ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Existential Intelligence among Graduate Students at the World Islamic Sciences University in Jordan
Author: Al Jaddou, Esam Abdullah
Date: 2018-07-10
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Graduate Students,Islamic Culture,Intelligence Differences,Intelligence,Educational Philosophy,Intelligence Tests,Statistical Significance,Gender Differences,Specialization,Time Factors (Learning),Marital Status,Tenure,Likert Scales,Predictor Variables,Student Surveys,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis

Existential intelligence is often neglected in literature, especially at the tertiary level. Therefore this study aims to identify the degree of existential intelligence in a sample of graduate students at the World Islamic Sciences University in Jordan. In addition, the study aims to find out whether this degree differs according to a number of variables. The study sample comprised 56 male and female Faculty of Educational Sciences graduate students of 2017/2018 academic year. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, existential intelligence scale was used after the scale's validity and reliability was examined. The results indicated that the total degree of existential intelligence among graduate students at the Faculty of Educational Sciences at World Islamic Sciences University was average (medium). Furthermore, the results revealed that there were no statistically significant differences in the degree of existential intelligence due to gender, specialization and years of experience, marital status, and work position variables at the significance level of p = 0.05.
Comparative Study of Turkey and Germany Life Science Teaching Programs
Author: Canbulat, Tuncay
Date: 2018-07-10
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Comparative Education,Biological Sciences,Curriculum Evaluation,Curriculum Research,Content Analysis,Qualitative Research,Skill Analysis,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices,Learning Processes,Student Evaluation,Grade 1,Grade 2,Grade 3,Educational Objectives

Comparative education studies within the perspective of globalization are seen as important studies, as they reveal the problems in education and show defective aspects of the systems applied in other countries. This way they improve the available system. The purpose of this research is to study the current curriculum of Life Science lesson within the context of four main elements comparatively. The Life Science lesson, which is assessed in the Social Studies course in many countries, is taught in Germany in a similar way as the content in Turkey. Therefore, Germany was chosen as the country for comparison. The study is a qualitative study and the data was analyzed by document review method. Document review is the examination of a text by the researcher according to various criteria. In other words, it collects records and documents related to a study and encodes and analyzes them according to a certain norm and system. The research is limited to the analysis of the current curriculum of the Life Science lessons in Turkey and Germany. The results obtained in the research will support the understanding of the Life Science Education Program in Turkey and contribute to the new studies to be carried out.
The Effect of Physical Education and Sports Departments on Behavioral Changes towards Exercising
Author: Menevse, Aliye
Date: 2018-07-10
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Sport Psychology,Males,College Students,Questionnaires,Physical Activity Level,Departments,Behavior Change,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Physical Education and Sports (PES) Departments over the exercise behaviors of male students (277 pu, 283 pri) from a sample group of 21 to 26 year-olds, who are studying in various departments from both private and public universities in Istanbul. The Physical Activity Stages of Change Questionnaire (PASCQ) was used for data collection and the effect of the PES sciences was investigated to determine the tendency to play sports. A chi-square test was used to examine the relationship between categorical variables. According to PASCQ variable of male students from different departments of these universities, the general distribution of the tendency to participate in a moderate physical activity is 34.7% in private universities and 62% in public universities. The tendency to participate in sports was almost non-existent in age groups of 23, 24, and 26 in private universities, and in age groups of 21, 23 and 26 in public universities. A meaningful relationship was found when we asked the students of private universities the question of &quot;Do PES departments have an effect on your physical activity?&quot; (X[superscript 2] = 33,952; p = 0,000; p&lt;0.05). As 87.3% of the students work in the private sector along with school, they spend their non-school recreative time outside the campus and in the workplace. As a result, they are not in touch with the facilities, organizations and friend groups the PES departments have to offer, so they only show a 34.7% pre-tendency and behavior tendency in the Physical Activity Stages of Change compared to public universities. These three questions were asked and a meaningful relationship was found: &quot;Do you have any close friends who are studying in the PES departments of public universities?&quot; (X[superscript 2] = 16,696; p = 0,033) &quot;Do you use the university's facilities when you exercise?&quot; (X[superscript 2] = 38,241; p = 0,000) and &quot;Does PES students have effect on your physical activities?&quot; (X[superscript 2] = 59,815; p = 0,002) p&lt;0.05). Despite the fact that 40% of these students work alongside schooling, having friends in PES departments, wanting to participate in organizations and activities, having the opportunity to use facilities, and the tendency of PES students to exercise, gives these students a 62% maintenance stage tendency. It was found that PES sciences are more effective in state universities as regards directing students to physical activity in campus life. Individuals in PES sciences also affect the physical activity levels of students in other disciplines.
An Analysis on Play and Playmate Preferences of 48 to 66 Months Old Children in the Context of Gender
Author: Tas, Isil
Date: 2018-07-10
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Children,Early Childhood Education,Play,Preferences,Leisure Time,Observation,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Gender Differences,Sex Role,Qualitative Research,Case Studies,Semi Structured Interviews,Incidence,Playgrounds,Foreign Countries

This research was conducted to analyze play and playmate preferences of preschool girls and boys during free play time. The study group consisted of 48-66 months old preschool children. There were ten girls, seven boys and a preschool teacher in the study group. They were all selected from a public preschool in Cukurova, a district of Adana a city in the south of Turkey in the fall semester of 2014 to 2015 academic year. For two weeks children were observed during their free play time. In addition, the children and teacher were interviewed to determine the play and playmate preferences of the children. An interview with each child took approximately 5 to 6 minutes, whereas the interview with the teacher took 20 minutes. In this research, content analysis method was applied at the data analysis phase. The outcomes of the analysis indicated that there were differences between play area, type of play and playmate preferences between girls and boys. Research indicated that girls usually opt for dramatic (pretend) play such as playing house, role play and gets in role as doctor, mother or kid; while boys prefer to play with blocks and lego for construction and building purposes (block center). The research results show gender effects on girls and boys play behaviors.
High-Stakes Accountability Systems: Creating Cultures of Fear
Author: Counsell, Shelly Lynn
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Accountability,School Districts,Grade 3,Elementary School Students,Elementary School Teachers,Phenomenology,Case Studies,Females,African Americans,Beginning Teachers,Experienced Teachers,Urban Schools,Moral Values,Ethics,Middle Class,Low Income,Poverty,Child Welfare,High Stakes Tests,Test Anxiety,Achievement Tests,Standardized Tests,State Standards,Fear,Race,Trend Analysis,Principals,Parent Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,Grounded Theory,Social Justice,Educational Legislation,Disadvantaged,Interviews,Observation

A phenomenological case study by Counsell (2007) explored and investigated the phenomenon of what happened as Florida's A+ Plan intersected with the life histories of one beginning African American female third grade teacher and one veteran White female third grade teacher at demographically different school communities in one Florida school district. Habermas' theory of communicative action served as an instructive framework used to examine and contemplate two key emerging trends based on lived experiences of the various social (communicative) actors. In addition to the beginning and veteran third grade teachers, other participating social actors included third graders, their parents, other third grade teachers and school principals at the beginning and veteran teachers' schools as well as urban school teachers and personnel at urban schools in the same school district. Across the different social actors at each respective middle-income, low-income, and high-poverty school community, the emerging trends and patterns revealed: (a) a continuum of moral and ethical dilemmas specifically and (b) an overall continuum of fear in general. Social actors' varied lived experiences with fear in relation to high-stakes testing illuminated the following: (a) a fear of speaking out; (b) a fear regarding children's emotional welfare; (c) fear as it intersects with race; and (d) a fear of taking the test. From these testimonials, the continuum of fear toward the FCAT (according to third grade student reflections), proved to be the most serious (if not detrimental) consequence of Florida's high-stakes accountability system. These insights can help guide and inform future accountability decisions under the new Every Student Succeeds Act.
Engineering Students&apos; Instrumental Approaches to Mathematics; Some Positive Characteristics
Author: Rensaa, Ragnhild Johanne
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Engineering Education,Student Motivation,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Calculus,Learning Strategies,Mathematics Instruction,Case Studies,Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Course Descriptions,Tutors,Role,Semi Structured Interviews

The present paper presents three deliberately chosen mathematical episodes observed in a class of engineering students taking a basic calculus course. By drawing on analyses of instrumental and relational learning strategies, the episodes are shown to illustrate instrumental approaches indicated by the students. The paper discusses positive characteristics about these approaches while further data collections shed light on reasons why such approaches were preferred. Results reveal some positive characteristics, suggesting that instrumental strategies may serve as valuable part of the learning environment in engineering educations. If students are motivated by instrumental approaches, then utilizing positive aspects about them may be an important starting point in teaching. Awareness of this may provide useful in stimulating for relational learning based on instrumental profits.
International Evidence on Effective Early Childhood Care and Education Programs: A Review of Best Practices
Author: Navarro-Cruz, Giselle Emilia
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Early Childhood Education,Best Practices,Literature Reviews,Educational Quality,Access to Education,Foreign Countries,Educational Finance,Developing Nations,Developed Nations,Low Income Groups,Disabilities,Student Diversity,Teacher Competencies,Educational Philosophy,Child Health,Well Being,Parent Education,Educational Legislation,Curriculum

In recent years, the United States has made substantial progress in the quality and availability of early childhood education (ECE), especially in the areas of special education and ECE programs for low-income families. Nonetheless, there is room for improvement in terms of access and quality. To improve access and quality in ECE, the United States can look to best practices in ECE in other countries. A total of 49 sources were reviewed to develop an in-depth understanding of both ECE in the United States and international ECE best practices. Sources were chosen based on relevance and quality and included books, articles, and policy reports. These sources covered the ECE best practices in increasing funding, access, and quality. From developed to developing countries, this review provides an understanding of best practices in ECE throughout the world that the United States can learn from to enhance ECE for the wellbeing of children as well as society.
Counsellor Trainees&apos; Views about Practicum Exercises in the Guidance and Counselling Programme of the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
Author: Akpochafo, Grace Omejevwe
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Counselor Training,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Student Surveys,Guidance,Practicums,Sampling,Reliability,Validity,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Competence,School Counselors,Supervisors,Administrators,Undergraduate Students

The study investigated counsellor trainees' views of practicum exercise in Guidance and Counselling programme in Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. To guide the study, four research questions were raised and one hypothesis formulated. The study is a descriptive survey which utilized the ex-post facto design. The population was made up of all guidance and counselling students who had done the practicum exercise in the 2017 Sandwich contact. A sample of 35 students was used and this was drawn using purposive sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire which was valid and had a reliability index of 0.74. The data was analysed using mean, standard deviation and t-test for the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that students gained competencies during the period, had positive view about their supervisor but suggested that supervisors should come more than once. Moreover, the students enjoyed the support of the school counsellor and the school head. On duration, the study revealed that the period was too short. The study recommends among others for extension of the practicum exercise period and also for supervisors to visit more than once.
Application, Views, and Problems of Counselors Working with Syrian Elementary School Students
Author: Sinan, Feyza Nur
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,School Counselors,Counselor Attitudes,Elementary School Students,Refugees,School Counseling,Guidance,Semi Structured Interviews,Qualitative Research,Planning,Barriers,Counselor Client Relationship,Content Analysis,Language Skills,Counseling Services

The war that began in 2011 caused many Syrians to immigrate. There are more than 2.9 million Syrian refugees in Turkey. With this unprecedented migration, Turkey has faced challenges in its education system as well as many other areas. The sudden increase in the number of students and the qualitative and quantitative insufficiencies of teachers are among some of these challenges. Teachers are forced to work with children who have undergone traumatic events and experience economic, familial, psychological, and vital problems. Additionally, these children are forced to adapt to a new language, culture, and education system. It is necessary to help these children adapt to the education system and provide the support they need. When fighting these challenges, school counselors play an important role for both teachers and students. In this context, the purpose of this study was to determine guidance services of counsellors regarding Syrian students, challenges, and views regarding these problems. The participants of this study consisted of 20 counselors working in elementary schools in Bursa. Data were collected with the semi-structured interview method in qualitative research methods and analysed with descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicated that counsellors struggle planning, although they are motivated to work with Syrian students. The largest obstacle faced by counselors is the fact that Syrian students do not know Turkish. The indifference of the parents of Syrian students and the high number of students also limit counselors. While offered psychological counseling and guidance (PCG) services focused on individual interviews and guidance to teachers, there is also work for the acceptance of Syrian students. The most important expectation is to prioritize to teach Turkish to students. It is believed that both Syrian students and their family, and other students and teachers will benefit from all improvements in PCG services by considering Syrian students.
Development of a Scale to Assess High Schoolers&apos; Attitudes toward Sustainable Development
Author: Çimer, Atilla
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Student Attitudes,Attitude Measures,Factor Analysis,Validity,Sustainable Development,Likert Scales,Item Analysis,Vocational Schools,Religious Education,Statistical Analysis,Correlation,Foreign Countries,Qualitative Research

The study aims to develop a scale to assess high school students' attitudes toward sustainable development. For this purpose, 90 Likert-type scale items pertaining to attitudes were initially developed based on existing literature. Further consultations with experts led to a reduction of the item count to 60, followed by a further reduction to 40 items. The scale was administered to 509 students enrolled in an Anatolian high school, a science high school, and an Anatolian religious vocational high school in Akçaabat. The data gathered were analyzed using the SPSS 18.0 statistics package. An item analysis, comprising the item-total correlation test, was performed on the scale, which was followed by a reliability analysis that focused on the Cronbach's alpha internal consistency factor. Furthermore, factor analysis was performed to determine the validity of the scale. The factor analysis led to the development of a two-factor scale composed of a total of 14 items. The Cronbach's alpha internal consistency factor of the scale is 0.811. The scale was deemed appropriate for assessing the attitudes of high school students with regards to sustainable development.
The Impact of Government Funding on Students&apos; Academic Performance in Ghana
Author: Abdul-Rahaman, Nurudeen
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Federal Aid,Educational Finance,Academic Achievement,High School Students,Financial Support,Statistical Analysis,Hypothesis Testing,Student Evaluation,Scores,Student Records,English (Second Language),Social Studies,Mathematics Instruction,Science Instruction

High academic performance in senior high education is a significant issue that concerns the government and the people of Ghana because of the huge funding the government provides to schools in the form of progressive free senior high policy. Data starting from 2011/2012 to 2016/2017 academic years were picked from the students' continuous assessment register which contains students' academic records for each academic term. Data were collated and analyzed quantitatively using the Mann Whitney U Test to compare students' academic performance during the period of government partial funding (progressive free policy) from 2014/2015 to 2016/2017 academic years forming a group and no funding period, starting from 2011/2012 to 2013/2014 academic years which formed another group. For the purpose of this study, two groups of twenty (20) students were sampled making forty (40) students in total using the systematic sampling technique. The Mann Whitney U test was used to analyze academic performance of students who benefited from funding and those that do not benefit from funding. The findings indicate that government funding (progressive free policy) has a greater impact on students' academic performance.
An Investigation of First Grade Elementary Teacher Candidates&apos; Perceptions of Their Teaching Profession Competencies: A Mixed Method Study
Author: Süral, Serhat
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grade 1,Preservice Teachers,Elementary School Teachers,Student Characteristics,Curriculum Design,Mixed Methods Research,Teacher Competencies,Teacher Education Programs,Sampling,Semi Structured Interviews,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Self Concept,Self Efficacy,Teacher Effectiveness

Although teaching profession has lost its prestige over the years, the recent studies demonstrate that teaching still ranks among the top of most respected of professions. Teacher candidates' individual characteristics play a crucial role in choosing teachers and designing curriculum for educating teacher candidates. The present study is of vital importance to identify the perceptions of first grade teacher candidates enrolled in Faculty of Education towards teaching profession and whether they have teaching competencies needed or not. In this research, a mixed research, sequential explanatory mixed design was utilized in which both quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed together. The quantitative data were collected through using teaching competency scale for teacher candidates and afterwards quantitative data was statistically analyzed. It was thus attempted to draw a general picture of the research problem. According to the results obtained, an in-depth analysis of teacher candidates' perceptions of teaching competencies was required. Employing quantitative data, purposive sampling was identified and semi-structured interviews were carried out with the participants in the purposive sampling. The unidimensional scale developed by [1] and adapted into Turkish by [2] was employed for data collection in the quantitative stage of the research. When viewing teacher candidates' perceptions on their teaching competencies, first grade teacher candidates stated that they perceive themselves competent in terms of attitude and values and vocation skills.
Effects of Reducing the Length of the Questionnaire by Multiple Matrix Sampling on the Validity of Structural Equation Modeling for Factors Affecting Job Morale
Author: Jaikaew, Pimpilai
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Structural Equation Models,Questionnaires,Reliability,Multivariate Analysis,Sampling,Foreign Countries,Morale,Job Satisfaction,Work Attitudes,Comparative Analysis,Item Analysis,Statistical Analysis

The research was designed to examine the effects of question setting using different conditions into 10 sets on the validity of structural equation modeling for factors affecting job morale. The data was collected from 690 personnel working in regional Statistical Offices around Thailand by using cluster random sampling. The tool used in collecting data was the questionnaire with 95 items and 5 levels of rating scale. The discrimination value was between 0.244 and 0.860 and the reliability: alpha was from 0.699 to 0.900. Data analysis was conducted by the use of descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling by Mplus 7.4 program. The findings showed that the structural equation modeling with question setting in 3 sets of sub-questionnaires, cooperated with item sampling without replacement and non-fixing core items, conformed to the empirical data the most and that overall relationship between the structural model parameter and the model parameter from the complete questionnaire was high in a positive way.