ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Conceptual Model of Sustainable Development of the Rural Sector
Author: Belyaeva, Galina I.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Rural Areas,Sustainable Development,Quality of Life,Foreign Countries,Models,Questionnaires,Interviews,Economic Factors,Social Influences,Ecology

On the one hand, the relevance of the studied issue is determined by growing lag of rural territorial units in socioeconomic development, and one the other by their significance in such important aspects of the country, as ensuring food supply security, preservation of the available land, production, ecological, demographic and human potential. The aim of the article is to develop the conceptual model of sustainable development of rural areas, which is based on the system of indicators of quality of living of rural population. The leading method for studying this issue is modeling, which allows to consider it as a targeted and organized process of formation of the concept of sustainable development of the rural sector of the regional economy using the example of the studies of experience of sustainable development of the Kinel-Cherkassky municipal district of the Samara region. The results: the analysis of consistence and tendencies of development of agrarian potential of rural areas of the Samara region was carried out for the purpose of implementation of the conceptual model of sustainable development and assessment of further prospects in the production sphere of the village; the main reasons for disproportion in sustainable development of rural areas of the Samara region are identified. The materials of this article can be used for theoretical conclusions, methodological developments and working knowledge in activities of bodies of the regional government and local self-government when developing the concept and programs of sustainable development of rural municipalities.
The Analysis of Institutional Environment for Development of a Public-Private Partnership in the Sphere of Environmental Protection in the Samara Region
Author: Saldaeva, Marina N.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Conservation (Environment),Organizational Climate,Public Sector,Private Sector,Institutional Cooperation,Influences

The relevance of researched problem is caused by the fact that public-private partnership has high potential to become an effective platform not only for infrastructure and socially important projects, but also to start mechanisms of environmental problems solution and activization of ecological business responsibility at the levels which are significant for the Samara region. The aim of the article is to consider the institutional environment of the Samara region from the point of view of readiness to implement public-private partnership in the sphere of environmental protection. The leading method to research this problem is analysis and synthesis that allow revealing essential aspects of the institutional environment in the region to implement projects of public-private partnership in the sphere of environmental protection. Results: there were revealed the factors, constraining development of public-private partnership in the sphere of environment in the Samara region, conditions of forming the environment are determined. Results of this research can be useful for specialists in the sphere of PPP both in executive, and in industry authorities.
What Positive Impacts Does Peer Tutoring Have upon the Peer Tutors at SQU?
Author: Al kharusi, Dhafra
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Peer Teaching,Tutoring,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Student Surveys,Questionnaires,Friendship,Student Attitudes,Program Effectiveness,Higher Education

This paper attempts to provide an answer to the question: What positive impacts does peer tutoring have upon the peer tutors at SQU? It is conducted in the LC Tutorial Centre at Sultan Qaboos University where senior English language students are hired to tutor their peers who are struggling with the language. It sheds light on the peer tutors' academic, social, professional, psychological, and personal gains. Data were gathered from twenty-five currently employed peer tutors through a survey questionnaire and a group discussion. The study results prove the success of the adopted one-on-one peer-tutoring program in contributing to the peer tutors' development. The PTs benefited academically through the resources available in the TC and exchanging knowledge with their peers. They also found peer-tutoring a good chance to practice their language skills. Furthermore, the experience opened a horizon for students to expand their social network by making friendships with different students and staff. The PTs learnt to be more responsible, confident, patient, outgoing, and punctual. Most of all, the peer tutors explored the feelings of fulfillment and achievement through hearing positive feedback from their tutees and believing themselves to be productive members of SQU campus life and a reason for somebody's success in learning the English language.
Sex and Age Differences in Achievement Goal Orientations in Turkish Adolescents
Author: Sahin, Ertugrul
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Cultural Influences,Goal Orientation,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Adolescents,High School Students,Student Surveys,Hypothesis Testing,Academic Achievement,Statistical Analysis,Multivariate Analysis

Culture plays an important role in the achievement goal orientations of students, which may vary as they progress through their lifespan. However, research examining achievement goal orientations in the Turkish cultural context is scarce. Based on contextual and developmental theories, the aim of this study was to examine sex and age differences in achievement goal orientations in Turkish high school students. Participants consisted of 386 female and 250 male high school students (61% female, M = 15.67 yrs; SD = 1.22) who completed the 2x2 Achievement Goal Orientation Scale. Two way analyses of variance were used to test the research hypotheses. Study results suggested that there was no difference between boys and girls in achievement goal orientation dimensions; however, older students were more likely to less mastery and performance approach oriented than younger students. Based on contextual and developmental theories, some cultural factors related to achievement goal orientations in Turkish high school students were discussed and future studies were recommended.
Private Supplementary Tutoring: Motivations and Effects: A Review Study
Author: Chui, Mary Mugwe
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Supplementary Education,Tutoring,Private Education,Elementary Secondary Education,Foreign Countries,Compensation (Remuneration),Teachers,Public Education,Developing Nations

For long, mixed reaction on the importance of supplementary tutorials in Kenyan schools, both primary and secondary, have been expressed by the various stakeholders. While some have argued for them, others have been fully opposed to it and viewed it as an attempt by teachers to exploit parents with the argument that the government pays them to do the same job. This has however been countered by assertions by teachers on the benefits of the same in improving the performance of the students. Prior research has analyzed the causes and consequences of supplementary tutorials to the extent that the cabinet secretary for Education in the republic of Kenya banned schools from conducting tutorials since year 2015. This study reviews the issues pertaining to Private supplementary tutorials. The result is a set of recommendations regarding Private supplementary tuition.
Effect of Child Centred Methods on Teaching and Learning of Science Activities in Pre-Schools in Kenya
Author: Andiema, Nelly C.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Centered Learning,Science Instruction,Science Activities,Preschool Education,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Teacher Attitudes,Principals,Administrator Attitudes,Preschool Teachers,Questionnaires,Interviews,Observation,Check Lists,Correlation,Discovery Learning,Student Interests,Student Needs,Instructional Effectiveness,Science Process Skills

Despite many research studies showing the effectiveness of teacher application of child-centered learning in different educational settings, few studies have focused on teaching and learning activities in Pre-Schools. This research investigates the effect of child centered methods on teaching and learning of science activities in preschools in West Pokot County, Kenya. The study was descriptive in nature as it sought pre-school teachers and head teachers views. The instruments used for this study were; questionnaires, interview guide and observation checklist by the researcher. A total of 168 teachers and 35 head teachers responded to the research questionnaires. The research results showed that there existed significant relationship (p&lt;0.01) between four child centered approaches and pupils teaching and learning of science in public early childhood education centres. For instance, use of child discovery (r = 0.370 and p = 0.001) and activity based approaches (r = 0.360 and p = 0.001) had higher correlations compared to child interest (r = 0.215 and p = 0.007) and child needs approaches (r = 0.181 and p = 0.024). The study concluded that teachers' use of child-centred approaches affected pupils' acquisition of science skills in schools. The study recommends that teachers should change their classroom learning to allow learners regular interaction with the outside the classroom (active learning).
Perceptions and Attitudes of Student Teachers and Their Cognitive-Metacognitive Awareness in Mathematics in Colleges of Education in Zambia
Author: Mulendema, Peter
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Cognitive Processes,Metacognition,College Mathematics,Mathematics Instruction,Focus Groups,Hypothesis Testing,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Teaching Methods

The purpose of the study was to establish perceptions and attitudes of student teachers and their cognitive-metacognitive awareness in mathematics in colleges of education in Zambia. Although there has been abundant research into perceptions, attitudes and cognitive-metacognitive awareness in teacher education, relatively little research has focused on student teachers' perceptions and attitudes and their cognitive-metacognitive awareness in Zambia. Perception is a cognitive process through which individuals view, interpret, and understand their surroundings and environment and includes impressions formed about objects, events, and people. Attitude towards mathematics denotes interest or feeling towards studying mathematics. Metacognition is intertwined with cognition and affect. Metacognition is &quot;thinking about thinking&quot; or cognition about cognition. The key findings indicated that student teachers had moderately high metacognitive awareness levels in both colleges. According to the results of the analysis, there was not a significant difference among the scores of metacognitive awareness of student teachers (F = 0.522; p = 0.491 &gt; 0.05) according to means. We accept the null hypothesis that the means in the two colleges of education do not vary since (p &gt; 0.05) . Results indicated that student teachers in both colleges of education had higher levels of their perceptions and attitudes towards mathematics. Further, results from the Focus Group Discussion (FGDs) indicated that student teachers perception of their performance is attributed to lecturers' methods of teaching and lecturers' attitudes towards them. Results from the focus group with all the years of study indicated that lecturers teach them procedures of solving problem without student teachers' participation. The results showed that lecturers teach the &quot;how&quot; approach of solving mathematical problems without the &quot;when&quot; and &quot;why&quot; processes of solving problems. Therefore, this study recommends that teacher training programmes should include activities through the development and support of metacognitive awareness and affective factors that will be helpful in terms of professional and personal development for mathematics teacher trainees.
Challenges Faced by Female-Students in Engineering-Education
Author: Madara, Diana Starovoytova
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Females,Womens Education,Engineering Education,Barriers,Gender Differences,Undergraduate Students,Student Surveys,Coding,Gender Bias,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis

Gender-related challenges in learning technical courses are universal phenomenon. These challenges could restrain female students from achieving their fullest potential. The main focus of this study, therefore, is to examine self-recognized challenges faced by undergraduate female students in pursuing engineering at the School of Engineering (SOE), Moi University (MU). This article is an account from a larger gender-related study based on SOE, MU. Quantitative and qualitative methods have been applied in this study. The researchers designed, administered and analyzed a 20-question questioner addressed to female undergraduate students at SOE, MU. The focal point (single-school, cross-sectional) sample was chosen at random, and was limited to 50 female pupils representing each of the 5 engineering departments of SOE (about 20% of the population of the female students) at 2014/2015 academic year. From the survey reports, the sample consisted of 45 students (90%) under regular (GSSP) program and 5students (10%) under Privately Sponsored Students Program (PSSP). The respondents included students from each year of a 5-year degree-program: 25 students (50%) in 5th year, 17 students (34%) in 4th year, 3 students (6%) in 3rd year, 3 students (6%) in 2nd year and 2 students (4%) in 1st year of study. The age bracket of female students was between 18 and 26 years old. Qualitative Data Coding Techniques were applied to interpret the collected data. The responses to the questioner were analyzed using NVivo software (version 10: QSR, 2012). 66% of the respondents agreed that there are barriers in their education at SOE. Based on the findings and their analysis, it is apparent, that the female students, indeed, faced numerous gender-related challenges and even harassment from teachers and classmates in studying at SOE. The study has made recommendations: in order to increase Retention and improve learning environment in the field of engineering education, female student Support and Mentoring activities should be designed and incorporated at engineering school.
Implementation of Potential of the Transdisciplinary Approaches in Economic Studies
Author: Stepanova, Tatiana E.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Interdisciplinary Approach,Economic Research,Game Theory,Mathematics,Theories,Macroeconomics,Observation

The relevance of the researched problem is caused by the increasing interest in using potential of transdisciplinary approaches, and mathematical methods, which include the game theory in analysis of public and economic processes. The aim of the article is studying a possibility of implementation of the transdisciplinary approaches in economic researches. The leading approach is institutional and evolutionary, which allows to reveal such tendencies of relationship development and interrelations of individuals that remain hidden and implicit. It also allows to receive new and quite unexpected important results, significant for practice. In the article the hypothesis is proved. According to it, innovations, its generation and autopoiesis itself are structural units. In the innovative environment it assumes various forms. The materials of the article can be useful for development of the theory of the system analysis, and also when developing macroeconomic forecasts of social and economic development.
Ideologeme &quot;Order&quot; in Modern American Linguistic World Image
Author: Ibatova, Aygul Z.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Linguistics,Ideology,Politics,Language,World Views,Mass Media,Newspapers,Periodicals,Content Analysis

The paper studies the topic of modern American linguistic world image. It is known that any language is the most important instrument of cognition of the world by a person but there is also no doubt that any language is the way of perception and conceptualization of this knowledge about the world. In modern linguistics linguistic world image is referred to as integral global world image which is the result of all mental activity of a person and comes out of during all contacts of a person with the world itself and his ideas about the world. The paper touches upon the idea that political thinking, political activity and language are in close interaction. The paper also considers the problem of an ideologeme as a linguo-cognitive phenomenon. The authors suggest some examples of the use of &quot;order&quot; ideologeme as a means of ideological representation and expression of political sentiments and political hopes, and also ambitions of both an individual and the whole society in general.
In-Service Education of Teachers: Overview, Problems and the Way Forward
Author: Osamwonyi, Eduwen Friday
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inservice Teacher Education,Teacher Improvement,Faculty Development,Professional Development,Foreign Countries,Educational Methods,Barriers

The need for in-service education of teachers cannot be underestimated. It is a necessity in enhancing work performance and motivation of teachers in the field. Absence of in-service training of teachers will retard professional growth of teachers as well as &quot;missing gaps&quot; between demands and actual achievement levels. Inservice education allows for such activities that may include seminars, workshops, conferences, classes, exhibitions etc that are designed to develop and improve employees in an organization from the initial employment stage to retirement. From the foregoing, it becomes imperative that every attention should be devoted to the inservice education of teachers to promote their professional growth and development. Therefore, the focus of this paper is to have an overview and problems of in-service education of teachers in Nigeria. Finally, relevant suggestions were put forward to achieve a better staff development programme aimed at helping teachers to update their knowledge, expertise, skills and competence in the teaching profession.
The Efficacy of Police Interventions towards Resolution of Conflicts within the Illemi Triangle
Author: Mele, Joseph
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Police,Intervention,Conflict Resolution,Interviews,Focus Groups,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis,Peace,Questionnaires

Intervention of security agencies is considered key to lasting peace. This is especially crucial to attaining peace in communities where socio-cultural beliefs advocate for revenge. The study sought to examine the efficacy of police interventions towards resolution of conflicts within the Illemi Triangle. The study adopted neo-realism and conflict theories, while employing exploratory research design. The target population included all the households in Kibish sub-county (Kenyan), Narus and Mogos in South Sudan. A stratified random sample of 432 household heads and 30 key informants was selected from the three administrative units. Data collection tools used included household survey interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and in depth interviews. The collected data was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The study established that the communities within the Illemi Triangle rarely sought police interventions during their conflicts. They instead armed themselves with varied weapons to fight each other. The study concludes that failure to entrust security agencies with ensuring peace within the Illemi Triangle has played a great part to exacerbate the current conflicts in the Triangle. The findings of this study are of great significance to the governments of the two states in addressing the complexities occasioned by the disputed territorial boundaries affecting conflict management among the communities along the borders of the two states.
A Model of Microteaching Lesson Study Implementation in the Prospective History Teacher Education
Author: Utami, Indah Wahyu Puji
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Microteaching,Teacher Education,History Instruction,Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Teacher Effectiveness,Case Studies,Teaching Skills,Lesson Plans,Teacher Improvement,Teacher Collaboration

Microteaching lesson study is a model to improve prospective teacher quality by incorporating several element of microteaching and lesson study. This study concern on the implementation of microteaching lesson study in prospective history teacher education. Microteaching lesson study model implemented in this study consist of three stages: plan, do, and see. This research employed a case study design. This research finds that microteaching lesson study enhancing prospective history teaching skills as well as improving their knowledge. On the &quot;plan&quot; stage, students in a group of four planning the lesson together. On this stage they share knowledge and ideas, improve their lesson plan, collaborating in teaching aids and assessment preparing, and enhancing their confidence. On the &quot;do&quot; stage modelling teacher performed the lesson while the other group member observed the lesson. Reflection is the last stage which provide modelling teacher with positive feedback to improve the lesson.
Zimbabwean Female Participation in Physics: Factors of Identity Formation Considered as Contributing to Developing an Orientation to Physics by Female Students
Author: Gudyanga, Anna
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Females,Physics,Science Instruction,Secondary School Science,High School Students,Advanced Courses,Student Participation,Semi Structured Interviews,Women Scientists,Disproportionate Representation,Science Careers,Nontraditional Occupations,Qualitative Research,Occupational Aspiration,Research Design,Science Teachers,Science Education

The study investigated the Zimbabwean female participation in physics, with special emphasis on the factors of identity formation considered as contributing to developing an orientation to physics by female students. The main study from which this paper was taken explored the influence of identity formation on the Zimbabwean Advanced Level (&quot;A&quot; Level) female adolescent students in physics. Four high schools that were offering physics at &quot;A&quot; level in the Midlands Province, in Zimbabwe were targeted. Nine female adolescent students eighteen years and above: three doing mathematics and physics, one doing physics without mathematics and five doing mathematics without physics were chosen. The instrument that was used for data generation was semi-structured interviews. The results of this study indicate that amongst other factors the main factors of identity formation considered as contributing to developing an orientation to physics by female students are: need female physics role models, who can encourage O-level female students to take up physics being motivated by good O-level teaching, high self-confidence, high self-esteem and career aspirations. On the other hand, gender insensitivity, male peer harassment and gender stereotyping are, factors in identity formation they considered as inhibiting the development of an orientation to physics by female students. This causes fewer female students to opt for physics as one of their &quot;A&quot; Level subjects. The formation of a negative physics identity by female adolescent students influences their perceptions of physics and their participation in the subject.