ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Curriculum Development: Teacher Involvement in Curriculum Development
Author: Alsubaie, Merfat Ayesh
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Curriculum Development,Educational Philosophy,Educational Objectives,Educational Strategies,Learning Experience,Teaching Methods,Instructional Materials,Teacher Role,Elementary Secondary Education

In order for curriculum development to be effective and schools to be successful, teachers must be involved in the development process. An effective curriculum should reflect the philosophy, goals, objectives, learning experiences, instructional resources, and assessments that comprise a specific educational program (&quot;Guide to curriculum development,&quot; 2006). It can be subject specific or a generalized overview of expectation. It must be a usable tool to assists teachers in the development of individualized strategies and the methods and materials necessary for them to be successful.
Design of a Model of Knee Joint for Educational Purposes
Author: Jastaniah, Saddig
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Human Body,Models,Simulation,Teaching Methods,Radiology,Paraprofessional Personnel,Allied Health Personnel,Anatomy,Allied Health Occupations Education

Uses of models play an important role by simulating the bone, obviating the need to experiment on humans or animals. The aim of the present study was to access local materials as gypsum and wax is to be tested for performing a knee model matching bone in the density also to explore how students can come to understand function through a model-based design task. The basic element of the model structure was gypsum powder, water for mixing and as a solvent to change the powder form into a liquid then solid after its dryness, the materials used in imaging also includes commercial silicon which represent muscle tissue and wax. Conclusions: The presented model not only has lower cost and complexity, which make it suitable for educational purposes, but also is capable of providing good images of knee joint for quality control and training purposes will improve the learning experience, and reduces the time on task for students and the material costs as well. The produced new, simple, and low-cost model might be used for training purpose for student radiographers.
An EFL Flipped Classroom Teaching Model: Effects on English Language Higher-Order Thinking Skills, Student Engagement and Satisfaction
Author: Alsowat, Hamad
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Blended Learning,Thinking Skills,Learner Engagement,Satisfaction,Student Attitudes,Graduate Students,Females,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Mixed Methods Research,Likert Scales,Questionnaires,Statistical Significance,Pretests Posttests

This study aimed at investigating the effect of a suggested EFL Flipped Classroom Teaching Model (EFL-FCTM) on graduate students' English higher-order thinking skills (HOTS), engagement and satisfaction. Also, it investigated the relationship between higher-order thinking skills, engagement and satisfaction. The sample comprised (67) graduate female students; an experimental group (N = 33) and a control group (N = 34), studying an English course at Taif University, KSA. The study used mixed method design; a pre-post HOTS test was carried out and two 5-Likert scale questionnaires had been designed and distributed; an engagement scale and a satisfaction scale. The findings of the study revealed statistically significant differences between the two groups in HOTS in favor of the experimental group. Also, there was significant difference between the pre and post administration of the engagement scale in favor of the post administration. Moreover, students satisfaction on the (EFL-FCTM) was high. Finally, there were high significant relationships between HOTS and student engagement, HOTS and satisfaction and between student engagement and satisfaction.
Entrepreneurship Education in Vocational Schools: Characteristics of Teachers, Schools and Risk Implementation of the Curriculum 2013 in Indonesia
Author: Winarno, Agung
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Entrepreneurship,Vocational Education,Teacher Characteristics,Institutional Characteristics,Foreign Countries,High Schools,Curriculum Implementation,Citizenship Education,Surveys,Risk,Creativity,Responsibility,Leadership,Teacher Attitudes,Qualitative Research,Feasibility Studies,Personality Traits

This study examines the problems of entrepreneurship education at Vocational High School based on the perspective of teachers and school management characteristics related to the implementation of the curriculum in 2013 and trials of character-based education model. The research and development survey was conducted on a Vocational High Schools in East Java. Analysis description, experimental and entrepreneurial attitude tests were used to assess the findings of the field. The study was conducted for 2 (two) years. The results showed that more entrepreneurial teachers teach &quot;the theory of entrepreneurship&quot; than forming values and skills, related curriculum in 2013 (K-13). The teachers have difficulty in implementation, the experience of teachers to business practices and network with minimal business world. K-13 tends to lower and decrease the entrepreneurial spirit of students because of the lack of material changes in attitude, the school management does not undertake any major policy changes related to the implementation of this new curriculum. Model of learning by giving the module containing the business motivations of character-based and case studies are structured through the guidance of teachers can improve attitudes related aspects of confidence and motivation for entrepreneurship. Aspects of creativity, attitudes towards risk, initiative, responsibility and leadership is still low.
Improving Critical Thinking Skills Using Learning Model Logan Avenue Problem Solving (LAPS)-Heuristic
Author: Anggrianto, Desi
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Critical Thinking,Thinking Skills,Skill Development,Problem Solving,Heuristics,Models,Quasiexperimental Design,Business Administration Education,Economics Education,Introductory Courses,Teaching Methods,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Hypothesis Testing,College Students,Supply and Demand,Questionnaires,Pretests Posttests,Scores,Comparative Analysis,Instructional Effectiveness,Statistical Analysis

This research was conducted in order to know the effect of Logan Avenue Problem Solving (LAPS)-Heuristic learning model towards critical thinking skills of students of class X Office Administration (APK) in SMK Negeri 1 Ngawi, East Java, Indonesia on material curve and equilibrium of demand and supply, subject Introduction to Economics and Business. This research used a Quasi-Experimental Design. The population of the study was the students of class X-Expertise Business and Management SMK Negeri 1 Ngawi, East Java, Indonesia 2015/2016 academic year. Sample selection method used is Simple Random Sampling that obtained from grade X APK 2 which consists of 32 students as the experimental group learning using LAPS-Heuristic and X APK 1 which consists of 31 students as control group learning using conventional learning. The result showed there is a difference between the students in experimental and control group in term of their critical thinking skills.
The Level of Diagnostic Tests' Preparation Skills among the Teachers of the First Three Elementary Grades' Teachers at the Directorate of Education of Bani Kinana District
Author: Yaghmour, Kholoud Subhi
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Teachers,School Districts,Gender Differences,Teacher Characteristics,Teacher Qualifications,Questionnaires,Teacher Attitudes,Reliability,Validity,Statistical Analysis,Teacher Education,Educational Attainment,Masters Degrees,Teacher Competencies,Teacher Evaluation,Test Construction,Test Items,Diagnostic Tests,Foreign Countries,Likert Scales

This study aimed at exploring the level of Diagnostic Tests' Preparation Skills among the teachers of the first Three Elementary Grades at the Directorate of Education of Bani Kinana District, and its relationship to the variables of gender, academic qualification, and years of experience. The sample of the study consisted of (264) male and female teachers. In order to achieve the aims of the study, data were collected through a questionnaire that was developed for measuring the level of attitudes towards the preparation of diagnostic tests. Validity and reliability of the scale were tested. Statistical analyses applied included means, standard deviations, 3-way ANOVA. Results showed a medium degree of the presence of a moderate level of diagnostic tests' preparation skills among the teachers of the first elementary grades in the Directorate of education in Bani Kenanah district, with a mean of (3.56). Results showed also lack of statistically significant differences at the significance level of (a=0.05), in the level of diagnostic tests' preparation skills among the teachers of the first three elementary grades in the directorate of education in Bani Kenanah District, due to the variables of gender and number of years of experience. Results showed statistically significant differences, at the significance level of (a=0.05) in the diagnostic tests' preparation skills among the teachers of the first elementary grades in the Directorate of education in Bani Kenanah district, due to the variable academic qualification. The difference was between (high diploma) and (M.A. degree or Higher), and on behalf of the (M.A. degree or more).
University Students and Sustainability Skills in Occupational Health and Safety Master Degree
Author: Míguez-Álvarez, Carla
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Occupational Safety and Health,Masters Degrees,Sustainability,Learning Activities,Study Habits,Technology Integration,Instructional Materials,Student Motivation,Student Satisfaction,Barriers,Teamwork,Foreign Countries,Student Surveys,Statistical Analysis

Education is one of the key instruments to achieving global sustainability. In fact, sustainable development has to be integrated into higher education curricula. One of the difficulties of this challenge is to know if students are able to achieve the basic skills, something that is extremely important in emergency management. Thus, assessment of student's work outside the classroom, non-formal curriculum, is essential to adjust the subjects of education for sustainability to the philosophy of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits. This pilot study details the measurements of the self-reported time spent by the students in different activities associated with sustainability, study habits, integration of new technologies and use of support material. Moreover, the students' motivation and satisfaction with the course was also analysed. In this regard, two challenges were identified: teamwork and getting a better study organization.
The Use of Compensation Strategies in the Iranian EFL Learners' Speaking and Its Relationship with Their Foreign Language Proficiency
Author: Taheri, Ali Akbar
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Language Proficiency,Audio Equipment,Repetition,Help Seeking,Linguistic Competence,Interviews,Code Switching (Language),Language Usage,Coping

Compensation Strategies (CpSs) are strategies which a language user employs in order to achieve his intended meaning when precise linguistic forms are for some reasons not available at that point of communication. Different factors may influence the use of CpSs, among which the level of language proficiency is one of the most important ones. The present study attempts to investigate the relationship between compensation strategies use and the level of language proficiency and gender. In order to explore this relationship, four distinct groups of learners--advanced male, advanced female, intermediate male, and intermediate female, each containing 12 members--participated in the study. The participants were interviewed individually and their performances were tape-recorded and then transcribed. The findings of the study indicates that &quot;self-repetition&quot;, &quot;direct appeal for help&quot;, and &quot;approximation&quot; are the most frequently used strategies; there is a significant relationship between the frequency of compensation strategies use and proficiency i.e. the frequency of compensation strategies use increases as the level of language proficiency develops whereas no significant relationship was observed between strategy frequency and gender.
Characteristics of 15-Year-Old Students Predicting Scientific Literacy Skills in Turkey
Author: Demir, Ergül
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary School Students,Adolescents,Scientific Literacy,Predictor Variables,Student Characteristics,Multivariate Analysis,Structural Equation Models,International Assessment,Achievement Tests,Questionnaires,Science Process Skills,Socioeconomic Status,Teacher Student Relationship,Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance,Correlation,Student Attitudes,Educational Attitudes,Learning Activities,Sense of Community

Since 2003, Turkey regularly participates in PISA. According to the PISA 2012 results, 15-year-old students in Turkey performed below both OECD countries and participating countries. Defining the relations between students' characteristics and their scientific literacy skills is thought to provide deeper understanding for the nature of this situation in Turkey. The main aim of this study was to construct a significant multivariate model with secondary level structural equating modelling which includes relations between students' characteristics and their scientific literacy performance by using PISA 2012 Turkey data. Also, according to this model, it was aimed to define and interpret the predictive level of these characteristics to the scientific literacy skills of students. This study was designed as a basic research and secondary level analyses were conducted on PISA 2012 Turkey student questionnaire data. PISA 2012 Turkey sample was composed of 4.848 students. A secondary-level structural model was constructed by using PISA data. Limitations of the model, best predictor of scientific literacy skills were &quot;socio-economic status.&quot; Students' &quot;opinions for teacher&quot; shows negative correlation with scientific literacy skills. Students' 'attitudes for school' have low but positive correlation with scientific literacy skills. Among indicators, best predictor of scientific literacy skills is &quot;home possessions.&quot; It is followed by &quot;index of economic, social and cultural status&quot; and &quot;wealth.&quot; Lowest predictors among indicators are &quot;attitude towards school: learning outcomes,&quot; &quot;attitude towards school: learning activities&quot; and &quot;sense of belonging to school&quot; respectively. All these variables are positively correlated with scientific literacy skills.
Level of Job Creativity among Learning Disabilities Teachers from Their Perspective in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Author: Hamadneh, Burhan M.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Special Education Teachers,Learning Disabilities,Job Satisfaction,Creativity,Teacher Attitudes,Measures (Individuals),Statistical Significance,Gender Differences,Teaching Experience,Special Needs Students,Job Performance,Likert Scales,Multivariate Analysis

The current study aims to identify the level of job creativity among learning disabilities teachers from their perspective in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and investigate the differences according to gender, scientific qualification and years of experience. The study sample consisted of (80) male and female teachers, who were randomly selected from schools of Asir, Jizan and Najran. Scale of job creativity was utilized after verification of its validity and reliability. The results showed that the mean of job creativity among learning disabilities teachers is (4.01) ranked high level of job creativity. The results also showed no statistically significant differences in job creativity and the domains due to the impact of variable of scientific qualification in favor of holders of postgraduate studies, while no statistically significant differences for the variables of gender and years of experience. The study recommended further studies handling the level of job creativity among learning disabilities teachers and comparing it with that of teachers in other specialties of special needs.
Studies on Metadiscourse Since the 3rd Millennium
Author: Wei, Jing
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Discourse Analysis,Writing (Composition),Language Usage,Interpersonal Communication,Personality,Self Concept,Linguistic Theory,Futures (of Society),Models,Language Research,Literature Reviews

Metadiscourse refer to linguistic resources that are used to refer to the act and the context of writing about some subject matter. Study of metadiscourse provides a gateway for understanding interactional features of texts or speech, looking beyond the ideational dimension of texts at how writers characterize the world and function interpersonally. The ability of writers to use metadiscourse effectively, to control the level of personality in their texts by offering a credible representation of themselves and their ideas, is seen as a defining feature of successful writing (Hyland, 2008). This paper provides a literature review of the theories in modelling metadiscourse and the studies investigating metadiscourse for the past 15 years, and propose future research directions based on the review.
An Evaluation of the Private High School Curriculum in Turkey
Author: Aslan, Dolgun
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Private Schools,High Schools,Curriculum Evaluation,Secondary School Curriculum,Secondary School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Surveys,Teacher Participation,Scores,Statistical Significance,Likert Scales,Opinions

This study aims at evaluating curricula of private high schools in line with opinions of teachers working at the related high schools, and identifying any related problems. Screening model is used as a quantitative research method in the study. The &quot;element-based curriculum evaluation model&quot; is taken as basis for evaluation of the curricula. 163 teachers working at private high schools participated in the study. The data were obtained through the survey titled &quot;evaluation of curricula in the context of curricular elements&quot;, which was developed by researcher. According to the findings obtained from the research, it was found out that the teachers who participated in the study took part in all curricular elements (achievements, content, conditions of learning and evaluation) at average level. The difference between average group scores of the participant teachers regarding achievement, content and conditions of learning by the variables of gender, years of service and learning area was found statistically insignificant.
Evaluating Student Perceptions of Course Delivery Platforms
Author: Bramorski, Tom
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Delivery Systems,Teaching Methods,Statistical Analysis,Questionnaires,Business Administration Education,Instructional Effectiveness,Values,Learning Processes,Undergraduate Students,Networks,Blended Learning,Online Courses,Correspondence Study,Conventional Instruction,Likert Scales

In this paper we evaluate effectiveness of course delivery mode on three dimensions: values, networking opportunities and learning. While students and their future employers are two important customers for the business program, we focus on the perception of students regarding the effectiveness of course delivery mode on program performance. The three dimensions are evaluated based on a questionnaire survey administered to business program students at several universities. We present the results of statistical analysis and draw conclusions based on the results.
Preparing Students for Class: A Clinical Trial Testing the Efficacy between Multimedia Pre-Lectures and Textbooks in an Economics Course
Author: Vazquez, Jose J.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Economics Education,Multimedia Instruction,Textbook Content,Instructional Material Evaluation,Teaching Methods,Visual Aids,Lecture Method,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Predictor Variables,Regression (Statistics),Randomized Controlled Trials,Concept Teaching

Motivating students to come prepared to class is often a futile exercise. The consequences are magnified as more instructors adopt the flipped classroom teaching model, in which students are expected to come to class with some knowledge of the material. This paper analyzed the implementation of a pedagogical tool that addresses this problem: multimedia pre-lectures. We tested the efficacy of pre-lectures on students with no prior exposure to college or AP-level economics using a controlled clinical experiment, focusing on introductory economics concepts. Students who had access to pre-lecture materials scored significantly higher on comprehension and retention than those with access only to textbooks.
Integrative Approach for a Transformative Freshman-Level STEM Curriculum
Author: D'Souza, Malcolm J.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Freshmen,STEM Education,Transformative Learning,Teaching Methods,At Risk Students,Student Centered Learning,Government Role,Core Curriculum,Curriculum Development,Communities of Practice,Scholarships,Mentors,Social Support Groups,Seminars,Workshops,Leadership Training,Interdisciplinary Approach,Grades (Scholastic)

In 2014 Wesley College adopted a unified undergraduate program of evidence-based high-impact teaching practices. Through foundation and federal and state grant support, the college completely revised its academic core curriculum and strengthened its academic support structures by including a comprehensive early alert system for at-risk students. In this core, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) faculty developed fresh manifestations of integrated concept-based introductory courses and revised upper-division STEM courses around student-centered learning. STEM majors can participate in specifically designed paid undergraduate research experiences in directed research elective courses. Such a college-wide multi-tiered approach results in institutional cultural change.
Chinese Education and Learning Activities outside of Class: What Lies beyond Basic Education?
Author: Lu, Jinjin
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Learning Activities,Foreign Countries,Learning Processes,Correlation,High School Students,Mixed Methods Research,Reputation,Student Attitudes,Informal Education,Outcomes of Education,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,College Students,Educational Change,Personal Autonomy,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Nonparametric Statistics,Statistical Significance

A considerable number of studies have investigated students' learning in class and outside of class across subjects such as English, mathematics, and physical education in China and other countries. Scholars have found that students' activities in class and outside of class are closely related to their learning outcomes, self-regulated learning and future development of transition strategies. However, the relationship between Chinese basic education and students' choices of activities outside of class has rarely been addressed. Using mixed research methods, this paper examines the relationships between Chinese students' basic education and their choices of English activities at university. The results showed that the participants' basic education and senior high school rankings had significant influences on their choices of learning activities out of the class at university level. The paper also highlights occurrences beyond the classroom in the 21st century China.