptive analysis method was used. The results have revealed that teachers have made much more progress in designing, implementing, and problem solving in terms of TPACK competencies. It has also been determined that teachers' development of openness to the innovations was limited. This limitation appeared to emerge as a result of teachers' time anxiety and insufficient knowledge regarding the use of technology.
An Institutional Approach to Developing a Culture of Student Persistence
Author: Burkholder, Gary J.
Date: 2013-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Persistence,Literature Reviews,Distance Education,Change Strategies,School Holding Power,Educational Research,Graduation Rate,Profiles,Evidence Based Practice,Private Colleges,Organizational Culture,Content Analysis,Strategic Planning,Educational Resources,Familiarity,Pilot Projects,Best Practices

There continues to be increasing focus on college student retention and persistence. This focus is coming from the United States federal government, accrediting organizations, and from students, parents, and the public. Given the spiraling costs of education and the fact that retention rates have not improved over time, various stakeholders are concerned about the value of a higher education credential. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe the efforts of a for-profit, distance education institution to focus its resources, in an evidence-based manner, on retention and to develop a culture of retention and persistence throughout the institution. The literature review and analysis of internal initiatives demonstrated that (a) institutions must make a commitment to retention, include retention efforts as part of its strategic plan, and provide resources to support retention efforts; (b) mastery of knowledge of the research on retention and persistence is critical for designing evidence-based interventions; and (c) institutions should identify, develop, and implement pilot projects aimed at improving student progress and share results to help stimulate development of best practices throughout higher education.
Share Your Voice: Online Community Building during Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Author: Kruse, Brenda
Date: 2013-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Accreditation (Institutions),Distance Education,Change Strategies,Stakeholders,Planning Commissions,Computer Mediated Communication,Operations Research,Agency Role,Organizational Communication,Strategic Planning,Teacher Characteristics,Student Characteristics,Staff Role,Alumni,College Planning

Walden University recently underwent a successful reaffirmation of accreditation process with The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. As part of the 3-year process, a committee, named the Education and Communication working group, was formed to inform and engage with the entire Walden community. The aim of this report is to describe the process and strategies this working group employed to achieve those goals in a distance learning environment. The primary charges of the Education and Communication working group were to (1) educate stakeholders about the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the importance of accreditation, and their role in the accreditation process; (2) provide consistent and quality communication to ensure stakeholders are appropriately informed about HLC and the self-study process; and (3) create and execute an appropriate and supportive communication and education plan during the HLC self-study process. The Education and Communication working group primarily focused on internal stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff. Additional outreach specifically addressed associated individuals, such as alumni and field site supervisors. Other institutions may define their constituencies differently but will find that the goals, plans, and strategies described here will help them to achieve involvement by their stakeholders in accreditation processes.
Internationalization at Harvard
Author: Strong, Ned
Date: 2013-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Universities,Global Approach,Multicampus Colleges,Educational Strategies,Models,Higher Education,International Programs,International Cooperation,Research Projects,Program Effectiveness,Foreign Countries

The aim of this essay is to describe internationalization at Harvard University. Founded by European colonists in 17th century New England, Harvard has historic international roots. By the mid 1900's it had become an international powerhouse attracting top students, academics and scientists from around the world. Yet, the University is international almost by default as it has reacted to world affairs. Looking toward the future, President Drew Faust has outlined a strategy to become &quot;intentionally global&quot;. One model, begun ten years ago, serves as an example for the future. In 2002 the University established its first overseas office designed to represent the entire institution. The theory was that a modest local infrastructure would encourage students and faculty to expand international collaborations and make a difference in the region benefiting from this presence. The results have been highly successful. The Regional Office in Santiago Chile, representing Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, has catalyzed engagement of over 3000 faculty and students in the last ten years. Over 50 significant collaborative research programs have benefitted thousands of preschool children, pioneered new approaches to disaster relief, improved health care, revolutionized public housing, and led to scientific breakthroughs. This model of a small physical footprint exerting large academic influence will be one of the central strategies as Harvard looks toward the future.
The Relationship between Psychological Well-Being and Perceived Wellness in Graduate-Level Counseling Students
Author: Harris, Michel
Date: 2013-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Well Being,Wellness,Graduate Students,Counselor Training,Psychotherapy,Psychology,Psychological Patterns,Measures (Individuals),Multiple Regression Analysis,Self Management,Personal Autonomy,Individual Development,Interpersonal Competence,Correlation,Scores,Self Concept,Psychological Needs

Research has established that individuals who provide personal therapy to others should have stable personal and professional lives, and possess a keen and accurate perception of wellness. Unfortunately, sometimes students pursuing careers in counseling and psychotherapy have unresolved psychological issues that, if unresolved, could later affect them in their professional lives. Thus, the purpose of the study was to understand psychological well-being and perceived wellness in a sample of graduate students (N = 97) preparing to become counselors in a CACREP-accredited counseling program at a state university in Pennsylvania. It measured the participants' psychological well-being by the Scales of Psychological Well-Being (SPWB) and their perception of wellness by the Perceived Wellness Survey (PWS). Multiple regression analysis revealed a significant relationship between psychological well-being and perceived wellness of counselors-in-training. The results of this study could have implications for additional problems such as the failure of self-care among counselors or the nonexistence or nonuse of adequate wellness assessment tools during counselor development.
Bi-Lingual Teaching and Learning: Effectiveness and Challenges in Postgraduate Studies
Author: Ling, Lee Kar
Date: 2013-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bilingual Education,Teaching Methods,Outcomes of Education,Correlation,Theory Practice Relationship,Graduate Students,Second Language Learning,Barriers,Developing Nations,Human Capital,Cultural Pluralism,Vietnamese People,English (Second Language),Language of Instruction,Feedback (Response),Grades (Scholastic),Foreign Countries,Program Effectiveness,Program Descriptions,Interviews

The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the use of bilingual teaching and learning methodology for Vietnamese postgraduate students from 2011-2012. Overall, the findings indicated relatively positive outcomes in most of the spectrum evaluated or assessed. These findings were then compared with previous researches and to ascertain the applicability to fundamental theories underpinning bilingual education to determine the correlation between theory and practice. This research provided an in-depth contextual based research that contributed to an extensive understanding of the effectiveness of the adoption of bilingual teaching and learning at postgraduate level within ASEAN countries. The research will also provide a platform for development nations to gain accesses to the required knowledge, skills, capabilities, and competencies that have thus far eluded them due to language barrier, thereby providing these nations with the impetus to grow and develop further as a nation via the effective development of the country's human capital. [This paper was presented at the International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL) (4th, Bangkok, Thailand, Nov 13-15, 2013).]
A New Theoretical Approach to Postsecondary Student Disability: Disability-Diversity (Dis)Connect Model
Author: Aquino, Katherine C.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Disabilities,Postsecondary Education,Inclusion,Student Diversity,Higher Education,Access to Education,Self Concept,Barriers,Models,Definitions,College Students

Disability is often viewed as an obstacle to postsecondary inclusion, but not a characteristic of student diversity. Additionally, current theoretical frameworks isolate disability from other student diversity characteristics. In response, a new conceptual framework, the Disability-Diversity (Dis)Connect Model (DDDM), was created to address disability as a multifaceted aspect of student diversity.
Inclusive Instruction: Perceptions of Community College Faculty and Students Pertaining to Universal Design
Author: Gawronski, Michael
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inclusion,Access to Education,Community Colleges,Two Year College Students,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Online Surveys,Teaching Methods,Disabilities,Attitudes toward Disabilities,Rating Scales,Multivariate Analysis,Teacher Characteristics,Student Characteristics,Statistical Analysis

This study examined community college faculty (n = 179) and student (n = 449) attitudes and actions toward inclusive teaching practices based on tenets of Universal Design. Two online surveys, the Inclusive Teaching Strategies Inventory (ITSI) and the Inclusive Teaching Strategies Inventory-Student (ITSI-S), were administered at a medium-sized Northeastern public community college. Results showed significant differences among faculty in overall action scale scores based on age and ethnicity. However, similar analyses conducted on students were not significant. Results from the study provide insights regarding attitudes toward inclusive instruction in the community college environment. Implications of these findings and recommendations for future research and disability service providers are discussed.