ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
History as Propaganda: Swaying the Minds of Quebec Adolescents
Author: Bradley, Jon G.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,History Instruction,Adolescents,Secondary School Students,Curriculum Development,Propaganda,Educational History,Democracy

Unlike scientific and other academic domains which have recognized international standards, the humanities are generally not governed by such acceptable overarching tenets. This lack of outside independent oversight is specifically evident within the broad arena of the social sciences and, even more particularly, with the domain of History. The conundrums of &quot;which history&quot; and &quot;whose stories&quot; become markers embedded in the societal landscape continuing to impact secondary school curriculum developers. Using the recently deposited Province of Quebec high school history program as an exemplar, the authors illustrate how a closed non-transparent anti-democratic process lead to narrow foci, public conflict, suspect subject content, and pedagogical propaganda.
What about Elementary Level Teachers: A Closer Look at the Intersection between Standardization and Multilingualism
Author: Barrenechea, Ignacio
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Multilingualism,Ethnic Groups,Elementary School Teachers,Teaching Experience,Teacher Attitudes,Educational Policy,Minority Group Students,State Standards,Stress Variables,Civil Rights,Classroom Techniques,Public School Teachers,Standardized Tests,Interviews,Test Preparation,English Language Learners,Grounded Theory

The specialized literature in the field of education has not focused in what ways the multilingual classroom setting exacerbates teachers' tension concerning the need to comply with standards, on the one hand, and the aspiration to embrace diversity, on the other hand. That is to say, there is a need to understand how teachers adapt to confront the tension between standardization and multilingualism. Understanding teachers' experiences will be important to inform policy with regards to the implementation of standardized testing in multilingual settings and how these affect the cultural rights of minority students. The way teachers surf or navigate the tension will inform to what extent cultural rights of ethnic minority students are jeopardized due to the increasing interest in standardization. Therefore, the purpose of this grounded study is to explore the adaptive process of elementary teachers in multilingual classrooms as they confront the tension between meeting the educational needs of multilingual students, while complying with the mandated standardization requirements in Miami public schools. The study adds to the vast literature on standardized testing by providing information about teachers' experiences in highly multilingual settings, such in the public schools in Miami Dade County.
Investigation of Relationship between Coach and Athlete in Terms of Different Variables
Author: Ramazanoglu, Fikret
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletic Coaches,Athletes,Athletics,Interpersonal Relationship,Nonparametric Statistics,Statistical Analysis,Comparative Analysis,Physical Education,Team Sports,Intimacy,Foreign Countries,Surveys

This research was conducted for the purpose of establishing the relationship of individuals doing sports in various branches in the Province Agri with their coaches in terms of the branch they are engaged in and some demographical variables. In the research, a method oriented to the descriptive survey which aims to present the present situation was used. The research group is consisted of totally 95 athletes; 28 of whom are females and 67 are males who do sports in various branches in Agri. The Scale of Coach-Athlete Relationship (S-CAR) which was developed by Jowett and Ntoumanis (2004), measures the quality of coach-athlete relationship and was adapted into Turkish by Ekenci et al., (2017) was used as data collection tool. Mann-Whitney U Test was used for the paired comparison and Kruskal-Wallis Variance Analysis was used for multiple comparisons in the analysis of data. In cases where there is significant difference at the end of Kruskal Wallis Variance Analysis in the multiple comparisons, Mann Whitney U Test was applied for determining that which groups caused to this difference. p = 0.05 was selected for the significance level in the research. At the end of the research, it was found out that the age variable does not vary significantly in the coach-athlete relationship. Again there are no significant differences by the license years and branch variable. However, it was found that there are significant variables when gender and educational background of the participants were examined.
Examining the Predictive Role of Authenticity on Internet Addiction in Turkish High School Students
Author: Anli, Gazanfer
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Addictive Behavior,Internet,High School Students,Correlation,Multiple Regression Analysis,Student Surveys,Prediction,Questionnaires,Identification (Psychology),Interpersonal Relationship,Influences,Life Style,Statistical Analysis

The aim of this research is to examine the predictive role of authenticity in internet addiction. The research was carried out with 420 high school students (280 females and 140 males). The data were obtained by using the Internet Addiction Scale and the Authenticity Scale. Correlation and multiple regression analysis were performed in which the dependent variable was internet addiction and the independent variables were subscales of authenticity. Correlation analysis showed that internet addiction was correlated negatively with authentic living and positively with self-alienation and accepting external influence. According to the results of the multiple regression analysis, self-alienation entered the equation first, accounting for 21% of the variance in predicting internet addiction. Authentic living entered on the second step accounting for an additional 7% variance. Accepting external influence entered on the third step accounting for an additional 3% variance. The standardized beta coefficients indicated the relative influence of the variables in last model with self-alienation, authentic living, and accepting external influence, all significantly influencing internet addiction and self-alienation was the strongest predictor.
The Quality of Learning and Care at Community-Based Early Childhood Development Centers in Malawi
Author: Shallwani, Sadaf
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Child Care Centers,Early Childhood Education,Educational Quality,Literacy Education,Surveys,Interviews,Sustainability,Play,Numeracy,Child Development,Outcomes of Education,Preschool Education,Physical Environment,Child Caregivers,Caregiver Attitudes,Caregiver Child Relationship,Food,Barriers,Caregiver Training,Foreign Countries,Classroom Environment,Instructional Materials,Rural Areas,Preschool Children,Classroom Observation Techniques,Hygiene,Learning Activities,Teacher Attitudes,Preschool Teachers,Qualitative Research

This exploratory study examined the strengths and weaknesses in the quality of early childhood care and learning at selected community-based childcare centers (CBCCs) in Malawi, and aimed to understand underlying challenges and opportunities that may be addressed to improve quality and ultimately children's outcomes. Classroom environments and interactions were systematically observed at 12 CBCCs. Early childhood caregivers were surveyed, and in-depth interviews were conducted with key informants from the community. Areas of relative strength at the CBCCs included the physical environment, adult-child interactions, and inclusiveness. However, the CBCCs struggled substantially with the quality of learning and play opportunities; the availability of play and learning materials; and the quality of instruction for literacy, numeracy, and science. Underlying challenges that emerged from surveys and interviews included the CBCCs' reliance on unskilled and volunteer caregivers, lack of materials, lack of food for children, and lack of interest from parents in the CBCCs. A fundamental strength was that in almost all the communities, key stakeholders were aware of the challenges, were motivated and committed to improving quality at their CBCCs, and had already taken actions to address specific problems. CBCCs in Malawi hold tremendous potential to provide early childhood services to the most vulnerable children; however, communities need to be supported to improve the quality of learning and care at these centers to maximize the benefits for children's development and long-term outcomes.
The Challenge of Implementing Small Group Work in Early Childhood Education
Author: Tal, Clodie
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Program Implementation,Small Group Instruction,Early Childhood Education,Preschool Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Barriers,Questionnaires,Action Research,Educational Planning,Observation,Documentation,Classroom Techniques,Well Being,Cooperative Learning,Educational Benefits,Content Analysis,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis

This paper seeks to improve our understanding of the challenges faced by teachers and student-teachers in the process of implementing small group work (SGW) in early childhood education (ECE). In light of the discrepancy between the clear benefits of SGW in education--its solid theoretical foundation--and its sparse and poor implementation, we posed the following research questions: (a) What are Israeli teachers' perceptions of and attitudes toward small group work and its implementation in ECE? And (b) What do teachers see as problematic or, conversely, helpful in overcoming difficulties related to its implementation in ECE? Both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed: a questionnaire with closed and open-ended questions to measure the attitudes and perceptions of thirty experienced teachers, as well as action research documenting the implementation of SGW in two cases. Findings showed more positive attitudes toward SGW than toward the feasibility of its implementation, which was frequently associated with drilling skills, rather than discourse that supports the construction of knowledge. Difficulties in implementing SGW included a lack of coordinated staff work and the absence of routines and planning of space and time. The action research indicated that the effective implementation of SGW necessitates planning, observation, and documentation of both the interactions in groups as well as classroom management aspects related to its implementation, and that it requires a commitment to the children's well-being and learning.
&quot;Forbes&quot; 30 under 30 in Education: Manufacturing &quot;Edu-Preneur&quot; Networks to Promote and Reinforce Privatization/Marketization in Education
Author: Brewer, T. Jameson
Date: 2018-07-02
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Entrepreneurship,Social Networks,Privatization,Commercialization,Educational Change,Awards,Neoliberalism,Network Analysis,Judges,Statistical Analysis,Educational Attainment,Demography,Educational Policy,Politics of Education,Group Membership,Cohort Analysis,Academic Degrees,Ideology

Each year &quot;Forbes&quot; bestows a handful of &quot;edu-preneurs&quot; with the 30 Under 30 Award in Education (Under30), designating those individuals as the best hope for revolutionizing and reforming education. Boasting low recipient rates, &quot;Forbes&quot; elevates the manufactured expertise of awardees and the importance of their organizations and ventures. Further, &quot;Forbes&quot; employs the language and norms of neoliberalism to articulate a pro-market vision of education reform. This social network analytic (SNA) study seeks to untangle the edu-preneur network and critically examine the connections between awardees, their organizations, judges, and the larger education reform network. To this end, we utilized descriptive analyses and SNA. We find evidence that Under30 serves as a mechanism for promoting social closure and ideological homophily within education reform networks. Further, we consider the policy implications that such awards may have on public discourse and policy creation.
The Relationship between Teachers&apos; Job Embeddedness and Vocational Belonging Perceptions
Author: Yildiz, Kaya
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Attitudes,Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Persistence,Job Satisfaction,Foreign Countries,Likert Scales,Statistical Analysis

In this study, the relationship between primary school teachers' perceptions of job embeddedness and vocational belonging was analyzed using the correlational research model. The study group consisted of 258 primary school teachers working at primary schools located in Bolu city center in the 2017-2018 academic year. The research data were collected using through two scales: (1) the &quot;Job Embeddedness Scale&quot; originally developed by Mitchell et al. (2001), revised by Felps et al. (2009) and adapted into Turkish by Kiran (2017), and (2) the &quot;Vocational Belonging Scale&quot; developed by Keskin and Pakdemirli (2016). The study was designed as a correlational study in order to analyze the relationship between primary school teachers' job embeddedness and vocational belonging perceptions. The data were analyzed through SPSS for Windows 21 program. For the analysis of the data, the percentage and frequency values, the mean and the standard deviation scores of the scales were calculated. The findings revealed a positive, moderate level relationship between teachers' job embeddedness and vocational belonging perceptions.
Teacher Opinions on Use of Self-Regulation Strategies at Science and Art Centers: Turkey Sample
Author: Eker, Cevat
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Attitudes,Metacognition,Content Analysis,Foreign Countries,Qualitative Research,Teacher Surveys,Science Education,Art Education,Interviews,Teaching Methods,Student Motivation,Help Seeking,Learning Strategies,Gifted,Phenomenology,Teaching Experience,Self Efficacy,Case Studies

The purpose of this study is to identify the usage status of self-regulation strategies at Science and Art Centers (BILSEMs) that provide the gifted students with education in Turkey. This research was designed within qualitative study and survey model was used. It was conducted with 24 teachers at Science and Art Centers each in the Western Black Sea, Marmara and Aegean regions in Turkey. The teacher interview form designed by the researchers was used as the data collection instrument. Descriptive analysis and content analysis methods were used for analyzing the data. It was concluded in the research that the teachers do not find themselves competent about self-regulation strategies. The most observed self-regulation deficiencies among BILSEM students are deficiencies of motivation and meta-cognitive strategies. The teachers think that BILSEM curricula do not aim to bring self-regulation skills to students. It was determined that the activities performed by teachers in BILSEM curricula (Adaptation, Supportive Education, Realizing Individual Abilities, Improving Special Skills, and Project) are rather for actualizing motivation, meta-cognitive and cognitive strategies.
The Effects of Eating Habits, Physical Activity, Nutrition Knowledge and Self-Efficacy Levels on Obesity
Author: Demirci, Nevzat
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Eating Habits,Physical Activities,Nutrition,Self Efficacy,Obesity,Physical Activity Level,Body Composition,Body Weight,College Students,Knowledge Level,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of eating habits, physical activity, nutrition knowledge and self-efficacy levels on obesity. The participants of the research were the students of Kafkas University Physical Education and Sports College and Sarikamis Vocational School. Research includes eating habits, physical activity (PA), nutrition knowledge and self-efficacy questionnaire. The cases were divided into normal weight (NW) and overweight - obese (OW) groups based on age, gender, and body mass index percentages. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS. According to the findings; approximately 35.5% of participants were identified as overweight or obese. Significant differences were observed between the OW and NW groups in terms of gender, weight control (P &lt;0.01). OW group women were found to exhibit less desirable behaviors compared to NW. In comparison between OW group and NW group, it was determined that women participated in less physical activity than men. There was no significant difference in nutritional information between OW and NW groups. In particular, the self-efficacy level of the PA was significantly lower in the OW group than in the NW group (P &lt;0.01). Conclusion: this study reveals eating habits, PA and self-efficacy differences among university students. It should focus on improving the self-efficacy of university students, changing eating habits and increasing PA levels by organizing programs to combat obesity.
J. J. Rousseau, &quot;Emile&quot; and Religious Education
Author: Önder, Mustafa
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Religious Education,Novels,Child Development,Parent Role,Teacher Role,Educational Methods,Philosophy,Moral Values,Values Education

J. J. Rousseau, thinker of the Age of Enlightenment, breaks a new ground in education with his work &quot;Emile.&quot; In his novel, &quot;Emile&quot; is the name of the child he has grown up imaginatively. Rousseau, describing Emile's life and his relationship with his instructor from birth to adolescence, discusses teacher-student relationship, and he defends that children are innate, pure and noble, and that they must be protected from the negative effects of society. This vision, called the return to nature and aiming to protect children from society's artificiality and self-esteem, is recognized as Naturalism in education world. The basic idea of this movement is that child development is carried out without undue interference and limitations. Parents and educators should be good observers, helpers for providing appropriate experiences, and should be in a position that allows children to grow according to their natural abilities. Rousseau, recommending Robinson Crusoe lifestyle, is opposed to compulsory and restricted education. Rousseau himself, who seems to have influenced many thinkers such as Daniel Defoe, Pestalozzi, Froebel, Dewey, Vygotsky and Piaget, has also been influenced by others. &quot;Emile&quot; is thought to have been influenced by the work Hayy Ibn Yaqzan written by Avicenna and Ibn Tufail centuries ago. Rousseau also mentions religious and moral education in his work. To him, it is more meaningful to teach children how to choose truthfully, how to choose by using their minds and experiences and to respect their free will, rather than giving them a religious education shaped and modified by society. Although it is not possible to practice today, important points to be taken into consideration in religious education draw attention. In our theoretical article, we have tried to investigate the still-influential Naturalism movement and Rousseau's views on religious-moral education, and contribute to the field. We aim to create an awareness of this subject which has not been researched by any independent study.
The Effects of Rapid Strength and Shooting Training Applied to Professional Basketball Players on the Shot Percentage Level
Author: Savas, Seyfi
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletes,Team Sports,Males,Pretests Posttests,Skill Development,Training,Young Adults,Muscular Strength,Repetition,Statistical Analysis,Body Weight,Body Height,Body Composition,Foreign Countries

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of explosive strength and shooting exercises, which were applied for eight weeks before the season in basketball sport branch, on shot percentage level of elite male basketball players. The study was conducted on 13 professional male basketball players (age average; 26.92 ± 3.04) who are actively playing in the Turkish Basketball Super League. The players were taken into pre-season camp for 12 weeks. At the end of the first four weeks, shooting tests (pre-tests) were applied to the players. Through the last eight weeks of the camp, condition improving practices were continued together with technique-tactic exercises. Through the last eight week of the camp explosive strength exercise program was applied covering 75-80 % of the condition exercise with a frequency of 4-6 times a week. After the explosive strength exercises, shooting exercises (a total of 100 shots in 5 sets, each set 20 shots) were conducted. At the end of the eight-week camp period, the pre-season tests were repeated (post-tests). The shooting tests of the players (pre-tests and post-tests) were conducted in two different numbers and under three different formats, which are, standing free throw, jump shot, and jump shot against defense (1x1). Each player was told to shoot 100 shots in the first test and 10 shots in the second. Totally 8580 shots were analyzed in pre-tests and post-tests. SPSS 18.0 program was used in the analysis of the data, and the significance level was accepted as p&lt;0.01-0.05. In both shooting tests, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference in p&lt;0.01 level between the average values of pre-tests and post-tests under three formats (standing free throw, jump shot, and jump shot against (1x1) defense). According to the data obtained from the study, it can be concluded that eight-week explosive power exercises have a positive effect on shooting performances particularly at their positions in the game of elite male basketball players.
The Impact of Peaceful Life Skills Oriented Education Program on Social Adaptation and Skills of Preschool Children
Author: Zelyurt, Hikmet
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Children,Foreign Countries,Interpersonal Competence,Pretests Posttests,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Kindergarten,Skill Development,Teaching Methods,Conventional Instruction,Comparative Analysis,Program Effectiveness,Social Justice,Peace,Emotional Development,Empathy,Social Adjustment,Statistical Analysis

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of the Peaceful Life Skills Education Program on the social adaptation and skills of pre-school children. In the study, semi-experimental model with pretest and posttest control groups was used. The study sample included fifty 5-year-old students attending Malatya Civil Servants Kindergarten during the 2013-2014 academic year. The study group and control group included 25 students each. The Social Adaptation and Skills Scale and a Personal Information Form developed by Isik (2007) were used as data collection instruments. The study group students were instructed with the Peaceful Life Skills-Based Education Program developed by the author, one hour per week for 12 weeks. The control group students were instructed based on the conventional curriculum. Data analysis was conducted with the t-test. The study results demonstrated that the implemented education program had a positive effect on social adaptation and skills of preschool children.