ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Extent of Applying the Criteria of Child Stories to the Translated Stories Introduced to the Students of the Sixth Grade in Jordan
Author: al-Abdulaziz, Amjad Muhamamd Ahmad
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Translation,Foreign Countries,Evaluation Criteria,Specialists,Childrens Literature,Validity,Reliability,Statistical Analysis,Values,Educational Objectives,Teaching Methods,Elementary School Students

This research paper is a descriptive analytical study of the extent of applying the criteria of child stories to the translated stories introduced to the students of the sixth grade in Jordan. To achieve the goals of the study, the searcher prepared a thirty-item list of the child story criteria; the list was judged by panel of specialists and experts in child literature. The stories were analyzed. The study showed that only (19) criteria were available with a percentage of (63.3) and the non- available items were (11) with a percentage of (36.7). The results were discussed and the study came up with a number of recommendations, the most important of which is: the non-available criteria should be taken into consideration because they have substantial role in realizing the quality, and benefit for our children.
The Relationship between Moroccan EFL University Students' Motivation Orientation and Their Classroom Participation: Exploring the Variables of Gender and Proficiency Level
Author: Brigui, Hind
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries,Student Motivation,Questionnaires,Student Attitudes,Positive Attitudes,Social Integration,Academic Achievement,Gender Differences,Language Proficiency,Undergraduate Students,Graduate Students,Statistical Analysis

This paper explores the relationship that may exist between the students' motivational orientation and their participation in the classroom. The designed questionnaire was concerned with two main points. A motivation section that tapped the students responses to two orientations related to motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic also known as integrative and instrumental. The first one is characterised by the learner's positive attitudes towards the target language group and the desire to integrate into the target language community. The second one underlies the goal to gain some social, academic or economic reward through L2 achievement which suggests a functional purpose of the target language learning. The second questionnaire section targeted the willingness and actual participation of students inside the classroom. Two variables were taken into account, the gender and the proficiency level of the subjects. Results show that almost all the respondents have an intrinsic/integrative motivation orientation, a fact that has a noticeable positive effect on their classroom participation. Other results show that while gender proved to be an influencing factor on classroom participation, the degree of students' proficiency appeared not to have any significant effect on any of the research variables.
Quality of Life and Emotional Intelligence in a Sample of Kuwait University Students
Author: Al-Huwailah, Amthal
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Quality of Life,Emotional Intelligence,College Students,Gender Differences,Foreign Countries,Measures (Individuals),Correlation,Statistical Analysis,Statistical Significance

The purpose of the study is to describe of the nature of the relationship between quality of Life and Emotional Intelligence in a sample of Kuwait University students, as well as to identify the differences between males and females in the variables of the study, The study sample consists of 400 students from the University of Kuwait, (200) males and (200) females with average age of (21.38 ± 0.72) years, and the study includes tools of emotional intelligence scale, and scale the quality of life, The findings reveal that the presence of correlated relationship has a positive statistically significant between the dimensions of emotional intelligence and the dimensions of quality of life. It turns out that there are statistical significance differences between males and females in the quality of life and emotional intelligence in favor of the female students.
Improving the Quality of Academic Services through Implementation of Internal Quality Assurance System in State Institute of Islamic Studies STS Jambi
Author: Iskandar
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Quality Assurance,Educational Quality,Program Implementation,Qualitative Research,Colleges,Program Effectiveness,Accreditation (Institutions),Self Evaluation (Groups),Observation,Interviews,Surveys

Implementation of quality assurance systems in IAIN STS Jambi implemented in early 2012, through the build system of internal quality assurance based on ISO 9001: 2008, in the process of implementation required strong reasons behind not growing atmosphere of academic standards of accreditation of study programs and institutions that are reflected in the implementation of &quot;Tridharma&quot; college (Teaching, Research and Community Service) in IAIN STS Jambi.The purpose of this study is to describe the process of improving the quality of academic service commitment through the implementation of an internal quality assurance system in IAIN STS Jambi. This research uses descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The Implementation results of this study are SPMI at IAIN STS Jambi showed an increased commitment to quality of service leadership, faculty, staff and students (academics) to perform tasks &quot;Tridharma&quot; college has been quite good, but still a lack of quality awareness and consistent running quality documents that have been defined. By implementing a system of internal quality assurance (SPMI), it will be able to raise awareness of the quality, commitment to quality, efficiency, reduce costs, improve morale faculty, staff and students, improve productivity, reduce rework, improve processes, achieve good cooperation, improve communication employees, reduce quality problems, improve quality awareness, documenting the quality system, improve the quality system, meet stakeholder satisfaction, better stakeholder satisfaction, improve stakeholder confidence, and improved public image of the input, process, output and outcome IAIN STS Jambi.
Integrating Community Services and Research: A Livelihood Needs Assessment at the Countryside of the Philippines
Author: Garcia, Rosario Cano
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Needs Assessment,Community Services,Research,Integrated Activities,Focus Groups,Rural Areas,Rural Population,Qualitative Research,Questionnaires

This study assessed the integration of community services and research through the livelihood needs assessment of a countryside in the Philippines particularly Sitio Malanas, Lettac Sur, Santol, La Union as basis of the actions in addressing the needs. Specifically, the livelihood situation and needs were determined and proposed actions for the improvement of the livelihood situation of the community. Thirty five members of the community participated in the research. A focused group discussion was utilized in gathering the data. The residents of the community were found to be engaged in farming, sold agricultural products, and had only three variety stores getting its supplies from other places. They encountered livelihood problems mostly related to marketing and transportation. They wanted additional livelihood program, to improve sales, and be provided with seminar-workshops on business-related activities. The findings show that there is a need for a program to improve their livelihood needs. It is recommended that actions have to be taken for the improvement of the livelihood situation of the community in cooperation with the local government unit and the school extending relevant community services based on research.
The Development of a Proposed Global Work-Integrated Learning Framework
Author: McRae, Norah
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Experiential Learning,Work Experience,Postsecondary Education,Models,Program Development,Employment Qualifications,Integrated Curriculum,Reflection,Skill Development

Building on the work completed in BC that resulted in the development of a WIL Matrix for comparing and contrasting various forms of WIL with the Canadian co-op model, this paper proposes a Global Work-Integrated Learning Framework that allows for the comparison of a variety of models of work-integrated learning found in the international post-secondary education system. The Global Framework enables researchers, practitioners, and other WIL stakeholders including students and employers to better understand the key goals and outcomes of each model as well as explore the commonalities and differences between the various models based upon identified attributes of quality experiential education programs. This Framework also provides a means for situating or developing new models of WIL intentionally designed for specific experiential learner outcomes and program impacts. At the institutional level, the Framework provides a mechanism for rationalizing the many, and often independently designed and delivered, WIL offerings by connecting them through their shared attributes and providing a way to differentiate them through their unique processes and outcomes. The proposed Framework is based upon high impact practices for experiential learning as identified in the literature and allows users to map WIL programs directly to the academic agenda through learning outcomes. [Paper presented at the World Association for Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education, International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education, (2nd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 2016).]
Developing Global Standards Framework and Quality Integrated Models for Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education Programs
Author: Khampirat, Buratin
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Cooperative Learning,Work Experience Programs,Education Work Relationship,Educational Quality,Standards,Program Evaluation,Evaluation Methods,Student Placement,Job Placement,Global Approach,Focus Groups,Communities of Practice,Social Theories,Content Analysis,Data Collection,Program Development,Program Implementation,Program Effectiveness,Efficiency,Measurement,Causal Models

Cooperative and Work-integrated Education (CWIE) programs have been widely accepted as educational programs that can effectively connect what students are learning to the world of work through placements. Because a global quality standards framework could be a very valuable resource and guide to establishing, developing, and accrediting quality CWIE programs, this study was aiming at the development of a global standards framework, implementation strategy and a quality evaluation model for CWIE programs. A focus Group comprised of practitioners and researchers of CWIE programs in Thailand, South Africa, Namibia and Canada came together to develop such a framework using Activity Theory. Content analysis and text data mining methods were employed to establish the evaluation model. The authors believed that this standards framework and a well-tested quality evaluation model could act as a valuable resource and guide, as well as a tool, for CWIE practitioners and administrators across all disciplines on a global scale. [Paper presented at the World Association for Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education, International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education, (2nd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 2016).]
Materials for Assessing the Writing Skill
Author: Nimehchisalem, Vahid
Date: 2010-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Writing Skills,Writing Tests,Research Tools,Writing Instruction,Test Construction,Rating Scales,Instructional Materials,Material Development,English (Second Language),Writing Evaluation,Design Requirements,Research Design,Psychometrics

This paper reviews the issues of concern in writing scale development in English as Second Language (ESL) settings with an intention to provide a useful guide for researchers or writing teachers who wish to develop or adapt valid, reliable and efficient writing scales considering their present assessment situations. With a brief discussion on the rationale behind writing scales, the author considers the process of scale development by breaking it into three phases of design, operationalization and administration. The issues discussed in the first phase include analyzing the samples, deciding on the type of scale and ensuring the validity of its design. Phase two encompasses setting the scale criteria, operationalization of definitions, setting a numerical value, assigning an appropriate weight for each trait, accounting for validity and reliability. The final phase comprises recommendations on how a writing scale should be used.
Investment Evaluation of Higher Education through Cost-Benefit Analysis: Evidence from Adrar University-Algeria
Author: Hocine, Benlaria
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Universities,Higher Education,Outcomes of Education,Cost Effectiveness,Human Capital,Statistical Analysis,Undergraduate Students,Student Costs

This study aims to measure the social and individual rates of return for investment in higher education at Adrar University. The approach adopted looks for investigating the costs and benefits of the human capital. The study found that the economic feasibility of investment in higher education exists at both the individual and social levels, where we have acquired a rate of 10.34% for the social return and a return of 13.27% for the per capita return. These two rates are much higher than the prevailing market interest rate for the period 2008/2011.
Multiple Mediation of Self-Esteem and Perceived Social Support in the Relationship between Loneliness and Life Satisfaction
Author: Yildiz, Mehmet Ali
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Esteem,Social Support Groups,Prevention,Mental Health Workers,Counseling Services,Correlation,Student Attitudes,Psychological Patterns,Life Satisfaction,Undergraduate Students,Statistical Analysis,Least Squares Statistics,Foreign Countries,Self Concept Measures,Likert Scales

The purpose of this study is to test serial-multiple mediation role of self-esteem and perceived social support on the relationship between university students' loneliness and life satisfaction. The participants of this study consisted of 398 undergraduate students, with 289 females and 109 males aged between 17 and 41 with a mean age of 21.79 (SD = 3.23). This study examined the statistical significance of the mediation effects in the tested model through the Ordinary Least Squares Regression Model and the Bootstrap method. The results showed that mediation effect of self-esteem and perceived social support variables solely were found be higher on the relationship between loneliness and life satisfaction than when both of them were entered into the model together. Single mediation effect of each variable did not differ. Focusing on students' perceived social support and self-esteem may be useful to increase students' life satisfaction in universities. This study may also be a resource for college counselors and mental health professionals to create protective and preventive approaches when working with students.
Prototype Software for Pedagogic Word List Harvest
Author: Mukundan, Jayakaran
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English for Academic Purposes,Vocabulary Development,Computer Software,Material Development,Syntax,Word Lists,Socialization,Teaching Methods,Time Management,Computational Linguistics,Language Processing,Selection Criteria,Intellectual Disciplines,Foreign Countries

One of the important decisions to be made by English Language Teaching (ELT) material developers or educators in various disciplines concerns the selection of vocabulary items that a learner should learn intentionally or unintentionally. Learning new vocabulary from textbooks or academic texts should begin with the scrutiny of the frequent types of the vocabulary used in the texts and how they are used in terms of syntax or lexis. The development of various corpora and word lists for materials of an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programme ought to be regulated to ensure better learning of specialised vocabulary in a specific academic field. Vocabulary learning in EAP or ESP should always be well informed by the latest development of corpora in various fields which leads to the creation of useful word lists to socialise learners into their field-specific learning discourse communities. With the introduction of the word list creation prototype software, One-Stop Word List Creator 1.0 (OSWLC 1.0) will be the latest must-have asset for educators all around the globe. In this study, the flexibility and essence of the software will be discussed. OSWLC 1.0 is believed to facilitate better word list creation process for any given field in terms of user-friendliness and time efficiency.
Enhancing Industry Engagement with Work-Integrated Learning: Capacity Building for Industry Partners
Author: Ferns, Sonia
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Capacity Building,Industry,Education Work Relationship,Work Experience,Employment Potential,Mixed Methods Research,Feedback (Response),Supervision,Partnerships in Education,Employer Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Program Evaluation,School Business Relationship,Focus Groups,Workshops,Criticism,Surveys,Workplace Learning

Work-integrated learning (WIL) enables the embedding of relevant real-world learning into curriculum resulting in students that are better prepared to enter the workforce and meet demands of employers seeking work-ready graduates. Research confirms students who undertake WIL as part of their degree consistently achieve better employment outcomes. Industry's role in WIL is critical and, therefore, engagement with industry partners is essential to determine what is required to support their engagement and contribution to WIL. This Office of Learning and Teaching funded research project, aimed to determine the topics, format and mode of resources industry perceives as most useful. The project used a mixed methods approach to gather data from a range of sources with findings confirming industry are seeking resources on assessment, feedback and supervision of students as well as information on clarification of roles and negotiating partnerships. The project outcomes informed the development of user-friendly and accessible resources for industry. [Paper presented at the World Association for Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education, International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education, (2nd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 2016).]
Developing Global-Ready Graduates: The CANEU-COOP Experience
Author: McRae, Norah
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Postsecondary Education,College Students,Study Abroad,International Educational Exchange,Intercultural Programs,International Cooperation,Cultural Awareness,Intelligence,Student Development,Overseas Employment,Comparative Analysis,Statistical Analysis,Hypothesis Testing,Scores,Pretests Posttests,Correlation

Post-secondary institutions spend considerable resources on programs, such as study abroad and international work-integrated learning, which involve students' participation in international experiences. One significant impetus for these programs is the hope that through exposing students to international settings these students will be better prepared to be successful in global workplaces upon graduation, in essence be more &quot;global-ready&quot;. However, simply having an international experience does not necessarily lead to the development of capabilities that result in global workplace success. In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for any workplace, being successful in these global workplaces also requires intercultural effectiveness. This paper presents the findings of a study that examined the development of cultural intelligence (CQ), the ability to be effective in intercultural encounters, in students participating in a Canadian-European exchange program (CANEU-COOP) where the European students had a study term in Canada and the Canadian students had a co-op work term in Europe. The study found that while both groups of students developed CQ, there were differences between the groups. These findings reaffirm the importance of intentionally structuring international experiences to include curriculum about and assessment of intercultural effectiveness. [Paper presented at the World Association for Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education, International Research Symposium on Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education, (2nd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 2016).]
What Questions Are We Asking in the Contemporary Children's Literature Classroom?
Author: Abdul Aziz, Fazhuda
Date: 2012-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Childrens Literature,Preservice Teachers,Computer Software,Case Studies,Teacher Education,Language Teachers,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Teaching Methods,Video Technology,Student Attitudes,Secondary School Teachers,Critical Thinking,Creativity,Foreign Countries,Interviews,Qualitative Research,Elementary School Teachers,Inferences,Lesson Plans,Observation

This case study of four B.Ed TESL Overseas Link Degree trainee teachers was undertaken with the intention of discovering what goes on in the classroom in terms of the trainee teachers' classroom interactions in relation to their questioning techniques and responses. This is looked at how much of thinking is being encouraged and how much of the learners' affective domain is being tapped through the teachers' questionings and responses during the Contemporary Children's Literature (CCL) lesson. Three methods of data collection; verbatim transcriptions of the video recorded observation of the respondents' lessons, interviews with the respondents and the respondents' reflections of the observed lesson were analysed and managed using NVivo 2.0, a qualitative data analysis software package. The findings show that the trainee teachers questions and responses in the CCL classroom falls under five categories closed/display, inferential. open/referential. affective and other non- related questions and responses.
Teaching Experience and Need for Instructional Skills
Author: Rezaeian, Hoda
Date: 2012-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Teaching Experience,Questionnaires,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Work Experience,Teaching Skills,Faculty Development,Statistical Analysis

The relationship between working experience and need for instructional skills is of major importance for the teaching and learning process. It seems teachers need to develop their teaching methods inside the class in order to activate students to learn more effectively. The researchers decided to find out if there is any relationship between working experience and need for instructional skills. The data was obtained from more than 31 randomly chosen lecturers through questionnaire from the Faculty of Educational Studies at University Putra Malaysia. From the results, it was concluded that there is no relationship between years of working experience and need for instructional skills.