ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Institutional Dynamics of Education Reforms and Quality of Primary Education in Uganda
Author: Nyenje, Aida
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Change,Educational Quality,Sustainability,Foreign Countries,Course Content,Teaching Methods,Instructional Materials,Educational Improvement,Teacher Education,Elementary School Teachers,Standards,Elementary School Curriculum,Case Studies,Regression (Statistics),Questionnaires,Interviews,Statistical Analysis,Qualitative Research

This article scans Uganda's topical responsibility to transformation of the country's primary school education arrangement with attention to the institutional dynamics that constitute school factors such as the curriculum, assessment methods, course content, subject composition, teaching methods, and instructional materials; among others that influence the likelihood of the education reform processes to promote the quality of teaching and learning at the school level. The Government of Uganda/Ministry of Education (GoU/MoES) undertook a series of education reforms meant to improve the quality of basic education, which include large-scale changes in the primary curriculum, language of instruction for the lower primary sub-sector, provision of basic learning materials, primary teacher development, establishing and maintaining education standards. Given that the institution's own capacity for change is a key driving force behind the successful implementation, and ultimately sustainability, of an education reform.
Development of Environmental Attitude Scale towards Pre-Service Biology Teachers
Author: Tafli, Tugba
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Test Construction,Likert Scales,Attitude Measures,Environmental Education,Preservice Teachers,Biology,Science Teachers,Student Teacher Attitudes,Knowledge Level,Reliability,Factor Analysis,Correlation,Goodness of Fit,Foreign Countries

Healthy life for all living creatures in nature is possible with a clean and habitable environment. Raising awareness of protecting environment in human landscape is important for conservation. Upbringing of informed individuals about environment and constituting behavioral changes by gaining their positive attitudes for nature have an important role in solutions of environmental issues. For this purpose, environmental attitude scale was developed to reveal the pre-service teachers' reflection and attitude for environment. This scale was applied 178 students who were the pre-service teachers in biology education department. Reliability calculation and exploratory factor analysis of the scale were computed via packaged software SPSS 13.0 while confirmatory factor analysis was computed via software Lisrel 8.80. Internal consistency coefficient of Cronbach alpha was found as 0.87 which signifies was a good value for reliability co-efficient. As the result of factor analysis, which was applied to obtained data, it was determined that eighteen itemized scale was five-dimensional. These dimensions were as follows: environmental issues, energy saving, waste products, environmental responsibility and environmental support according to cognitive, affective and behavioral statements. It was confirmed that, there was a positive and linear relation among the marks that students got and factors of the scales. Moreover, confirmatory factor analysis studies of the survey were computed via software Lisrel 8.80. In this current study, it was found as; RMSEA = 0.050; SRMR = 0.062; GFI = 0.90; AGFI = 0.86; CFI = 0.97; NFI = 0.92 and RFI = 0.90, in the scope of confirmatory factor analysis. It has been confirmed that, the scale that was executed according to the results, can be used to as a reliable scale for environmental attitude. [This study was presented at the Xth National Ecology and Environment Congress, Turkey.]
Influence Based Learning Program Scientific Learning Approach to Science Students Generic Skills
Author: Wahyuni, Ida
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Achievement,Basic Skills,Quasiexperimental Design,Pretests Posttests,Physics,Conventional Instruction,Scientific Methodology,Intermode Differences,Delivery Systems,Instructional Effectiveness,College Science,Foreign Countries

This study aims to determine the influence of scientific approach based learning program (P2BPS) against generic science skills of students. The method used in this research is &quot;quasi experiment&quot; with &quot;two-group pretest posttest&quot; design.The population in this study were all students who take courses in general physics II at the Department of Physics Physics, Faculty of sciences State University of Medan. The sample was determined by random cluster sampling technique. One class as an experimental class taught by the scientific approach based learning program and the class as a class taught by conventional learning control. Data collection techniques using generic science skills test instruments. The results of data analysis showed that students taught with a scientific approach based learning program have better generic science skills than when taught by conventional teaching. It can be concluded that there is significant influence learning program based scientific approach to generic science skills of students in general physics course II.
Counselling for Sustainable Peace in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria
Author: Nduka-Ozo, Stella Ngozi
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Peace,Colleges,Case Studies,College Students,Educational Environment,Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Interdisciplinary Approach,School Counseling,Conflict Resolution,Hypothesis Testing,Gender Differences,Violence,Antisocial Behavior,Student Attitudes,Risk,Student Behavior

This study reviewed the nature of peace in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria using Ebonyi State University as a case study. The purpose of the study was to review the various factors responsible for lack of peace. The sample was drawn from the three hundred level students of the Faculty of Education. Thirty students were selected from each of the seven departments making a total of 210 students--l05 males and 105 females. A researcher made instrument named factors responsible for lack of peace in Tertiary Institutions (FRLPTI) was used as the instrument for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was established for internal consistency using the Pearson Product Moment which yielded reliability co-efficient of 0.78 after a test-retest carried out on some selected students from the Federal University students in the state. The results of the study were presented in 5 tables based on the four research questions and hypothesis formulated while the data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions and t-test for the hypothesis. Findings included that feeling of being left out in the distribution of national resources and others contribute to lack of peace at the Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. The recommendations include that peace studies which are an interdisciplinary approach to questions of war and peace should be introduced in tertiary institutions in Nigeria and that counselling efforts should be intensified by having many counsellors who should be able to meet the needs of the students instead of having only one counsellor serving more than 1,000 students.
An Analysis of Peer Assessment through Many Facet Rasch Model
Author: Sahin, Melek Gülsah
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Peer Evaluation,Peer Groups,Item Response Theory,Undergraduate Students,Lecture Method,Student Projects,Scoring Rubrics,Measurement Techniques,Interrater Reliability,Evaluation Criteria,Individual Differences,Achievement Rating,High Achievement,Low Achievement,Cohort Analysis,Ability Grouping,Scientific Research,Research Methodology

This study analyses peer assessment through many facet Rasch model (MFRM). The research was performed with 91 undergraduate students and with lecturer teaching the course. The research data were collected with holistic rubric employed by 6 peers and the lecturer in rating the projects prepared by 85 students taking the course. This study analyses raters, measurements for students who are rated, criteria used in rating and extent to which rubrics fulfil their function. Moreover, it also investigates effects of peers' levels of achievement on the process. In consequence, it was found that raters differed in the levels of strictness and generosity in rating, and that students were distinguished adequately in terms of the property measured. Besides, a very high level of reliability value was estimated in relation to the criteria in the study. This was interpreted as that they functioned in a reliable way in distinguishing between students' performances. It was found in the analyses of achievement levels of peers taking part in peer assessment that ratings made by students with high levels of achievement differed significantly from those made by students with medium or low level of achievement. Finally, the views about peer assessment were generally positive.
Counselling for Sustainable Peace in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria
Author: Nduka-Ozo, Stella Ngozi
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Peace,Colleges,Case Studies,College Students,Educational Environment,Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Interdisciplinary Approach,School Counseling,Conflict Resolution,Hypothesis Testing,Gender Differences,Violence,Antisocial Behavior,Student Attitudes,Risk,Student Behavior

This study reviewed the nature of peace in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria using Ebonyi State University as a case study. The purpose of the study was to review the various factors responsible for lack of peace. The sample was drawn from the three hundred level students of the Faculty of Education. Thirty students were selected from each of the seven departments making a total of 210 students--l05 males and 105 females. A researcher made instrument named factors responsible for lack of peace in Tertiary Institutions (FRLPTI) was used as the instrument for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was established for internal consistency using the Pearson Product Moment which yielded reliability co-efficient of 0.78 after a test-retest carried out on some selected students from the Federal University students in the state. The results of the study were presented in 5 tables based on the four research questions and hypothesis formulated while the data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions and t-test for the hypothesis. Findings included that feeling of being left out in the distribution of national resources and others contribute to lack of peace at the Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. The recommendations include that peace studies which are interdisciplinary approach to questions of war and peace should be introduced in tertiary institutions in Nigeria and that counselling efforts should be intensified by having many counsellors who should be able to meet the needs of the students instead of having only one counsellor serving more than 1,000 students.
The Effectiveness of Using Blogs as an Independent Learning Tool to Develop Reading Skills for University Students
Author: Fattah, Said Fathy El Said Abdul
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Effectiveness,Student Journals,Electronic Journals,Teaching Methods,Reading Instruction,Reading Skills,Undergraduate Students,Males,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Majors (Students),Foreign Countries,Web 2.0 Technologies,Web Based Instruction,Private Colleges,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Comparative Analysis,Reading Programs,Pretests Posttests,Reading Comprehension,Statistical Analysis,Outcomes of Education

The emergence of web 2.0 technologies has created new opportunities and challenges in the field of second and foreign language learning. Among all web 2.0 tools, blogs can be considered the most well-known one. The present study was an attempt to determine the effectiveness of using blogs as an independent learning tool to develop students' reading skills. Blogs can be divided into three main types; teacher's blog, class blog, and learner's blog. Participants were 22 first level students in the English Department at Qassim Private Colleges in Saudi Arabia. The experimental group (N = 11) used teacher's blog with an independent reading program, whereas the control group (N = 11) didn't have any additional exercises. This program ran for two months during the second semester, 2014/2015. The pre-posttest comprised two reading comprehension passages. Results of the t. test analysis revealed that using blogs yielded significant effects on students' reading skills, i.e. the experimental group outperformed the control group.
Zambian University Student Teachers' Conceptions of Algebraic Proofs
Author: Angel, Mukuka
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Case Studies,Mathematical Logic,Validity,Focus Groups,Algebra,Mathematical Concepts,Concept Formation,Persuasive Discourse

This paper reports on a case study that aimed to evaluate the perceptions of 73 student teachers at Mukuba University on the nature and purpose of mathematical proof. They were presented with a mathematical reasoning and proof arguments assessment tool followed by a 10-member focus group interview. Algebraic tasks presented to them involved (i) proof construction on simple number and set theory, (ii) assessment of given mathematical statements and arguments to validate them, and (iii) validating formally structured inductive proofs. More than 75% of the student teachers had limited understanding of the nature and purpose of mathematical proofs and they believed that proof construction and validation entailed inspection of a few examples and the testing of single extreme cases. Concrete examples of empirical forms of mathematical arguments which student teachers perceived as valid were found but these demonstrated limited forms of mathematical reasoning and comprehension. It is proposed that paying attention to analytical and deductive mathematical arguments in school based assessment will alleviate mathematical learning problems and improve the quality of mathematics education.
Promoting Knowledge of Climate Change (CC) amongst Nigerians: Implications for Education Managers
Author: Akpomi, Margaret E.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Climate,Knowledge Level,College Faculty,Teacher Surveys

Rising sea levels, due to thermal expansion of the ocean, and higher frequency and intensity of coastal and inland storms threaten coastal communities worldwide. The implementation of pro-active, planned adaptation to reduce community vulnerability is strongly dependent upon people's awareness of the threat posed to their communities at the local level. With a focus on university lecturers in South-South Nigeria, a group of people expected to be knowledgeable; this study set out to look at the concept, nature and scope of climate change, its types and causes, global impacts and specific impacts on Nigeria and, its knowledge and to assess their level of awareness and the extent to which they discuss it. The results from the academic staff of six universities in South-South Nigeria (n = 342) revealed that only 13 per cent know very much of climate change and 61 per cent never discussed it among themselves. Those who know and discuss it are mainly in the sciences whose areas of specialization and course contents are climate change related. Based on the findings, it was recommended that climate change clubs be established in universities. Lecturers of Education Management and Environmental Sciences should collaborate to man the clubs as well as organize Workshops and seminars on climate change from time to time to create awareness. They should also post slogans on climate change at strategic points on campus.
The Effectiveness of a Multi Sensory Approach in Improving Letter-Sound Correspondence among Mild Intellectual Disabled Students in State of Kuwait
Author: Moustafa, Amr
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Phoneme Grapheme Correspondence,Multisensory Learning,Teaching Methods,Phonemic Awareness,Reading Skills,Statistical Analysis,Pretests Posttests,Special Schools,Mild Intellectual Disability,English (Second Language)

This research examines the effectiveness of multi sensory approach for the purpose of improving the knowledge on English Letter sound correspondence among mild disabled students in the state of Kuwait. The discussion in this study is based on the multisensory approach that could be applied in the teaching of reading skills as well as phonemic awareness skills which could enable the students to acquire the early skills of reading. A total of 20 respondents were involved in the process of gathering data through the quantitative study method, which compromises of male and female mild intellectual disabled students. A pretest-postest method was applied in order to examine the effectiveness of the multisensory approach that could make it possible for them to identify the letters and its sounds. T test for the paired sample was used to figure out the significant differences between the pretest and posttest scores achieved by the students. The findings of the study showed the effect of the multi sensory approach in the teaching process of identifying the English letters and its sounds, which at the same time pave a way for the students to apply the mentioned skills in their learning process to read. This study is also significant for schools, centres, and institutes that are involved in the field of special education. Finally, it is considered as a road map to enable the students to learn and acquire the early skills of reading.
Evaluation of Arabic Language Learning Program for Non-Native Speakers in Saudi Electronic University According to Total Quality Standards
Author: Alowaydhi, Wafa Hafez
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Semitic Languages,College Second Language Programs,Program Evaluation,Virtual Universities,Educational Quality,Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,Standards

The current study aimed at standardizing the program of learning Arabic for non-native speakers in Saudi Electronic University according to certain standards of total quality. To achieve its purpose, the study adopted the descriptive analytical method. The author prepared a measurement tool for evaluating the electronic learning programs in light of the total quality standards. The tool reviewed and evaluated by (30) specialists in administration, educational planning, curriculum and instruction and educational technology. Reliability of the evaluation card was verified, which rated (95.7%). Then, the same measurement tool is used to investigate the availability of standards in the program of learning Arabic for non-native speakers including a number of faculty and technicians in Saudi Electronic University. The results of the study showed the 100% availability of total quality in all program's domains of the program. The study recommended marketing of the program of learning Arabic for non-native speakers in Saudi Electronic University according to the requirements of educational revolution in the concepts of knowledge economy according to economic plan funded by Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia.
Redefining Literacy: The Realities of Digital Literacy for Students with Disabilities in K-12
Author: Alsalem, Majed A.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technological Literacy,Disabilities,Elementary Secondary Education,Educational Technology,Special Education Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Barriers,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Coding

Technology has shaped the definition of literacy from the traditional meaning of having the ability to read and write to being a social practice that enables individuals to learn and interact with the world. With this notion of literacy, technology has become a tool to motivate and engage all learners through broad practices and platforms that could effectively strengthen a student's learning experience. The shifting from printed content to digital form is a transfer point of the traditional understanding of literacy to a new and modern meaning. This has led to a new term known as digital literacy, whereby perceiving information, gaining knowledge, and expressing understanding for the purposes of learning are delivered through a digital format. Therefore, this study has comprehensively reviewed implementing technology into digital learning for K-12 students with disabilities. Moreover, the study has investigated special and general education teachers (n = 682) through open-ended questions to have a better understanding of the integration of learning and digital literacy. The results of the study have been interpreted to enhance the practice and research of the future of technology through digital literacy.
Quality in Higher Education: The Need for Feedback from Students
Author: Okogbaa, Veronica
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Feedback (Response),Foreign Countries,Educational Quality,Quality Assurance,Learning Processes,Student Attitudes,College Students

Students in higher institutions are part and parcel of the system, thus their opinions should count in decision making concerning the quality of the education they are receiving. This study set out to examine from literature the place of feedback from students and its possible relevance in decision making on quality issues in higher education. Among other things it found that feedback from students should form part of decision premises on a range of issues for possible revision; such as the quality of teaching, learning, course organization, assessment and the learning resources available to the students. It can also help determine such phenomenon as &quot;customer delight&quot; synonymous with student satisfaction, how transformative the programmes are and how the students grade the institutions. Such knowledge could help the institutions self-assess and re-position to make better choices to increase the quality assurance of their processes and services. A number of recommendations were made.
Differences of Learning Achievement between Bidikmisi Scholarship Students and the Paying Students in Islamic Courses at Indonesia University of Education Campus Purwakarta Academic Year 2014-2015
Author: TR, Burhanuddin
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Academic Achievement,Differences,College Students,Scholarships,Religious Education,Islam,Statistical Analysis,Comparative Analysis

Learning is an effort or activities that are intentional and are based on an issue. Learning is a process of change in behavior and a way of fulfilling individual needs. People who have learned to be in the habit that is displayed in his behavior. In the study Differences of Learning Achievement Between Bidikmisi Scholarship Students and The Paying Students in Islamic Courses at Indonesia University of Education Campus Purwakarta Academic Year 2014-2015. Was found One Way ANOVA test results of the two groups at s 0.5 (1) (75) = 3.35, apparently, F counts 0.40 &lt;F table 3.35. This implies that the two groups, namely the achievement of students and student scholarship recipients Bidikmisi Paying did not differ significantly. Inequalities learning achievement in the Course of Islamic education meant, presumably because both groups are equally active in following activities Program Tutorial Islamic Education in which in addition to the Read Write Quran, Tahsinu Al-Qirati Koran, there also study Islamic education material enrichment. This study was limited to two variables associated with student achievement in Islamic Education Course. Therefore, it is recommended to other researchers in order to assess whether there are differences in learning achievement between the two groups mentioned in other subjects or on the same course in another class.