ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Ear-Training with Viola on Instrument Intonation
Author: Tas, Sevgi
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music Education,Musical Instruments,Models,State Universities,Auditory Discrimination,Intonation,Teaching Methods,Pretests Posttests,Student Attitudes,Music Reading,Foreign Countries,Student Motivation

This research was carried out to reveal the reflections of the ear training performed with viola on instrument deciphering in terms of intonation. The research was conducted with viola students at Afyon Kocatepe University State Conservatory. The research was planned as a semi-trial model and a single group pattern. The data were collected through the pre-test and post-test developed by the researcher. A training plan was developed and applied to the study group for a period of eight weeks, one hour per week. Quantitative data obtained from the pre-test and post-test were tabulated and interpreted descriptively. In addition to the experimental process in the research, the participating students' views on their intonation status were taken with an open-ended question form and analyzed descriptively. As a result of the research, it was determined that the students successfully identified the sounds they heard from the viola and played sight-reading with the viola. In addition, it was determined that the training contributed to the students' motivation to study, development of their intonation awareness, their listening and auditory skills.
Reliability Analysis of PISA 2018 Reading Literacy Student Questionnaire Based on Item Response Theory (IRT): Turkey Sample
Author: Polat, Murat
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Achievement Tests,International Assessment,Secondary School Students,Reading Achievement,Student Surveys,Item Response Theory,Item Analysis,Goodness of Fit,Student Attitudes,Validity,Reliability

PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) tests have enabled the OECD countries to see not only the success of their students in gaining the ability to solve some daily problems they may encounter in their lives but also the place in the world rankings as a result of an objective evaluation comparing the achievement results of participant countries. Therefore, it is very important for the reliability and prestige of the program that the PISA exams and related student survey results are as unbiassed and error-free as possible. In this paper, validity and reliability study of the PISA 2018 Reading Literacy Student Survey (RLSS) Turkey sample was conducted including the analysis of survey items within the framework of Item Response Theory (IRT). The item fit indexes, item parameters according to the GPCM (Generalized Partial Credit Model), standard error values and item characteristics' reliability of the survey were determined via IRT, respectively. The data set included the answers of 6111 15-year-old Turkish students participated in PISA 2018. In the data analysis, through using the local independence assumption, Q3 statistics; IRT calibrations were tested with the help of the &quot;Mirt v.1.30&quot; program within the scope of &quot;R v.4.0.5&quot;. In the study, each set of questions in the PISA student survey was examined independently from each other and each question set was considered as a separate attitude scale. The results showed that, although some of the items in PISA 2018 (RLSS) gave low level information, all the question sets in the test provided an acceptable model fit according to the GPCM. Upon examining the item characteristic curves, it was understood that the survey items showed valid and reliable results for testing different ability levels.
Meta-Analysis on the Attitudes of Active Teachers about the Use of Educational Technology According to Gender
Author: Guillén-Gámez, Francisco D.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Attitudes,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Gender Differences,Emotional Response,Beliefs,Self Efficacy,Educational Research,Research Methodology,Institutional Characteristics,Preschool Education,Elementary Secondary Education,Postsecondary Education

Studies analysing and comparing the attitudes of teachers towards Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) based on gender have provided mixed results. In this work, we carried out a meta analysis on gender differences in attitudes towards ICT, from a global perspective and exploring four dimensions: affective-emotional attitude, beliefs, self-efficacy, and mixed with each other. Through the collection of 55 studies providing 73 effect sizes based on a total sample of 21,325 working teachers, a negative effect was found, almost null (d= -0.0297) and not statistically significant. These results indicate that female teachers have a more positive attitude towards the educational use of ICT than male teachers. Independently, the dimensions affective-emotional attitude (d= -0.342), beliefs (d= 0.114), and self-efficacy (d= 0.273) produced significant effect sizes, although with small effects. The analysis of moderating variables showed that different moderators intervene significantly in the variability of effect sizes: continental origin of the teachers (emotional and beliefs dimensions); teacher's workplace (dimension self-efficacy); type of publication (emotional dimension) and validity of the instruments (emotional and beliefs dimension). With this meta-analysis, it is possible to take another step towards a better measurement and explanation of the attitudes that teachers have towards the use of new technologies in educational contexts.
Psychometric Properties of Smartphone Addiction Inventory (SPAI) in Russian Context
Author: Bayanova, Almira R.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Psychometrics,Academic Achievement,Foreign Countries,Addictive Behavior,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Symptoms (Individual Disorders),Anxiety,Psychological Patterns,Physical Fitness,Measures (Individuals),Cultural Context,Factor Analysis,Internet

Smartphones facilitate communication, education, information, and entertainment through a diverse array of mobile applications. Excessive smartphone use has become a significant societal issue. The research community has explored both the positive and negative consequences of mobile phone use. The phrase &quot;problematic smartphone use&quot; refers to an excessive pattern of smartphone use that may have negative consequences. Smartphone addiction may present with symptoms that are unique from Internet addiction. Severe sadness, anxiety, and tension are all associated with problematic smartphone use. Numerous negative consequences are discussed, including mental health problems, diminished physical fitness, and poor academic achievement. According to the findings of the literature analysis, there is no inventory that evaluates smartphone addiction in the context of Russia. The goal of this study is to examine the psychometric characteristics of the smartphone addiction inventory (SPAI) in a Russian context. Several Russian Federation universities performed the study during the autumn semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. To enhance the inventory, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were utilized on 209 students. As a result, research on the validity and reliability of the Smartphone Addiction Inventory were done in the Russian setting. The research revealed a brief inventory of 14 items and three factors (functional impairment, anxiety, and compulsive behavior).
An Investigation of the Relationship between Parental Self-Efficacy and Marital Adjustment Levels of Parents of Disabled Individuals
Author: Yavuz, Mehmet
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Parents,Self Efficacy,Marital Satisfaction,Disabilities,Children,Special Schools,Foreign Countries,Students with Disabilities,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Parent Background,Educational Attainment,Symptoms (Individual Disorders),Income

As a primary goal, the aim of this study is to examine the parental self-efficacy and marital adjustment levels of the parents of disabled individuals in terms of various variables and to examine the relationship between parental self-efficacy and marital adjustment, as well. Correlational survey model was used in the research. The participants of the study are parents of disabled children attending Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers (SERC) in Edirne, Tekirdag and Istanbul in the 2019-2020 academic year. In order to collect the data of this research, the parental self-efficacy scale, developed by Guimond, Moore, Aier, Maxon &amp; Diken (2005) and adapted to Turkish by Aksoy &amp; Diken (2007), whose reliability study was carried out by Cavkaytar, Aksoy &amp; Ardic (2014) was used. Besides, the Marriage Adjustment Scale (MAS), which was developed by Locke &amp; Wallace (1959) and adapted to Turkish by Tutarel Kislak (1999), was also used According to the results of the research, the self-efficacy levels of the parents were found to be average; and in terms of gender variable, no significant difference was observed from the male parents considering age, monthly income level, education level and the type of disability variable of the child. In addition, marital adjustment levels of the parents were detected to be low. There was a significant difference in marital adjustment levels in favor of male parents, in favor of parents with a low-income level, and in favor of secondary school graduate parents in the educational level variable. No significant difference was observed in terms of age and the child's disability type variable. According to the results of this study, a positive relationship was observed between self-efficacy and marital adjustment.
MURRDERR Strategy: Developing Creative Characters of Elementary School Prospective Teachers
Author: Maulana, M.
Date: 2022-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Motivation,Preservice Teachers,Elementary School Teachers,Creativity,Values Education,Student Development,Personality,Foreign Countries,Measures (Individuals),Individual Differences

Learning or lecturing, which are an essential part of the education process, are often presented only by cramming the teaching materials' contents to students but defying values. Allowing this to continue to happen will unquestionably lead to the next generation's increasingly tense situation, who are already in a messy condition and may lose their creative character. Along with character education that is always echoed, the presence of the MURRDERR strategy (Metaphor, Understand, Recall, Recognize, Detect, Elaborate, Review, and Respect) in classroom learning is expected to be one of the excellent and attractive choices for instilling lively characters in students. This paper provides a brief overview of the results of five semesters in total, including two semesters of applying the MURRDERR strategy in lectures at the Elementary Teacher Education Program, especially in mathematics lectures. Two research phases: first, didactic design research to produce teaching materials that can optimize the emergence of creative characters and followed by a quasi-experimental method. As a result, (1) the MURRDERR strategy provided a better contribution than conventional (expository/lecturing) learning in developing the creative character of students of the Elementary School Teacher Program, (2) teaching material developed through didactic design research was beneficial in achieving optimal learning outcomes, (3) students of the Elementary School Teacher Program with a background in science education tended to equip and prepare themselves to deal with issues related to creativity.
Examining the Factors Affecting Turkey&apos;s 4th Grade Mathematics Achievement According to TIMSS 2019 Final Report
Author: Karali, Yalçin
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Mathematics Achievement,Elementary School Mathematics,Mathematics Instruction,Grade 4,Socioeconomic Status,Family Income,Educational Resources,Student Attitudes,Self Esteem,Elementary School Students,Student Characteristics

With scientific and technological development, mathematics is becoming more and more important in all aspects of life. Starting from the basic education level, mathematics education must be made more effective and efficient to produce people who can meet the social demands of our time. In this respect, international comparative examinations are considered important to monitor the current situation and allow comparison with previous examinations and compare the current situation with that of other countries. This study aims to investigate and evaluate the factors affecting mathematics achievement in 4th-grade in Turkey in TIMSS 2019 results. The study was conducted using the qualitative research method. In the research, which was designed according to the principle of case study, the data were obtained from the TIMSS 2019 international report. Because economic resources and attitudes are important to mathematics learning and success in this area, related issues were explored in the study. The headings related to home resources for learning, income levels, impairment due to lack of resources in schools, students' preference for learning mathematics, and self-confidence were included. The data obtained according to the given themes were analyzed descriptively. As a result of the study, it was found that reading habits affect mathematics achievement, problems arising from socioeconomic differences and income inequality, and effective use of instructional resources affect mathematics achievement.
Social Responsibility as Curricular Content into Initial Teacher Training in Time of Crisis
Author: Palomino, Mªdel Carmen Pegalajar
Date: 2022-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Social Responsibility,Undergraduate Students,Early Childhood Education,Preservice Teacher Education

This research analyzes the level of social responsibility of undergraduate students in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from several Spanish universities (n=572). This analysis is considered a topic of interest for society which needs citizens who work ethically responsible and committed. Aspect that is especially relevant when it is talking about the teacher's professional work. The methodology used is quantitative, specifically, descriptive-correlational. In the collection of data, the research instrument is the 'Questionnaire of Social Responsibility of the University'. A descriptive analysis of data is performed; variables that predict the global evaluation of the student's level of social responsibility and a multiple linear regression are explored. Results show very positive values in all dimensions of the questionnaire (commitment to others and the environment, personal discovery of values, social responsibility training and approach to professional practice from social commitment). It is interesting to note that the level of global social responsibility of the student has been significantly associated with high levels of commitment to others and the environment, the personal discovery of values and the formation of social responsibility. Finally, social responsibility is necessary to legitimize the function of higher education and the knowledge it transmits to students.
An Exploration of the Lived Experiences of a Visual Art Teacher in a Smart Classroom
Author: Bogiannidis, Nikolaos
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Experience,Art Teachers,Visual Arts,Technology Uses in Education,Technology Integration,Educational Environment,Teacher Attitudes,Time,Foreign Countries

The impact of digital technologies in education has been the subject of numerous studies. The findings have produced mixed results, highlighting the high degree of complexity involved in teaching and learning and the uniqueness of school settings. Continuous and rapid technological developments present educational communities with opportunities to solve numerous academic challenges. Current trends reveal a move towards the seamless integration of digital technologies into learning spaces to complement face-to-face teaching and learning. This study used Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis to understand an Art teacher's lived experiences as her classroom was transformed into a smart teaching and learning space using a combination of technologies to increase efficiencies in the delivery of the curriculum and address individual learning needs. The case study indicates that transforming traditional classrooms into smart learning spaces using a combination of technologies: uses time more effectively by automating the distribution of a range of educational resources; enhances teaching and learning by blurring the boundaries between physical and digital spaces; increases flexibility, mobility and creates extra opportunities for learning; frees up teaching time to address individual needs; enhances time on task and students' focus on the learning intention; and, encourages students to self-regulate their learning.
Review of School Leadership Research in Terms of Content Analysis
Author: Aksoy, Yesim Üstün
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Administration,Leadership,Educational Research,Journal Articles,Research Methodology,Authors,Geographic Location,Citations (References)

This research aims to conduct content analysis of the published articles on school leadership in the Scopus database and thus ascertain the tendencies of articles that were published in journals. It is a qualitative research with a design involving document analysis. The research has been limited to 88 articles on school leadership within the Scopus database that were subsequently analysed. In the selection process, attention has been paid to select articles published in journals that were indexed in the Scopus database for the period between 2012 and 2017. The articles were analysed through content analysis. Based on the data it was found that school managers are predominantly used as the sample group. It was also indicated that the studies were mostly qualitative and co-authored. As a result of the analysis conducted, it was ascertained that studies on school leadership were generally performed in the United States.
An Investigation of the Effects of the Psychoeducational Programme Structured on Positive Psychology Based on Masnavi Stories on Marital Harmony
Author: Kendirci, Abdurrahman
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Psychology,Marital Satisfaction,Psychoeducational Methods,Comparative Analysis,Spouses,Measures (Individuals),Marriage Counseling,Outcomes of Treatment,Foreign Countries,Consciousness Raising

The main purposes of this study are to examine the effects of the psychoeducation programme structured on Masnavi stories based on positive psychology, prepared by the researcher, on marital harmony to improve this through a psychoeducational programme and to increase their satisfaction with life. The research was an experimental study based on &quot;pre-test, post-test and follow-up test model with control group&quot;. Examined group of the research consisted of 14 married couples who lived in Istanbul and who agreed to participate voluntarily. Of the 14 married couples, seven pairs were assigned randomly to the experimental group and seven pairs to the control group. In order to reveal the effectiveness of the psychoeducational programme, &quot;Spousal Harmony Scale&quot; and &quot;Personal Information Form&quot;, prepared by the researcher were taken by the couples before the first session. Couples in the control group were visited and they were given the scale and the form. While couples in the experimental group took 11 weeks of psychoeducational programme structured on &quot;Masnavi&quot; stories based on positive psychology, no such procedure was applied to the control group. The effectiveness of the programme was tested by applying the same measurement tools to the couples in the experimental and control groups before, during and after the experiment. The data were analysed by Wilcoxon rank sum test. According to the results of the research, the psychoeducational programme structured on &quot;Masnavi&quot; stories based on positive psychology was found to be effective in increasing the level of harmony (marital harmony, marital satisfaction, showing love and marital commitment) between the married couples. In addition to these results, it was seen that &quot;Masnavi&quot; of Mevlana, which had themes of positive psychology and metaphors, had a psychotherapeutic aspect. The results obtained were discussed with the relevant literature and theoretical and practical suggestions were made for different fields of application.
A Research on the Influences of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Mathematics Teachers&apos; Resource Systems
Author: Kayhan Gencer, Gokce
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,COVID-19,Pandemics,Mathematics Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Educational Resources,Grade 7,Electronic Learning,Conventional Instruction,Web Based Instruction,Documentation

This study was conducted to examine in depth the influences of the Covid-19 pandemic on the resource systems of mathematics teachers. This qualitative study is based on the documentational approach to didactics and is a case study conducted with two secondary school mathematics teachers teaching in the 7th grade. The research was limited to the subject of equations and equalities. Reflective analysis was used as a data collection method in this study. The data were obtained from the participating teachers in two stages, pre-pandemic and pandemic periods. Data in the first stage, which included the pre-pandemic period; consisted of the schematic representation of resources system for the face-to-face education period of the equations and equalities subject before the beginning of the online education and the semi-structured interview conducted before the online education of the subject started. The data of the second stage including the pandemic period, were obtained through the schematic representation of resources system prepared by the teacher at the beginning of the online education, and the video and audio recordings of the lessons in which the teacher taught the equations and equalities unit in a certain class with online education during the pandemic period. In the first part of the data analysis, the data obtained from the teachers in the prepandemic period were subjected to content analysis and the resources systems of teachers in face-to-face education was revealed. As a result of the examination of the schematic representation of resources systems prepared by the teachers in this section for the face-to-face education period and the analysis of the interview data, two themes, &quot;General Habits&quot; and &quot;Special for Face-to-Face&quot;, were reached. In the second part, the data obtained from the teachers during the pandemic period were subjected to content analysis, and the teacher's resources systems in online education was revealed and two themes were reached: &quot;General Habits&quot; and &quot;Special for Pandemic&quot;. When the resources systems of the teachers for the period in face-to-face education was compared with the resources systems for the pandemic period in the third section, the change in the documentation systems of the mathematics teachers during the pandemic was also revealed in detail. The results revealed that the duration of completing the unit has changed during the pandemic period, the variety of sources used did not change, but the type shifted from printed sources to z-book applications and benefited from much more technological tools than face-to-face education.