ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
A Comparison of Team-Based Learning Formats: Can We Minimize Stress While Maximizing Results?
Author: Miller, Cynthia J.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,Teamwork,Stress Management,Medical Education,Dental Schools,Cooperative Learning,Teaching Methods,Qualitative Research,Achievement Gains,Curriculum Design,Program Implementation,Instructional Effectiveness,Stress Variables,Statistical Analysis,Student Surveys

Team-Based Learning (TBL) is a collaborative teaching method in which students utilize course content to solve challenging problems. A modified version of TBL is used at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Students complete questions on the Individual Readiness Assurance Test (iRAT) then gather in pre-assigned groups to retake the quiz, given time to utilize their learning resources and discuss each of the questions (Team Readiness Assurance Test-tRAT). Following this discussion, students take an Individual Summative Assessment Test (iSAT) with new questions at a similar cognitive level and content focus. While educational gains of TBL have been shown, student evaluations negatively assessed the teaching method with complaints regarding question difficulty and stress levels. Thus, during implementation of TBL in the School of Dentistry, three main changes were made: (1) The contribution of TBL to the overall grade was reduced (2) TBL questions were cognitively aligned with unit exam questions, and (3) Scratch-off, lottery response cards were used to create a fun, game-like environment. This revised TBL format, compared to the original format, resulted in similar student performance during iRAT and tRAT sessions. However, the revised, low-stress format had significantly higher scores on the iSAT (n = 119-161, p &lt;.05). Furthermore, students participating in the revised TBL format reported higher effectiveness of the learning format, higher levels of perceived fairness, and lower stress levels. These results suggest that the qualitative experience of students may be an important consideration that should be carefully evaluated during implementation of a new teaching technique.
Understanding Learning Styles, Attitudes and Intentions in Using e-Learning System: Evidence from Brunei
Author: Seyal, Afzaal H.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Cognitive Style,Student Attitudes,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Correlation,Intention,College Students,Measures (Individuals),Integrated Learning Systems

This study investigates the students' learning style, their attitudes about educational technologies in general and e-learning management system (e-LMS) in particular and their behavioral intentions to use the e-learning platform in a single institution of higher learning in Brunei Darussalam. In this study, a survey, using the VARK Questionnaire as a tool to describe the learning styles of students, was conducted among 120 students. The data analyzed through SPSS confirmed that there existed a relationship between students' learning style (Kinesthic-doing), their attitude towards e-LMS and their intention to adopt university's e-learning platform &quot;Ask-n-Learn&quot;. Recommendations were made in order to enhance pedagogy in the context of e-learning.
International Scientific Publication in ISI Journals: Chances and Obstacles
Author: Omer, Rawda Ahmed
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Scientific Research,Publications,Barriers,Electronic Publishing,Periodicals,Structured Interviews,Questionnaires,Opportunities,College Faculty,Faculty Publishing,Writing for Publication,Statistical Analysis

Recently, many universities have started to do their best to enhance their contribution in the scientific publication. Thus, researchers and faculty members have been offered many various financial and promotional incentives for publishing their papers in international journals, particularly the ISI ones. The present study aims to identify the opportunities and obstacles that faculty members at Najran University can obtain by publishing in ISI journals. In addition, distinction of the most important obstacles that can hinder such publication was another aim of the present study. Based on intensive review of related literature and a series of structured interviews, a questionnaire was developed, validated and verified. A stratified sampling method was used to choose participants of this study. Findings revealed that the contribution of ISI Journals to the identification of globally well-known journals, the development of participants' skills of refereed scientific publication in international journals, and the provision of positive attitudes towards scientific publication were the most important opportunities researchers have got. However, high standards of ISI journals, mastery of foreign languages, mainly English, and the originality of high intellectual topics were the most important barriers or obstacles that faculty members encountered when trying to publish their article papers in ISI journals. No statistically significant differences due to study variables regarding the opportunities were found. Nevertheless, significant differences due to specialization and previous knowledge of publication in ISI Journals were found.
The Effect of Resource Services on Academic Achievement in Reading and Math in South Texas
Author: Birdwell, Jeanine
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Reading Achievement,Mathematics Achievement,Statistical Analysis,Grade 9,Learning Disabilities,Special Education,Grade 8,Reading Tests,Mathematics Tests,High School Students,Accountability,Scores,General Education,Regular and Special Education Relationship,Outcome Measures,Educational Legislation,Federal Legislation

Accountability measures with increased emphasis placed on assessment for all students have led more special education students to be placed in the general education classroom. The sample included students identified with specific learning disabilities at two high schools, 4A or larger, in South Texas. ANCOVA was utilized to analyze the data. This quantitative study, utilizing ex-post facto data, determined there was no significant difference between grade 9 students with learning disabilities who received resource services and those who did not receive resource services on academic achievement in reading and math for the 2013-14 school years, while controlling for their grade 8 test scores. This suggests that instructional arrangement may not be a significant contributing factor to academic achievement.
Implementation of Quality Assurance Standards and Principals&apos; Administrative Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Edo and Delta States
Author: Momoh, U.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Quality Assurance,Educational Quality,Standards,Principals,Administrator Effectiveness,Public Schools,Secondary Schools,Hypothesis Testing,Correlation,Statistical Analysis,Program Implementation,Questionnaires,Check Lists

The study investigated principals' implementation of quality assurance standards and administrative effectiveness in public secondary schools in Edo and Delta States. To guide the study, four research questions and hypotheses were raised. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study and the simple random sampling technique was used to select 240 principals and 720 teachers used for the study. Two set of instrument were used to collect data which was analysed using the Mean, Percentage, Pearson's Product Moment Correlation (r), Zero Differentiation Hypothesis and Fisher z statistical tools. The findings revealed that though not all quality assurance standards in Edo and Delta public secondary schools were implemented, the level of principals' administrative effectiveness is high and experience significantly contributed to their performance. It was thus recommended that, principals be empowered to implement quality assurance standards and experience should be major criteria for appointing principals so that quality assurance standards can be effectively implemented.
Spirit of Inquiry of Out-of-School Youth in Rural Southern Tanzania: How Formal Schooling Shapes Receptivity of New Information to Improve Their Livelihoods
Author: Roberts, Daniel M.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Out of School Youth,Qualitative Research,Semi Structured Interviews,Educational Quality,Focus Groups,Conventional Instruction,Enrollment,Public Schools,Rural Areas,Rural Youth,Educational Attainment,Dropouts,Human Capital

Objective: Most youth in Sub-Saharan Africa are not enrolled in school. Although more youth are enrolling in school, they are increasingly less likely to complete their primary and secondary schooling. Similarly to many other African nations, Tanzania has an estimated out-of-school population of 49% of youth despite massive post-millennium investments which have significantly raised enrollment rates. Due to a high unemployment rate, rural youth commonly opt to pursue employment in cities or carry out agricultural work at home. However, their ability to procure formal employment is hindered by competition due to a high youth population density. This study sought to understand how youth with different levels of formal educational attainment (no schooling, primary schooling, secondary schooling) learn information in their community and formal schooling to improve their livelihoods and develop sustainable practices for generating income. Methods: Through semi-structured qualitative interviews and focus group discussions, the study examines differences between the groups in what they seek to understand and the different pathways they use to learn. Results: Although there were positive effects of schooling among the participants in this study in terms of boosting their self-confidence and self-esteem, youth dropouts with schooling experience overwhelmingly reported that they did not learn approaches and information in their schools that were beneficial for improving their livelihoods. Conclusions: Since the majority of Tanzanian students, and particularly those from rural areas, will be unable to study in higher education institutions, educational programs for youth in school and for school dropouts are more effective which center on methods for learning new information that are applicable to their intended occupation within their community and which also prepare them for participating in the workforce.
Extent of ICT Application in the Management of Administrative and Student Personnel Records in the Public Universities in Enugu State, Nigeria
Author: Chidobi, Roseline Unoma
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Information Management,Student Records,Public Colleges,Records (Forms),Office Management,Administrator Surveys,Teacher Surveys,Technology Integration,Technology Uses in Education,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Database Management Systems

The purpose of the study is to identify the extent of ICT application in management of administrative and student personnel record in the public universities in Enugu state. The study was a survey research the quantitative data were collected through a 20-item questionnaire title &quot;Extent of ICT Application in Record management&quot; (EIAMASPR). This was administered on a sample size of 605 respondents made up of university academic staff and senior Administrative staff. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test statistics on a modified 4-point rating scale. Findings of the study revealed among others that Information Communication Technology (ICT) are not adequately applied in the management of both administrative and student personnel record in the Universities in Nigeria. The study recommended that the use of ICT in record management should be enhanced in order to achieve effective school management.
Factors Preventing the Successful Implementation of Information Systems: Case of the Elementary Public Education in Mexico
Author: Patiño, Israel
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Information Systems,Program Implementation,Performance Factors,Success,Public Education,Elementary Schools,Teacher Qualifications,Parent Background,Technological Literacy

This paper aims to identify the factors that impede the successful implementation of information systems in the case of primary public education for the systematization of administrative and operational processes. Once identified and diagnosed the cause, the proposal is made, in order to ensure that implementation. This aided with scientific methodologies such as inductive, systemic structural functional, besides the application of field research and data collection and generation of theoretical and contextual framework of public primary education. From the above, resulted in the implementation of systems must be accompanied by the context factors in which it will be implemented, as it is training, raising educational levels, encourage feedback from stakeholders, among others things.
Effectiveness of Training Sessions on a Measure of Optimism and Pessimism Concepts among the Kindergarten Children in the District of Al-Shobak in Jordan
Author: Al-Mohtadi, Reham Mohammad
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Kindergarten,Concept Teaching,Intervention,Pretests Posttests,Likert Scales,Hypothesis Testing,Attitude Measures,Personality Traits

The current study aimed to examine the effects of training sessions on children's levels of optimism versus pessimism among the kindergarten children in the district of Shobak in Jordan. The sample of the study consisted 21 children whom their ages were between 5 to 6 years old. A training program was applied. The level of optimism and pessimism among the kindergarten children were measured through the use of notes cards consisted from 12 items. The results of the study showed that there were significant differences in the level of optimism versus pessimism based among participants' before and after applying the program in favor of the post-measure.
Early and Forced Child Marriage on Girls&apos; Education, in Migori County, Kenya: Constraints, Prospects and Policy
Author: Ganira, Lilian K.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Females,Children,Marriage,Educational Attainment,Mothers,Employment,Parent Participation,Community Involvement,Public Policy,Records (Forms),Cultural Influences,Age,Laws,Childrens Rights,International Law,Treaties,Child Welfare,Prevention,Interviews,Questionnaires,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis

Early and forced marriage infringes rights of women and girls globally, undermining initiatives to raise involvement in education, reduce maternal mortality, increase employment and enterprise levels. Parental and Communal involvement in Early and Forced Child Marriage negatively influence Girls' Education, which hinders their participation in social, economic and politics in adulthood. The study focused on constraints, prospects and policy direction for improved participation of women in national development. The target population were young mothers who ideally should be in school but are out of school. The study targeted 30 women who got married before attaining age of 18 years thus falling victims of Early and forced marriage. The study used both primary and secondary data; Key data were derived from field research while secondary data were sourced from books, policy documents, conventions and registration and reports as well as school records. Questionnaires and structured interview schedules were utilized to solicit primary data. Findings revealed that quality education is determinant of perceptions held by parents on practice of early marriage. Weak or nonchalant attitude on the implementation of policies and legislative frameworks tended to perpetuate repugnant traditional and cultural practices. Again, the belief that girls are a source of wealth in certain communities and amount the poorest segment of the society aggravate the early and forced marriage pandemic. The study recommends review of existing laws to strengthen legal and policy frameworks through adherence to: Registration of Marriages, minimum Age for Marriage, African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, as well as proceed to set legal standards and prevent early and forced marriage.
Stress at Work and Its Subsequent Problems among Teachers of the Public Schools Which Operate the School-Based Violence Reduction Program (VRP) in Tulkarm Governorate
Author: Oteer, Rabee
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Public School Teachers,Stress Variables,Teaching Load,Job Satisfaction,Gender Differences,Specialization,Teacher Qualifications,Work Experience,Violence,Prevention,Safety Education,Questionnaires,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Surveys,Elementary Secondary Education,Foreign Countries

This study aimed to identify the work-related stress and its subsequent problems among teachers of the public schools which operated the school-based Violence Reduction Program (VRP) in the governorate of Tulkarm during the second semester of 2015-2016. Besides, it aimed to identify the effect of specific variables, such as gender, specialization, qualifications and years of service, on the assessment process of stress at work and its subsequent problems. The study tool was a purposefully designed questionnaire, which consisted of 50 items. The validity and internal consistency of this measurement instrument were assessed, where the reliability coefficient score was 0.91. The sample consisted of 130 teachers from public schools in Tulkarm area, which represented almost 100% of the study population. The results showed that there were inadequate criteria for teacher professional development, weak relationship between teaching faculty and school administration, lack of class discipline, prevalent problems among students, numerous teacher development workshops, lack of teacher decision-making participation, teacher involvement in undesirable activities, and heavy burden of teacher material obligations. They also showed that there were no statically significant differences in terms of the variables of gender, specialization, qualification, and work experience. The most important recommendations of the study included setting up a clear and particular strategy for developing educational evaluations, the development of educational work in line with technological developments, and employing self-evaluation methods.
Life Satisfaction among Outbound Students in Northern Sweden
Author: Nilsson, Per A.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Life Satisfaction,Study Abroad,College Students,Student Surveys,Pretests Posttests,Mental Health,Student Mobility,Gender Differences,Likert Scales

The transition from one's home country to a university abroad can be demanding. This study is a follow-up study exploring life satisfaction among outbound students. Outbound students at Umeå University, Sweden, were surveyed before and after experiencing studying abroad. Thus, the students' life satisfaction could be compared after an international experience with the situation before studying abroad. The same students (individuals) were surveyed both times. The study is based on an initial sample of 143 outbound students, where 57 answered both surveys. It was found that students reported lower levels of satisfaction regarding their study situation, life as a whole, contacts with friends and leisure time after a period abroad. Furthermore, after returning the students reported lower levels of somatic health and psychological health compared with before studying abroad. These were items that significantly affected students' life satisfaction. However, most of the respondents were happy with their daily life activities and partner relationships.
Robotics and Its Effects on the Educational System of Montenegro
Author: Andic, Branko
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Robotics,Elementary Secondary Education,Student Surveys,Student Attitudes,Technology Uses in Education,Likert Scales,Achievement Gains,Teaching Methods,Competition,Educational Practices,Interviews

The paper presents the results of research conducted among students of primary and secondary schools in Montenegro about robotics and its place in Montenegrin educational system. Survey was used as a data collecting method in the study and the results were obtained using theoretical analysis. Attitudes of Montenegrin students were compared with similar studies conducted in the world. It was undisputed that the Montenegrin school students showes great interest in acquiring knowledge in field of robotics. Elementary school students gained their first knowledge of mechatronics during preparation for the competition &quot;First Lego League&quot; (FLL), while high school students got knowledge through preparations for the competition &quot;First Tech Challenge&quot; (FTC). The aim of study was to introduce views and proposals of students related to the further development of the teaching process in the field of robotics.
Typical and Individual Doctoral Processes and Lifecourses: The Types of Narratives of The Project Manager, The Survivor and The Seeker
Author: Maunula, Minna
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Doctoral Degrees,Program Administration,Doctoral Programs,Graduate Students,Biographies,Family Characteristics,Social Change,Educational Experience,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Interviews,Content Analysis,Hermeneutics

One task of the doctoral education is, globally as well as nationally, to produce and renew the highest expertise and knowledge in a high quality and efficient way. Even though in this global time the high-quality knowledge and skills are a competition factor which the success of the societies is expected to be able to lean on, also the doctoral students and their individual factors are significant. The accelerating global change is strongly reflected at the individual level: an attempt is made to respond to the changing expectations and to prepare individually and diversely. The individual doctoral students and the graduating doctors come from different everyday lives and contexts. The graduating doctors' expertise and skills are individually colored during the individual doctoral processes. Often the doctoral students' and the graduating doctors' individuality is ignored--even though individuality in other contexts is identified more clearly than before. In this article I examine the lifecourse experiences and stories of under-40-year-old female doctoral students with a family and form three different types of doctoral student on the basis of the material. The examination concentrates on the areas of the lifecourse; the family, doctoral studies and work as well as on the dynamic wholeness formed by them in the temporal continuum of the lifecourse. The objective is to make the generalized doctoral process more comprehensively intelligible.