ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Impacts of Mathematical Representations Developed through Webquest and Spreadsheet Activities on the Motivation of Pre-Service Elementary School Teachers
Author: Halat, Erdogan
Date: 2011-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Mathematics,Teacher Motivation,Elementary School Teachers,Mathematics Instruction,Preservice Teachers,Education Courses,Preservice Teacher Education,Student Motivation,Web Based Instruction,Computer Assisted Instruction,Instructional Design,Quasiexperimental Design,Comparative Analysis,Pretests Posttests,Questionnaires,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Spreadsheets,Educational Technology

The purpose of this study was to compare the influence of instruction using WebQuest activities with the influence of an instruction using spreadsheet activities on the motivation of pre-service elementary school teachers in mathematics teaching course. There were a total of 70 pre-service elementary school teachers involved in this study. Thirty of them were included in the group that developed WebQuests and forty of them were included in the group that did spreadsheet activities during the seven weeks of mathematics instruction. The researchers used a Likert-type questionnaire consisting of thirty-four positive and negative statements as pre-and post-tests to find out the motivational attitudes of the participants towards using technology in mathematics teaching course. After the collection of the data, the researchers used the independent samples t-test and ANCOVA to analyze the quantitative data. The study documented that although there was a statistically significant difference found between the mean scores of the groups on the pre-test favoring the one who did spreadsheet activities, the results of the ANCOVA indicated that developing WebQuests had more positive influence on the motivation of the pre-service elementary school teachers than doing spreadsheet activities in mathematics. (Contains 2 tables.)
The Use of SMS Support in Programming Education
Author: Kert, Serhat Bahadir
Date: 2011-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,Programming Languages,Programming,Learning Processes,Telecommunications,College Students,Transcripts (Written Records),Computer Mediated Communication,Computer Assisted Instruction,Handheld Devices,Synchronous Communication,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Pretests Posttests,Instructional Effectiveness,Educational Strategies,Computer Science Education

The rapid developments in the communication technologies today render possible the use of new technological support tools in learning processes. Wireless, or mobile wireless, technologies are the tools whose potential contributions to education are investigated. The potential effects of these technologies on learning are explored through studies where either the entire learning process is carried out via mobile learning practices or the mobile tools are used as support tools in a mixed learning environment. In this study, the possible uses of mobile phones, which have a large user potential among mobile technologies, as support tools in the programming language education process have been analyzed. During the study that has been carried out via the Short Message Services (SMS) of mobile phones, lists of the messages sent to the students have been recorded and it was observed at the end of the application process that the SMS support had influenced the students' academic achievements significantly. (Contains 5 tables and 1 figure.)
Turkish EFL Academicians' Problems Concerning Translation Activities and Practices, Attitudes towards the Use of Online and Printed Translation Tools, and Suggestions for Quality Translation Practice
Author: Zengin, Bugra
Date: 2011-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Translation,Search Engines,Interviews,Content Analysis,Educational Technology,Qualitative Research,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Likert Scales,Foreign Countries,College Students,Computational Linguistics,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction

This mixed method research study aimed to highlight the problems of EFL academicians concerning their current translation practices, their attitudes towards the use of various translation tools, and offer suggestions for more quality translation practices. Seventy-three EFL academicians from three Turkish universities participated in the study. The qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews and open-ended questionnaire items and analyzed with the content analysis while the quantitative data was obtained through Likert-scale items and analyzed with descriptive statistics. Based on the participants' ideas, the establishment of a translation center in the university, collaboration with professional translators with academic background and experience of professional translation in various disciplines, the organization of awareness-raising seminars, the introduction of minor and double major programs in translation and the integration of training programs facilitating the use of online translation tools and search engines were found beneficial in enhancing the quality of existing translation practices. (Contains 2 tables.)
Use of News Articles and Announcements on Official Websites of Universities
Author: Yolcu, Ozgu
Date: 2011-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Public Relations,Foreign Countries,Content Analysis,Internet,Web Sites,Colleges,News Reporting

Since corporate websites have become indispensable tools of public relations in parallel with the increase in the number of Internet users, they offer remarkable opportunities for universities as well. University websites are operated in a more professional manner due to increasing number of visits by not only students and the academic staff, but also by various target groups such as families of students, potential students, persons and institutions who would like to take advantage of services offered, and media and public institutions. Official websites have a potential to create a better communication between universities and societies that they are part, as well as bringing academic knowledge to the public agenda more often. In this research, most-visited official websites of universities in Turkey are compared with most-visited official websites of universities in the world in order to better utilize this potential. A content analysis has been done in order to determine differences between most-visited official websites of universities in Turkey and in the world in terms of current news and announcements. (Contains 6 tables.)
Defining Educational Leadership in Canada's Yukon Territory: &quot;Hmmm, that's a Good Question...&quot;
Author: Blakesley, Simon
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Community Leaders,Foreign Countries,Instructional Leadership,Principals,Educational Administration,Ethnography,Interviews,Observation,Indigenous Populations

Studies examining educational leadership in northern Canada appear rare. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to present findings from a 2010 study of educational leadership in Canada's Yukon Territory. The study adopts a critical ethnographic approach to unpack educational leadership as construed and enacted by two male and two female non-Indigenous principals living and working in Indigenous Yukon contexts. Extensive interviews, observations, and document reviews in four Yukon schools were conducted to shed light upon the research questions. This research reveals how school principals, individuals often referred to as &quot;educational leaders,&quot; define educational leadership despite the inability on the part of universities, the extant body of literature, or educational systems to articulate what this term even means (Allix &amp; Gronn, 2005). The study identifies that these Yukon principals define educational leadership in managerial and administrative ways, referring to themselves as principals who have a &quot;function&quot; and a &quot;job&quot; as they juggle the continuous ambiguity they face while wearing the multiple &quot;hats&quot; of teacher, principal, and community leader. (Contains 1 footnote.)
Student and Teacher Self-Efficacy and the Connection to Reading and Writing
Author: Corkett, Julie
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Effectiveness,Self Efficacy,Academic Ability,Literacy,Reading Skills,Writing Skills,Academic Achievement,Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Elementary School Students

Self-efficacy or the belief in one's ability (Bandura, 1977) on the part of both teachers and students is thought to be directly related to teacher and student success. Few studies have compared teacher efficacy, student efficacy, and student ability at once. This study examined the relationship between teacher self-efficacy, student self-efficacy, and student ability. Teachers' perceptions of the students' self-efficacy was significantly correlated with students' abilities; however, student literacy self-efficacy was not correlated with their literacy ability. Additionally, there was no correlation between the teachers' perception of the students' literacy self-efficacy and the students' literacy self-efficacy. Finally, the teachers' self-efficacy was significantly correlated with their perception of the students' self-efficacy. (Contains 4 tables.)
Academic Motivation in Post-Secondary Students: Effects of Career Outcome Expectations and Type of Aspiration
Author: Domene, Jose F.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Efficacy,Motivation,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis,Epistemology,Incentives,Occupational Aspiration,Science Careers,Expectation,Student Interests,Vocational Interests,College Students,Student Surveys

Using a social cognitive theory framework, we examined the effects of career outcome expectations (COE) and aspiration to enter a science, technology, or math (STM) career on post-secondary academic motivation. Data were collected online from a sample of 380 post-secondary students in Canada and the United States. Analysis of covariance revealed that, compared to other post-secondary students, those with high COE and STM to be more intrinsically and extrinsically motivated in terms of their academics. Overall, the results suggested that expanding students' expectations of a successful career outcome and promoting interest in STM occupations may benefit their academic motivation. Limitations and implications are discussed. (Contains 5 tables.)
Examining the Link between Education Related Outcomes and Student Health Risk Behaviours among Canadian Youth: Data from the 2006 National Youth Smoking Survey
Author: Pathammavong, Ratsamy
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Truancy,Health Promotion,Educational Objectives,Outcomes of Education,Academic Achievement,Smoking,Marijuana,Attendance,Drinking,Foreign Countries,Substance Abuse,Regression (Statistics),Health,Age,Gender Differences,Correlation,Surveys,Risk

This study examined whether student tobacco, alcohol, marijuana use, and sedentary behaviour were associated with the educational outcomes of health-related absenteeism, truancy, and academic motivation in a nationally representative sample of Canadian youth. Descriptive analyses indicate a high proportion of students missed school due to health, and skipped class in the last month. Truancy increased with age, and male students are more likely to skip class and be less academically motivated. Logistic regression models showed significant associations exist between substance use and all three educational outcomes. These findings support the need for coordinated action and funding in student health promotion. (Contains 5 tables and 1 figure.)
Unsettling the Gendered Power Paradigm: Discomfort, Dissonance and Dissention among Women in Local Government
Author: McGregor, Catherine
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Females,Local Government,Disproportionate Representation,Politics,Public Officials,Feminism,Adult Education,Citizenship Education,Sex Stereotypes,Gender Bias

Despite decades of efforts to achieve gender equity in political life, women remain underrepresented in nearly all levels of government. In this paper, we explore the experiences offered by women who have been elected to local government in the province of British Columbia, Canada, to illustrate the persistence of gendered discourses and patriarchal practices within political systems. Drawing upon Bashevkin's (2009) recent discussion of how women's political roles are undermined through the &quot;discomfort equation&quot;, we consider how feminist, adult education offers the potential for creating critical spaces that will support women's greater inclusion in local government. (Contains 2 footnotes.)
Community Forums: A Unique Approach to Community Service-Learning
Author: Steiner, Sherrie
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Service Learning,College Programs,Private Colleges,Community Organizations,School Community Relationship

The service-learning movement has been criticized for not listening to the voices of community partners. Using Bourdieu's framework that equally values formal and practical knowledge, we evaluated a Manitoba college's service-learning program that focused on an issue of community concern. The program was uniquely designed to prioritize the voice of community organizations over the critical discourse of academic partners. Program structure was analysed and data collected from 24 of the participants using a questionnaire (response rate of 33%). Two variables were constructed, COLLABORATIVE and CRITICAL, to compare how formal and practical knowledge were prioritized in the service-learning program. The difference between the means of these variables obtained significance in a one-tailed t-test at the 0.01 level. Responses to open-ended questions about the event indicated that the program emphasized problem-solving, civic engagement, and the complexity of the issue under discussion. Results indicate the program's unique design successfully prioritized community voices, supporting other researchers' service-learning findings of tension between the academic discourse of rigor and the collaborative discourse of community development. (Contains 4 tables and 1 figure.)
Gender Digital Divide and Challenges in Undergraduate Computer Science Programs
Author: Stoilescu, Dorian
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Access to Computers,Computer Science,Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Study,Gender Differences,Females,Males,Educational Resources,Teaching Methods,Cultural Influences,Educational Technology,Qualitative Research,Interviews,Observation

Previous research revealed a reduced number of female students registered in computer science studies. In addition, the female students feel isolated, have reduced confidence, and underperform. This article explores differences between female and male students in undergraduate computer science programs in a mid-size university in Ontario. Based on Kelly's (2008) three levels of digital divide (resources, instruction, and culture specific knowledge), we explored gender specific challenges for each level. The research shows that, while the first level of digital divide is difficult to detect and the second layer is easily detectable, the third layer of digital divide is particularly pervasive and has a disconcerting outcome.
Experiences of Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes as They Transition from Middle School to High School
Author: Fleischman, Katie
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Freshmen,Qualitative Research,Diabetes,Adolescents,School Counseling,Middle Schools,Context Effect,Self Concept,Health Behavior,Interviews

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) as they transitioned into high school in order to understand the contextual factors that impact diabetic health-related behaviors and self-identity. A qualitative interviewing methodology called consensual qualitative research (CQR) was used. Six high school freshmen with T1DM were interviewed. Adolescents reported both normative as well as diabetes-specific issues (e.g., social challenges of self-care) pertaining to their transition from middle to high school. Implications for school counseling practice are discussed.
Effects of Non-Guidance Activities, Supervision, and Student-to-Counselor Ratios on School Counselor Burnout
Author: Moyer, Michael
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Burnout,Mental Health Workers,Role Conflict,Multiple Regression Analysis,Supervision,School Counselors,Teaching Conditions,Guidance,At Risk Persons,Predictor Variables

School counselors, like all mental health professionals are at high risk for burnout. High caseloads, job role ambiguity, and lack of supervision increase their propensity for burnout. Three areas were selected for study in this article due to their potential impact on burnout: supervision, student-to-counselor-ratios, and non-guidance related duties. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were conducted and findings indicate non-guidance related duties and supervision are the best predictors of burnout. Implications and limitations are discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)
School Counseling and Solution-Focused Site Supervision: A Theoretical Application and Case Example
Author: Cigrand, Dawnette L.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Counseling,School Counselors,Supervision,Counselor Training,Clinical Supervision (of Teachers),Theory Practice Relationship,Case Studies,Time Management,Counseling Theories,Problem Solving

The solution-focused counseling theory provides a useful framework that can be applied to supervision of counselors-in-training. Solution-focused supervision is especially useful for school counseling site supervisors who may not have much time for supervision, who may not have had much training in clinical supervision, or who may have had different training experiences than their interns. This article delineates the tenets of the solution-focused theory and describes its application to school counseling site supervision and the American School Counselor Association National Model (ASCA, 2005) through a thorough discussion and a case example.
Virtue Ethics in School Counseling: A Framework for Decision Making
Author: Wilczenski, Felicia L.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Decision Making,School Counseling,Counseling,School Counselors,Ethics,Counselor Educators,Moral Development,Counselor Training

Virtue ethics focus on the motives that guide ethical decision making and action, and as such, are critical to the competent application of the counseling profession's ethical codes. Knowledge of virtue ethics deepens understanding of moral responsibilities and ethical reasoning in professional practice. This paper is an overview of virtue ethics and discusses its relevance for school counselors and counselor educators.
School Counseling Prevention and Intervention for Child Witnesses of Intimate Partner Violence
Author: Buser, Juleen K.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intervention,Prevention,School Counseling,School Counselors,Family Violence,Children,Court Litigation,Cultural Awareness,Referral

Children who witness intimate partner violence (IPV) often suffer a range of physical, behavioral, emotional, and familial consequences (Holt, Buckley, & Whelan, 2008). School counselors may be in a key position to implement prevention programs around this issue, identify children who have witnessed IPV, and to engage in intervention efforts. Thus, school counselors need increased knowledge about the impact of IPV on child witnesses. In addition to summarizing some research on the impact of IPV on child witnesses, the following article will discuss prevention and intervention efforts which school counselors can utilize to assist students in combating the deleterious effects of witnessing violence in the home.
Improving Reading Fluency and Comprehension among Elementary Students: Evaluation of a School Remedial Reading Program
Author: Hausheer, Robin
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Reading Comprehension,Remedial Reading,Reading Fluency,Reading Programs,School Counselors,Improvement Programs,Reading Improvement,Program Effectiveness,Gender Differences,Curriculum Based Assessment,Reading Tests,Educational Assessment,Reading Skills

This study examined the effectiveness of a remedial reading program on improving reading fluency and comprehension among elementary school students. Twenty-four students were selected to participate in the 8-month program. Results indicated reading fluency and reading comprehension scores improved significantly across the academic year for both male and female students. Examination of gender differences indicated significantly more males were referred to the program than females. Additionally, examination of the between group effect size indicated reading comprehension scores improved more for males than females. Implications for school counselors are discussed. (Contains 1 table.)
School Counselors and Social Justice Advocacy for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Students
Author: Bidell, Markus P.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Justice,Homosexuality,School Counselors,Advocacy,School Counseling,Counselor Role,Role Perception,Social Support Groups,Sex Fairness,Sex Stereotypes,Change Strategies,Peer Mediation

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) students often face considerable isolation, discrimination, and violence at school, which can exacerbate the acute psychosocial and academic problems they already encounter. The purpose of this article is to introduce gay-straight alliances (GSAs) as a social justice and advocacy approach for professional school counselors to support LGBTQ students. GSAs are student-led non-curricular groups that provide support and advocacy for LGBTQ middle and high school students as well as their allies. The history of GSAs and research about these groups will be presented along with resources and recommendations for school counselors to become social justice advocates for their LGBTQ students. (Contains 20 online resources.)
School Counselor Preparedness: Examining Cultural Competence regarding Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues
Author: Schmidt, Steven W.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Knowledge Level,Counselor Training,Cultural Pluralism,School Counseling,Homosexuality,Masters Programs,School Counselors,Graduate Students,Student Attitudes

Multiculturalism continues to be a powerful force within the counseling profession. While there appears to be an increase in the awareness of topics related to diversity, there are topics that continue to be underrepresented, particularly with regard to the training of future school counselors. One such topic is that of issues related to gay, lesbian and bisexual clients. This article examines the level of knowledge with regard to GLB clients and issues exhibited by counselor education students pursuing a master's degree in school counseling. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)