ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
An Overview of the Administrative Issues in Preschools from Preschool Teachers&apos; Perspectives
Author: Öztabak, Muhammet Ü.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,School Administration,Preschools,Preschool Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Educational Facilities,Leadership Effectiveness,Cooperative Planning,Preschool Education,Teaching Experience,School Schedules,Parent Participation,Fees

The aim of the current study was to review some of the administration issues at preschools from preschool teachers' perspectives by employing a holistic, multiple-case design. Ten preschool teachers working in state-funded preschools in the Anatolian Side of Istanbul during Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 made up the sample of the study. The data collected from the participants through face-to-face interviews were divided into three themes, which are physical structure, staff and administration. Descriptive statistics were performed. The results revealed that architectural deficiencies in the physical structure, ineffective leadership in the workplace, problems with joint planning and consultation, inexperienced support staff, fees, interfering parents or guardians, double shift schooling and superficial approach to supervision were among the outstanding problems reported by the preschool teachers.
Urgency of Adiwiyata School for Education as Sustainable Development
Author: Susilawati, Wiwik Okta
Date: 2020-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Environmental Education,Sustainable Development,Program Implementation,Data Analysis,Ethics,Futures (of Society),Poverty,Public Policy,Models,Foreign Countries

This research is intended to be understood; 1) the urgency of education as an environmentally sustainable development; 2) the background of implementing the adiwiyata school program at SMP Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta; and 3) the implementation of the adiwiyata school program at SMP Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta. The research used in this research is qualitative research. The research subjects were the chief coordinator of the adiwiyata team, and the teacher. Determination of research subjects is done by purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques were carried out using interview, observation and documentation methods. This type of data analysis uses the Milles &amp; Huberman model, namely reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions/verification of data. The results of this study are: 1) The concept of sustainable development is related to ethical issues, the discussion of the concept of sustainable development in the future (future) and also focuses on the problem of welfare (poverty); 2) There are a number of things underlying the implementation of the adiwiyata school program at SMP Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta, both the overall background, philosophical, geographical, juridical, both organizational background; and 3) To support the growth of the values of attention problems in SMP Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta can use four aspects of the Adiwiyata program, such as environmentally sound policies, implementation of environment-based policies, participatory based planning activities and management of environmentally friendly supporting facilities.
Comparison of &quot;Course Study and Learning Strategies&quot; Used by 9th and 12th Grade Students in Anatolian and Science High Schools
Author: Kutlu, Mahmut Oguz
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Learning Strategies,Study Skills,High School Students,Institutional Characteristics,Science Education,Urban Schools,Gender Differences,Repetition,Self Efficacy,Learning Motivation,Grade 9,Grade 12,Foreign Countries

The main aim of this study is to comparatively examine the &quot;Studying and Learning Strategies&quot; used by the students of Science and Anatolian High Schools, which are the general secondary instruction level in the Turkish Educational System, at Adana province example in Turkey. The study is a descriptive study, a relational survey model. The population of the study is 9th and 12th grade students who are studying in Anatolian and Science High Schools in the city center of Adana. This study group of this research is consisted of 393 students in 9th and 12th grades who were studying at Adana Science High School and Seyhan IMKB Anatolian High School in the spring term of the 2019-2020 academic year. As a data collection tool, the &quot;Study and Learning Strategies Scale for High School Students&quot; developed by Kutlu, Yapici and Korkmaz (2015), consisting of 46 items and five sub-dimensions, was used. As a result of the study, when the &quot;Study and Learning Strategies&quot; of the students are examined according to school types, it has been determined that there is a significant difference in the sub-dimensions of &quot;Repetition&quot; and &quot;Enjoying Learning&quot;. It has been observed that there is a significant difference between male and female students in &quot;Repetition&quot; and &quot;Self-Confidence&quot; sub-dimensions according to the gender of the students. There is no significant difference between the levels of 9th and 12th grade students studying at Science and Anatolian High Schools according to their grade levels.
The Effectiveness of Videos and Pocket Books on the Level of Knowledge and Attitudes towards Stigma People with HIV/AIDS
Author: Setiyawati, Nanik
Date: 2020-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Effectiveness,Health Materials,Health Education,Video Technology,Information Sources,Knowledge Level,Social Bias,Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS),Undergraduate Students,Obstetrics,Attitude Change,Prevention,Developing Nations,Foreign Countries

Cases of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in middle and low income countries were very many. One of the biggest obstacles in the prevention of HIV/AIDS is the high stigma people with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). There are still 34% of health students stigmatizing PLWHA. Appropriate learning media is needed to provide information about HIV/AIDS to midwifery students. The purpose was to determine the effect videos and pocket books on the knowledge, attitudes towards stigma of PLWHA. This research was a quantitative study with quasi-experimental non equivalent control group design. The intervention group was given information using video, the control group was given a pocket book. There were 100 respondents participated in this study. Data analysis using t-test and simple linear regression. There is a relationship between the provision of videos and pocket books on the post test knowledge with p=0.002. There is an influence of giving video to attitude with p=0.022 OR 2.731. There was a relationship between the provision of videos and pocket books on the knowledge and attitudes of respondents. There was no relationship between the source of video information on the adequacy of material about HIV AIDS and the experience of meeting PLWHA with the level of knowledge and attitude of respondents.
Teachers&apos; Concern and Professional Development Needs in Adopting Inclusive Education in Saudi Arabia, Based on Their Gender for Vision 2030
Author: Asiri, Abdullah Ali
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Inclusion,Faculty Development,Regular and Special Education Relationship,Elementary School Teachers,Gender Differences,Special Education Teachers,Students with Disabilities,Teacher Competencies,Correlation,Administrator Role,Teacher Attitudes

This study looks into the concerns and the required professional development for adopting an inclusive education system, as expressed by elementary school teachers, based on their gender in Saudi Arabia. Participants in this research were special and general education teachers randomly selected from elementary schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which have special education programs. The theoretical framework of the study was the Concern Based Adoption Model (CBAM). Non-experimental cross-sectional survey was used to collect data. Data were obtained from 332 teachers, i.e., the response rate was 83%. The Stages of Concerns Questionnaire (SoCQ) provided by CBAM indicated that respondent stages of concern 0-2 (Unconcerned, Informational, and Personal) ranked the highest, while stages 4-6 (Consequence, Collaboration, and Refocusing) ranked the lowest. This profile was identified as a &quot;non-user profile&quot;, meaning respondents wanted more information about inclusive education. Teachers, in general, showed interest for professional development on inclusive education, including immediate training and seminars/workshops. The only significant difference in interest for professional development was by gender. The t-test indicated that female teachers have more interest for professional development compared to male teachers.
Tangible Corporation: A Receivables Audit Case
Author: Udeh, Ifeoma
Date: 2020-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Audits (Verification),Corporations,Guidance,Outcomes of Education,Case Method (Teaching Technique),Teaching Methods,Student Evaluation,Accounting,Financial Audits

The aim of this teaching case is to provide students with an opportunity to become conversant with the audit procedures relating to an audit of the accounts receivable. In order to achieve the learning outcomes, the case presented is designed to focus on the basic issues that relate to the documentation likely to be involved in the receivables audit. The paper provides some guidance on the conducting of the case and the assessment of the student learning outcomes.
The Effect of Digital Stories on Academic Achievement: A Meta-Analysis
Author: Akgün, Muhterem
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Publishing,Academic Achievement,Meta Analysis,Technology Uses in Education,Elementary Secondary Education,Higher Education,Intellectual Disciplines,Story Telling

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of digital stories on academic achievement. In order to achieve this purpose, meta analysis method was used in the study. Within the scope of the study, ERIC, Google Academic, YÖK Thesis Center, ProQuest, Science Direct and ULAKBIM databases were scanned and 23 studies (10 theses, 13 articles) were included in the meta-analysis using the criteria determined by the researchers. Cochran's X[superscript 2] (Q = 285,155, p &lt; 0.05) test was conducted to test whether the studies included in the study were heterogeneous. Random effects model was used to calculate effect size since heterogeneity was determined between studies. At the end of the study, it was seen that the general effect size (Hedge's g = 1.081) regarding the effect of digital stories on academic achievement was strong, that there was a positive effect in all areas according to the lessons which was higher for Science. It was also observed that the effect was positive in all dimensions according to the education level, there was a difference between the education levels and the highest effect occurred at university and middle school levels.
The Educational Triage Model
Author: Laing, Gregory Kenneth
Date: 2020-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Needs,Needs Assessment,Teaching Methods,Educational Media,Models,Postsecondary Education,Blended Learning

The purpose of this paper is to develop an approach to assessing the requirements of students and identifying the most appropriate teaching methods and aids to support their learning needs. The model derives concepts from the medical triage system leading to the development of an educational triage approach for application in the tertiary education setting.
Management Students&apos; Perceptions of Online Teaching Quality
Author: Zhang, Jing
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Business Administration Education,Undergraduate Students,College Faculty,Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance,Online Courses,Technological Literacy,Educational Quality,Instructional Design,Feedback (Response),State Universities,Teacher Competencies,Instructional Effectiveness

This study consolidates survey data from focus groups of undergraduate business students at California State University, San Bernardino, and its Palm Desert Campus to identify student-based perceptions of quality online instruction. Exploration includes three main concepts: 1) the factors affecting students' perceptions of quality online education, 2) the relative importance of these factors under different conditions, and 3) a summary of students' recommendations. The main concepts subdivide to probe seven distinctive perceptions of; 1) basic online modality (e.g., online gradebook), 2) teaching presence (e.g., customized feedback), 3) instructional design (clarity of structure and communication), 4) cognitive presence (e.g., intellectual stimulation), 5) social or studentto-student presence, 6) online social comfort (comfort interacting online), and 7) interactive online modality (e.g., videoconferencing and small groups). The summary reveals distinctive perceptions: 1, 2, and 3 rank high for students' while, recommendations disclose that students' feel instructor training and motivation are critical for high-quality online learning.
Using an Innovative Intervention to Promote Active Learning in an Introductory Microbiology Course
Author: Bull, Harold
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intervention,Active Learning,Introductory Courses,Class Size,Microbiology,Undergraduate Students,Instructional Effectiveness,Visual Aids,Goal Orientation,Test Anxiety,Learner Engagement,Self Efficacy,Time Management,Teamwork,Retention (Psychology),Foreign Countries,Learning Strategies,Questionnaires

We found that actively engaging students in our introductory microbiology course was a challenge given our large class sizes and many non-majors taking the course as a program requirement. Therefore, we introduced a novel active learning strategy to our course. Students grouped into teams of three had to create PowerPoint virtual posters on one of three themes: (a) a report on a microbe or immunology story in the news, (b) interview a research scientist, or (c) research a microbiological topic of their choice. To assess the intervention's effectiveness, a pre- and post-course assessment was done. Pre-posttest analysis revealed a significant drop in surface learning and rise in deep learning. Also, there was a drop in the extrinsic (grade-dependent) goal orientation and affective (test anxiety) components. We found a decline in task value, self-efficacy for learning and performance, organization, critical thinking, time and study environment, and help seeking in students' post-test scores. Qualitative findings also indicated the importance of group activity, gaining extra knowledge outside the curriculum, and long-term course content retention. In conclusion, we propose that the creation of digital posters in teams is an effective strategy to increase student engagement in large classes.
Comparing Work-Related Correlates of Life Satisfaction for Combat versus Non-Combat Military Veterans
Author: Blau, Gary
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Veterans,Military Service,Life Satisfaction,Comparative Analysis,Online Surveys,Occupations,Correlation,Trauma,Educational Attainment,Volunteers,Nontraditional Students,Career Choice,Participant Characteristics

Military veterans (n = 153) completed an on-line survey and were broken down into combat (n = 92) versus non-combat (n = 61) veterans. The combat veterans had higher life satisfaction, perceived occupational alternatives, and education level versus the non-combat veterans. Looking at correlates to life satisfaction, for both samples number of prior traumatic events (negative) and personal accomplishment (positive) were significantly related. In addition, for the combat veterans, highest education level and perceived occupational alternatives were significantly related to life satisfaction. A high percentage of both combat and non-combat veterans were currently going to school to further their education. Working with employed combat and non-combat veterans, those currently going to school to further their education had higher perceived occupational alternatives than veterans not going back. Working with a smaller group of combat versus non-combat respondents who did volunteer work, the non-combat veterans were higher on perceived meaningfulness of volunteer work than the combat veterans. Returning to school can be one way to help military veterans find rewarding meaningful work, through perceived occupational alternatives, which can help to increase their life satisfaction. If increased education is not an option, volunteer work may also lead to higher perceived meaningful work. As veterans transition from military to civilian life, military out-processing should continue to counsel/prepare transitioning veterans for: finding/interviewing for jobs as well as realistic new careers; identifying meaningful voluntary work opportunities; or finding resources for furthering one's education.
Does Critical Period Affect Bilingual Advantage for Working Memory and Metacognition?
Author: Huang, Kexuan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bilingualism,Metacognition,Short Term Memory,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Comparative Analysis,Young Adults,Adults,Reading Comprehension,Reading Tests,Language Aptitude,Foreign Countries,Mandarin Chinese,Native Language,Correlation,Age Differences,Learning Processes

There have been many studies exploring the advantages that bilingualism confers to individuals' working memory and metacognition (see Ransdell, 2006; Del Missier et al., 2010). The hypothesis of language critical period states that if no language learning and teaching happen during the critical period, an individual will never be able to fully grasp any language to a full extent (Fromkin et al., 1974). This study investigates whether late bilingualism (second language acquisition after the critical period) will positively affect a person's working memory and metacognition just like early bilingualism (second language acquisition before the critical period) does. Sixty Chinese persons between the ages of 18 and 35 participated in my online experimental protocol, including a language experience questionnaire, a reading comprehension exam, and a reading span task. I found that late bilingualism poses a similar advantage to an individual's working memory as early bilingualism, while it negatively affects an individual's metacognitive awareness of their own language ability.
Transforming Confirmation Bias to Generate Critical Consciousness in News/Information Literacy and Social Science Courses
Author: Wittebols, James H.
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bias,Consciousness Raising,Critical Thinking,Information Literacy,Social Sciences,Personality Traits,Flipped Classroom,College Students,Media Literacy

This paper synthesizes theory and research on confirmation bias (CB), curiosity, and news/information literacy education with the goal of understanding how helping students critique their tendency to engage in CB spurs curiosity and critical consciousness about learning. Curiosity about the self is spurred when people realize their CB tendencies. Curiosity about the larger social world is spurred when students learn how CB affects the way they look at the world. A flipped classroom approach reflects the work of Paulo Freire, who argued critical education should be experiential with faculty playing a facilitating, rather than an &quot;expert&quot; role.
Examination of Lifelong Learning Trends of Physical Education and Sports Teachers on Different Variables
Author: Bülbül, Alpay
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Lifelong Learning,Educational Trends,Physical Education Teachers,Athletics,Secondary School Teachers,High Schools,Teacher Competencies,Teacher Characteristics,Learning Motivation,Foreign Countries

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the lifelong learning trends of physical education and sports teachers with regard to various variables and to compare them with the literature. Method: 113 physical education teachers working in secondary schools and high schools in Tokat province and its districts during the 2019-2020 academic year participated in the study. In order to obtain the research data, the &quot;Lifelong Learning Scale&quot; adapted to Turkish by Engin, Kör and Erbay (2016) and the demographic information questionnaire created by the researchers were used. This research is a descriptive study in scanning model. The research data were subjected to normality test and the research data were analyzed according to the results. In the analysis of the data, 0.05 significance level was taken as the criterion. In order to determine the level of lifelong learning competence of physical education and sports teachers, the variables with 2 level were analyzed by using t test statistics, and the variables with 3 or more levels were analyzed by the ANOVA F test statistic. Conclusion: According to the results of this study which was conducted on different variables, physical education teachers' lifelong learning tendency scores are high. At the same time; gender, professional seniority and and the level of the institution (primary school, high school etc.) are not effective factors on lifelong learning motivations of physical education and sports teachers.
From G.E.D. To Ph.D.: Eric Thomas as a Model of Educational Success
Author: Chaney, Cassandra D.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Equivalency Tests,High School Equivalency Programs,Graduate Study,Doctoral Degrees,Graduate Students,Student Motivation,Academic Achievement,Academic Persistence,African American Students,Fear of Success,Family Work Relationship

Since the General Educational Development (GED) Program was established in 1943, more than 17 million people have received a GED Credential. According to the American Council on Education (ACOE), the GED test is considered an alternative option to the US High school diploma, HiSET and TASC tests; the GED test verifies whether the test taker has the United States or Canadian high school-level academic skills (Larson et al., 2016; Rice, 2016). The GED tests entail five subject contents such as writing skills, reading skills, social studies, science, and mathematics--and although the standards required for passing the tests vary across states, these standards are generally similar (Larson et al., 2016; Rice, 2016). This chapter will examine the words Dr. Eric Thomas uses during an interview on the day that he obtained his Ph.D. (Philosophy in Education) from Michigan State University. During this interview with Glenn Twiddle, Dr. Thomas discusses the various factors that motivated him to pursue and earn a Ph.D. In particular, this content analysis will determine the themes Dr. Thomas believes are essential catalysts for educational success. Qualitative analysis of Dr. Thomas's interview reveals four themes related to: (1) The Habit of Avoiding Challenges; (2) The Value of Facing Challenges; (3) The Importance of Receiving Encouragement and Accepting Help; and (4) The Fragility of Work-Life Balance. Essentially, these themes highlight Dr. Thomas's initial habit of running from academic challenges, the reasons why he faced educational challenges in his life, what he learned about himself after facing academic challenges, the importance of receiving encouragement and accepting help from others, as well as how he manages work-life balance.