ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Creatively Encountering Languages in Caregiving and in the Early Childhood Classroom
Author: Madera, Piña
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Early Childhood Education,Second Language Learning,Parents as Teachers,Second Language Instruction,Language Skills,Educational Benefits,Thinking Skills,Cognitive Ability,Teaching Methods,Phrase Structure,Creative Teaching,Scheduling

For years, research has shown that language learning at an early age has great benefits. Most recently, a May 2015 study published in &quot;Science Daily&quot; suggests that exposure to multiple languages in childhood produces better communicators (&quot;Children exposed to multiple languages&quot;). A 2014 study in Singapore showed that infants exposed to multiple languages showed increased behaviors that predict cognitive gains in preschool (&quot;Benefits for Babies&quot;). A 2012 post at the Dana Foundation is a rich resource and expounds &quot;The Cognitive Benefits of Being Bilingual&quot; (Marian and Shook). Educators are aware of the research, which seems to be reported anew nearly weekly. Strong language skills provide children a foundation for all of their learning. Multilingualism, specifically, has been linked to improved focus, abstract thinking, task switching; and even health benefits like delayed Alzheimer's, among others. This article suggests some ways any creative caregiver, parent, or educator can bring a little world language into their daily time with young children when language immersion is not an easily accessible option.
Using Importance-Performance Analysis to Guide Instructional Design of Experiential Learning Activities
Author: Anderson, Sheri
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Design,Experiential Learning,Learning Activities,Online Courses,Law Enforcement,Distance Education,Learning Theories,Student Attitudes,Higher Education,Quasiexperimental Design,Undergraduate Students,Introductory Courses,Likert Scales,Management Systems,Student Projects,Statistical Analysis,Student Surveys

Designing experiential learning activities requires an instructor to think about what they want the students to learn. Using importance-performance analysis can assist with the instructional design of the activities. This exploratory study used importance-performance analysis in an online introduction to criminology course. There is limited research on experiential learning in online courses as well as empirical data to assist with the instructional design of the experiential learning activities. The primary goal of this article is to demonstrate the use of importance- performance analysis to guide the instructional design of experiential learning activities. [Paper presented at the Special Interest Group on Online Teaching and Learning (SIG-OTL), American Educational Research Association (AERA) Centennial Annual Meeting (100th, Washington, D.C., April 8-12, 2016).]
Evaluation of Online Graduate Epidemiology Instruction and Student Outcomes
Author: Knapke, Jacqueline
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Epidemiology,Andragogy,Academic Achievement,Cognitive Style,Student Attitudes,Correlation,Higher Education,Preferences,Conventional Instruction,Measures (Individuals),Educational Experience,Adult Students,Graduate Students,Delivery Systems,Life Style,Distance Education,Web Based Instruction,Pretests Posttests,Student Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Likert Scales

In the last two decades, online learning has transformed the field of higher education. Also during this time, institutions of higher education have seen increases in their adult learner populations. The flexibility and accessibility of an online education model is often particularly appealing to adult learners, who bring unique needs, expectations, and learning styles to their educational experiences. Using Kolb's Learning Style Inventory and Knowles' andragogy model as theoretical frameworks, this study evaluates an online graduate course in epidemiology in terms of the demographics, learning styles, satisfaction, and achievement of students. Comparing the online course to the same, land-based course that was offered concurrently, we found no differences between students' learning styles, satisfaction, and overall achievement. However, students in the land-based class were more likely to be matriculated into a degree program (p&lt;0.005), more likely to be full-time students (p&lt;0.002). These findings provide evidence that student preferences for method of content delivery are correlated to lifestyle factors and not age, previous experiences, or learning styles. [Paper presented at the Special Interest Group on Online Teaching and Learning (SIG-OTL), American Educational Research Association (AERA) Centennial Annual Meeting (100th, Washington, D.C., April 8-12, 2016).]
Structural Peculiarities of Social Mental Abilities of Future Teachers
Author: Yermentayevaa, Ardakh Rizabekovna
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Intelligence,Social Cognition,Cognitive Ability,Preservice Teachers,Teacher Characteristics,Norms,Interpersonal Relationship,Gender Differences,Specialization

The problem of social intelligence of researchers has attracted attention in recent years. Social intelligence is one of the most important characteristics of teachers. The aim of this research was to study features of structure of social intelligence of future teachers. The respondents in this study were selected 360 students of pedagogical specialties from Kyzylorda State University. The following tools are used in the work: methods of investigation of social intellect by J. P. Guilford and M. O. Sullivan. Results of theoretical and experimental studies have revealed general and specific features of social intelligence of future teachers. The results of research indicated that normative-role values accepted in society are significant for respondents; the students are guided by these values in situations of interpersonal interactions. Dynamics of parameters of social intelligence of respondents was performed. Gender features of social intelligence of future teachers were established. Differences which were related with professional specialization were not found.
Analysis of Textbooks for Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language in Terms of the Cultural Curriculum
Author: Lewicka, Magdalena
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Comparative Education,Textbook Content,Textbook Evaluation,Second Language Instruction,Semitic Languages,Cultural Awareness,Intercultural Communication,Psycholinguistics,Cross Cultural Training,Linguistic Competence

The subject of this paper is embedded in the context of the issues of cultural and religious studies on the grounds of the contemporary glottodidactics, since it contains the characteristics of the selected textbooks for learning Arabic as a foreign language in the aspect of the content of the cultural thematic corpus. Three various textbooks, representing three various publishing markets (Poland, France, United States of America) have been analyzed to assess the extent of the presence of the cultural and regional knowledge elements. This analysis allowed answering the question regarding the method of reflecting the aspects forming the socio-cultural competence of a student and the extent of such reflection.
OSeMOSYS Energy Modeling Using an Extended UTOPIA Model
Author: Lavigne, Denis
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Public Policy,Evaluation Methods,Professional Training,Climate,Mathematical Models,Information Technology,Energy

The OSeMOSYS project offers open-access energy modeling to a wide audience. Its relative simplicity makes it appealing for academic research and governmental organizations to study the impacts of policy decisions on an energy system in the context of possibly severe greenhouse gases emissions limitations. OSeMOSYS is a tool that enhances the potential for the training of highly qualified professionals. Basic training is possible via the UTOPIA model. This paper proposes an extended version of this model to help non-expert individuals fully grasp its powerful yet easy-to-use capabilities. The step-by-step presentation shall be of great use for professors to embed this material in class and for energy professionals new to the field of energy modeling to learn how to use a techno-economic approach.
Ethos and Practice of a Connected Learning Movement: Interpreting Virtually Connecting through Alignment with Theory and Survey Results
Author: Bali, Maha
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Videoconferencing,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis,Communities of Practice,Surveys,Volunteers,Social Networks,Learning Theories

Virtually Connecting (VC) is a connected learning volunteer movement that enlivens virtual conference experiences by partnering those that are at the conference with virtual participants that cannot attend. In looking to articulate the ethos and intentions of VC, a manifesto was developed by a group of core members and presented at the Digital Learning Research Network in 2015. This paper connects the group's ethos, as defined in this manifesto, to various learning theories including Connectivism, connected learning, and the practice of online communities. The paper reports on both quantitative and qualitative results from a survey sent to members of the community over February and March of 2016, as well as some information obtained from blogs and other forms of social media, and ties these results to the manifesto items. This alignment of theory and participant feedback shows continuity between the stated ethos of the community and the impressions of those living the volunteer experience. [Paper presented at the Special Interest Group on Online Teaching and Learning (SIG-OTL), American Educational Research Association (AERA) Centennial Annual Meeting (100th, Washington, D.C., April 8-12, 2016).]
An Evaluation on the Regression Level of Prospective Teachers' Metacognitive Skills in Terms of Their Community Service Activities Perceptions
Author: Kartal, Metin
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Metacognition,Regression (Statistics),Preservice Teachers,Community Services,Foreign Countries,Cognitive Processes,Thinking Skills,Correlation,Statistical Analysis,Predictor Variables

Metacognition, thinking, and learning are a continuous transformation in case of different aspects of the same event. In turn, metacognition is an inseparable part of the process of thinking to think. Recently, the definition of metacognition has been elaborated. And as defined in the past, it has only consisted of &quot;thinking on think&quot;, but now it covers of awareness of one's own knowledge, cognitive steps, cognitive and effective situations, intentional and awareness monitoring ability, and regulating his/herself knowledge, as well. In such a process, social awareness and social dimensions of development thinking in the participants' individual learning and language are an inevitable necessity and the key to thinking rather than effective think. In this line, individuals are also supposed to effectively use the cognitive processes and skills. Herewith, metacognition could be accepted as a large structure consisting of the community service activities. As research findings also revealed, the teachers' participation in community service activities is being effective for the development of cognitive skills and higher-level thinking processes; in this regard, as it contribute the teachers' development of the responsibility for their own learning, it has positively contributed that the more their necessary skills increased, the more positive attitude toward student the teachers have. To determine the prospective teachers' personal traits, the perception on Community Service Activities, and to measure the cognitive skills respectively in this research, it was used &quot;Personal Information Form&quot;, &quot;Community Service Activities Scale&quot;, and &quot;Cognitive Awareness Scale&quot;. Last but not least, the overall aim of this study is to uncover what extent the prospective teacher's cognitive skills is predicted in terms of the variables of Community Service Activities Perception Scale.
Communication Students' Skills as a Tool of Development Creativity and Motivation in Geometry
Author: Smieskova, Edita
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Geometry,Learning Motivation,Learning Processes,Creativity,Communication Skills,Humanism,Classification,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Mathematics Instruction,Lesson Plans,Worksheets,Problem Solving,Preservice Teachers,Secondary School Students

Often solved problems are problems of students' motivation in the process of teaching and learning. Some authors see the solution in creation a more space to students' creativity in teaching and learning. It is the aim of modern pedagogic and humanistic education, too. The submitted study aims to present possibility of how to teach geometric constructions in connection with real life tasks. The topic Geometric constructions give us space to teach mathematics in interesting way and offer students to be creative. The creative tasks are those tasks which are unknown for students and their content is surprising and nontraditional. We will prepare lesson activities according to official Slovak document entitled National Program of Education. Communication skills and ability to collaborate of students' will be factors of their success in the prepared lesson. Students have to solve problems where do not exist one solution and their content relates to interdisciplinary between geometry and fine arts. For evaluation of students' solutions will be used an implicative analysis with statistical software C.H.I.C. (Classification Hérarchique Implicative et Cohésitive).
Determining the Anxiety Sensitivity Bases of Anxiety: A Study with Undergraduate Students
Author: Erozkan, Atilgan
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Anxiety,Anxiety Disorders,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries,Adolescents,Measures (Individuals),Correlation,Structural Equation Models,Statistical Analysis

This study aims to examine the relationships between subdimensions of anxiety sensitivity and anxiety. The participants in the study were 841 undergraduate students (411 females; 430 males) randomly selected from three different faculties--Faculties of Technical Education, Education, and Sport Sciences--at Mugla Sitki Kocman University. Data collection instruments included the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-Revised, (ASI-R), and also Beck Anxiety Inventory, (BAI). The data were analyzed using Pearson product-moment correlation analysis and structural equation modeling. The results indicate that there were significant positive associations between subdimensions of anxiety sensitivity and anxiety. The results also indicated that the fear of cognitive dyscontrol subdimension of anxiety sensitivity was the most important predictor of the anxiety for emerging adults. Further research examining the relationships between subdimensions of anxiety sensitivity and anxiety are necessary to strengthen the current study's findings.
Blended Learning: An Innovative Approach
Author: Lalima
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Blended Learning,Educational Innovation,Instructional Innovation,Electronic Learning,Foreign Countries,Program Implementation,Educational Benefits,Computer Assisted Instruction,Definitions,Educational Practices,Relevance (Education)

Blended learning is an innovative concept that embraces the advantages of both traditional teaching in the classroom and ICT supported learning including both offline learning and online learning. It has scope for collaborative learning; constructive learning and computer assisted learning (CAI). Blended learning needs rigorous efforts, right attitude, handsome budget and highly motivated teachers and students for its successful implementation. As it incorporates diverse modes so it is complex and organizing it is a difficult task. The present paper discusses the concept of blended learning, its main features and prerequisite of its implementation. Scope of blended learning in Indian educational system is also discussed .The present paper also tries to explain that how blended learning is an approach that needs to be adopted.
Improving 4th Grade Primary School Students' Reading Comprehension Skills
Author: Bulut, Aydin
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grade 4,Elementary School Students,Reading Comprehension,Language Skills,Reading Processes,Prior Learning,Reading Strategies,Qualitative Research,Action Research,Content Analysis,Reading Programs,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Intervention,Reading Skills,Word Recognition,Reading Tests,Pretests Posttests

The aim of this study was to carry out action research to investigate reading comprehension skills when using the SQ3R reading comprehension strategy. To that end, this strategy was used for improving the reading comprehension skills of 7 primary school 4th grade students who had problems with these skills. An action plan was prepared for 3hours a day on 3days a week for a period of 10 weeks. In the intervention process, the first author carried out this intervention with a classroom teacher. In this research, &quot;Teacher's Diaries&quot; and three different written forms, namely the &quot;Reading Comprehension Test&quot;, &quot;Student Interview Form&quot; and &quot;Student Observation Form&quot; were used as data collection tools to provide research credibility. The results indicated that that the SQ3R-based reading program increased students' reading comprehension level. In light of data obtained from this study, student's ability to analyze texts visually, and their predictive and note-taking skills were found to be improved.
Leveraging Technology for Educational Inclusion
Author: Subramaniam, Sudha
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Resource Allocation,Educational Finance,Access to Education,Social Influences,Barriers,Hypothesis Testing,Correlation,Surveys,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Likert Scales,Socioeconomic Influences

The divides created by inequalities of income, lopsided growth and by the vicious circle of poverty has ensnared learning and delayed the planned strategies for educational inclusion. India's eighth Five-Year Plan prioritised and allocated increased funding for education with focus on reach-out to the remote interiors and rural India. However, those who were outside the circle of inclusion decreased only marginally and the deviations from targets were a matter of genuine concern. Lack of mid-course corrective measures compounded with spiraling economic concerns widened the gulf between the haves and the have-nots. Skill development to enable taking up of opportunities and leveraging with technology to simplify reach-out with innovative methods will serve to unleash the untapped potential and thereby elevate lifestyles by ably empowering. &quot;Young India&quot; with a population of 234 million in the age group of 15-24 years is expected to increase by 13% over 2005-2020 vs the world average of 4%. Channelising the youth by providing them access to global domains of knowledge and leveraging technology ably so as to usher in innovative strategies which are cost-effective can provide the desired reach-out for knowledge to be ingrained productively and seamlessly, eliminating barriers of distance, time, access and reach-out.
Investigating Aerobic, Anaerobic Combine Technical Trainings' Effects on Performance in Tennis Players
Author: Suna, Gürhan
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletes,Racquet Sports,Skill Development,Training,Statistical Analysis,Muscular Strength,Program Evaluation,Program Effectiveness,College Students,Foreign Countries,Measurement Equipment,Pretests Posttests,Physical Fitness

The aim of this study is to investigate eight-week aerobic, anaerobic combine technical trainings' effects on developments of performance. 21 athletes of tennis proficiency students from Sports Sciences Department were joined to the study voluntarily. Participated in the research athletes' ages' mean was 22,2 ± 0,3 year, lengths' mean was 177,3 ± 1,4 cm, weights' mean was 69,5 ± 1,4 kg. Trainings were planned as 8 week and 3 days a week, in each unit training 90 minutes. In the research flexibility, vertical jump, standing long jump, right-left hand-grip strength, back and leg strength, anaerobic power, 20 meters shuttle run test, 5 and 10 meters sprint run, 1 maximal strength and ITN technical tests were applied. For analyzing handled data statistically, SPSS programme was used. Paired Samples t Test was applied as statistical process. Comparing before and after training groups' Flexibility, Strength, 5 and 10 m. Sprint run, Anaerobic Power, 20 m. Shuttle Run Test and ITN Technical Test values; there were statistically found to be different in all measurements (p&lt;0,05). As a result of this study found that, aerobic, anaerobic combine technical trainings affect positively biomotoric, physiologic and technical features.
Comparison between Emotional Intelligence and Aggression among Student Teachers at Secondary Level
Author: Jaleel, Sajna
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Emotional Intelligence,Correlation,Aggression,Statistical Analysis,Interpersonal Competence,Secondary School Teachers,Rural Areas,Urban Areas,College Students,Measurement,Measures (Individuals),Foreign Countries,Student Teachers,Teacher Education

The study explored the relationship between emotional intelligence and aggression among teacher trainees at secondary level. The hypothesis formulated for the study was, there is no significant relationship between Emotional Intelligence and aggression of teacher trainees at secondary level. The method adopted for the study was descriptive survey, which was carried out on a sample of 90 student teachers at secondary level, selected purposively. The tools used for data collection were, 1) Emotional Intelligence Inventory by S. K. Mangal and Shubhra Mangal designed for college and university students for the measurement of their emotional intelligence (total as well as separately) in respect to four areas or aspects of emotional intelligence namely, intrapersonal awareness, interpersonal awareness, intrapersonal management and interpersonal management. 2) Aggression Scale by Dr. G. P. Mathur and Dr. Rajkumari Bhatnagar. The statistical techniques used for the study are, Karl Pearson Product Moment coefficient of correlation and Analysis of Variance. The results revealed that 44% of the teacher trainees have average emotional intelligence, 26% have high EI, whereas, 24% have low EI. Only 6.66% of teacher trainees have low aggression. 44% have average aggression and almost half of the sample has high aggression. The computed value of coefficient of correlation between Emotional Intelligence and Aggression is not significant at 0.05 level. The computed value of coefficient of correlation between Emotional Intelligence and Aggression of teacher trainees coming from rural and urban areas is also not significant at 0.05 level.