ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Modernization of Higher Vocational Education on the Example of Medical Universities: Features of IT Implementation
Author: Ryabov, Victor
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Development,Educational Change,Higher Education,Medical Education,Technology Integration,Technology Uses in Education,Medical Students,Foreign Countries,Distance Education,COVID-19,Pandemics

The need to assess the possibilities and prospects of IT in medical education has determined the relevance of the study, the purpose of which was to consider the experience of introducing information technologies into the educational process of medical universities. A total of 322 students and 169 teachers took part in an anonymous online survey. The research design involved two major research units, namely the theoretical and experimental ones, which consisted of several successive stages. The psychological consequences of introducing information technologies into the educational process were studied using valid psychodiagnostic methods. As a result of the study it was found that possible obstacles to the expansion of the use of IT to teach medical students clinical disciplines are inadequate technological infrastructure, lack of adequate curricula, and students' lack of independent work and self-discipline skills. The distance learning experience was generally assessed as positive with an average level of satisfaction. The main positive aspects of introducing information technology and distance learning in medical education are timesaving and flexibility of classes. The limitations of the study were related to the problem of conducting the study in a pandemic environment, so it was conducted online.
The Teaching English as a Second Language Electronic Journal (TESL-EJ): A Bibliometric Analysis of the First 99 Issues
Author: Pearson, William S.
Date: 2022-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Periodicals,Electronic Publishing,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Bibliometrics,Case Studies,Citation Analysis,Authors,Foreign Countries,Journal Articles,Trend Analysis,Educational Trends

February 2022 marks the 100th issue of the &quot;Teaching English as a Second Language Electronic Journal (TESL-EJ),&quot; set up in 1994 as the brainchild of a group of scholars who saw the need for a freely distributed electronic academic journal covering a diverse array of interests within teaching English as a second language long before the term &quot;open access&quot; was coined. The present study constitutes a bibliometric analysis of the first 99 issues of TESL-EJ. Through cross-sectional and historical analysis of a range of key metrics, notably the scale of its output and citations by other authors, frequency of topics explored, most productive and influential author affiliations and countries, and the extent of author collaboration, the study analyzes the growth and development of research activity as reflected in the publication's output during the period under study. The study found that the nature of the journal's output has evolved over the years from anecdotal practitioner reviews and thought pieces to rigorous empirical research. As a US-based journal, North American scholarship is well-represented across TESL-EJ's output, particularly in studies contextualized in tertiary-level settings. There has been a consistent tendency towards non-specialist research topics within teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), notably, &quot;EFL,&quot; &quot;writing,&quot; &quot;language learning,&quot; &quot;English teacher,&quot; &quot;English language learner,&quot; reflective of the journal's large, global readership. The implications for the journal's stakeholders, the editorial team and scholars considering submission are discussed.
Learning from the Pandemic: The Impacts of Moving Student-Staff Partnerships Online
Author: Judd, Madelaine-Marie
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,Teacher Student Relationship,School Closing,Online Courses,College Students,College Faculty,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Student Participation,Computer Mediated Communication,Barriers,Time,Costs

While numerous studies on the impacts of COVID-19 on university learning and teaching are now emerging, there has been less critical attention focused on the impact of the shift to online engagement on student-staff partnership (SSP) practices. This article analyses the experiences and perceptions of students and staff from an Australian university as they shifted their partnership practices online during the pandemic. It provides valuable insights into the specific positive and negative impacts of online SSP for students and staff, foregrounding both groups' perceptions of the accessibility and communication aspects of online SSP. The study's findings lead to the recommendation of a blended approach and will be of use as SSP programs recalibrate for a post-COVID context.
Interpersonal Predictors of Suicide Ideation and Attempt among Middle Adolescents
Author: Sallee, Emily
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Suicide,Adolescents,Predictor Variables,Interpersonal Relationship,Theories,Grade 11,High School Students,Individual Characteristics

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in adolescents (ages 12-19) in the United States, and more work is needed to shed light on the interpersonal protective factors associated with adolescent suicidality. To address this gap in the empirical literature, we examined the application of the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (IPTS) to the middle adolescent population. We analyzed survey data using the 2017 Oregon Healthy Teen dataset, which included 10,703 students in 11th grade. Binary logistic regressions were used to examine the extent to which the IPTS constructs of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness predicted middle adolescent suicide ideation and attempt. Findings indicate that three of the five proxy items were statistically significant in each model, with consistent mediators for each. These findings have the potential to guide development of appropriate treatment strategies based on the interpersonal constructs of the IPTS for clinicians working with this population.
Perceptions of At-Promise Youth in a Therapeutic Youth Mentoring Program
Author: Stutey, Diane M.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Youth Programs,Mentors,Therapy,Experience,Early Adolescents,At Risk Students,Student Attitudes,Stress Variables,Self Concept,Trust (Psychology),Resilience (Psychology),Adjustment (to Environment),Aspiration,Program Effectiveness,Mental Health Programs

There is a need for mental health interventions for youth in the United States. Youth mentoring programs have proven to be successful in helping in a variety of aspects. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to gain insight into the lived experiences of participants in a therapeutic youth mentoring program. In addition to being paired 1:1 with a mentor, all of the youth had access to individual counseling with counselors-in-training throughout the program. The participants in this study were 14 youth, ages 11--15, who were considered &quot;at-promise youth&quot; if they were not reaching their full potential in the school setting and might be vulnerable to school dropout, substance use/misuse, and/or criminal behavior. All participants were interviewed at the beginning and end of a 12-week therapeutic mentoring program. Five themes emerged from the data: life stressors, self-awareness, trusting others, adaptability and resiliency, and hope for the future. Researchers observed an increase in participants' self-esteem, self-efficacy, and problemsolving and coping skills. Implications for counselors, particularly those interested in adding a therapeutic component to traditional mentoring programs, are discussed along with suggestions for future research.
Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences of Clinical Mental Health Counselors as Predictors of Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, and Secondary Traumatic Stress
Author: Brown, Eric M.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Counselors,Early Experience,Altruism,Burnout,Trauma,Anxiety,Satisfaction,Racial Differences,Gender Differences,Socioeconomic Status,Educational Attainment

Despite an emphasis on self-care to avoid burnout and increase compassion satisfaction within the counseling profession, there is a dearth of research on the developmental experiences of counselors that may increase the likelihood of burnout. We examined the impact of mental health counselors' (N = 140) experiences of adverse childhood experiences and positive childhood experiences on their present rates of compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress. We used a cross-sectional, non-experimental correlational design and reported descriptive statistics as well as results of multiple regression models. Results indicated significant relationships among counselors' rates of adverse childhood experiences, positive childhood experiences, and compassion satisfaction and burnout. We include implications for the use of both the adverse and positive childhood experiences assessments in the training of counseling students and supervisees.
Treatment Planning Strategies for Youth with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Author: Hatchett, Gregory T.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mental Disorders,Clinical Diagnosis,Validity,Therapy,Evidence Based Practice

The addition of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) to the fifth edition of the &quot;Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders&quot; (&quot;DSM-5&quot;) was a controversial decision in 2013 and one that continues to the present. Researchers have found that DMDD exhibits both poor interrater reliability and discriminant validity from other common childhood-onset disorders, most notably oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Research also indicates that DMDD might be better conceptualized as a component of ODD, and consistent with such a conceptualization, experts have recommended that effective treatments for ODD be applied to youth who fit the diagnostic pattern of DMDD. The purpose of this article is to help readers understand the problematic diagnostic validity associated with DMDD and to present recommended treatment strategies for working with youth who fit this challenging symptom profile.
A Call for Action: School Counselor Competence in Working with Trans Students
Author: Ausloos, Clark D.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: LGBTQ People,School Counselors,Competence,Public Schools,Elementary Secondary Education,Counselor Characteristics,Counselor Training,Students

Trans youth experience discrimination and marginalization in their homes, communities, and schools. Professional school counselors (PSCs) are positioned to support and advocate for trans youth as dictated by professional standards. However, an extensive review of literature revealed a lack of confidence and competence in counselors working with trans youth and their families. Further, there is a dearth of literature that addresses factors leading to increased school counselor competence with trans students. The current study uses a cross-sectional survey design to contribute to the extant literature and explore how PSCs in the United States work with students in the K--12 public school system. Results from multiple regression analyses indicate that PSCs who have had postgraduate training and report personal and professional experiences with trans students are more competent in working with trans students. Implications for PSCs and school counselor education programs are discussed.
Teaching in English across the Curriculum: A Lived Experiences of the Novice Teachers in a Selected Rural FET Schools in South Africa
Author: Mncube, Dumisani W.
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Beginning Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Language of Instruction,Second Language Learning,English (Second Language),Foreign Countries,Rural Schools,Professionalism,Teaching Experience,High School Teachers,School Districts,Linguistic Input,Educational Background,African Languages,Native Language,Teaching Methods,Language Usage,Teacher Student Relationship,Preservice Teacher Education,Classroom Communication

Novice teachers' use of English as the medium of instruction in curriculum delivery across all subjects in rural South African schools is the focus of this study. The duration of their entry into the profession as Post Graduate Certificate in Education holders is short and does not capacitate them enough, thus, making them weak and inexperienced, with a high degree of professionalism, especially at the commencement of their careers. This study investigates the lived experiences of selected novice rural teachers on the tasks of teaching in English across all subjects in the rural schools. Fifteen participants from 15 high schools were purposively selected from 15 different rural high schools from King Cetshwayo District, KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. The participants were engaged in a focus group discussion as well as classroom observations of these teachers for data collection. Data analysis for this qualitative study was thematically analysed to generate themes for the presentation and discussion of findings. Theories of the Skills Acquisition Theory (SAT) and the Second Language (L2) Comprehensible Input through Teacher Talk Theory (CITTT) were adopted as theoretical frameworks to underpin the phenomenon. Various novice teachers find it difficult to teach across all subjects, using English as the medium of instruction in many rural schools in South Africa. Findings indicated that the educational backgrounds of learners hinder teachers' use of English to teach them meaningfully. As observed during various classroom observations, teachers also found it convenient to use indigenous languages to deliver lesson content or communicate to these learners in the classrooms during lessons. Findings also revealed that some teachers struggled to express themselves in English due to their educational backgrounds as well. The study, therefore, recommends that teachers during their pre-service education should be well-groomed in English and this should be promoted during their teaching practice in both rural and urban. Various teacher education institutions should be encouraged to deliver curriculum contents/modules to the pre-service teachers in English across all modules.
The Classroom Re-Imagined and Re-Designed: The Pandemic-Ready Teaching and Learning Station
Author: Samad, Daizal R.
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Change,COVID-19,Pandemics,Learning Centers (Classroom),Foreign Countries,Disease Incidence,Classroom Environment

Save for the most callous among us, all of humanity knows the chaos wreaked upon the world by the COVID-19 Virus. The losses are of unspeakable proportions. Those losses continue. Among those losses is lost educational opportunity for our children and young adults. The debate among world experts continues unabated: when should we re-open schools? At what levels? Under what conditions? What are the potential perils? How do we assess the effects of viral mutations and variants? There is so much that we have yet to learn that, at best, we are making educated guesses; at worst, we yield to denial and despair. This paper charts the efforts made by various countries to deal with the impact of education on schools, colleges and universities. Given the vast differences in resources; the availability of medical and other expertise; innovativeness; and political will and the humility of political leadership to follow the advice of scientists, the responses have been markedly different. Not unusually, the poorer the country, the greater is the suffering. In this paper, we use Guyana as representative of nations bereft of those things we have just mentioned. However, even in nations that are blessed with the wherewithal for managing and minimizing the impact of this deadly pandemic, education has suffered. In poor countries, this damage may be almost irreparable for decades to come. The overall international quest has been to find a way to re-open educational institutions safely. Outside schooling, social distancing, hand-washing, and the wearing of masks have been vital ameliorating tools. Some places have used plexiglass to separate students and prevent the exhalation and inhalation of droplets. Other countries have simply followed uncritically what richer and more resourceful countries have done. Many countries have simply denied the fact of the pandemic or have simply guessed their way along. Denial and guess-work have lead to catastrophic results. In this paper, we have attempted a solution that involves the re-imagining and re-designing of the traditional classroom space into being a &quot;Teaching and Learning Station.&quot; This innovation, in our opinion, almost guarantees the safe re-opening of schools. It ensures the safe return to in-person teaching and learning, and it prepares us for inevitable future pandemics. We have offered up the design with the hope that it may be taken up and acted upon.
The Contribution of Information and Communication Technology to Social Inclusion and Exclusion during the Appropriation of Open Educational Resources
Author: Mncube, Lancelord Siphamandla
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,Social Isolation,Inclusion,Open Educational Resources,Electronic Learning,Technology Integration,Open Education,Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes

The information and communication technology (ICT) comprehends with the adoption and the development of open educational resources (OER) in the educational spheres. The vast existing body of knowledge portrays several positive aspects of ICT, as it is an enabler in various domains. Hence, the combination of ICT and OER negative aspects have been, as yet, under-investigated. This study aimed to investigate both the social inclusion and the social exclusion of ICT with users appropriating of OER in open distance e-learning (ODeL) institutions. The qualitative approach was used to interpret the inclusion and exclusion factors concerned. The Model of Technology Appropriation was applied as a main theoretical underpinning of the study. The study findings show that ICT has both positive and negative impacts on the appropriation of OER. The various impacts are mostly recognisable in those developing countries where inequalities still exist, as some of the findings postulate that the innovation that is enabled through the utilisation of ICT tends to favour a select minority of rich people. For many students, ICT continues to perpetuate social exclusion. ICT innovation, including OER, has yet to fully support societal needs. Instead, it continues to promote the agendas of the global north. The study recommends the development of initiatives to close the current gaps which contribute to the social exclusion. For instance, the installation of fibre optic in most deprived townships and villages can assist in eliminating inequalities associated with ICT infrastructure.
The Connection between Motivation and Job Significance among Academically Trained Employees: A Case Study of Workers in Out-of-Home Settings
Author: Kidushin, Revital
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intellectual Disability,Developmental Disabilities,Caregivers,Community Programs,Residential Programs,Motivation,Job Satisfaction,Health Personnel,Foreign Countries,Educational Attainment,Counselors,Coordinators

Side by side with awareness of the rights of people with disabilities, attention is now focusing on the caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and on how they enhance the quality of life of this population group. In community-based residential facilities, these care workers provide people with IDD with training and support in activities of daily living, educational and social activities, and a wide range of medical and psychological treatments. Despite the challenges and significance of this work, there is a shortage of high-quality personnel. The current study examined the association between motivation and perceived meaning in one's job and satisfaction and intention to leave among care workers in out-of-home facilities for people with IDD. The sample included 79 care workers with post-secondary education employed at out-of-home facilities of the Welfare Ministry, in non-managerial roles as direct caregivers, counselors, and coordinators, in Northern Israel. The main finding of the study is low motivation and satisfaction. In addition, a positive association was found between work motivation and satisfaction with the workplace, and a negative association between satisfaction with the work itself, and intention to leave the workplace. No significant association was found between finding meaning in one's job and satisfaction with the work. The study sheds light on this important yet understudied area. Although it is very important to place skilled educated personnel in caregiving roles among the disabled in general and those with IDD living in out-of-home facilities in particular, it is also necessary to strengthen the ties between academic education and actual reality of working in the field with people with disabilities.
The Degree of Graduates Suitability of the Faculty and Institutes of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training for the Requirements of Labor Market in Kuwait from Employers Perspectives
Author: Almesad, Talal Ibrahim
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Labor Market,Employer Attitudes,Public Sector,Private Sector,Gender Differences,Graduates

The current study aimed at determining the suitability level for the faculties and institutes graduates of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training and the requirements of the labor market in the State of Kuwait from the employers' perspective in the public and private sectors. The study sample consisted of (8102) employers. A questionnaire was used after verifying its validity and stability. It was applied to an exploratory sample from the study population which are not included in the basic study sample. The results of the study showed that the suitability level of graduates of the Faculties and Institutes of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training and the requirements of the labor market in the country Kuwait was moderate. The findings also revealed that there are statistically significant differences between the arithmetic means of the suitability level for graduates of faculty and institutes of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training in favour of female employers, and differences were found according to the employer's graduation organization in favour of the Authority's graduates. Besides, the differences were found in both work sector in favor of the public work sector.