ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Indonesia&apos;s Higher Education: Context, Policy, and Perspective
Author: Kyrychenko, Volodymyr
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Educational Policy,Educational Trends,Trend Analysis,Economic Development,Foreign Countries,Global Approach,Educational Change,Barriers,Government Role,Educational Development,International Education

The paper focuses on the current situation and domestic context of Indonesia's higher education system. It introduces trends, goals, and policies the government has issued to narrow the gap between domestic economic development and the challenges brought about by globalization. The author analyses the results the state has achieved as of today and examines problematic issues the country needs to pay attention to so that, the result, will bring Indonesia the desirable outcomes. This paper concentrates on a set of questions such as: What is the current higher education situation in Indonesia? What is the country's capacity to change its policy and to open-up? How does it relate to more general notions of Indonesia's education in the global perspective as well as from the perspective of the new-world-order? What are the main challenges? What is the plan of the Indonesian government to achieve educational goals?
English-Mediated Presentations in Pharmacy: Exploring Literacy Practices among Saudi Female Undergraduates
Author: Alghamdi, Noura A.
Date: 2020-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Public Speaking,Pharmaceutical Education,Foreign Countries,Females,Undergraduate Students,Student Needs,English for Academic Purposes,Language Skills,Oral Language,Semitic Languages,Peer Relationship,Feedback (Response),Social Behavior,Learner Engagement

Despite the complex nature of language learners' needs, researchers on language use in tertiary education tend to look at these needs through textual analyses associated with written discourse more than any other aspect of language use. Because learners' needs, however, extend to include recognizing the challenges and situated nature of language use among learners (Hyland, 2006), this article adopts a social account of literacy (Barton, 1994; Barton and Hamilton, 1998; Street, 1984; Pahl &amp; Rowsell, 2012) to explore the literacy practices surrounding how year-five female undergraduates engage with English-mediated oral presentations in pharmacy at a Saudi Arabian university. The article offers a situated understanding of these undergraduates' views of English as a considerable challenge in this literacy event to provide a more in-depth understanding of how undergraduates address this challenge. The article concludes by offering some suggestions as to how knowledge of the social practices surrounding learners' engagement with reading and writing can help to inform EAP pedagogical practices.
Digital Transformation and Higher Education: A Survey on the Digital Competencies of Learners to Develop Higher Education Teaching
Author: Kamsker, Susanne
Date: 2020-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Barriers,Technological Literacy,Teaching Methods,Technology Integration,Learning Processes,Educational Change,Pandemics,Distance Education,Social Change,Undergraduate Students,College Faculty,Pretests Posttests,Foreign Countries,Social Media,Laptop Computers,Handheld Devices,Telecommunications,Video Technology,Audio Equipment,Information Sources,Internet,COVID-19

The aim of this paper is to clarify the effects of digital transformation on educational institutions and to outline the challenges that arise and need to be addressed in this context. Teaching and learning processes should be continuously developed due to changes in educational requirements as well as social and technological changes. Therefore, within this paper, these technological changes are described in the first step. In the next step, the challenges facing higher education institutions, as a result of digital transformation are discussed, and strategies for the further development of higher education, regarding digital transformation, are described. In this context, a research study that focuses on the self- assessment of the digital competencies of students is outlined and the results are presented. The first results emphasize the need for further development in technology-supported teaching and learning processes at higher education institutions. The implementation of technology-supported teaching and learning settings and the rethinking of present teaching content is seen as both a challenge and an opportunity for preparing students -- as well as lecturers -- for digital transformation. With regard to the current COVID-19 situation, this is a challenge that must be met sooner rather than later.
The Strategy of Principal in Instilling Religious Character in Muhammadiyah Elementary School
Author: Astuti, Ani Dwi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Principals,Values Education,Religious Factors,Elementary School Students,Foreign Countries,Habit Formation,Reinforcement,Socialization,School Role,Administrator Role,Strategic Planning,School Culture,Role Models,Integrated Curriculum,Islam

The most recent research showed that religious character is a character that was considered most important by the people of Indonesia in facing the challenges of modern life. Therefore, the religious character was needed to be instilled in the young generation through various channels, especially at formal educational institutions. This study aimed to describe the principal's strategy in instilling religious character in students. This research was a type of qualitative research with a case study approach conducted at Al-Mujahidin Muhammadiyah Elementary School, a favourite elementary school in Wonosari Gunungkidul, Indonesia. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The collected data were analyzed by inductively interactive data analysis techniques. The results showed that the principal used four strategies in instilling character to students, namely exemplary strategies, habit forming, integration in teaching in the classroom, and reinforcement in the form of reward and punishment. The findings of this study underlined the central role of the principal as a top leader in implementing religious character education in schools.
Evaluating the Influence of Venue on Experiential, Project-Based Learning
Author: Aho, Wayne
Date: 2020-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Experiential Learning,Active Learning,Student Projects,Online Courses,Business Administration Education,Undergraduate Students,Capstone Experiences,Conventional Instruction

Experiential, project-based learning is widely endorsed as an effective pedagogy for enhancing the understanding of theory, increasing critical thinking skills, and preparing students for future roles as contributing employees. Likewise, the use of online classes at universities is becoming popular. A logical evolution of course venues would be the appearance of project-based, online courses. However, there is scant research on whether online, experiential learning is as effective as face-to-face courses. In this study, comparisons are made between online and face-to-face classes of a project-based, strategic management course at a regional university. No statistically significant differences were found in the course measurements of student grades, teammate evaluations, or client project evaluations.
Metalinguistic Awareness of Multilingual First Graders: An Exploratory Study
Author: Fernandez-Dalona, Irish Mae
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Metalinguistics,Multilingualism,Bilingual Students,Elementary School Students,Grade 1,Syntax,Error Patterns,Phonological Awareness,English,Malayo Polynesian Languages,Indonesian Languages,Vocabulary,Language Tests,Language Proficiency

This study, which utilized a modified metalinguistic awareness test adopted from Dita's (2009), probed on young children's metalinguistic awareness in identifying syntactic errors; determining sounds and the use of phonological segments; and explaining a word on their own by describing its appearance or its functions in English, Filipino, and Cebuano. This study attempted to elucidate young children's readiness to take on more difficult linguistic tasks in the succeeding academic levels. Since the children's level of metalinguistic awareness is average, this study recommends that schools are encouraged to provide strategies and lessons that would enhance learners' metalinguistic awareness, most especially in terms of language arbitrariness in English and Filipino; and since there is significant difference in all three languages in all tests, parents and teachers should ensure that the pupils achieve full proficiency in all three languages by providing rich experiences equally in these languages.
&apos;He Is so Determined! I Can Also Do It and Be Like Him&apos;: Exploring Campus Male Influence in Female Students&apos; Career Aspirations
Author: Namaganda, Justine
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Determination,Gender Differences,Social Influences,Occupational Aspiration,Foreign Countries,Psychological Patterns

Being determined to achieve a purpose is a necessary ambition for success. Various factors influence one's determination to pursue a specific goal. Scholars have spent much effort in exploring and discussing such factors in relation to female pursuance of career goals. However, little attention has been put on campus male influence on female students' career aspirations. This is the main focus of this article. We find that campus male influence on the female students' career aspirations is through female acquired courage, positive inspiration and strengthening certainty. We recommend that the Campus career guidance department year round instills and strengthens in the female students an ambitious focus on any non-gender exclusive career.
Innovative and Collaborative Learning in Visual Arts with the Use of Modern Educational Software
Author: Kolyvas, Spyros
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Innovation,Cooperative Learning,Visual Arts,Art Education,Computer Uses in Education,Computer Software,Elementary School Students,Holistic Approach,Creativity,Critical Thinking,Student Educational Objectives,Teaching Methods

The aim of the educational scenario is to create an innovative teaching proposal in the class of visual arts for the pupils of the last two classes of the elementary school. This teaching proposal escapes the strict framework of the school program and proposes a holistic approach to knowledge. Its application requires the use of new technologies, which contribute particularly to the design and implementation of educational scenarios where the student takes an active role in the framework of the teaching act. The use of new technologies in both the process of seeking information from the student and the use of modern digital tools and educational software fosters collaboration, excites curiosity and creativity through which they develop critical thinking, which must be at the heart of learning. The didactic results of this teaching proposal are derived from the teacher's diary and the students ' questionnaires and are of special value both during the feedback phase and in the future design of scenarios. The future uses of the micro-script by teachers who teach the course of visual arts will offer valuable observations for improving it.
Review of E-Learning as a Platform for Distance Learning in Sri Lanka
Author: Gunawardhana, L. K. Pulasthi Dhananjaya
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Distance Education,Foreign Countries,Computer Mediated Communication,Internet,Online Courses,Learning Theories

E-learning is the best platform for distance learning as it is a cost-efficient technology. Distance learning through an E-Learning platform offers enormous opportunity for Sri Lanka, because it can open doors to everybody without hassle. Distance learning with E-Learning focuses on delivering education to students without a traditional classroom. Educational institutes in Sri Lanka may use distance learning with students who are unable to follow regular courses. E-Learning runs with web technologies which make interactions for both teachers and students easy. It also makes it easy to exchange relevant educational tools and interactive exercises.
Too Scared to Learn? The Academic Consequences of Feeling Unsafe in the Classroom
Author: Lacoe, Johanna
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Middle School Students,School Safety,Educational Environment,Urban Schools,Correlation,Tests,Scores,Violence,Early Adolescents,Barriers,Attendance,Grade 6,Grade 7,Grade 8,Student Attitudes,Bullying,Substance Abuse,Juvenile Gangs,Student Characteristics

A safe environment is a prerequisite for productive learning. Using a unique panel data set of survey responses from New York City middle school students, the article provides insight into the relationship between feelings of safety in the classroom and academic achievement. The survey data include the reported feelings of safety for more than 340,000 students annually from 2007 to 2010 in more than 700 middle schools. Findings show a consistent negative relationship between feeling unsafe in the classroom and test scores. The study provides insight into the mechanisms through which feeling unsafe in the classroom relates to test scores and presents multiple robustness checks to support the central finding.
Current Practices in Higher Education Institutes Pakistan and Gap Reduction between Industry and Academia: A Systematic Literature Review Approach
Author: Junejo, Ikramuddin
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,School Business Relationship,Higher Education,Industry,Supply and Demand,Labor Needs,College Graduates,Employment Qualifications,Partnerships in Education,Internship Programs,Summer Programs,Job Skills,Government Role,College Faculty,Teacher Role,Case Studies,Critical Thinking,Thinking Skills,Field Trips

This study investigates the current practices in higher education institutes and gap reduction between Industry and Academia. This study is based on literature review. Its objective is to review the current practices in higher education institutes and point out gaps. This reduced gap will balance demand and supply of graduates to industry and it has been practically observed that industry always complains for qualified graduates according to their expectations. Current practices in higher education institutes such as Internships, University based Incubation (UBI), Case study teaching and field trips. In this research paper systematic review approach of literature has been adopted for the conclusion of this study. All relevant studies published on this topic's current practices and industry-academia from 1970 to 2014 were identified from databases such as Google, Scopus and Web of science in various forms such as book, research articles, reports and websites. Based on results through literature review, current all studied practices can help to reduce the gap between Industry and Academia. In previous studies researchers explored current studied practices individually. This research paper will help a triangle such as higher education institutes, industries and graduates for better mutual based relationship in future. This study can be extended in comparative analysis between developed and less developed countries.
The Essentiality of Motivation on Librarians&apos; Productivity in Nigerian Public Universities
Author: Yaya, Japheth Abdulazeez
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Motivation,Librarians,Productivity,Academic Libraries,Foreign Countries,Job Performance,Individual Differences,Professional Recognition

The study examined the essentiality of motivation in enhancing the effectiveness of librarians in Nigerian public universities. It adopted correlation survey research design. Its population consisted of 1,254 librarians in public university libraries in Nigeria, from which 923 were selected using simple random sampling. The research instrument used was a self-developed questionnaire. The study revealed that motivation is necessary in enhancing job performance of librarians in public university libraries in Nigeria. It concluded that contrary to general belief, motivation level of librarians in university libraries was high. It was recommended that university library management should continue to promote values such as improved employee recognition, good leadership style and improved employees? motivational programmes that would increase productivity of its workforce.
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Nelson Mandela&apos;s Defense Speech &quot;I Am Prepared to Die&quot;
Author: Aldosari, Bader Nasser
Date: 2020-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Racial Discrimination,Speeches,Discourse Analysis,Foreign Countries,Power Structure,Ideology,Court Litigation,Presidents,Political Attitudes,Social Change

This paper attempts to present a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) of Nelson Mandela's defense speech &quot;I am prepared to die,&quot; which was delivered in 1964 during his trial in what is often called as Rivonia Trial. More specifically, the paper tries to explore the hidden relations of power and ideologies that have been encoded in Mandela's defense speech. The main research question is: what are the ideological meanings Mandela tries to communicate through his speech, and how are these ideologies conveyed by CDA strategies? The paper draws on Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), as discussed in the writings of Fairclough (1989, 2013) and Van Dijk (1993, 2001, 2014). The analysis covers two levels of analysis: the lexical level and the pragmatic level of analysis. Both levels are discussed under the theoretical umbrella of CDA. The paper reveals that Mandela managed, by using specific CDA strategies, to communicate particular ideological meanings that reflect his political stance, as well as his rebellious spirit as the most distinguished revolutionary leader who struggles against racial discrimination in South Africa.
A Transportation Problem for Moving Companies: An Example Activity with an Engineering Design Focus
Author: Bozkurt Altan, Esra
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Engineering Education,Design,Learning Activities,Corporations,Transportation,Problem Solving,Computer Software,STEM Education,Interdisciplinary Approach,Student Attitudes,Positive Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Buildings,Secondary School Students,Foreign Countries

This study aimed to present an example activity in which the engineering design process was used. The activity was carried out in an out-of-school learning environment in 12 periods of 40 minutes. Twenty-four students who were in the 6th, 7th or 8th grade, participated in the activity. Students were presented with a design problem in which moving companies must carry out transport operations in high-rise buildings without using the lifts of the buildings. They were then requested to make a design at a scale of 1/20 that can be used to carry goods to the fourth floor of a building. The students used technology (the Arduino program) for developing a solution. This activity enabled integration of the disciplines of technology, engineering, science, and mathematics. Students expressed positive opinions about the activity. The difficulties that students experienced and the suggestions for how to support them are discussed in the paper.
The Role of Parenting Styles on Violence among Students in Secondary Schools in Embu County, Kenya
Author: Njagi, Simon Njogu
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Parenting Styles,Parent Role,Violence,Secondary School Students,Foreign Countries,Parent Influence,Role Models,Parent Child Relationship

Youth violence, both in and out of school, is a worldwide problem. Students' violence is manifested in form of bullying among students, physical fights, gender violence, and violence against school property during school strikes. Violence in secondary schools wastes a lot of learning time as students and teachers spend a lot of time dealing with disciplinary issues related to violence, at times it has also led to loss of life and school property in school fires during school strikes. The aim of this study was to examine the contribution of parenting styles towards students' violence in schools, in Embu county. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The study was anchored on Bioecological theory and parenting styles theory. Questionnaires were used to collect data from students on parenting styles and students' violence, focus group discussion schedule was used to collect in-depth views of students while interview schedule were used to collect views of guidance and counseling teachers. Purposive sampling was used to select a sample of 15 schools which had reported more cases of violent behavior out of the 132 secondary schools in the county. Stratified random sampling and systematic random sampling were used to select 399 participants. Purposive sampling was used to select 15 Guidance and counseling teachers from the 15 schools. For the purpose of this study parenting styles were limited to authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive indulgence and permissive neglectful while students' violence was limited to physical fight amongst students and destruction of property in the school. The study found that parents have a big role to play in influencing their children's violent behavior through poor role modeling, inadequate advice and lack of listening to their concerns. The paper discusses contribution of parenting styles on violence among secondary school students in view of these findings.
Multiple Representations in Dispelling Some Common Misunderstandings and Increasing the Clarity of Principles of Physics Taught at Secondary School Level
Author: Piyatissa, Madawala Liyanage Shanaka
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Instruction,Secondary School Science,Physics,Scientific Principles,Teaching Methods,Visual Stimuli,Foreign Countries,Visual Aids,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Mechanics (Physics)

In this study, it is expected to highlight some common illusions that can interfere with classroom teaching of physics at secondary school. Cases cited here surfaced as useful by-products while some experimental teaching sessions were being conducted with grades 10 and 11 students in three government schools in a suburb of Western province in Sri Lanka. The main purpose of that exercise was to test the efficacy of visual-perceptual approach to teaching on some physics lessons, namely, kinematics, Newton's laws of motion and equilibrium of forces, turning effect of forces etc. It has become necessary to keep an open dialog with students and to get their active participation in the teaching / learning process in order to prepare a suitable visual-perpetual assessment tool to measure their performance at the end of the teaching exercise. This teaching sessions spans for about 15 hours after school and spread over three months (each period being 40 minutes duration). These classes were held with the help of the respective science teachers of the school. The problematic cases for the students that will be discussed in detail later were successfully tackled by employing appropriate lesson specific visualization objects in conjunction with existing traditional methods of teaching. Sometimes more than one visualization mode (external representations) had to be used to facilitate better understanding of the same principle. End result seemed satisfactory in terms of marks scored for the visual-perceptual assessment tool and, student and teacher interviews.