ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Eco-Tourism Development Strategy Balurannational Park in the Regency of Situbondo, East Java, Indonesia
Author: Siswanto, Adil
Date: 2015-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Parks,Tourism,Community Involvement,Questionnaires,Interviews,Observation,Labor Force Development,Economic Impact,Economic Development,Strategic Planning,Research Methodology,Sustainable Development

Baluran National Park in the regency of Situbondo, East Java-Indonesia, highly prospective for development of sustainable tourism that can improve the welfare of local people. The suitable tourism type is eco-tourism with local people involvement. The purposes of this study are: 1) To know the local people involvement in eco-tourism development; 2) To know the potencies of Baluran National Park; and 3) To formulate Eco-tourism Development Strategy. Using the matrix analysis method of IFAS and EFAS, produce a common strategy; SWOT analysis generates alternative strategies. This research was exploring, to formulate policies and programs based internal and external conditions. Data were collected by questionnaire, interview and observation. The number of respondents 25 people who are competent in the field of tourism. The results showed, local people involvement of Wonorejo, BajulMati, BimoRejo, WatuKebo, SumberWaru and SumberAnyaras buffer villages, in the development of eco-tourism in Baluran National Park needs to be improved through approach, training and community empowerment. Alternative strategy obtained eco-tourism product development strategy; development of basic infrastructure and facilities as well as supporting tourism; tourist market penetration and promotion; increased security; as well as institutional and human resource development strategy of eco-tourism. Eco-tourism development strategy is a strategic priority of generating eco-tourism product development programs and maintaining biological resources.
Violence and National History Teaching (1948-2006): An Institutional Colombian Perspective
Author: González M., María Isabel Cristina
Date: 2014-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Violence,History Instruction,Foreign Countries,Educational Change,Secondary School Curriculum,Citizenship,Conflict,Democracy,Course Descriptions,Educational Trends,Political Influences,Political Attitudes,Educational History,Power Structure

It is possible to track multiple state reforms to secondary education in terms of curricula and syllabus throughout the second half of the twentieth century in Colombia. Underlying each reform, one can identify a rationality that surpasses the logic of Education, and is rather intertwined with the political project and ideological requirements of the government in office, or with certain socio-political junctures. The impact of the political world on education is particularly noticeable in school subjects that address National History. Within this perspective it is shown how, after institutional changes have occurred, different memories and visions about citizenship, democracy, conflict and nation are being promoted. This highlights different ways of subordination of the educational project to a wide universe of political dynamics.
Strategies for College and University Instructional Physical Activity Program (IPAP) Directors
Author: Melton, Bridget F.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Activities,Teaching Assistants,Part Time Faculty,Higher Education,Adjunct Faculty,Psychomotor Skills,Instructional Effectiveness,Teaching Methods,Human Body,Motor Development,Motion,Nonverbal Communication,Colleges,Universities

There is a growing trend to rely on part-time instructors including both adjunct faculty and graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) in higher education (Eney &amp; Davidson, 2012). Most kinesiology departments depend on part-time instructors to teach instructional physical activity programs (IPAPs) to the general student population; this is historically referred to as basic instruction. These part-time instructors are content experts, but come from many different backgrounds. The purpose of this article is to highlight important topics for program coordinators, directors and faculty supervisors to consider including when training part-time instructors of instructional physical activity programs using a best practice approach. Three main areas of concern will be addressed; adjusting to graduate school, classroom issues and teaching administrative duties. The use of effective strategies, such as orientation, mentoring, and teacher development for part-time instructors, will help ensure quality teaching and learning in physical activity programs.
Contributing Factors on Malaysia Preschool Teachers' Belief, Attitude and Competence in Using Play Activities
Author: Jantan, Hafsah Binti
Date: 2015-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Play,Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Preschool Teachers,Beliefs,Competence,Factor Analysis,Teaching Methods,Predictor Variables,Program Implementation

This study focused on preschool teachers' belief, attitude, knowledge and competence in using play in Malaysia. Its purpose is to find out indicators significantly contribute to belief, attitude, knowledge and competence in play of preschool teachers in Malaysia. The method used was factor analysis in order to confirm indicators in each variable as significant indicators as factors with loading factor 0.40. Sample size in this study consists of 150 respondents. The result showed belief has 3-factor solution namely content belief, language and literacy belief, and teaching belief. Attitude has 2-factor solution, namely emotion and behavior. Competence has 3-factor solution, namely implementation, content and guiding. Indicators of each factor were also discussed.
Internationalization of Higher Education: Potential Benefits and Costs
Author: Jibeen, Tahira
Date: 2015-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Global Approach,Educational Policy,Costs,Educational Change,Educational Practices,Program Effectiveness,Barriers

Internationalization of higher education is the top stage of international relations among universities and it is no longer regarded as a goal in itself, but as a means to improve the quality of education. The knowledge translation and acquisition, mobilization of talent in support of global research and enchantment of the curriculum with international content are considered to be the benefits of internationalization of higher education. Though, internationalization holds many positives to higher education, there are grave risks associated with this multifaceted and growing phenomenon including commercial profit, academic colonization and difficulty in ensuring quality education. The current review has implications for educational policy makers to ensure positive benefits to the higher education institutions and the countries concerned.
Public Perception of the Millennium Development Goals on Access to Safe Drinking Water in Cross River State, Nigeria
Author: Eni, David D.
Date: 2014-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Water,Public Opinion,Questionnaires,Hypothesis Testing,Likert Scales,Public Health,Sustainability,Conservation (Environment)

This study evaluated the public perception of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of environmental sustainability with focus on the MDG target which has to do with reducing the proportion of people without access to safe drinking water in Cross River State, Nigeria. The stratified and systematic sampling techniques were adopted for the study, considering a study population of 2,892,988 with a sample size of 1,260 respondents. The data was analysed using t-test analysis for single mean at 0.05 levels of significance. The result obtained from the Cronbach Alpha reliability of the instrument was 0.67, while the mean (x-bar) and standard deviation were 20.98 and 3.73 respectively. The instrument measure what it was designed to measure in the study. The result showed a significant but positive t-value of 12.21. The calculated t-test of 12.2 was found to be significantly greater than the critical t-value obtained in the result; it implies that respondents have adequate perception of MDGs of environmental sustainability in terms of access to safe drinking water. The perception of MDGs of environmental sustainability was significantly high. It was recommended that environmental sustainability issues should be given priority and included in the school curriculum at all levels of education system. Secondly, the Cross River Government should embark on water schemes across the State to provide portable and affordable water in the State as it has done in Calabar Metropolis thereby meeting the MDG target, to halve, by 2015, the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water.
Model of Independency Mother in Caring for Preterm Infant Based on Experiential Learning Care (ELC)
Author: Saudah, Noer
Date: 2015-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mothers,Premature Infants,Experiential Learning,Infant Care,Questionnaires,Check Lists,Statistical Analysis,Goal Orientation,Quasiexperimental Design,Instructional Effectiveness,Pretests Posttests,Intervention,Foreign Countries,Adult Education

The role of parents has done less during the preterm infant care in hospitals caused dependence in caring for the baby. The objective of the research was to development a model of independence of the mother in the care of preterm infants with experiential learning approach based theory of goal attainment. Research's design used analytic correlational in stage 1 and stage 2 used quasiexperimental. The population used all mothers with preterm infants treated in perinatal Director Hospital Dr. Wahidin Sudiro Husodo Mojokerto and Director Hospital Prof. Dr. Soekandar Mojokerto with sample size of 28 respectively in the treatment group and the control group. Variables used knowledge, decision, action, interaction, experiential learning, and mother independence. The instrument used questionnaire and checklist. The sample was selected by consecutive sampling method. In the treatment group was given ELC module and the control group was given treatment by leaflets. Technical data analysts used Partial Linear Square (PLS) and independent t test. New finding of research is interaction with the approach of Experiential Learning Care (ELC) through methods play a stronger role in improving the independence than interaction direct to independence.
Looking at the Social Activity for Adolescents with Orthopedic Impairments
Author: Biastro, Leslie
Date: 2015-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Disabilities,Social Life,Recreational Activities,Adolescents,Interpersonal Competence,Participation,Family Relationship,Peer Relationship,National Surveys,Life Satisfaction,Statistical Analysis,Psychological Patterns

Adolescents with identified orthopedic impairments are often less likely to participate in social activities outside of the school setting. However, the adolescents who are able to participate in activities have higher social skills, more academic successes, and show more satisfaction in their roles as family member or friend. The aim of this study was to look at adolescents with orthopedic impairments and their level of participation in social activities. Also looked at was the adolescent's report of a higher level of fulfillment in their family or friend role if they participated in social activities. Responses of adolescents from a national school-based survey were used in the study. The results revealed that students with orthopedic impairments were just as happy as their peers when they participated in social activities.
Pragmatic/Religious and Moral Values in Hermana HMT's Drama Script &quot;Robohnya Surau Kami&quot; (The Collapse of Our Mosque)
Author: Sari, Lusi Komala
Date: 2015-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Drama,Scripts,Islam,Moral Values,Religion,Qualitative Research,Content Analysis,Pragmatics

Life in heaven is the hope of all religious human. Yet, to reach the paradise as promised to all faithful is not an easy road. It needs the balance of earthly life and hereafter's life to reach the place which is promised by God. The drama &quot;Robohnya Surau Kami&quot; (RSK) created by dramatist Hermana HTM which is adapted from a short story written by A. A. Navis conveys the aforementioned. Using descriptive technique to analyze Drama RSK it is found that the drama script is created by structural elements as other literary works. The social-religious theme presented in flashback plot made this drama script to heave the readers' imagination upward. The dialogue which made the gradation of character of each character in the drama brings out the uniqueness of Drama RSK. Unfortunately, the presentation of such an interesting script was poorly supported by various means of literary and dramatics that appear blurred. Despite this, the drama revealed pragmatic view which symbolizes real life situations full of religious and moral lessons for edifying religious and good social life in the society.
Validity and Reliability of the 3-E Tool for Evaluating the Curriculum Support Intervention in Uganda
Author: Mutto, Milton
Date: 2015-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Validity,Reliability,Intervention,Curriculum Evaluation,Factor Analysis,Correlation,Test Items,Scores,Measurement,Psychometrics,Statistical Analysis,Elementary Schools

This study determined psychometric properties of 3-ET, an instrument specifically designed to track the effects of a curriculum support intervention created to enhance the delivery of the national curriculum in a war zone in Uganda. The instrument was developed through brain storm and expert review before being committed to structural and reliability testing using Exploratory Factor analysis (EFA). The 88 variables of 3-ET were reduced to 73; five distinct sub-scales emerged. Sub-scale 1, measured core education support functions and services. Sub-scale 2, assessed aesthetics/efficiency. Sub-scale 3, focused on barriers to stakeholder participation. Sub-scale 4 measured peacefulness and gender sensitivity of learning environments. Sub-scale 5 assessed pupil participation. 3-ET has acceptable structural validity and internal consistence reliability. It can be used to test effectiveness of the REPLICA intervention. Its applicability in other conflict and non-conflict contexts needs review.
Student Motivation and Learning Strategies of Students from USA, China and Bangladesh
Author: Mazumder, Quamrul
Date: 2014-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Motivation,Learning Strategies,Cross Cultural Studies,Comparative Analysis,Questionnaires,Public Colleges,Private Colleges,College Students,Cultural Differences,Institutional Characteristics,Geographic Location,Statistical Analysis

To better understand the motivation and strategies used by students around the world, a comparative study among three different countries was performed. The current study used the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) questionnaire to collect responses from students in public and private universities of Bangladesh. The results were also used to compare the differences between public and private universities of Bangladesh, as there is a national debate on the quality of these two types of universities in Bangladesh. The number of students that participated in this study was 164 with 143 from private universities and 21 from public universities. The number of lower responses from public universities may be an indicator of their lack of motivation to participate in this study. MSLQ questionnaires have been used and adapted by universities across the world as a valid instrument to measure the level of motivation and the learning process. The survey consists of 18 questions to evaluate motivation and learning strategies. There was no significant difference between public and private universities in Bangladesh in most of the categories. However, some differences were observed among these three countries indicating that students from different geographical regions may have different levels of motivation and learn differently.
Perspective of Lecturers in Implementing PISMP Science Curriculum in Malaysia's IPG
Author: Yahya, Fauziah Hj
Date: 2015-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Curriculum,Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Higher Education,Statistical Analysis,Teaching Experience,Questionnaires,Teacher Education Programs,Teacher Education,Program Implementation,Surveys

The article aims to identify lecturers' perspectives in implementing PISMP science curriculum in IPG Malaysia based on teaching experience with KIPP model. The respondents consisted of 105 lecturers from 20 IPG Malaysia. The study used a questionnaire consisting of 74 items covering the four dimensions (Context, Input, Process and Product). Data collected through questionnaires were analyzed using one-way ANOVA. The study found that there was not a significant difference of curriculum goals and course objectives based on teaching experience at school. For input dimension, there was no significant difference of evaluation, content, source and pedagogy based on school teaching experience. In process dimension, there was no significant difference of pedagogical process, the content and the process of assessment based on teaching experience at school. Furthermore, there was no significant difference of product dimension of science curriculum based on teaching experience at school. Based on the experience of teaching in IPG, lecturers did not have a significant difference of curriculum goals, course objectives, evaluation input, content, source, pedagogy, and evaluation process, and content process, but there were significant differences in the pedagogical input and product in the implementation of the PISMP science curriculum in IPG. Its discussions and recommendation were also discussed in this article.
The Effects of Health Care and Father Support for Mother on the Children's Emotions
Author: Lestari, Tri Riana
Date: 2015-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Toddlers,Child Development,Emotional Development,Fathers,Mothers,Interpersonal Relationship,Foreign Countries,Child Rearing,Structural Equation Models,Maximum Likelihood Statistics,Questionnaires,Empathy,Self Esteem,Depression (Psychology),Role Conflict,Family Environment,Observation,Individual Characteristics,Educational Attainment,Occupations,Age Differences,Access to Health Care,Health Services,Psychological Patterns

Toddler stage is referred to as the golden era (golden age period), especially at the age of 0-2 years, the brain development reach 80%. This study examines the effects of health care support and father support for mother on the emotions of children aged less than 2 years. This study was observational, with cross-sectional design. The sampling method in this research was multi stage random sampling method in three sub districts and 20 villages. The total sample was 279 mothers and their children aged 3 months to 2 years in Blitar. Inferential data analysis using PLS (Partial Least Square) version 2.0. The result was that the children's emotions were formed by psychological factors of mother that affected by father factors and health care support.
The Constructivist Approach? I Have Heard about It but I Have Never Seen It &quot;An Example of Exploratory Sequential Mixed Design Study&quot;
Author: Polat, Ahmet
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Constructivism (Learning),Teaching Methods,Mixed Methods Research,Sequential Approach,Foreign Countries,Social Studies,Behaviorism,Educational Technology,Technological Advancement,Lecture Method,Educational Quality,Teacher Education,Departments,College Students,Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education

The present study was undertaken to investigate the quality of education based on the views of the students attending social studies education departments at the Faculties of Education and to determine the existing problems and present suggestions for their solutions. The study was conducted according to exploratory sequential mixed method. In line with this, first of all, qualitative data was collected and based on qualitative data, a quantitative data collection tool was developed. The qualitative study group was chosen via criterion sampling, and two-phase cluster sampling method was used to determine the quantitative study group. The qualitative study group is composed of 6 participants and the quantitative group is composed of 1670 students. In line with the responds the participants provided the content was structured and presented under 3 themes. These themes are: 1- Findings with regard to instructional activities of lecturers, 2- Behaviorism instead of constructivism. 3- Findings related to physical, social and cultural environment. It was concluded that quantitative data collected indicate that qualitative data can be generalized and that various factors are influential on education provided at the faculties.
Instructional Leadership Behaviors of School Administrators on the Implementation of Secondary School Curricula
Author: Zorlu, Hizir
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Administrators,Instructional Leadership,Secondary School Curriculum,Curriculum Implementation,Foreign Countries,Administrator Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Statistical Analysis,Comparative Analysis,Teacher Administrator Relationship,Administrator Behavior,Leadership Styles,Leadership Qualities,Secondary School Teachers

The aim of this study is to determine instructional leadership behaviors of secondary school administrators based on the perceptions of administrators and teachers. The study was carried out with 309 teachers and 68 school administrators working in 25 secondary schools in Turkey. The study was carried out with the descriptive survey research. The &quot;Instructional Leadership Scale&quot; was used in the study. &quot;Simple random sampling&quot; method was used in the sample selection. In the analysis of the data; frequency, arithmetic mean, t-test, one way variance analysis and Dunnett's T3 test statistics have been used. According to the results of the study, in all dimensions teachers' perceptions of instructional leadership behaviors are lower compared to administrators' perceptions. There is a significant difference between the administrators' perceptions of their own level of instructional leadership and the teachers' perceptions of administrators' instructional leadership. While the teachers' perceptions of school administrators' instructional leadership do not vary in terms of gender, it exhibits variance in terms of length of service.
Developing Primary Pre-Service Teachers' Mathematical Content Knowledge during Practicum Teaching
Author: Livy, Sharyn L.
Date: 2016-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Teacher Education,Preservice Teacher Education,Learning Experience,Mathematics Instruction,Practicums,Elementary School Teachers,Educational Quality,Program Descriptions,Partnerships in Education,Longitudinal Studies,Mixed Methods Research,Student Attitudes,Observation,Interviews

While it is recognised that a teachers' mathematical content knowledge (MCK) is crucial for teaching, less is known about when different categories of MCK develop during teacher education. This paper reports on two primary pre-service teachers, whose MCK was investigated during their practicum experiences in first, second and fourth years of a four-year Bachelor of Education program. The results identify when and under what conditions pre-service teachers' developed different categories of their MCK during practicum. Factors that assisted pre-service teachers to develop their MCK included program structure providing breadth and depth of experiences; sustained engagement for learning MCK; and quality of pre-service teachers' learning experiences.