ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Identifying the Administrative Dispositions Most Preferred by Urban School Leaders and School Leadership Candidates
Author: Pregot, Michael
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Leadership Qualities,Administrator Characteristics,National Standards,Consortia,Urban Schools,Instructional Leadership,Leadership Training,Staff Development,Administrator Attitudes,Preferences,Public Schools,Measures (Individuals)

This research study delves into the newly crafted ISSLC national school leadership standards asking current school leaders and school leadership candidates to prioritize their perceived level of importance of 20 administrative dispositions. 128 school principals and 165 school leadership candidates in the NYC schools responded to an electronic survey. Although an overall moderate correlation existed between the two constituencies, significant differences also emerged. For example, using a wider range of technology applications and protecting scheduled instructional time were seen as critical by the aspiring school leader, whereas current school leaders placed a heavier emphasis on building positive relationships with staff and using student test score data to drive instructional change. Implications for professional practice were drawn for both the role of the principal as well as for improving school leadership preparation programs.
The Preparation of New Teachers for the Profession: Ohio's Resident Educator Program
Author: Gillham, John C.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Program Effectiveness,Teacher Effectiveness,State Standards,Teacher Competencies,Teacher Persistence,Teacher Surveys,Likert Scales,Beginning Teacher Induction,Statistical Analysis,Faculty Development,Summative Evaluation

The purpose of this study was to learn if teachers believe their experience with the Resident Educator Program improved their ability to meet the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession and increased support and retention. The 189 participants completed a 33 question Likert-based survey and provided more than 406 comments. The findings indicate that the teachers do not believe the Resident Educator Program improved their ability to enact the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession and the program requirements impeded them from receiving the support they needed.
Alternate Realities: Racially Disparate Discipline in Classrooms and Schools and Its Effects on Black and Brown Students
Author: Martin, Jennifer L.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Public Schools,Kindergarten,Elementary Secondary Education,Ethnic Groups,Racial Differences,Gender Differences,Civil Rights,Discipline,Punishment,Suspension,Minority Group Students,Disproportionate Representation,Racial Bias,Ethnic Stereotypes,Cultural Influences,Special Education,American Indian Students,Alaska Natives,Asian American Students,Hispanic American Students,African American Students,White Students,Hawaiians,Pacific Islanders,Multiracial Persons

This study examines the Civil Rights Data Collection of 2014, consisting of 49,605,534 students from 95,635 public schools covering grades from Kindergarten to 12th grade. The primary focus of this study was to examine the relative distribution of different types of discipline between ethnic groups and genders. In every category, the levels reported for either African-American or Native American students were much higher than any other group. Native American levels were highest for referral to law enforcement and for expulsion with or without school services. For almost every gender comparison within each ethnic group, male students were more likely to receive punishment than female students. For Native American students, girls were more likely than boys to receive in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, expulsion either with or without educational services, and to be referred to law enforcement or experience school-related arrest.
Business Administration and Computer Science Degrees: Earnings, Job Security, and Job Satisfaction
Author: Mehta, Kamlesh
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Science Education,Business Administration Education,Income,Salaries,Job Security,Job Satisfaction,Educational Attainment,College Graduates,Salary Wage Differentials,Costs,Higher Education,Educational Benefits,Surveys,Graduates,Comparative Analysis,Statistical Analysis

This paper examines the potential of business administration vs. computer science degrees in terms of earnings, job security, and job satisfaction. The paper focuses on earnings potential five years and ten years after the completion of business administration and computer science degrees. Moreover, the paper presents the income changes with promotion and lifetime earnings expectations of both the business administration and computer science graduates.
Using Web-Based Homework to Teach Principles of Microeconomics: A Preliminary Investigation
Author: Mitchell, Jeannette C.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Web Based Instruction,Homework,Economics Education,Microeconomics,Action Research,Investigations,Electronic Learning,Instructional Effectiveness,Tests,Academic Achievement,Student Characteristics,Statistical Significance,Scores,Gender Differences,Ethnicity,Class Rank,Majors (Students),Predictor Variables,Grade Point Average,Secondary Education,Postsecondary Education

This study evaluates an interactive web-based homework designed to increase student understanding in a principles of microeconomics course. Employing concepts from Action Research, the preliminary investigation was undertaken based on assumptions about the efficacy of online educational resources. Do students who do well on online homework improve performance on exams? Which characteristics of students explain achievement differences? The authors address these questions in relation to the use of a web-based, interactive online homework service which accompanied the text. An econometric model using exam performance as the dependent variable and various course component and demographic characteristics as independent variables. The study found no statistically significant impact of online homework on the mean exam score. This preliminary study indicated no gender, ethnicity, class standing, or declared major impact on exam performance though the limited degrees of freedom make generalization questionable. The only statistically significant predictor was shown to be GPA.
Teaching Basic Probability in Undergraduate Statistics or Management Science Courses
Author: Naidu, Jaideep T.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Business Administration Education,Statistics,Probability,Mathematical Concepts,Teaching Methods,Instructional Effectiveness,Business Schools

Standard textbooks in core Statistics and Management Science classes present various examples to introduce basic probability concepts to undergraduate business students. These include tossing of a coin, throwing a die, and examples of that nature. While these are good examples to introduce basic probability, we use improvised versions of Russian Roulette and found these to be very effective in communicating important concepts in probability to our business school students. We use these modified versions of Russian Roulette to communicate concepts such as dependent event, joint probabilities and the value of information using Bayes' law. The students understand and enjoy these examples and the class participation has been higher than usual.
Creating and Working with Control Charts in Excel
Author: Schikora, Paul F.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Charts,Spreadsheets,Distance Education,Web Based Instruction,Tutorial Programs,Quality Control,Experiential Learning,Data,Computer Software

With the growth in distance education offerings, instructors who now teach quantitative material via the web have been faced with many challenges. Foremost has been the need to develop appropriate methods for teaching such material to students who are not physically in the classroom. Methodologies that have traditionally been taught in a highly interactive mode in the classroom must now be presented effectively in a far more asynchronous environment. Tutorials and detailed handouts are one way to accomplish this. We present a written tutorial for creating quality control charts using Excel. The tutorial guides students through the process of creating X-bar and R charts in such a way as to reinforce the theoretical basis of quality control already taught. Students apply their knowledge in hands-on activity, learn how to improve Excel's default charts to create visually effective control charts, and learn to reuse/recycle their work to easily create additional charts for different sets of problem data.
Assessing the Impact of CAAD Design Tool on Architectural Design Education
Author: Al-Matarneh, Rana
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Building Design,Technology Integration,Architectural Education,Computer Assisted Instruction,Architecture,Technology Uses in Education,Student Attitudes,Comparative Analysis,Questionnaires,Foreign Countries,Research Design,Information Technology,Universities,Higher Education,Interviews

The current concept of architectural design education in most schools of architecture in Jordan is a blend between manual and digital approaches. However, the disconnection between these two methods has resulted in the students' failure to transfer skills learnt through traditional methods to the digital method of CAAD. The objective of this study is twofold: to first compare students' attitudes toward using both methods and to then assess the impact of CAAD use on the quality of architectural design final product. An open-ended questionnaire was designed to measure variables related to students' preferences toward CAAD and traditional methods. The quality of sixty graduation projects at three Jordanian universities was investigated. The results appear to support the assumption that CAAD tools are used largely as visual means and thereby cause a marked decline in design quality. These findings call for a reconsideration of the status quo and a rethinking of perhaps the entire architectural educational model.
Asymptote Misconception on Graphing Functions: Does Graphing Software Resolve It?
Author: Öçal, Mehmet Fatih
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Misconceptions,Mathematical Concepts,Computer Software,Calculus,Geometry,Qualitative Research,Case Studies,Mathematics Instruction,Graphing Calculators,Algebra,Foreign Countries,College Mathematics,College Students,Geometric Concepts,Comparative Analysis

Graphing function is an important issue in mathematics education due to its use in various areas of mathematics and its potential roles for students to enhance learning mathematics. The use of some graphing software assists students' learning during graphing functions. However, the display of graphs of functions that students sketched by hand may be relatively different when compared to the correct forms sketched using graphing software. The possible misleading effects of this situation brought a discussion of a misconception (asymptote misconception) on graphing functions. The purpose of this study is two- fold. First of all, this study investigated whether using graphing software (GeoGebra in this case) helps students to determine and resolve this misconception in calculus classrooms. Second, the reasons for this misconception are sought. The multiple case study was utilized in this study. University students in two calculus classrooms who received instructions with (35 students) or without GeoGebra assisted instructions (32 students) were compared according to whether they fell into this misconception on graphing basic functions (1/x, lnx, ex). In addition, students were interviewed to reveal the reasons behind this misconception. Data were analyzed by means of descriptive and content analysis methods. The findings indicated that those who received GeoGebra assisted instruction were better in resolving it. In addition, the reasons behind this misconception were found to be teacher-based, exam-based and some other factors.
Demographic Factors Affecting Internet Using Purposes of High School Students
Author: Kilic, Abdullah Faruk
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Internet,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Social Networks,Social Media,Surveys,Comparative Analysis,Males,Females,Demography,Video Games,Computer Games,Educational Technology

This study aimed at determining the impact of demographic factors on the Internet usage purposes of high school students. The population of the study consisted of students between 9th and 12th grades from the Anatolian high schools, science high schools, social sciences high schools, sports high schools and fine arts high schools in Turkey. The sample was chosen through the stratified and cluster sampling procedure. The students were chosen randomly depending on the regions of their school attendance. The sample for this research numbered 3170 students. The research was conducted in the second term of the 2014-2015 academic year. The data were obtained through online forms and the bases of participation are honesty, sincerity, and volunteerism. The data collection tool is a questionnaire and a demographic information form prepared by the researchers. Chi-square Automatic Interaction Detector (CHAID) analysis was conducted through SPSS in order to determine the demographic factors affecting the purposes of internet usage among high school students. The results of this research show that 9th grade students in Turkey mostly use the Internet to do homework while students from other grades mostly use the Internet for social networking. The male students use the Internet for playing video games more frequently in comparison with female students. Also, socioeconomic status affects the purpose of Internet usage. Hence it is suggested that teachers talking to male students might use the examples of computers and games and with female students they might relate the topics to social media.
Secondary School Mathematics Teachers' and Students' Views on Computer Assisted Mathematics Instruction in Turkey: Mathematica Example
Author: Ardiç, Mehmet Alper
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Teachers,Secondary School Mathematics,Secondary School Teachers,Computer Assisted Instruction,Mathematics Instruction,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Grade 10,Secondary School Students,Qualitative Research,Case Studies,Semi Structured Interviews,Geometry,Algebra,College Entrance Examinations,Computer Software,Information Technology,Mathematical Concepts

This study aimed at determining the secondary school mathematics teachers' and students' views on computer-assisted mathematics instruction (CAMI) conducted via Mathematica. Accordingly, three mathematics teachers in Adiyaman and nine 10th-grade students participated in the research. Firstly, the researchers trained the mathematics teachers in the Mathematica program, a computer algebra system (CAS) and CAMI. Then, they provided a suitable environment for teachers to practice CAMI with their students to teach quadratic functions (parabola). Case study, a qualitative research design, was utilized in the study. Semi-structured interview forms were used as data collection tools. The interview data were analyzed using descriptive and content analysis, and the codes and themes related to the topic were obtained. The findings revealed that all the teachers found CAMI implementations interesting as supported by students' views. While all mathematics teachers wanted to benefit from CAMI in mathematics and geometry courses, most of the students asked that CAMI be used in different courses. It was found that students did not have any problems with the Mathematica used with CAMI activities. However, it was also revealed by one student and one teacher that involving CAMI constantly in the courses would hinder preparations for the university entrance exam.
Critical Thinking among Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Students in Higher Education: Reality or Fuss?
Author: Moeti, Bakadzi
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Critical Thinking,Higher Education,Schools of Education,Foreign Countries,Universities,Interviews,Focus Groups,Thinking Skills,Teaching Methods,Educational Quality,Teacher Effectiveness,Qualitative Research,College Students,College Graduates

Critical thinking is recognised as an influential attribute to achieve quality learning and teaching in higher education institutions world over. This interpretive research study explored the critical thinking among PGDE students at the University of Botswana. The aim of the study was to identify factors contributing to the application of critical thinking among teacher trainees. Data was collected from Cohort 2015/16 PGDE students, through one on one interview with 59 students and 2 focus group discussions comprising five students in each focus group between April to June 2016. The findings revealed that the teacher trainees had a lower description of critical thinking during interviews, but refined during focus group discussions; however, the students were wide aware of factors influencing their inabilities to think critically during their training. These finding clearly indicated that most students were not applying critical thinking during their training. Through the interviews and focus group discussion, the study also identified strategies to promote the application of critical thinking in areas of programme content, teaching and assessment methods and techniques, programme logistics and personal attributes. The findings are instrumental to various key stakeholders. Specifically, the findings inform education institutions, teacher educators and students on how to promote critical thinking during teacher training. The study was qualitative, as such the findings will not be generalised. As such a similar study is recommended among the PGDE and other students but using quantitative and or mixed methods to allow inferences and generalisations.
Students' Performance in Geometrical Reflection Using GeoGebra
Author: Seloraji, Pavethira
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Reflection,Geometric Concepts,Geometry,Mathematics Instruction,Computer Software,Teaching Methods,Statistical Analysis,Research Methodology,International Schools,Pretests Posttests,Technology Uses in Education,Information Technology,Mathematical Concepts,Statistics,Elementary School Mathematics,Grade 1,Foreign Countries

Students in this era need to grasp the concept of geometry instead of memorizing formulae. This is important for them to further their knowledge in geometry. The purpose of the research was to determine whether GeoGebra software influences year one students' performance in geometrical reflection. The research utilized an experimental research method. A total of 24 Year One students were randomly selected from an international school. The research used pre-test and post-test. The sample selected were taught and learnt by using GeoGebra software after the pre-test. Then, a post-test was given to them. A paired sample t-test was conducted and the results indicated a significant difference between pre-test and post-test. ANOVA was also conducted to test the influence of gender and ability level on student performance in geometrical reflection. The findings show a significant difference in the scores between genders. Similarly, the results also found statistically significant difference in scores among the three student ability groups. In conclusion, the study implies using GeoGebra enhances students' performance in geometrical studies. Implementing teaching and learning geometry using GeoGebra would help students to explore the concept more in detail and help them to build and develop their geometry knowledge.
Examination of the Relationship between Organizational Stress and Employee Performance: A Research on Staff Working on Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports
Author: Goksel, Ali Gurel
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Statistical Analysis,Work Environment,Stress Variables,Job Performance,Youth,Athletics,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Correlation,Employees,Age Groups,Anxiety

The purpose of this research is to study the relation between the level of organizational stress at the staff of the Youth Services and Sports Provincial Directorate and their performance. The study group of research, Istanbul province in the Uskudar district officials operating in the Youth Services and Sports Provincial Directorate constitute a total of 96 staff, including 36 women and 60 men. In this research, &quot;Job Strain Questionnaire Scale&quot; that was developed firstly by Theorell et al. (1988) and adapted to Turkish by Yildirim et al. (2011) together with &quot;Employee Performance Scale&quot; that was developed by Kirkman and Rosen (1999) and adapted to Turkish by Col (2008) were used to collect data. In the evaluation of data as statistical analyzes; descriptive statistics, for independent groups t-test, one way analysis of variance (Anova) and Pearson Correlation test was used to determine the relationship between the dependent variables. As a result of the research; participants' employee performance showed significant differences according to marital status variables, there were no significant differences for organizational stress. In addition, there were no significant relationships between employee performance and organizational stress of the employees were determined.
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Beliefs of Lebanese and Palestinian School Children in Lebanon
Author: Fuddah, Hanin
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Health Education,Qualitative Research,Focus Groups,Teaching Methods,Grade 5,Health Promotion,Preventive Medicine,Eating Habits,Student Attitudes,Food,Health Behavior,Nutrition Instruction

The indicators for health risk factors among school children in Lebanon associated with increased mortality and morbidity were higher than the global percentage based on WHO (2014) statistics. Knowing that the Ministry of Education in Lebanon has been trying to include health education in the national school curriculum since the last reform in 1997, this qualitative exploratory study analyzed the students' arguments resulting from focus group discussions to identify their level of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions and to provide suggestions for improving the national textbooks and teaching practices. Data were collected through focus group discussions with grade 5 students in 2 schools: Lebanese public school and UNRWA Palestinian School. The content analysis technique was used to perform the analysis and interpretation of data. Data was coded based on criteria from the Rational Model as well as the Health Belief Model. The study found, among other things, that students in both schools acquired the knowledge present in the textbooks about the benefits of balanced nutrition but they gave inaccurate and incomplete justifications with no scientific reasoning. Regarding attitudes, they show negative attitudes toward prefer unhealthy food over healthy ones. Some of their practices were healthy but unhealthy snacks, skipping breakfast, drinking big amounts of soft drinks were prevalent. The arguments of the students in both schools also showed some social related practices as related to the opinions, behavior, advice, and support of the people surrounding students influence their feelings and behavior, and the students have a reciprocal effect on those people.