ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Teacher&apos;s Views on &apos;Teacher Training System in Turkey&apos;
Author: Durdukoca, Sule Firat
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,Inservice Teacher Education,Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Student Attitudes,Teacher Education Programs,Schools of Education

This study aims to investigate the views of the teachers on teacher training system in Turkey, and it was conducted using the case study design, which is one of the qualitative research designs. The working group of the study consisted of 55 teachers in total, who voluntarily participate in the research. These teachers are serving in one of Turkey's provinces and its town centers connected with one of the seven geographical regions, the Eastern Anatolia Region. The data of the study were collected using the interview technique. In the research, the interview form approach that is one of the types of interview was used. The content analysis technique was used to analyse the collected data through the interview form. As a result of the research, it has been found that participant teachers generally have negative opinions about teacher training system in Turkey. The teachers say that there is no national policy on teacher training system in Turkey. According to them, there is weak co-ordination between the teachers training institutions and the institutions that employ teachers. They stated that changes to the entry system should be made to the institutions that train teachers. These teachers claim that teacher training programs must also be updated, and even the in-service trainings contribute to the professional development of teachers, it is necessary to carry out studies for the enhancement of the qualifications of these trainings. Finally, they stated that the teacher training system with the pedagogical formation education certificate program should be terminated.
The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education Programs (EEPs) on the Entrepreneurial Attitudes among Higher Education Students
Author: Alharbi, Jaithen
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Entrepreneurship,Self Employment,Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Correlation,Behavior Theories,College Students,Pretests Posttests,Intention,Prediction,Foreign Countries

Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study aimed to investigate the impact of Entrepreneurship Education Programs (EEPs) on entrepreneurial attitudes and intentions among university students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Following the quantitative approach of enquiry, a self-administered questionnaire was distributed among two groups of students: participants studying entrepreneurship courses as part of their degrees (EEPs Group) and participants not taking any entrepreneurship course (Control Group). Data collection took place in the beginning of the semester (Pre-test/t1) and at the end of the semester (Post-test/t2). The results showed that the intention to become self-employed was positively and significantly associated to attitudes towards self-employment, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control. University students' attitudes towards self-employment, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control not only had significant and positive associations with students' intentions to become self-employed but also predicted it significantly. Therefore, while providing useful insights on the situation of entrepreneurship education, these findings help university and government planners to address unemployment of young people by creating greater entrepreneurial awareness, and jobs through entrepreneurship activities.
Comparison of Inverse-Wishart and Separation-Strategy Priors for Bayesian Estimation of Covariance Parameter Matrix in Growth Curve Analysis
Author: Liu, Haiyan
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Bayesian Statistics,Computation,Statistical Analysis,Growth Models,Comparative Analysis,Longitudinal Studies,Statistical Distributions,Probability,Children,Intelligence Tests,Surveys

Growth curve modeling provides a general framework for analyzing longitudinal data from social, behavioral, and educational sciences. Bayesian methods have been used to estimate growth curve models, in which priors need to be specified for unknown parameters. For the covariance parameter matrix, the inverse Wishart prior is most commonly used due to its proper and conjugate properties. However, many researchers have pointed out that the inverse Wishart prior might not work as expected. The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of the inverse Wishart prior and compare it with a class of separation-strategy priors on the parameter estimates of growth curve models. In this article, we illustrate the use of different types of priors with 2 real data analyses, and then conduct simulation studies to evaluate and compare these priors in estimating both linear and nonlinear growth curve models. For the linear model, the simulation study shows that both the inverse Wishart and the separation-strategy priors work well for the fixed effects parameters. For the Level 1 residual variance estimate, the separation-strategy prior performs better than the inverse Wishart prior. For the covariance matrix, the results are mixed. Overall, the inverse Wishart prior is suggested if the population correlation coefficient and at least 1 of the 2 marginal variances are large. Otherwise, the separation-strategy prior is preferred. For the nonlinear growth curve model, the separation-strategy priors work better than the inverse Wishart prior. [This article was published in &quot;Structural Equation Modeling&quot; v23 n3 p354-367 2016.]
Structural Equation Modeling of Social Networks: Specification, Estimation, and Application
Author: Liu, Haiyan
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Structural Equation Models,Social Networks,Personality Traits,Statistical Analysis,Models,Maximum Likelihood Statistics,Network Analysis,Factor Structure,College Students,Friendship

Psychologists are interested in whether friends and couples share similar personalities or not. However, no statistical models are readily available to test the association between personalities and social relations in the literature. In this study, we develop a statistical model for analyzing social network data with the latent personality traits as covariates. Because the model contains a measurement model for the latent traits and a structural model for the relationship between the network and latent traits, we discuss it under the general framework of structural equation modeling (SEM). In our model, the structural relation between the latent variable(s) and the outcome variable is no longer linear or generalized linear. To obtain model parameter estimates, we propose to use a two-stage maximum likelihood (ML) procedure. This modeling framework is evaluated through a simulation study under representative conditions that would be found in social network data. Its usefulness is then demonstrated through an empirical application to a college friendship network. [This paper was published in &quot;Multivariate Behavioral Research.&quot;]
Bayesian Meta-Analysis of Correlation Coefficients through Power Prior
Author: Zhang, Zhiyong
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Bayesian Statistics,Meta Analysis,Correlation,Statistical Analysis,Effect Size,Regression (Statistics),Computer Software,Research

To answer the call of introducing more Bayesian techniques to organizational research (e.g., Kruschke, Aguinis, &amp; Joo, 2012; Zyphur &amp; Oswald, 2013), we propose a Bayesian approach for meta-analysis with power prior in this article. The primary purpose of this method is to allow meta-analytic researchers to control the contribution of each individual study to an estimated overall effect size though power prior. This is due to the consideration that not all studies included in a meta-analysis should be viewed as equally reliable, and that by assigning more weights to reliable studies with power prior, researchers may obtain an overall effect size that reflects the population effect size more accurately. We use the relationship between high-performance work systems and financial performance as an example to illustrate how to apply this method to organizational research. We also provide free online software that can be used to conduct Bayesian meta-analysis proposed in this study. Research implications and future directions are discussed. [This paper was published in &quot;Communications in Statistics -- Theory and Methods&quot; v46 n24 p11988-12007 2017.]
Experiences of International Graduate and Postgraduate Students in the United Kingdom: Problems, Expectations and Suggestions
Author: Atar, Cihat
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Graduate Students,Undergraduate Students,Educational Experience,Foreign Countries,International Education,Student Attitudes,Developing Nations,College Choice,Expectation,Foreign Students,International Cooperation,Labor Force Development

The aim of this study is to define the problems, expectations and suggestions of graduate and postgraduate international students at a state university in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (henceforth UK). Internationalization has recently be-come the trend and a major component in the current and future graduate education throughout the world. Consequently, studying this area in a country, the UK, which has a long experience of international education will be a considerable contribution to the field. In this study, problems, expectations and suggestions for solutions mentioned by international students studying at a state university in Newcastle upon Tyne are examined. This is a qualitative and descriptive survey research. For data collection, snowball sampling method is used. The sample consists of 21 voluntary students studying at a state university in Newcastle upon Tyne in the academic year of 2014-2015. A semi-structured interview form adapted from a previous study (Koçyigit and Erdem, 2015) by the researchers is used as the data collection tool. Eight questions are directed to the sample group. The questions are prepared in English. Descriptive analysis method is used for data analysis. The findings of this study have implications for internationalization in developing countries, understanding the internationalization of education, the expectations of students doing graduate and postgraduate studies and the effect of the facilities in a city on university choices.
Understanding the Relationship between Teachers&apos; Use of Online Demonstration Videos and Fidelity of Implementation in &quot;MyTeachingPartner-Math/Science&quot;
Author: Barton, Emily A.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Teachers,Video Technology,Correlation,Fidelity,Curriculum Implementation,Science Instruction,Mathematics Instruction,Teacher Attitudes,Workshops,Faculty Development,Web Sites,Demonstrations (Educational)

Effective curricular support systems must include resources supporting high-fidelity activity implementation. We examined the frequency of pre-kindergarten teachers' online demonstration video viewing and its association with fidelity of implementation of a math and science curriculum. We found a range in frequency of video viewing and a positive relationship between video viewing and fidelity of implementation. We interviewed a subsample of selected teachers to understand their use and perceptions of videos. Themes suggesting teachers purposefully selected videos and perceived specific video characteristics as useful for activity implementation could inform future creation of implementation supports and support for teachers' use of resources.
A Systematic Review of Research on English Language Teacher Education Published in Three Flagship Journals (1997-2016)
Author: Demir, Yusuf
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Education Programs,Language Teachers,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Journal Articles,Periodicals,Research Methodology

Systematic reviews of research with a focus on methodological and thematic concerns are being increasingly popular considering their roles in helping researchers keep track of recent topical trends and up-to-date research tendencies in a particular field. This review of research probes into the research studies on English language teacher education (ELTE) published in three flagship teacher education journals (Teaching and Teacher Education, European Journal of Teacher Education, Journal of Teacher Education, N=139) in the last two decades (1997-2016). The articles were classified and analyzed on a collaborative coding basis through a paper classification template designed by the researchers in order to reveal the research design, sampling, data collection tools and data analysis procedures as well as the thematic trends. The prominent findings are as follows: (i) there is a significant increase in the number of ELTE articles in the second decade in comparison to the first ten years, (ii) qualitative research has been the evergreen paradigm adopted in these articles, and (iii) &quot;identity&quot; construct is highlighted as the most established area of research on English language teachers.
Warrior Women: A Phenomenological Study of Female Veterans Transitioning into and through College
Author: Sorensen, Alma Margaret
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Subjects: Veterans Education,Females,Student Experience,College Students,Nontraditional Students,Time Management,Teacher Student Relationship,Family Influence,Success,Student Adjustment,Student Needs,Student Characteristics

Current research and theory primarily focuses on identifying holistic challenges of the veteran student demographic and does not focus on challenges specific to female veterans when transitioning into and through college. Additionally, current research and theory does not focus on positive and negative experiences of female veterans within four key areas of academia: courseware, faculty, staff/administration, and student services. As a result, current research and theory do not adequately explain why female veterans may or may not successfully transition into and through college, resulting in a lack of resources available for female veterans, and Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). This phenomenological study investigated lived experiences of female veterans transitioning into and through college by identifying shared experiences within the Adult Transition Theory's Moving In, Moving Through, and Moving Out phases specific to participants' interactions with courseware, faculty, staff/administration, and student services. Nine female veterans participated. Data was collected via pre-interview questionnaires and audio-recorded one-on-one interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi's 7-Step method, yielding 6 emergent themes and 30 cluster themes. Results indicated female veterans utilize strategies such as time management, connecting with their instructors, and support of family to succeed in college. Additional factors important to female veterans when transitioning include options in delivery methods and how well a college understands veteran benefits.
Secondary Teachers&apos; Perceptions of Delaware Bullying Intervention Programs
Author: Jones, Tracy
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Subjects: Bullying,Teacher Attitudes,Disclosure,Intervention,Victims,Suicide,Prevention,Information Dissemination,Databases,Access to Information,State Legislation,School Safety,Secondary School Teachers

This applied dissertation was designed to measure the attitudes of teachers about bullying within the state of Delaware, to provide steps in reporting bullying incidents, to determine key factors teachers consider important for state bullying intervention programs, to understand teachers' perceptions of the uniform definition of bullying and their perceptions of the Delaware bullying intervention programs, and to provide insight to the people who work with victims in the state of Delaware to ensure that bullying is being addressed. In 2010, due to several incidents of suicide caused by bullying, a consortium was convened by Family Court Chief Judge Chandlee Johnson Kuhn. Since this event, representatives and legislators addressed bullying prevention and realized that many organizations were doing excellent work, but resources were difficult for families to navigate. The researcher provided insight, knowledge, and awareness to help staff protect and provide helpful resources for children, parents, and educators regarding how to address and prevent instances of bullying. The resources on these databases provide students, parents, and staff with access to a) a new online resource database called DEletebullying.org; b) the ability to search and locate current bullying information; c) laws that focus on implementing Delaware's first uniform policy to combat bullying in public schools; d) strategies to protect students against bullying by requiring consistency in how bullying incidents are reported; and e) a method for reporting incidents. Educators are encouraged to continue to use these services and resources for implementing bullying prevention programs because in the state of Delaware each school is required to establish a site-based committee to coordinate a bullying prevention program. The findings of this study provided insight that anti-bullying programs and interventions serve as a model to address the realities of bullying within the state of Delaware. However, the researcher incorporated the secondary teachers' perceptions regarding the state of Delaware anti-bullying programs to enhance the existing programs' effectiveness and awareness. These findings suggest more adequate consistency in monitoring behaviors and training is necessary throughout the school year in order to decrease bullying in schools and make environments safer.
Exceptionality and Peer Victimization Involvement in Late Childhood: Subtypes, Stability, and Social Marginalization
Author: Chen, Chin-Chih
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Peer Relationship,Victims,Intervention,Disabilities,Bullying,Social Status,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Risk,Student Attitudes,Social Networks,Peer Acceptance,Elementary School Students,Middle School Students,Rural Areas,Grade 6,Elementary School Teachers,Middle School Teachers

This study examined subtypes and stability/change in peer victimization involvement among students with exceptionalities. Data were collected over spring of fifth grade and fall/spring of sixth grade with 1,861 students in 36 rural schools as part of a cluster randomized trial of a context-based intervention (Supporting Early Adolescent Learning and Social Success [SEALS]) designed to support students' transition to early adolescence. More than 74% of students with disabilities were involved in peer victimization, and they were more likely to be nominated as victims and bully-victims than students without disabilities. Students with disabilities, but not academically gifted students, had more stable involvement in peer victimization over time. Being socially marginalized in the network differentiated peer victimization stability. Although there were no differences between intervention and control schools in students with exceptionalities' peer victimization involvement, students with exceptionalities in intervention schools were less likely to perceive classmates encouraging bullying. Implications of interventions to reduce the risk for peer victimization are discussed. [This paper was published in &quot;Remedial and Special Education&quot; v36 n5 2015 (EJ1074025).]
Sample Size and Measurement Occasion Planning for Latent Change Score Models through Monte Carlo Simulation
Author: Zhang, Zhiyong
Date: 2018-09-21
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Sample Size,Monte Carlo Methods,Data Analysis,Models,Longitudinal Studies,Planning,Measurement

Latent change score models (LCSMs) proposed by McArdle (McArdle, 2000, 2009; McArdle &amp; Nesselroade, 1994) offer a powerful tool for longitudinal data analysis. They are becoming increasingly popular in social and behavioral research (e.g., Gerstorf et al., 2007; Ghisletta &amp; Lindenberger, 2005; King et al., 2006; Raz et al., 2008). Although conducting both univariate and multivariate latent change score analysis is not a difficult task any more (e.g., Ghisletta &amp; McArdle, 2012; Zhang et al., 2015), there is little discussion on the design issues such as sample size planning for LCSMs. To fill the gap, this study proposes a Monte Carlo based method to determine the required sample size and the number of measurement occasions for both univariate and bivariate LCSMs. The method can obtain the power for testing each individual parameter of the models such as the change rate and coupling parameters. The Monte Carlo procedure is implemented and provided in a free R package RAMpath (Zhang et al., 2015). Examples for sample size and measurement occasion planning for both univariate and bivariate LCSMs are provided. [This report was published in: E. Ferrer, S. M. Boker, and K. J. Grimm (Eds.) &quot;Advances in Longitudinal Models for Multivariate Psychology: A Festschrift for Jack McArdle.&quot;]
English Teachers&apos; Identities Concerning Their Knowledge of Slang
Author: Senefonte, Fabio Henrique Rosa
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Language Usage,Professional Identity,Language Teachers,Audio Equipment,Language Fluency,Self Efficacy,Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,Knowledge Level

Underpinned by a postmodern perspective of (teacher) identity, which characterizes it as unstable, multifaceted, unfinished, complex, dynamic, fluid, constructed in relation with others (Bauman, 2005; Bohn, 2005; Hall, 2006; Beijaard et al., 2011 among others), this qualitative research aims at exploring English language teachers' identities concerning their knowledge of slang. For this purpose, a semi-structured, audio-recorded interview was conducted with three English teachers, from the three main language institutes in Cornelio Procópio, state of Paraná. Results reveal that on the one hand, teachers consider themselves to be fluent in English and confident of their language and teaching skills; on the other, they consider their knowledge of slang to be somewhat limited. Additionally, geographical boundaries are perceived as a hindrance to address such topic in class.
Emotional, Epistemic, and Neutral Feedback in AutoTutor Trialogues to Improve Reading Comprehension
Author: Feng, Shi
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Intelligent Tutoring Systems,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Feedback (Response),Emotional Response,Nonverbal Communication,Preferences,Student Attitudes,Motivation,Undergraduate Students,Adult Literacy,Reading Comprehension

We manipulated three types of short feedback (emotional, epistemic, and neutral) in an intelligent tutoring system designed to help struggling adult readers improve reading comprehension strategies. We conducted our research on college students to eventually compare with the targeted adult population. We also recorded their facial emotions. Although participants self-reported a preference for emotional feedback, there were no differences in individual motivation or usefulness ratings between emotional and epistemic feedback. Analysis from coded facial emotions indicated that participants tended to be more sensitive to epistemic feedback than emotional feedback when using AutoTutor-CSAL. [This paper was published in: C. Conati, N. Heffernan, A. Mitrovic, M. F. Verdejo (Eds.), &quot;Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education&quot; (pp. 570-573). Cham: Springer.]