ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Diverse Assessments of Female Students&apos; Performance and Their Perceptions about Assessment Tools
Author: Aziz, Fakhra
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Womens Education,Single Sex Colleges,Course Descriptions,Assignments,Student Attitudes,Student Evaluation,Evaluation Methods,Preferences,Homework,Research Papers (Students),Outcomes of Education,Teaching Methods,Educational Change,Formative Evaluation,Familiarity,Feedback (Response),Learning Experience,Grades (Scholastic),Foreign Countries

This paper examined students' performance through diverse assessments in MS first semester curriculum module in a women university. The module &quot;Curriculum models and theories&quot; incorporated three different assessments: a home assignment, a classroom presentation and a final term paper. A three step approach using mixed research method was used to investigate students' responses to the different assessment tools. First a quantitative analysis using descriptive statistics was conducted on the data from students' marks. Second, an examination of students' perceptions about different assessment was carried out through a questionnaire. Last a qualitative study was conducted using semi structured interviews. The findings revealed that majority of the students preferred more structured tasks having clear aligned learning outcomes. Familiarity with assessment types was also preferred by many students. The present study suggests that by making changes in assessment design and using more formative feedback, students' learning experience across diverse assessment tools can be enhanced.
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats: An Analysis of University of the Punjab
Author: Hussain Ch, Abid
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Strategic Planning,Research Methodology,College Students,Institutional Environment

The major purpose of the study was to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the institutional environments of University of the Punjab, Lahore. A survey was done to identify these factors in the institutional environments of the University. The target population of the study was all the students of University of the Punjab Lahore. The sample of the study consisted of 900 students (Males = 456, Females = 444) which were selected through multistage stratified random sampling technique. A questionnaire was used to get students' responses about strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats in the university. The questionnaire consisted of two parts. A pilot study was conducted for the validation of the instrument. Reliability index (Cronbach's Alpha) of the questionnaire was 0.87, which is statistically acceptable. Analysis of the data indicated that male and female students had no major difference in their opinions regarding strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats in the university. Results also displayed that all students had strong perceptions that university has threats regarding internal and external environments. An independent sample t-test revealed that there was no significant difference between males and females students regarding the institutional environments' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. A one way ANOVA indicated that there was significant difference in the perceptions of students of different faculties regarding the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of university. Student in different programs had significant difference in their views about strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of university.
Students&apos; Attitude towards Technology: A Study from Pakistan
Author: Hussain, Tariq
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Technical Education,Public Colleges,Private Colleges,Technical Institutes,Technology Education,Attitude Measures,Comparative Analysis,Civil Engineering,Engineering

Since the emergence of Pakistan, technical education has been over ruled. In the early phase trade institutes, there after polytechnics and later on the colleges of technology emerged. The current endeavor is an effort to explore the students' attitude towards technology. About 3338 respondents served as sample from final year of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical technologies being offered in 11 public and 33 private Polytechnic Institutes and Colleges of Technology in Punjab province of Pakistan. In order to measure attitude towards technology Pupils' Attitudes towards Technology (PATT) USA instrument was adapted. The instrument was developed by Prof. Dr. Marc De Vries. The findings of the study depicted that significant and positive correlation existed between all factors of PATT USA scale. It was concluded that students attitude toward technology was positive. The public and private sector respondents reflected parallel attitude towards technology. In comparison among Civil, Electrical and Mechanical technology respondents, there was significant variation in their attitude towards technology.
Data-Driven Decision Making in Early Education: Evidence from North Carolina&apos;s Pre-K Program
Author: Little, Michael
Date: 2019-03-04
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Data Use,Decision Making,Preschool Education,Evidence,Formative Evaluation,Rural Areas,Screening Tests,Educational Policy,Early Childhood Education

The purpose of this study is to shed light on the use of data in early education settings--specifically, North Carolina's Pre-K program. In this mixed-methods study, we draw upon in-depth interviews and survey data to examine (1) the types of data available to educators in Pre-K, (2) the ways in which data are intended to be used, (3) how data are reportedly used, and (4) the facilitators and inhibitors of effective data-driven decision making. Our findings reveal that Pre-K settings are data-rich environments, often with informal data collected through developmental screening tools and formative assessment systems. We find that engagement with and use of these data for instruction is variable. Finally, we find data sharing between grades is inconsistent, but an important factor predicting data sharing is co-location of Pre-K programs within elementary school buildings. We consider our findings in the context of existing academic literature and discuss the implications for policy and practice.
An Adaptation of the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) for Postgraduate Students in Pakistan: Results of an Exploratory Factor Analysis
Author: Nausheen, Munaza
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Learning Strategies,Questionnaires,Factor Analysis,Graduate Students,Factor Structure,Reliability,Cultural Differences,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Likert Scales,Self Efficacy,Goal Orientation

This paper presents the results of an exploratory factor analysis of the motivation scales of Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ). This analysis was a part of my PhD research on motivational beliefs, course experiences and future plans of the postgraduate students in Pakistan. An exploratory factor analysis of motivational subscales was used to examine the factor structure and internal reliability of these scales with a sample of 368 postgraduate students in the context of Pakistan. The results of the study showed that the factor structure of the six motivation scales of the MSLQ was significantly modified with the current sample of postgraduate students in Pakistan. These results indicated that there was a need for further development and careful adaptation of MSLQ for use in other eastern contexts in general and in the context of Pakistani higher education in particular.
Internationalization of Higher Education: Trends and Policies in Pakistan
Author: Zakaria, Muhammad
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: International Education,Educational Trends,Trend Analysis,Guidelines,Foreign Countries,Global Approach,Educational Policy,Higher Education,Foreign Students,Strategic Planning,Student Recruitment,Study Abroad,Government Role,Educational Quality,Universities,Educational Cooperation

This paper studies the globalization of higher education in context of Pakistan. Pakistan is following the policy of internationalization of higher education that gained momentum since 2002 after the formation of HEC. The outbound ratio of students is increasing with a fast pace. However, the inflow of international students is becoming vital. Pakistan can attract international students by following a precise strategic plan that can exert a positive impact on the economy as well. The aim of this study is to provide a policy framework for the inflow of international students in Pakistan.
Parents&apos; Parenting Styles and Academic Achievement of Underachievers and High Achievers at Middle School Level
Author: Inam, Attiya
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Parenting Styles,Academic Achievement,Underachievement,High Achievement,Middle School Students,Fathers,Mothers,Grade 6,Grade 7,Grade 8,Intelligence Tests

The current research was conducted to find out the effect of parenting styles of both fathers and mothers on academic achievement of the underachiever and high achiever children. A sample of 210 participants including 70 students (35 low achievers and 35 high achievers) and their 70 parents (both fathers and mothers) was purposefully selected. The parents of the selected students were interviewed to find out their parenting style. The data were analyzed using SPSS 21. Parenting styles were compared to students' academic achievement through ANOVA. t-test was conducted to find difference between underachievers and high achievers. Findings showed that students whose parents were fully authoritative, fully permissive or those who were using a mix of authoritative and permissive parenting style showed significantly better result than the students whose parents were permissive in their actions only.
Janus in Governance: Interpellations around an Educational Policy of Community Intervention in Portugal
Author: Antunes, Fátima
Date: 2019-03-18
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Governance,Educational Policy,Foreign Countries,Intervention,Public Policy,State Policy,Neoliberalism,Administrator Attitudes,Program Descriptions,Social Isolation,Social Action,Informal Education,Educational Change,Administrative Organization,Case Studies,Educational Innovation,Power Structure,Decision Making

This article intends to empirically document the ambiguity, even ambivalence, of governance practices , through the study of a public policy in Portugal, the Programme InovAction, that stimulates intervention projects in 'local state of emergency' territories. In this way, we search to contribute to the debate around the reform of the State and public policies, apprehended through metamorphoses in the coordination of collective action in education. Education, State and governance are viewed as social relationships and sites of social practices; governance is understood as a field in which policies, discourses and practices manifest themselves in neo-liberal hegemonic versions or according to contradictory achievements. The data we mobilize were built on documental analysis and on information obtained through semi-structured interviews (to national, regional and local projects Coordinators, technicians and young people). The unfolding discussion illuminates tensions and contradictions in governance practices of Programme InovAction: the strengthening of collective action may occur simultaneously with the construction of routes and alternative spaces of social exclusion; the reduction of the social responsibility of the school with regards to certain audiences challenges approaches to the construction of a public space of education; the privilege given to known interests has gone side by side with practices to broaden the local governance circle.
Test Anxiety and Self-Concept of University Students Enrolled in B Ed Honors Degree Program Funded by USAID
Author: Malik, Misbah
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Test Anxiety,Self Concept,Undergraduate Students,Honors Curriculum,Preservice Teachers,Gender Differences

The major purpose of this correlational study was to identify the relationship between self-concept and test anxiety among students of B Ed Honors Degree Program of USAID. Population of the study comprised students enrolled in three universities of Pakistan (University of the Punjab, Lahore, University of Education, Lahore, Sardar Bahadur Khan University, Quetta). A sample of 219 students (184 females and 35 males) was selected through simple random sampling technique. An adapted questionnaire was used as data collection tool which consisted of two sub scales: one to measure test anxiety and the other to measure self-concept. Respondents had to respond on five point Likert scale type self-reported items. Instrument was validated through conducting pilot study (Cronbach Alpha 0.76). Data was analyzed through SPSS, t-test was applied to identify difference between self-concept and test anxiety of male and female students of B Ed Honors program. Nature of relationship between the two variables was calculated through Pearson r correlation coefficient. Major findings were reported and recommendations to respective universities were made.
The Comparative Study of Achievement of Male and Female Mathematics Students of Higher Secondary Schools and Colleges at Intermediate Level in Punjab
Author: Idrees Malik, Muhammad
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,Academic Achievement,Gender Differences,Mathematics Instruction,Secondary School Students,Teaching Experience,Teacher Qualifications,Experienced Teachers,Positive Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Mathematics Teachers,Mathematics Achievement,Student Attitudes

The main purpose of the study was to compare the achievement of male and female mathematics students of higher secondary schools and colleges at intermediate level in Punjab. The major objectives of the study were: To compare the achievement of male and female students in the subject of mathematics at higher secondary school level, to compare the achievement of male and female students in the subject of mathematics with respect to teachers' teaching experience, to compare the achievement of male and female students in the subject of mathematics with respect to teachers' qualifications and to examine gender difference, gender difference in positive attitude of teachers towards students. The population of the study comprised 1336 mathematics teachers and 73455 male and female mathematics students of higher secondary schools and colleges of Punjab province. The study was delimited to two Boards, i.e. Rawalpindi and Sargodha. The researchers used two questionnaires as research instruments. The researchers personally visited the selected institutions and the questionnaires were administered to 440 mathematics students of part-2 at intermediate level, and 60 mathematics teachers from higher secondary schools and colleges. The data were analyzed by using t-test and chi-square-test. The main conclusions of the study were: The performance of girls was better than performance of boys. Students taught by experienced teachers showed better performance. Teachers' qualification influenced students' performance. Students taught by highly qualified teachers (M. Phil. /Ph.D.) showed better performance than those taught by less qualified teachers. The female teachers had more positive attitude towards students than male teachers.
A Study of Impact of Moonlighting Practices on Job Satisfaction of the University Teachers
Author: Ara, Kaukab
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Multiple Employment,Job Satisfaction,College Faculty,Foreign Countries,Income,Job Skills,Teaching Skills,Professional Autonomy,Faculty Promotion

This paper is an effort to explore the impact of moonlighting practices on job satisfaction of teachers of public sector universities of the province of Punjab and Federal Capital. Only main campuses of universities were included and the sample of the study consisted of all four categories of university teachers, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and Lecturers of the target area. Twenty percent of the population was taken as sample, 533 teachers were studied to discover the impact that moonlighting has on job satisfaction. In order to identify factors responsible for moonlighting among university teachers, four factors including additional income, blocked promotion, skill diversity and job autonomy were studied. Overall the major findings of study revealed that there is significant impact of moonlighting on job satisfaction.
Community Development through Open Learning and Distance Education
Author: Mehmood, Tahir
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Community Development,Distance Education,Economic Development,Social Differences,Developing Nations,Teacher Shortage,Educational Quality,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Specialists,Change Agents,Educational Change,Open Educational Resources,Foreign Countries,Nongovernmental Organizations,Gender Differences,Access to Education

The global need for community development is greater now in the early 21st century than ever before. According to UNESCO, half of the world's 195 countries will have to expand their stock of educationist significantly, some by tens of thousands, if the goal development targets are desired to achieve. Socioeconomic inequities, political instability, demographic changes and crises such as the HIV/AIDs epidemic have engendered huge shortfalls in teacher supply and low teacher quality in many developing countries. Education serves as back bone in development process. Open learning and distance education programs are serving as pivotal part of development process. It is now clear that &quot;bricks and mortar&quot; approaches to expanding teacher education may not be adequate if the current and projected shortfalls in teacher supply and low teacher quality are to be properly addressed. The study is designed to measure the perceptions of teaching learning community about community development with special reference to open and distance learning. It was descriptive study which targeted teachers, students, community members and experts. Data analysis was carried out by using statistical techniques served by SPSS. Findings reflected that audience perceives open and distance learning as change agent and as development tool. It is noticed that target audience has driven prominent performance by using facility of open and distance learning.
Humanizing Research Culture System through Quality Assurance Practices in the Universities of Pakistan
Author: Shabbir, Muhammad
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,College Faculty,Attitudes,Research,School Culture,Barriers,Quality Assurance,Seminars,Training,Administrators,Student Projects

The rationalization of this research was an exploration and discrimination about humanizing research culture system through Quality Assurance Practices (QAP) in the Universities in Pakistan pertaining to the views of students, teachers and Directors of Quality Enhancement Cells (QECs). This study had a mixed method design such as quantitative and qualitative. The study was conducted on a sample of 28 universities (public and private sector) of Pakistan by using multi-stage (random, convenient and purposive) sampling technique. Questionnaires and semi structured interviews were used to congregate information from the determined samples. The data was analyzed by using inferential statistics and SPSS version 16. The study reflected that participants faced a lot of problems without research culture system in higher education. On the basis of data analysis, key findings of the study were derived such as seminars are conducted/arranged, workshops are arranged to trained the man powers, follow up systems is done after training, research projects are completed, allowed teachers to participate in seminars, collaboration with other departments is available and publication of articles are being carried out among universities to enhance the research culture system. Lack of physical facilities, no training for faculty, provision of funds, research journals, communication system and feedback system were major problems faced by the Quality Assurance Practices with reference to research culture in the universities. Following suggestions can be accelerated to humanizing research culture system similar to provision of sufficient resources, addition of latest software, provision of modern professional development skills for academic staff, feedback system and provision of latest research journals.
Instructional Practices Used by Special Education Teachers in Classrooms of Young Children with Deafness
Author: Fatima, Ghulam
Date: 2016-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Special Education Teachers,Deafness,Gender Differences,Teaching Methods,Questionnaires,Teacher Attitudes,Parent Participation,Reading Instruction,Speech Communication,Writing Instruction,Mathematics Instruction,Teacher Qualifications,Class Size,Assistive Technology,Parent Teacher Cooperation,Teacher Shortage,Barriers,Foreign Countries,Age Differences,Elementary School Teachers

The purpose of this quantitative investigation was to identify instructional practices used by special education teachers in classrooms of young children with deafness. The population of study involved all 388 teachers serving in 34 Government Deaf &amp; Defective Hearing Schools located in four zones of the Punjab province. A sample of 68 teachers (two teachers from each school) teaching to young children with deafness in class K.G.I and K.G.II was selected. A self developed and validated questionnaire (cronbach Alpha: 0.92) was used to elicit teachers' responses on instructional practices made by them in teaching speech, speech reading, reading recognition, writing and mathematics, on parental involvement and evaluation. Data were collected personally, through email, and registered post. Collected data were analyzed on SPSS. Independent sample t-test and ANOVA was run to see differences in instructional practices on the basis of teachers' gender, position, qualification, number of children, and four zones of the Punjab. Major findings revealed that teachers were having problems in teaching to and working with young children with deafness due to overcrowded classrooms, lack of teaching staff, unavailability of hearing aids, lack of parental cooperation etc. conclusions were drawn and recommendations to Punjab Special Education Department of Pakistan were made.