ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
A Qualitative Research on Portfolio Keeping in English as a Foreign Language Writing
Author: Aydin, Selami
Date: 2010-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Portfolios (Background Materials),English (Second Language),Writing (Composition),Writing Skills,Language Skills,Preservice Teachers,Problems,Qualitative Research,Foreign Countries

Little attention has been paid to the problems about portfolio keeping in English as a foreign language (EFL) writing, while the existing literature mostly focuses on the effects of portfolios on writing skills of learners, rather than those of teachers or pre-service teachers. This study aims to investigate the problems encountered and contributions of portfolios to the language skills of EFL pre-service teachers. The sample group consists of 39 pre-service teachers; a background questionnaire, interviews, a survey, and essays were used for data collection. The results indicate that portfolios significantly contribute to the writing skills, and that there exist potential problems. It was concluded that teachers and teacher trainers should use portfolio as a learning tool after solving the problems. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
A Meta-Summary of Qualitative Findings about Professional Services for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Author: Martsolf, Donna S.
Date: 2010-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Sexual Abuse,Violence,Child Abuse,Victims of Crime,Adults,Qualitative Research,Professional Services,Health Personnel,Police,Individual Characteristics

Sexual violence occurs at alarming rates in children and adults. Survivors experience myriad negative health outcomes and legal problems, which place them in need of professional services. A meta-summary was conducted of 31 published qualitative studies on adults' responses to sexual violence, with a focus on survivors' use of professional services. Combined samples included 46 men, 984 women, and six couples who had experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives. Findings indicated that qualities of professional service providers and outcomes of professional services were perceived either positively or negatively (rather than neutrally) by survivors, regardless of the provider's professional discipline. Professionals who work with sexual violence survivors can use these findings to improve their practices. (Contains 2 tables.)
Protecting My Interests: HRM and Targets' Coping with Workplace Bullying
Author: D'Cruz, Premilla
Date: 2010-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bullying,Interests,Coping,Foreign Countries,Phenomenology,Human Resources,Hermeneutics,Telecommunications,Work Environment,Role,Organizational Culture,Participant Characteristics

Based on a study rooted in van Manen's hermeneutic phenomenology, conducted with agents working in international facing call centers in Mumbai and Bangalore, India, this paper describes targets' coping with workplace bullying. Data were gathered through conversational interviews and were subject to sententious and selective thematic analyses. The core theme of &quot;protecting my interests&quot; displayed two prominent features: the presence of stages and the critical role of HRM in influencing multiple facets of the experience. Major themes, organized around these defining characteristics, include experiencing confusion, engaging organizational options, moving inwards and exiting the organization. The findings break new ground in empirically uncovering the organization's etiological role in workplace bullying, apart from reconceptualizing targets' exit coping response. (Contains 1 table and 3 footnotes.)
Images in Action: Preservice Teachers' Action Researcher Images
Author: Subramaniam, Karthigeyan
Date: 2010-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Action Research,Teacher Researchers,Focus Groups,Interviews,Methods,Student Teacher Attitudes

The purpose of this paper is to address the gap that exists in the knowledge base for understanding the repertoire of images that preservice teachers gain as they engage in action research. Data were collected using a variety of qualitative methods: journals, metaphors, narratives, action research reports, and focus group interviews. Data were thematically analyzed to identify recurrent images. Findings revealed two distinct images--images of an action research space and images of self-fulfillment that acted as guides through which participants made sense of their action research experiences. Implications include the need to provide insights into the purpose of action research as preservice teachers understand it; and to provide insights into the nature of preservice teachers as action researchers.
The Ground They Walk on: Photography and Narrative Inquiry
Author: Ketelle, Diane
Date: 2010-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Photography,Visual Aids,Principals,Social Science Research,Research Methodology,Writing (Composition),Reflection,Personal Narratives,Inquiry

In this project, the author explores a novel variation on an established social science research method, photo-elicitation. The author photographed eight school principals during a two-year period and asked the principals to respond to the photographs by writing narratives below each. The author uses photography, reflections, and her own memories to construct descriptive narrative snapshots of the eight principals. Further, the author argues that this approach underscores how photographs are both technically and socially constructed and through the use of photo-elicitation new ways of understanding self and others in relation can be explored. (Contains 1 table.)
Teaching Experiences of African American Educators in the Rural South
Author: Polidore, Ellene
Date: 2010-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: African American Teachers,Women Faculty,Rural Education,Resilience (Psychology),School Desegregation,Teaching Experience,Teacher Attitudes,Psychological Patterns,Interviews

A scarcity of research exists regarding the voices of African American teachers who taught in the rural South. In this study, we report the life experiences, perceptions, thoughts, and feelings of three female African American educators as they pertain to their experiences teaching before, during, and after desegregation. Three female African American educators who taught before, during, and after desegregation in the same school district in the rural South were interviewed extensively. Data analysis revealed themes that mirrored those themes found in resiliency research. By examining these resilience themes within the context of this study, a model of adult resilience in teaching emerged. (Contains 2 tables and 2 figures.)
Legislative Decision-Making on Education Issues: A Qualitative Study
Author: Canfield-Davis, Kathy
Date: 2010-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Legislation,Decision Making,Educational Policy,Qualitative Research,Legislators,Political Influences,Politics of Education

The purpose of this descriptive, single case study was to provide knowledge and insight about state education policy-making, specifically, the process by which education-related bills pass through a legislature. This study was also designed to identify factors of influence shaping legislative decision-making as perceived by lawmakers and observers of the legislative process. Sources of evidence included interviews, direct observation, archival records, public records documentation, and tape recordings of committee meetings and Senate floor sessions. Results show that a bill's fate is subject to many planned and unplanned sequential steps, and to a collection of diverse personalities that drive the legislative process. Trust forms the foundation upon which other factors depend including bill sponsors, party leadership, lobbyists, fellow legislators, and constituents. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Using Wordle as a Supplementary Research Tool
Author: McNaught, Carmel
Date: 2010-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Word Frequency,Visual Aids,Internet,Focus Groups,Transcripts (Written Records),Content Analysis,Research Tools,Printed Materials,Visualization

A word cloud is a special visualization of text in which the more frequently used words are effectively highlighted by occupying more prominence in the representation. We have used Wordle to produce word-cloud analyses of the spoken and written responses of informants in two research projects. The product demonstrates a fast and visually rich way to enable researchers to have some basic understanding of the data at hand. Word clouds can be a useful tool for preliminary analysis and for validation of previous findings. However, Wordle is an adjunct tool and we do not recommend that this method be used as a stand-alone research tool comparable to traditional content analysis methods. (Contains 12 figures.)
Attributes of Spirituality Described by Survivors of Sexual Violence
Author: Knapik, Gregory P.
Date: 2010-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Violence,Sexual Harassment,Content Analysis,Religious Factors,Sexual Abuse,Spiritual Development,Personal Narratives,Child Abuse,Adults,Coping,Trust (Psychology),Credibility,Interviews

This study focuses on what aspects of attributes of spirituality as defined by Martsolf and Mickley (1998) are most salient for female and male survivors of sexual violence. Content analysis of secondary narrative data, provided by 50 participants in a study of women's and men's responses to sexual violence, was coded to the five attributes of spirituality as defined by Martsolf and Mickley. The attribute aspects of connecting with others in spiritual ways and with God/higher power were particularly significant. The attribute of transcendence was found less important, and the attributes of value, becoming, and meaning were not found important. The Martsolf and Mickley framework helped organize narrative data for a content analysis of spirituality in survivors of sexual violence.
A Hockey Night in Canada: An Imagined Conversation between Theorists
Author: Fogel, Curtis
Date: 2010-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grounded Theory,Social Theories,Research Methodology,Athletics,Sociology,Graduate Students,Social Science Research,Crime,Team Sports,Foreign Countries

In this paper, various methodological issues surrounding the sociological study of sport are explored. Through an imagined dialogue between two graduate students at a hockey game, this work brings together three divergent approaches to social enquiry: Positivist Grounded Theory, Constructivist Grounded Theory, and Actor-Network Theory. This paper challenges conventional writing on method in two ways: (a) assembling three divergent approaches within a single work, and (b) employing a scripted narrative as a means of exploring methodological issues. Through this innovative approach, many of the overlaps and tensions between these theories/methods are captured. In so doing, numerous methodological questions about the sociological study of sport, as well social science research more generally are raised.
Collage Life Story Elicitation Technique: A Representational Technique for Scaffolding Autobiographical Memories
Author: van Schalkwyk, Gertina J.
Date: 2010-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Autobiographies,Memory,Story Telling,Inquiry,Art Products,Personal Narratives,Research Methodology,Qualitative Research,Credibility,Self Expression,Non English Speaking,Late Adolescents,Pilot Projects,Foreign Countries

A basic premise in narrative therapy and inquiry is that life story telling is a mechanism by which experiences are rendered meaningful within some form of structure. However, narrative inquiry has to take cognisance of difficulties ensuing from discursive practices for different populations when eliciting their life stories. In this article I explicate a unique method, the Collage Life story Elicitation Technique (CLET), geared towards scaffolding life story remembering. Based on the theoretical underpinnings of social constructionism (Gergen, 2000), symbolic interactionism (Berg, 2009) and performative strategies in social science research the CLET provides a mode of expression and narrative performance for positioning the dialogical self. As the individual engages in collage-making and narrating, cognitive, motivational and affective aspects of autobiographical memories emerge while telling her or his life story. Different forms of positioning in the dialogical self and significant attachments to people, objects and life events co-exist in the verbal and non-verbal communications elicited with this technique. As suggested by the pilot study, the CLET provides a structure within which non-English speaking participants could explore multiple forms of positioning in the dialogical self without the restrictions of a verbal interview conversation. (Contains 1 table and 3 figures.)
Innovative Data Collection Strategies in Qualitative Research
Author: Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J.
Date: 2010-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Data Collection,Qualitative Research,Innovation,Focus Groups,Interviews,Observation,Publications,Nonverbal Communication,Classification,Social Networks,Web Sites,Computer Mediated Communication,Photography,Visual Aids,Video Technology,Geographic Information Systems,Culture

This article provides an innovative meta-framework comprising strategies designed to guide qualitative data collection in the 21st century. We present a meta-framework comprising strategies for collecting data from interviews, focus groups, observations, and documents/material culture. We present a template for collecting nonverbal data during interviews and discuss the concept of debriefing the interviewer. We identify types of data that can be collected in focus groups in addition to the actual statements made by the participants and provide templates for categorizing these data. Also, we outline the role that social networking websites can play in focus group interviews. Further, we provide models for observations that include photographs and videos. Finally, we outline ways of accessing and collating documents/material culture that can be used for document analyses. (Contains 7 tables, 1 figure, and 3 footnotes.)
The 2008-18 Job Outlook in Brief
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Occupational Information,Employment Projections,Population Growth,Economic Climate

Some occupations will fare better than others over the 2008-18 decade. Although it's impossible to predict the future, one can gain insight into job outlook by analyzing trends in population growth, technological advances, and business practices. This insight is helpful in planning a career. Every 2 years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment prospects for hundreds of occupations in the" Occupational Outlook Handbook." This article presents a table summarizing that information so readers can compare occupations at a glance. It discusses what BLS projections mean, why employment is changing, and how BLS makes its projections.
Guide to the Table
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Occupational Information,Employment Patterns,Classification,Tables (Data),Employment Projections

This article presents a table that provides a snapshot of how employment is expected to change in 289 occupations. For each occupation, it shows estimated employment in 2008, the projected numeric change in employment (that is, how many jobs are expected to be gained or lost) over the 2008-18 decade, and the projected percent change in employment (that is, the rate of job growth or loss). Then, a key phrase describes the rate of job growth as compared with other occupations and is followed by a summary of job prospects and factors affecting employment. The employment data in the table come from the BLS National Employment Matrix, except where noted. The table is divided into sections that correspond with the 10 groups in the Standard Occupational Classification System. It lists employment and outlook summaries for occupations in the following 10 groups: (1) Management, business, and financial; (2) Professional and related; (3) Service; (4) Sales and related; (5) Office and administrative support; (6) Farming, fishing, and forestry; (7) Construction trades and related; (8) Installation, maintenance, and repair; (9) Production; and (10) Transportation and material moving. The table also includes a statement about opportunities in the U.S. Armed Forces.
You're a What? Automation Technician
Author: Mullins, John
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Paraprofessional Personnel,Automation,Occupational Information,Technical Occupations

Many people think of automation as laborsaving technology, but it sure keeps Jim Duffell busy. Defined simply, automation is a technique for making a device run or a process occur with minimal direct human intervention. But the functions and technologies involved in automated manufacturing are complex. Nearly all functions, from orders coming in to products going out, are subject to automation. The technologies include mechanical, electrical, and computer, among others. It is the job of automation technicians like Jim to monitor, troubleshoot, and repair these complex systems. In this article, the author talks about automation technician and describes the functions of an automation technician.
Museum Work: Put Your Skills on Exhibit
Author: Torpey, Elka Maria
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Museums,Exhibits,Job Skills,Occupational Surveys,Occupational Information,Tenure,Job Analysis,Skill Analysis,Institutional Characteristics,Preservation,Archives

More than 200,000 people worked in the museum industry in May 2008, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). A museum hires workers in a variety of occupations to help share its treasures with the public. BLS data also show that workers in the museum industry had a median annual wage of $27,456 in May 2008, less than the annual median of $32,390 for all U.S. workers. This article explores the dedication of the workers in the industry, revealing why people enjoy working in museums and what their career options are. The first section describes the museum industry. The second section talks about three categories of museum work: (1) collections management and care; (2) exhibit design; and (3) education. Other sections describe museum occupations and the skills, training, and experience workers need to do their jobs. A final section suggests sources for finding more information.
The 2010 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): A Classification System Gets an Update
Author: Emmel, Alissa
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Classification,Occupational Information,Career Information Systems,Federal Programs,Occupational Clusters,Program Descriptions,Statistical Data,Standards

Making sense of occupational data isn't always easy. But the task is less daunting when the data are well organized. For Federal occupational statistics, the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system establishes that organization. And a recent revision to the SOC means that the data will be current, in addition to being well organized. The SOC assists Federal statistical agencies in organizing the occupational data they collect, tabulate, and analyze. By classifying jobs into occupational categories, the SOC provides a standardized way for agencies to share their data. This article explains the origins of occupational classification, the process for revising the latest SOC, and the results of that revision. It describes the kinds of changes the new SOC incorporates and how the updated system compares with its most recent predecessor. A final section discusses plans for future revisions and where to find more information. (Contains 2 tables.)
Informational Interviewing: Get the Inside Scoop on Careers
Author: Crosby, Olivia
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Careers,Job Search Methods,Interviews,Career Exploration,Career Choice,Questioning Techniques,Occupational Information,Career Development,Occupational Surveys,Employment Opportunities,Guidance Programs,Guidelines

Many people wonder anxiously about which type of job they'll like or how they can break into the career of their dreams. Surprisingly, very few people ever take advantage of one of the best ways to answer their questions about careers: asking the workers already in them. Talking to people about their jobs and asking them for advice is called informational interviewing, a term coined by career counselor and author Richard Bolles. And the technique usually works very well for people exploring careers. Stories abound of students who used informational interviewing to decide among occupations or to find a way to convert their interests to a paying job. Informational interviewing can be as simple as striking up conversations with friends or others about their occupations. But taking full advantage of this career exploration tool requires a more methodical approach. This article discusses the purpose of informational interviewing; whom to interview; how to set up, prepare for, and conduct an interview; and what to do afterward. ["Informational Interviewing: Get the Inside Scoop on Careers" was updated by Tamara Dillon.]
You're a What? Chimney Sweep
Author: Green, Kathleen
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Occupational Information,Structural Elements (Construction),Sanitation,Inspection,Physical Activities,Self Employment

In this article, the author talks about a chimney sweep--also called a "sweep"--which inspects chimneys as well as cleans them. Some inspections are for a specific purpose, such as home appraisal, but most precede cleaning. Chimney cleaning requires a certain level of dexterity, because the job includes a lot of climbing, squatting, kneeling, and stretching. Some of the work involves risk, too, such as of falls from walking on roofs or health problems from inhaling soot. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not have wage or employment data specifically for chimney sweeps. In this article, the author describes the functions of chimney sweeps and provides an overview of chimney services.
Voices from the Community: A Case for Reciprocity in Service-Learning
Author: d'Arlach, Lucia
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Service Learning,Citizen Participation,Higher Education,School Community Relationship,Social Problems,Exchange Programs,Immigrants,Critical Theory,Interpersonal Communication,Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,College Students

Few studies have directly examined how recipients of service view the service. This qualitative study presents the results of interviews and observations of nine community members who participated in a service-learning, language exchange program, Intercambio, in which Spanish-speaking Latino immigrants were paired with English-speaking university students to teach each other their native language and culture. The development and study of Intercambio was informed by Freire's theory of critical consciousness and results supported his assumptions. Findings include: community members changing views of university students (i.e., from admiring them to seeing them as imperfect equals), changing views of themselves (i.e., from feeling helpless to finding a voice), as well as changing views of social issues (i.e., from impossible to solvable). Results favor a service-learning class format where community recipients can have expert roles (i.e., teach Spanish, too, rather than only being tutored), knowledge is assumed to be co-created and multi-directional, and ample time is devoted to dialogue about current social issues. (Contains 3 notes.)