ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Vocabulary Building through Read-Aloud Strategy of Primary Level Students in Pakistan
Author: Daud, Zarmina
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Vocabulary Development,Comparative Analysis,Intervention,Language Tests,Oral Reading,Reading Strategies,Elementary School Students,Private Schools,Foreign Countries,Instructional Effectiveness,Reading Comprehension,Pretests Posttests,Teaching Methods

The research, which was taken into consideration, focused on assessing the effectiveness of vocabulary building through Read-Aloud Strategy for Primary level students. The main objective of the study was intended to identify the influence of read-aloud strategy on vocabulary building which is a key to other skills like reading comprehension and speaking skills and also to identify the effect of read-aloud strategy on the overall vocabulary development of the students of primary level. To achieve the above-stated objective, a quasi-experimental design was adopted where the research process was categorized as non-equivalent control group design with pre-test and post-test evaluation. Moreover, non-randomized sampling was followed and two already existing intact groups were allocated as experimental and control group respectively. The main aim of this study was focused on determining the level of vocabulary development of the students. The students selected for this study belonged to Private School in Lahore. In addition, the experiment was followed by an intervention where vocabulary tests, both pre and posttests, were used during the experiment. The statistical analysis of the pretest and post-test results of an experimental and control group revealed that read aloud is the most appropriate teaching strategy for vocabulary building. In addition, it was also revealed that teachers use different interaction techniques for read-aloud such as, more instructional time was spent on the words which were found to be critical for story comprehension for learners. From the findings, it can be recommended that the practices should be identified which are commonly used by the primary classroom teachers as it can lead towards the development of effective instructional strategies and teacher's training programs. Moreover, it was also recommended that the teachers should focus on the instructional strategies and should give individual attention to the students in order to make sure that each student is performing.
Role of National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) in the Implementation of National Skills Strategies (NSS) 2009-2013
Author: Naqvi, Syed Abir Hassan
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Vocational Education,Principals,Vocational Education Teachers,Administrator Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Education,Educational Policy,Educational Change,Public Agencies,Agency Role

This study was designed was to explore the role of National Vocational and Technical Training commission in the implementation of National Skills Strategies 2009-2013 in context of instructors training. It was descriptive research and survey design in nature. Data was collected from 70 principals, 251 instructors of the vocational institutes across Pakistan by using self-developed questionnaires who were selected by applying systematic random sampling technique via self-approach. The collected data was arranged and coded. The coded data was entered into computer for analysis. Inferential and descriptive statistics was applied to analyze the data with help of Statistical Package for social Sciences (SPSS, version 20.0) software. After analysis it was found that although, female and male principals and instructors of public/private vocational institutes had the same opinions about the role of NAVTTC for the implementation of NSS 2009-2013 yet instructors of Sindh province had different opinion about the role of NAVTTC in the context of instructors training. According to them, NAVTTC effort for conducting instructors' training to improve their skills for the achievement of NSS objectives is not sufficient in their province. There were also few E-learning center established to provide them assist accordingly. It was also found that wherever NAVTTC is provided training to the instructors is being proved fruitful because according to them, after attending that training, they were able to use their imagination to draw out lessons from new material and improving their intellectual skills and set behavioral limits as well. Moreover, E-learning center are being establish with the cooperation of TEVTA, to train the instructors which enable instructors to compare new material with existing background knowledge and deal with new behavior.
Proposing a Model of Critical Literacy Program for Fostering Indonesian EFL Students&apos; Critical Thinking Skills
Author: Kurniawati, Nia
Date: 2020-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Critical Literacy,Learning Processes,Prior Learning,Teacher Student Relationship,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Islam,High School Students,Case Studies,Intervention,Instructional Design,Syntax,Skill Development,Oral Reading

This study was intended to depict how Critical Literacy Pedagogy (CLP) principles were incorporated in EFL reading class in Indonesian secondary school and the students' Critical Thinking (CT) were fostered during learning process. This study was a classroom practice-based model of how the principles were transferred into the detailed teaching syntax in an Islamic senior high school in West Java Indonesia. As a case study elaborating how a phenomenon happened, this study explored teaching steps, teacher-students dialogues, questions and the way the questions posed reflecting students' CT skills, and students' engagement in the learning process. The use of Indonesian folklores containing controversy predicted to enable students develop their thinking skills became novelty of the study. In addition, three times interventions were designed in which each intervention consisted of (a) teaching critical thinking concept explicitly and implicitly, (b) seven steps of teaching reading procedure incorporating CLP principles (explaining author's purpose, activating students' prior knowledge, reading text loudly, discussing text in group, exploring the text in class activities in which Critical Literacy Questions and CT Questions are incorporated, answering comprehension questions in group, and reflection, and (c) CT skills discussion. This study provides an alternative model of teaching CT in Indonesia context.
Feasibility of Electromechanical Basic Work E-Module as a New Learning Media for Vocational Students
Author: Hamid, Mustofa Abi
Date: 2020-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Educational Technology,Vocational Education,High School Students,Grade 10,Engineering Education,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries,Instructional Effectiveness

This study aims to develop and determine the feasibility of E-Module learning media in Electromechanical Work Basic Subjects. This research is a development research using ADDIE model. The product developed is e-module learning media on subjects in Electromechanical Basic Work. Data collection is done by means of observation, interviews and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive analysis. This research was conducted on 128 students of 10th grade Department Electrical Installation Engineering in Vocational High School in Serang, Banten. The results of the research are Media validation is very feasible with a percentage of 95.3%. Material validation is very feasible with a percentage of 97.9%. The results of the questionnaire evaluation data of small group trials get an average percentage value of 91.7% and in the very feasible category. The results of the assessment in the large group trial data questionnaire received very decent results with a percentage of 92.4%. The results of the exercises carried out an average value of 92.1 before using learning media the average value obtained by students 80.5. The results of the evaluation scores get an average value of 88.5. The e-module learning media in Electromechanical Basic Work subjects can facilitate students in the learning process and facilitate the teacher in teaching.
The Implementation of Cooperative Learning Type Team Assisted Individualisation for Teaching 3D Geometry
Author: Tristanti, Lia Budi
Date: 2020-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cooperative Learning,Curriculum Implementation,Mathematics Instruction,Geometry,Geometric Concepts,Foreign Countries,Pretests Posttests,Heterogeneous Grouping,High School Students

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a cooperative learning type TAI for teaching 3D geometry and to see whether or not the outcome of cooperative learning type TAI was found better for teaching 3D geometry rather than conventional learning model. This study was a experiment with pretest posttest only control design. The sample are 70 students on the first grade of MA Ismailiyah, Jombang. The sample randomly divided into two classes, that is experimental class and control class. The experimental class used the cooperative learning type TAI, while the control class used the conventional learning model.The instruments consisted of observation sheet for students' activities, observation sheet for students' cooperative skills, questionnaire of students' responses and test sheet of learning outcome. The findings showed that the implimentation of a cooperative learning type TAI for teaching 3D geometry is effective and the outcomes of the students taught 3D geometry using TAI were found better than ones taught using a conventional learning model.
Analysis of E-Leadership Practices in Ameliorating Learning Environment of Higher Education Institutions
Author: Aurangzeb, Wajeeha
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Leadership Styles,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Practices,College Administration,Administrator Attitudes,Technology Integration,Professional Development,Technological Literacy,Foreign Countries

Information and communication technologies have made a profound and deep impact on educational organizations, especially at higher level. Leaders are required to adopt ICT tools not only for their own competence but for meeting the demands of e-leadership and changing teaching-learning ecology. Current study aimed at examining and elucidating the practices involved in adoption and enrichment of e-leadership processes at higher education level through qualitative research approach. Research respondents included 50 employees in higher education level working under the domain of leadership. Semistructured interviews helped to extract major themes and sub-themes under the framework of replacement, amplification and transformation of e-leadership practices. Findings revealed that e-leadership practices are currently at the replacement phase of ICT integration. Suggested model on the basis of research gaps illustrates that continuous training &amp; development of e-leaders, leveraging technology affordance within institutions, keeping abreast with ongoing advances in ICT &amp; incorporating them in teaching ecology may help in materializing transformational stage of ICT adoption in e-leadership practices.
Using Graphical Organizers in the Teaching Process of ICT
Author: Tureniyazova, Asiya Ibragimovna
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Visual Aids,Information Technology,Computer Science Education,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Information Security

To date, hundreds of advanced teaching methods, such as game methods, have been developed, and these problem-based learning methods are widely used in education. Most of these technologies are based on the principles of student-centered and participatory learning. These interactive methods allow the learner to master the necessary professional knowledge, skills, and competencies under the managerial guidance of a teacher. On the other hand, students should be familiar with how to work with information using modern means of obtaining information to collect, analyze, and apply facts to solve problems. This implies an important task facing educational institutions: the integration of information technology in the educational process. In this article, the author shares her experience of using graphic organizers and IT for effectivity of the teaching process due to visibility, high involvement of students, and their active learning and creativity. The graphic organizers as supportive tools for teaching and learning and their use and types are described. Examples of graphic organizers for teaching/learning IT and Information Security, designed using IT, are given.
Identifiying of Problem Solving Abilities in Mathematics among Junior High School Students
Author: Syaiful
Date: 2020-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Problem Solving,Junior High School Students,Secondary School Mathematics,Foreign Countries,Ability

Purpose: This study aims to identify the problem solving abilities possessed by junior high school students. The type of research used is quantitative which uses a research design survey. The sample of this study is 98 students taken based on purposive sampling techniques. This study uses descriptive statistics to analyze the data generated. From the results of the analysis that has been done, it was found that there is a problem solving indicator by students in mathematics which is a indicated by the indicators of planning a solution which has a good category of a 56.1% (55 of 98) students, the indicator of problem solving has a good category of a 56.1% (55 out of 98) students, indicators of a problem solving planning had a good category of a 54.1% (53 of 98) students, and an indicator of understanding a problem had a good category of a 60.2% (59 of 98) students.
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Pre-Service Teachers Education Curriculum at Pakistan: Current Status and Future Directions
Author: Durrani, Rukhsana
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Environmental Education,Sustainable Development,Preservice Teachers,Teacher Education Curriculum,Foreign Countries,Elementary Education,Undergraduate Study,Alignment (Education),National Curriculum,Expertise,Curriculum Development,World Problems,Social Problems

The concept of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) grasps attention of the world after the UN decade (2005-2014) of Education for Sustainable Development. People from all over the world realized the need of its integration on all levels of education. This study was also designed to explore the level(extent) of integration of the components of ESD in teachers training courses of elementary program of B.Ed. 4-year. And also obtained the opinion of experts about incorporating ESD in courses of B.Ed. 4-year elementary program. For this purpose, semi structured interviews of experts and alignment matrix for analysis of courses of B.Ed. 4-year program was developed, based on three key ESD components i.e. are, social &amp; culture, economics and environment. The findings of the research revealed that majority of the courses of B.Ed. 4- year elementary program were not aligned with the three components of ESD; however, the experts strongly recommended the integration of the components of ESD in the courses of B.Ed. 4-year elementary program.
ICT Skills, and Benefits of Teaching and Learning Animal Science with Blended Learning at Colleges of Education in Ghana
Author: Edem, Dzakpasu Prince
Date: 2020-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Blended Learning,Animal Husbandry,Instructional Effectiveness,Technological Literacy,College Students,College Faculty,Access to Computers,Internet

Animal science is an essential curriculum in animal husbandry and veterinary professional education. This study delved into the use of ICT in teaching animal science using blended learning and the benefits of blended learning for teachers and students. The study utilized a descriptive survey design. The target population consisted of animal science students and teachers selected colleges of education in the Volta region. The population of Agric science students was 100, and the Agric science tutors in the three colleges were 20. With the use of Yamane formula, the sample size was 80 and 19 respectively for students and the teachers. The fundamental instrument for data collection was questionnaires. Four and five scaled Likert like tests were designed to elicit information on the level of ICT skill of teachers and their students, and on benefits of blended learning to teachers and students respectively. The information gathered was analyzed using SPSS version 21 and the hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Covariance. The result established that both teachers and students of animal science department in the Colleges that participated in the study, are skilled in ICT and that both teachers and students benefited from using blended learning model in teaching animal science in colleges of education in Ghana. It was also discovered from hypothesis tested that no significant difference existed between the ICT skill level of teachers and students, and no significant difference also existed between the level of benefit derived from blended learning by both teachers and students. It was concluded that both teachers and students of animal science in the colleges of education in Ghana benefited from blended learning model because they are skilled in ICT. Hence, it was recommended that teachers and students must be well trained to acquire sufficient ICT skills in the usage of basic ICT applications in order to obtain the full benefits of the blended learning model.
Effect of Workplace Diversity on Employees&apos; Performance in Allama Iqbal Open University
Author: Ahmad, Shakeel
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Diversity (Institutional),Work Environment,Job Performance,Open Universities,Correlation,Department Heads,Age Differences,Gender Differences,Ethnic Diversity,Work Experience,Distance Education,Foreign Countries,Employees

The current study explored the possible effect of workplace diversity on employees' performance in Allama Iqbal Open University. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of workplace diversity on the performance of employees. The sample of study comprised of 105 Head of departments and 545 regular (BPS-2 to15), contractual, daily wagers and laborers employees working in AIOU main campus as well as regional campuses. Stratified random sampling scheme was applied to select the participants. Data was collected through questionnaire. Pearson correlation test and Regression Analysis test was applied to extract the results. The results revealed that age diversify; gender diversity and ethnicity diversity have negative relationship on the performance of the employees. Experience diversity has positive effect on employees' performance.
Impact of YouTube Tutorials in Skill Development among University Students of Lahore
Author: Iftikhar, Moneeba
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Video Technology,Social Media,Skill Development,College Students,Foreign Countries,Computer Software,Electronic Learning,Instructional Effectiveness

YouTube is becoming part of popular culture. To explore this advanced advent of technology in learning prospect, this study aims at finding the popularity of the YouTube tutorials among youth, along with their dependency on these videos and their usefulness. The focus of this research paper is on learning skills by watching YouTube tutorial among university students of Lahore, Pakistan. Software learning skills development has been analyzed among the students of 18-22 years. The respondents of the study were students of leading universities of Lahore. Survey method has been used to gather data and statistical linear regression analysis has been applied in order to test the hypothesis of the study. Results conclude that there is overall a positive impact for skill development on youth. YouTube tutorials help in understanding and building software aptitude among youth. Further the results indicate that tutorials may prove helpful in order to enhance students' academic performance in the future.
The Problem of Ethnic Tolerance Development among Students
Author: Koriakina, Anzhelina A.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Ethnicity,Social Attitudes,Cultural Awareness,Student Characteristics,College Students,Negative Attitudes,Emotional Response,Aggression,Social Bias,Student Attitudes,College Role,Consciousness Raising,Multicultural Education,Foreign Countries

The article is devoted to understanding of the importance of the formation of a positive ethnic identity among students and the development of their ethnic tolerance. The formation of tolerance is considered as a key task of forming a full-fledged personality. To identify the degree of tolerance a study among full-time North-Eastern federal university (NEFU) students is conducted. The degree of ethnic tolerance is assessed on the base of the following criteria: the level of &quot;negativity&quot; in relation to one's own and other ethnic groups, the threshold of emotional response to other ethnic environment, and the severity of aggressive and hostile reactions to other groups. It is revealed that the majority of students of the NEFU have a positive ethnic identity and are inclined to tolerance but there is some percentage of students who are not so positive. It is concluded that the preventive activity of the university should be manifested in educational and extracurricular activities, focused on the formation of tolerant experience, and in the multicultural education as a method of developing ethnic tolerance.
Mitigating the Challenges of Open and Distance Learning Education System through Use of Information Technology: A Case Study of Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan
Author: Haider, Syed Imran
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Barriers,Foreign Countries,Distance Education,Information Technology,Computer Software,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Video Games,Virtual Classrooms,Open Universities,Case Studies,Teaching Methods,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Television,Internet,Videoconferencing,Administrator Attitudes,Social Media,Web Sites,Technology Uses in Education,Efficiency

The usage of various media methods in distance education shows its historical development path. It is said that AIOU has been using radio and television broadcasts, special textbooks and reading materials for distance education. To assess the level of technology usage and its role in AIOU model, Non-Random, Purposive Sampling, technique was used to choose the sample of 54 respondents. The data was collected on a semi-structured interview schedule. It was found that AIOU tries to align its pace with the emerging challenges through utilization of the technologies in the distance education. However, same time, they do not have desired capacity and ultimately the role of university administration to develop desired and due capacity is not up to the mark. Resultant, teaching staff is not effective and facing issue to contribute efficiently and effectively in the use of technology for distance education at AIOU. Similarly, this research also determined the future perspective of the administrative and teaching staff. So, there is provision and willingness from the concerned staff to bring use of mobile app, video games and virtual class rooms to enhance the scope of distance education and improve the role of AIOU in wider coverage.