ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Reading Tendency Scale: Validity and Reliability Study
Author: Polatcan, Faruk
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Habits,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Reading Material Selection,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Reading Motivation,Factor Analysis

The tendency to read is due to what individuals pay attention to while reading and choosing literary works. The aim of this study is to develop a scale of pre-service teachers' reading tendencies. The study group of the research consisted of 143 pre-service Turkish language teachers studying at Sinop University. Factor analysis was performed to ensure the validity of the data obtained at the end of the application. As a result of the factor analysis, a structure consisting of two factors named &quot;intrinsic motivation&quot; and &quot;extrinsic motivation,&quot; which explains 38.55% of the total variance of the scale was determined. Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficients calculated to determine the reliability of the scale were found as 0.89 for intrinsic motivation, 0.82 for extrinsic motivation, and 0.91 for the overall scale.
Selection of Agility Tests According to Sports Branches in Terms of Basic Motor Characteristics
Author: Ucan, Izzet
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Performance Tests,Athletics,Physical Education,College Students,Psychomotor Skills,Timed Tests,Muscular Strength,Human Body,Foreign Countries,Athletic Coaches

The aim of this study is to determine the most usable of the three most commonly used tests for male and female athletes, which are applied to determine the agility levels of athletes according to sports branches in terms of their basic motor characteristics. The research group consists of a total of 72 volunteer students, 26 females and 46 males, who were studying at the Coaching Department at Bayburt University School of Physical Education and Sports. In the study, the Sit and Reach test, Takkei brand back and leg dynamometer, 20-meter speed test, T-test which is one of the agility tests, the 505 test and Illinois tests were used. In the analysis of the data obtained in the study, descriptive statistics and normality analysis were performed by SPSS 25.0 program. In order to determine the relationship between motoric properties and agility test values Bivariate-Pearson Correlation test was applied. 0.05 was determined as the level of significance. In the study, a negative correlation was found between women's leg strength and T-test, and flexibility values and the 505 test, while a positive correlation was found between the speed values and the Illinois test. And statistically significant and positive correlations were found between men's leg strength and Illinois test, and speed values and T-test. In addition, a negative relationship was found between Illinois test and flexibility values although it is not significant. The study showed that while agility test is preferred; T-test should be preferred for branches requiring strength, Illinois test should be preferred for branches requiring speed and 505 test for branches requiring flexibility in women. For men, T-test should be preferred in branches that require speed, and Illinois test should be preferred in branches that require flexibility. In addition, it shows that the Illinois test should not be preferred in the branches requiring force.
Mentors Views on Mathematics and Science Student Teachers School Experience
Author: Nkhata, Leonard
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mentors,Student Teachers,Student Teaching,Classroom Techniques,Educational Strategies,Teaching Skills,Behavior Patterns,Professionalism,Extracurricular Activities,Secondary School Teachers,Mathematics Teachers,Science Teachers,Cooperating Teachers,Interpersonal Relationship,Positive Attitudes,Foreign Countries

This study investigated mentors' views on Mathematics and Science student teachers' school experience with a focus on student teachers' classroom management practices, instructional strategies, student-mentor relationships, behaviour patterns, and participation in co-curricular activities. It utilized a descriptive survey design on a sample of 60 mentors, 43 males and 17 females, randomly drawn from the departments of Mathematics and Natural Sciences in twenty two (22) secondary schools across Zambia. Questionnaires and focus group discussions were used in data collection. SPSS was used to analyse quantitative data to arrive at descriptive statistics such as frequencies, means and standard deviations while qualitative data were transcribed and then analysed using Atlas.ti. The study revealed that mentors had positive thoughts of Mathematics and Science student teachers' classroom management practices, and instructional strategies. It was also evident that a positive rapport was created between mentors and student teachers and that mentors saw Student Teachers' behavioural patterns as generally acceptable and upheld professional ethics. Furthermore, mentors were satisfied with the levels of student teachers' participation in co-curricular activities. The study results revealed, therefore, that mentors had positive thoughts of the student teachers school experience.
Review on Regional Standardized Training of First-Year Teachers in Shanghai
Author: Zhao, Xuan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Beginning Teachers,Inservice Teacher Education,Foreign Countries,Beginning Teacher Induction,Training,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Standards,Curriculum

Shanghai has promoted regional induction for first-year teachers since 2012. In Mar 2012, Shanghai Municipal education commission (SMEC) issued &quot;Guidance of regional standardized training of first-year teachers in Shanghai&quot;(RSTFTS). According to this guidance first-year teachers are required of 1-year induction after recruitment. As training content should consist of four parts, namely, professional perception and teacher ethics cultivation, classroom experience and teaching practice, class management and ethics experience, fieldwork and professional development. Regional Education Bureau (REB), Regional Teachers' Education College (RTEC), kindergartens, primary and secondary schools (K-12 schools) of Shanghai's 16 districts have participated in this program. All 15 districts and 1 country in Shanghai have followed the guideline and taken charge in specific training affairs, which finally accumulated rich experiences in 7 years.
Digital Multimodal Composing: How to Address Multimodal Communication Forms in ELT
Author: Hafner, Christoph A.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Teaching Methods,Case Studies,Foreign Countries,Video Technology,English for Special Purposes,Science Instruction,Undergraduate Students,Student Projects,Active Learning,Literacy Education

Digital media play an undeniably influential role in contemporary communication, facilitating new kinds of multimodal forms of representation. However, ELT pedagogy does not always take these multimodal aspects of communication into account in a systematic way. One pedagogical approach that has been developed for this purpose is 'multimodal composing' or 'digital multimodal composing'. This approach caters to the needs of English language learners in the digital age by engaging with multimodal forms of communication in digital media which are 'embedded' alongside the reading and writing tasks that make up the core of traditional approaches to ELT. In this article, I provide an overview of scholarly work that has been done in developing this approach. Drawing on a case study of English language learners in Hong Kong, I demonstrate what the approach looks like in practice and suggest how it might be implemented in other contexts, balancing multimodal forms of communication with the traditional demands of the English language curriculum.
Perceived Benefits of Using Telecollaboration for Pre-Service English Teachers
Author: Yang, Se Jeong
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Language Teachers,Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Cooperative Learning,Computer Mediated Communication,Cultural Awareness,Intercultural Communication

The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived benefits of telecollaboration for Korean pre-service teachers of English. This study connected Korean pre-service teachers to American pre-service teachers. In a one-to-one relationship, each pair exchanged their weekly writings about the assigned topics over six weeks and shared their ideas. To explore the perceived benefits that the Korean pre-service teachers of English perceived and provide a rich description, this study focused on the five Korean pre-service teachers' thoughts reflected in their reflective papers, their writings in the Google Sites, and the final reflection paper. Data were analyzed based on a qualitative approach using the content analysis. The results showed that the Korean pre-service teachers perceived that the online interactions with the target language speakers promoted their intercultural and linguistic competences as well as some affective domains such as confidence and motivation levels. Building upon the findings, this study provides significant pedagogical implications for instructional practices for the educators and researchers.
Students&apos; Perceptions toward Vocational Education on Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Syauqi, Khusni
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Electronic Learning,COVID-19,Pandemics,Foreign Countries,College Students,Engineering Education,Distance Education,Teacher Student Relationship,Learning Processes,Instructional Materials

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has spread almost throughout the world. It makes all educational institutions in Indonesia experienced a lockdown in an undetermined time. As a result, teachers must switch to online teaching methods, while students must adapt to the online learning environment in a short time. Vocational education emphasizes not only the mastery of knowledge but also skills. In the learning process, students' perceptions can be used as evaluations to improve the quality of learning. This study aimed to provide an overview of students' perceptions of Mechanical Engineering Education on online learning as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used survey methods and data collection in the form of instruments with a Likert scale with a sample of 56 students. The results of this study indicate that teachers in managing online learning are not in line with student expectations. Students feel that online learning has not provided better experience and productivity in mastering competencies, but can provide motivation and ease in their learning. Some students stated that they had the ease of access to resources, but students were still reluctant to use it sustainably in the future.
Teachers&apos; Strategies on Teaching Grammar: Facts and Expectations of Senior High School Teachers at Ambon
Author: Souisa, Threesje Roza
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,High School Teachers,Language Teachers,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Teaching Methods,Grammar,Teacher Attitudes,Expectation,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Cognitive Style

This study is aimed at describing the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) senior high schools' teachers' perceptions on grammar teaching; their teaching strategies which are the most and less frequently applied in their classroom practices and the challenges that they have in teaching grammar. Explanatory mixed approaches were conducted involving 63 teachers as the sample population in collecting quantitative data, and five selected teachers as participants for collecting the qualitative data. The findings showed that teachers' perceptions of grammar teaching are based on their conceptual knowledge as they have experienced it and it is based on grammar theories. The teachers applied vary grammar approaches and strategies but they still face with the challenges in teaching grammar such as students' learning styles and less of teaching references.
Promoting Child-Friendly School Model through School Committee as Parents&apos; Participation
Author: Fitriani, Somariah
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Committees,Program Implementation,Educational Environment,Elementary Schools,Foreign Countries,Parent Participation,Parent School Relationship,Educational Policy,Public Schools,Private Schools

The study intended to elaborate on the role of the school committee in addressing and promoting the implementation of the child-friendly school model to create a positive school climate and atmosphere. This qualitative approach research adopted a comparative case study since two primary schools become a unit of research analysis. Two primary schools, a public and private primary school in which both of them are located in Jakarta as a study site. The researchers obtained the data through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The research has revealed that the school committees, both in public and private schools, bring a vital contribution to help the schools in terms of supporting and controlling the implementation of the child-friendly school model with several different perspectives. The participation of the school committee is highly needed in monitoring the activity of the learning process toward the quality of school life and in bridging the communication between schools and students' parents, particularly in promoting the model of child-friendly school.
Comparison of the Effects of Constructivist Learning on Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor Fields Applied in Physical Education Courses
Author: Dalkiran, Oguzhan
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Constructivism (Learning),Cognitive Processes,Psychomotor Skills,Physical Education,Middle School Students,High School Students,Student Attitudes

The aim of the study is to compare the effect of constructivist learning applied in physical education courses with concerning cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains on experimental and control groups. The experimental research method was used in the study. The study group consisted of 97 students consisting of 34 middle and 63 high school students, 52 of whom were in control and 45 of whom were in experimental group. The cognitive, affective and psychomotor field competencies of the students were determined and compared with the determined scales after applying one semester in the introduction and evaluation parts of the courses, conducted with constructivist learning. As a data collection tool; for cognitive domain; the cognitive information form prepared by the researcher, for affective domain; &quot;Physical Education Course Attitude Scale for Secondary School Students&quot; and &quot;Attitude Scale for Physical Education lesson&quot; for psychomotor domain; the application exam scale developed by the researcher were used. In the analysis of data; due to lack of normal distribution of data, Mann Whitney U, one of the nonparametric tests was used to analyze the differences in cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of the groups after the application. According to the obtained data; a significant difference was found in favor of the experimental group according to the variable of experimental and control groups in the cognitive and psychomotor domains of the students. In the affective areas of the students, while there was no significant difference between middle school students in terms of experimental and control group pre-test post-test data, a significant difference was found in the control group data in high school students.
Evaluation of the Turkish Education System in the Context of Learning Organisations According to the Opinion of the Candidate Teachers
Author: Sekerci, Reyhan
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Educational Attitudes,Opinions,Educational Practices,Organizational Learning

The aim of this study is to evaluate the Turkish education system in the context of learning organizations according to the opinions of prospective teachers. In this study, in which qualitative research methods and techniques were used, the 4th grade students of Akdeniz University Faculty of Education, Department of Preschool Teaching, who took the school management course in the Turkish Education system, were asked to present their opinions and suggestions. The data were collected using the documentation technique. As a result of the research, some suggestions were made regarding the decrease in quality and quantity problems by giving place to the opinions of the teacher candidates about the Turkish Education system.
Evaluation of Turkish Football Federation Vocational Training Seminars in Terms of Efficiency
Author: Yorulmazlar, Mehmet Mustafa
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Team Sports,Athletic Coaches,Training,Vocational Education,Seminars,Satisfaction,Productivity,Tenure,Academic Degrees,Educational Background

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of the training activities and training programs offered in the vocational training of football coaches working under TFF with regard to its scope and content. The survey technique was applied to obtain data on the thoughts of the football coaches who participated in the training. Football coaches, one of the main actors in the football market, have to attend training seminars to fulfill the necessity of being able to work at various times put into practice; determined by The Association of European Football Federations (UEFA) and implemented by The Turkish Football Federation (TFF), in their professional processes. Coaches who do not attend the relevant compulsory training seminars or do not have any valid excuses, are not able to officiate at any football club until the next seminar period according to Training and Classification of technical Men 6. Article 3. In the process related to the 2021 season, continuous development seminars have been started with the credit system, which is a new training system that UEFA has determined to be mandatory for some technical people. The survey questions have been prepared by us with some sports-specific additions depending on the Educational Satisfaction scale made by Bengi and Ozberk (2017). The data obtained has been evaluated in the SPSS statistical program and analyzed with frequency and cross tables. In this aspect, research is based on a descriptive model to reveal the general state of the market. The reliability of the study was determined by us very high with 97%. In the results section of the study, demographic characteristics related to the execution of the coaching profession, such as coach license degrees, football playing background, educational status, socio-economic status; quantitative and qualitative findings related to the trainings were given. The results of the study revealed the satisfaction level of the trainings, the demands and requests related to the trainings, and the productivity levels between the compulsory development system and the continuous development system. In general, the aim of this study is to determine the satisfaction of the coaches affiliated to the Turkish Football Federation about their trainings with the help of suggestions and to achieve higher level of field work efficiency by increasing their knowledge.
Question-Led Approach in Designing Dijkstra Algorithm Game-Based Learning: A Pilot Study
Author: Ramle, Rosni
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Game Based Learning,Mathematics,Graphs,Instructional Effectiveness,Computer Science Education,Questioning Techniques,College Freshmen

Dijkstra algorithm is important to be understood because of its many uses. However, understanding it is challenging. Various methods to teach and learn had been researched, with mixed results. The study proposes question-led approach of the algorithm in a game-based learning context. The game designed based on an existing game model, developed and tested by students. Pre- and post-game tests compared and game feedback survey analysed. Results showed that students' performance in graph data structure Dijkstra algorithm improved after playing the game where post-test mark was higher than pre-test. Game feedback were mostly positive, with areas of improvement. Students may use the game as a learning tool for self-regulated learning. Educators may get some ideas on how to design teaching tool using question-led approach.
Relationship between Distributed Leadership, Teacher Collaboration and Organizational Innovativeness
Author: Çoban, Ömür
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Leadership Styles,Participative Decision Making,Teacher Collaboration,Educational Innovation,Organizational Climate,Correlation,Secondary School Teachers,School Administration,Principals,Foreign Countries,Teacher Surveys

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between distributed leadership, organizational innovativeness and teacher collaboration. We used Turkish teacher data and conducted the analysis from teachers' perspectives working in secondary schools in Turkish Ministry of National Education at the International Standard Classification of Education 2 (ISCED) level. In this quantitative study, we analysed the three hypotheses via structural equation model. The hypotheses assumed that there was a relationship between distribute leadership and organizational innovativeness, also there was a relationship between distrubitive leadership and teacher collaboration. Additionally, there was a relationship between teacher collaboration and organizational innovativeness. Finally, we analysed the impact of distributed leadership on organizational innovativeness via teacher collaboration. The finding indicated that there were relations between distributed leadership and organizational innovativeness. The other result showed that teacher collaboration affected organizational innovativeness. The last finding displayed that distributed leadership impacted organizational innovativeness via teacher collaboration. In conclusion, if school principals exhibited distributed leadership behavior, they would create a supportive and collaborative climate for teachers and they also encourage teachers' agreement to develop new ideas for teaching, their openness to change, their problem-solving strategies and exchanging atmosphere where they share their practices with each other.