ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Influence of Students&apos; Feedback on the Quality of Science Teaching among Undergraduates in South-West Nigerian Universities
Author: Agboola, Omowunmi Sola
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Science Instruction,Foreign Countries,Feedback (Response),Statistical Analysis,Educational Quality,Questionnaires,Teacher Effectiveness,Academic Achievement

The study examined the influence of students' feedback on the quality of the teaching of science teaching in four Nigerian Universities: Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Osun State University, Osogbo and Lead City University, Ibadan. This was aimed at improving students' academic performance in the science disciplines. The study adopted a survey research design. The population for the study consisted of 346 students in the Faculty of Science and Science Education and in cognate courses in the universities. The students were selected using purposive sampling technique. A 30-item questionnaire each with Likert type response format titled &quot;Questionnaire on Influence of Students Feedback on Quality of Science Teaching&quot; (OISFQST) were administered. Data obtained were analyzed using simple percentages, t-test and one way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results showed that there was no significant difference between gender on perception of students feedback on the quality of science teaching (t = 0.4959 &gt; 0.05). The results also showed that there was no significant difference between institution and the importance of students' feedback on the quality of science teaching (F = 9.01&gt;2.63). The results further showed that there was no significant difference between institution on the effect of feedback on the quality of science teaching (F = 32.97&gt;2.63). The study concluded that feedback by students is critical to good teaching and could bring about improvements to the faculty members and to the university at large.
Television as an Instructional Tool for Concept Analysis
Author: Benwari, Nnenna Ngozi
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Attitudes,Secondary School Teachers,Foreign Countries,Educational Television,Teaching Methods,Educational Media,Questionnaires,Educational Technology,Statistical Analysis

This is a study of the perception of teachers on the use of television for concept analysis in the classroom. The population of the study is all the 9,784 Secondary School teachers in Bayelsa State of Nigeria out of which 110 teachers were randomly selected using the proportional sampling method. The instrument is a questionnaire designed by the researcher but validated by experts in test and evaluation and tested for reliability using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. It was established at 0.87 which shows that the instrument is reliable. One hypothesis was designed for the study and the data was analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U-test statistical analysis. The findings of the study reveals that there is no significant difference in the perceptions of male and female secondary school teachers on the use of television as an instructional tool for concept analysis in the Secondary Schools. It was therefore recommended that the use of television should be an accepted innovation and should be encouraged to broaden and encourage learning activities in schools.
Science Process Skills and Attitudes toward Science among Palestinian Secondary School Students
Author: Zeidan, Afif Hafez
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Process Skills,Scientific Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Secondary School Students,Questionnaires,Correlation,Science Instruction,Statistical Analysis,Secondary School Science,Gender Differences

The aims of this study were to investigate the relationship between the Palestinian secondary school students knowledge level of science process skills and their attitudes toward science, and the effect of gender and residence of these students on their knowledge level of science process skills and on their attitudes toward science. The study used an 18-question science process skills test and a 25-item attitudes toward science questionnaire. The association between knowledge level of science process skills and attitudes toward science were significant with a correlation coefficient of 0.69. The results of the study indicated that there were significant differences in science process skills due to gender favoring females; and due to residence favoring villages students. However, there were no significant differences in attitudes toward science due to the variables.
The Power of Reflective Writing for Early Childhood Teachers in Palestine
Author: Kahles, Buad
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reflection,Early Childhood Education,Preschool Teachers,Kindergarten,Qualitative Research,Case Studies,Semi Structured Interviews,Foreign Countries,Journal Writing,Writing Strategies,Reflective Teaching

This research aimed to highlight the power of reflective writing for early childhood teachers in Palestine, seven teachers in Palestine participated in this qualitative study, they were asked to write their reflections for 18 months. Data was gathered using semi-structured interviews and reflective writing journals. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis approach in order to determine the possible effects of using reflective writing with teachers on developing their reflective thinking. The results of the study indicated that reflective writing was capable of developing teachers' reflective thinking and helped them to change their attitudes toward themselves and empower them as well.
Bridging the Learning Gap: Cross-Cultural Learning and Teaching through Distance
Author: Mullings, Delores V.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Achievement Gap,Distance Education,Videoconferencing,College Students,College Faculty,Foreign Countries,Cross Cultural Studies,Teacher Collaboration,Qualitative Research,Online Courses,Technology Uses in Education,Electronic Learning,Family Violence,Supervision,Field Experience Programs,Caseworkers,Social Work

This project engaged students, practitioners, and educators from University of Labor and Social Affairs, Cau Giay District, Hanoi and Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, in a cross-cultural distance learning and teaching collaboration. Two groups met simultaneously through Skype videoconferencing to discuss and learn about field supervision and about social policy that supports women who experience family violence. This collaboration strongly demonstrates the usefulness of technology in bridging the learning divide and achieving meaningful cross-cultural educational exchanges from a distance.
Effectiveness of Web Quest in Enhancing 4th Grade Students&apos; Spiritual Intelligence
Author: Jwaifell, Mustafa
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grade 4,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis,Spiritual Development,Intelligence,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Technology Uses in Education,Web Sites,Educational Technology,Qualitative Research,Pretests Posttests,Electronic Learning,Instructional Effectiveness,Statistical Significance

Spiritual intelligence has gained great interest from a good number of the researchers and scholars, while there is a lack of using new technologies such as WebQuest as an instructional tool; which is one of the e-learning applications in education in enhancing spiritual intelligence of 4th graders in Jordanian schools. This study aimed at examining the effectiveness of using WebQuest on enhancing spiritual intelligence among 4th graders students. The study sample consisted of (134) male and female 4th graders students, distributed into 6 groups. ANCOVA used to analyze data, which revealed the effectiveness of WebQuest in enhancing students' spiritual intelligence for the benefit of experimental groups. Recommendations relied upon those results.
Daily Life and Mathematic: Student and Content Constructions of the Concepts of Proposition, Theorem, and Proof
Author: Çetin, Ömer F.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Daily Living Skills,Mathematics Instruction,Mathematical Concepts,Numeracy,Mathematical Logic,Validity,Mathematical Formulas,College Students,College Mathematics,Content Analysis,Mathematics Teachers,College Freshmen,Preservice Teachers

The aim of this study is to explore mathematics teaching department students' perceptions on the concepts of proposition, theorem, and proof which are very important for daily life, mathematical literacy and studying mathematics; the common mathematical content used in constructing these concepts; and whether these constructions and content construction match each other. A survey model was used for fulfilling the aim. The data was taken from 329 first-grade mathematics teaching department students' examination papers. The students were enrolled to an Education Faculty of a state university located in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey and the data was collected in the first semesters of academic years 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. The numerical distribution of the participants across years was, respectively, 82, 46, 52, 42 and 107. The data was descriptively analysed. It was found out that the students better structured the concept of proposition (when compared to the concepts of proof and theorem) in accordance with the content construction of concepts and the mathematical expressions used in construction of the concepts of theorem and proof by the students were far away from the mathematical expressions used in the content of these concepts.
Determinants of Successful Inclusive Education Practice in Lagos State Nigeria
Author: Adeniyi, Samuel Olufemi
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Inclusion,Mainstreaming,Regular and Special Education Relationship,Teachers,Principals,Attitude Measures,Correlation,Multiple Regression Analysis,Program Effectiveness,Educational Resources,Questionnaires,Teacher Qualifications,Human Resources,Qualifications,Experience,Statistical Analysis

Inclusive education is a new educational philosophy and a worldwide reform strategy intended to include students with different abilities in mainstream regular schools with the aim of achieving education for all. However, there is serious concern for total inclusiveness of special needs children in Nigeria. This study therefore investigated some determinants of inclusive education practice in Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design. Samples of 227 teachers and head teachers/principals were purposively selected. Data were collected using two inventories, Materials and Manpower Inventory, and Attitudinal Inventory with reliabilities of 0.75 and 0.81 respectively. Data collected were analysed using Pearson moment correlation and multiple regression. Three research questions were answered. Materials, experience, mind-set and manpower showed significant relationship. There was joint contribution of all independent variables on dependent variable with adjusted R yielding of 0.998. &quot;Material&quot; was found to have contributed most significantly while &quot;experience&quot; was the least in the order of magnitude. The study therefore concluded that since material, mind-set, manpower, experience and qualification jointly determined the success of inclusive education, stakeholders should ensure availability of relevant materials and as well recruit more professionals and para-professionals for the implementation of inclusive education practice in Nigeria.
Education to Theatricality: The Theatrical Workshop as a Training Model--The Expressive and Performing Arts in Education
Author: Oliva, Gaetano
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Drama Workshops,Creative Activities,Creativity,Theater Arts,Art Education,Models,Art,Dramatics,Foreign Countries,Imagination,Aesthetic Education,Training,Children,Adolescents,Talent,Movement Education

Education to Theatricality as pedagogical and artistic research is experienced by almost twenty years in Italy in laboratories and projects organized in collaboration with universities, schools, theaters, educational centers, cultural centers, educational and social services, associations. Education to Theatricality is a science that includes different of disciplines such as pedagogy, sociology, human sciences, psychology and the performing arts in general. The scientific basis of this discipline allows us to apply it in all possible contexts possible and with any individual, because it keep the man as he is in the center of its pedagogical process. One of the fundamental principles of Education to Theatricality is the construction of the actor-person; the main aim is the development of creativity and imagination through a scientific training leads by the actor on himself. The present theoretical writing synthetically introduces the fundamental elements of the theory. Method: This study discusses relationship between theater and education analyzing the main elements of this meeting. First part presents the theories: the birth of the theatrical workshop, development of Education to Theatricality and the definition of its theoretical issues: I-AM's scheme; creative subject, creative act; laboratory and its aesthetic philosophy: Art as a vehicle. Second part presents theater pedagogy through creative movement. The text presents the exercises on the languages of human communication the method of work. Third part presents projects and planning in education laboratory expressive arts. Conclusions: Education to Theatricality as pedagogy uses the expressive arts into the theatre workshop for to lead the subject to path of growth and training activating the original potential skills of this person.
Effects of ICT Integration in Management of Private Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya: Policy Options and Practices
Author: Oyier, Charles Richard
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,Private Schools,Secondary Schools,Foreign Countries,Technology Integration,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Administration,School Surveys,Questionnaires,Interviews,Principals,Administrator Surveys,Money Management

The convergence between telecommunication, broadcasting multimedia and related technologies commonly known as Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), promises a fundamental change in educational management. ICT could be the missing tool in improving efficiency of private secondary schools to cope with rapidly changing world to effectively meet management tasks combined with flexibility in learning and administrative activities essential in enhancing efficiency in educational institutions. Little evidence explains effect of ICT in private secondary schools management across the globe. The study investigated effects of ICT in management in private secondary schools in Nairobi. A survey design was adopted with target population of 140 private schools and information was sourced from 40 principals, who were randomly sampled. The study found that the adoption of ICT is high in private schools irrespective of curriculum offered. The use of ICT with schools having installed current hardware and software required for implementation of ICT strategy in management. Findings revealed that use of ICT is more in schools with higher enrollment and having both day and boarding components. Uses of ICT enabled institutions achieve improvements in financial, administrative and instruction management. In financial management 62.5% of schools had automated accounts, 71.9% payroll and 53.1% budgeting operations. In administrative management 68.75% automated stores, 56.25% students' records and 62.50% staff records. In instructional management 53.10% automated timetabling, 84.30% examinations and 76.90% students' progress reports. The study recommends regular training of administrators and staff on emerging technologies in school management, deliberate budgetary allocation to procure hardware and software to support ICT in management and government policy to implement ICT in management at all tiers of the economy.
A Case Study of Chinese Mongolian Students in ELT under the Background of MOOCs
Author: Zhao, Lili
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Large Group Instruction,Case Studies,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Teaching Methods,Student Motivation,Foreign Countries,Student Centered Learning,Student Interests,Communication Skills

In response to the current reform of college English teaching, a case study of Chinese Mongolian students in English language teaching under the influence of MOOCs is carried out in an attempt to examine the efficacy of the integration of information technology into English language teaching. After a brief introduction of the teaching mode of MOOCs, this paper points out the constraints of the present English teaching, and then a case study of English language teaching following the principles of MOOCs is conducted with the purpose of finding out the appropriate teaching methods to motivate students. Through a careful design of the course, the relatively satisfactory teaching and learning outcomes are achieved.
Why a Medical Career? &quot;What Makes Sudanese Students to Join a Medical College and Pursue a Medical Career&quot;?
Author: Mutwali, Ismat Mohammed
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Career Choice,Medical Education,Student Motivation,Student Surveys,Questionnaires,Public Colleges,Private Colleges,Gender Differences,Altruism,Occupational Aspiration,Family Influence,Statistical Analysis

Introduction: Career selection and decision to pursue a medical career is a multi factorial process. It is influenced by the personal capabilities and the available resources as well as the social, educational, economical and cultural factors. Sudan is one of the African countries with a high number of medical colleges and an increasing number of Sudanese students are joining the medical colleges each year. Aim and objectives: The aims of the present study were to study and compare the motives and reasons for joining a medical college and pursuing a medical career, among the newly admitted Sudanese medical students. Methods: A cross sectional survey was implemented, in eight medical colleges (four private and four public colleges) in Khartoum. A semi structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the subjects to investigate and compare the reasons and motives for choosing a medical career. Results: 1556 students responded to the questionnaire (86%). 50.9% of them were admitted on private account; and 63.7% students were from public colleges; and 61.8% were female. The highest ranked reason for choosing a medical career was the altruistic reason (78.1%) and the lowest reason was the personal ambition (17.9%). 71.2% of the students were influenced by the family to joining a medical college. 11.9% of the students joined the medical colleges against their desire. There were differences between the publicly admitted and privately admitted students. Discussion: The reasons and motives of the Sudanese medical students, for selecting a medical career, are comparable to other international studies.
Attitudes toward English among Al-Quds Open University Students in Tulkarm Branch
Author: Tanni, Ziyad Ahmed Ibraheem
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Language Attitudes,Questionnaires,Positive Attitudes,Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Second Language Learning,Statistical Analysis,Open Universities

The aim of this study is to identify the attitudes toward English among AL-Quds Open University students in Tulkarm Branch, Palestine. To achieve this purpose, the researcher used a questionnaire composed of 30 items distributed to 70 male and 110 female students in four faculties: Education, Social Development, Administrative Sciences and Technology and Applied Sciences in AL-Quds Open University, Tulkarm Branch. These students are in different study levels (years). This study was conducted during the first semester of the academic year 2014-2015. The researcher used different statistical procedures which fit the collected data. The results of the study revealed that most of the students in AL-Quds Open University, Tulkarm Branch have positive attitudes towards English. Moreover, the attitude of females toward English is more positive than the attitude of males. There are significant differences in attitudes towards English among students due to academic level. There are no significant differences in attitudes toward English among students due to faculty. Based on the results, the researcher recommends the following: First, universities are requested to offer a reasonable number of English communication courses to give students a chance to practice and improve their language so as to make the language favorable for them and have a good attitude toward it. Second, teachers are required to encourage students to get engaged in co-curricular English activities in special meetings among themselves to use English in speaking and writing.
Effects of Emotional Needs on Participation of Children Aged 4-6 with Learning Disabilities in Early Childhood Centers in Starehe Division, Nairobi County, Kenya
Author: Lilian, Ganira Khavugwi
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Early Childhood Education,Emotional Development,Inclusion,Structured Interviews,Observation,Preschool Teachers,Preschool Children,Principals,Learning Disabilities,Self Concept,Interpersonal Competence,Interpersonal Relationship,Student Needs,Qualitative Research,Questionnaires,Coding,Teaching Experience,Parent Role,Parent Child Relationship,Teacher Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,Parent Attitudes

During early childhood, the foundations for emotional, social and spiritual well being of children with learning disabilities (CWLD) are laid. The CWLD emotional well being is influenced by all the experiences they go through. It is essential to provide warm, trusting relationships, predictable and safe environment, affirmation and respect for all aspects of children's emotional, physical, social, cognitive and linguistic well being of CWLD. There is need to actively seek to remove the barriers to learning and participation, meet emotional needs in a positive and pro-active way and engender a sense of community in an inclusive Early Childhood Education (ECE) environment. The study assesses the effects of emotional needs on participation of (CWLD) in (ECE) centers in Starehe division in Nairobi County. In its methodology the study uses structured interview and observation as the principle data collection instruments. Likewise, it employed a descriptive research design to gather data. The target population was 5 head teachers, 35 teachers, 20 children aged 4-6 with learning disabilities and 20 parents of children with learning disabilities. Purposive sampling and simple random sampling were used for this study. Analysis was obtained through editing, coding, classifying and tabulation processes. It was established that emotional needs of (self concept, social competence and respect) which teachers effectively engaged yielded encouraging results in an inclusive ECE learning environment. However, the findings draw attention to inadequacies in the current ECE system of identifying emotional needs for CWLD.