ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Investigation and Research on the Living Status and Professional Development of Biology Teachers in Southern Henan and Their Development Strategies
Author: Peng, Bo
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Teachers,Biology,Professional Development,Teacher Attitudes,Job Satisfaction,Teacher Salaries,Teacher Welfare,Teaching Conditions,Teaching Load,Housing,Family Life,Quality of Life,Geographic Isolation,Social Status,Professional Identity,Foreign Countries,Rural Education,Elementary Secondary Education

In order to effectively investigate the current situation of biology teachers in Southern Henan, this study used the method of interviews and questionnaires to investigate and analyze the current situation of biology teachers in Southern Henan from their living status and professional development. The survey results show that: (1) The overall satisfaction of biology special post teachers in southern Henan is general, the office conditions can meet the teaching needs, the salary and housing conditions need to be improved, and the spare-time and family life needs of biology special post teachers attract attention; (2) Professional development is generally satisfactory. Specialized biology teachers in Southern Henan are willing to participate in educational and teaching reform, but their participation in teaching and research activities needs to be further strengthened. Specialized biology teachers have a large workload and high labor intensity. In view of the above findings, this paper puts forward some countermeasures for the development of biology special post teachers in Southern Henan, with a view to providing theoretical reference for the follow-up research on biology special post teachers, as well as providing important information for improving the living status of specialty post teachers, promoting professional development and improving the quality of education and teaching.
Using Concept Cartoons to Identify the Epistemological Beliefs of Middle School Students
Author: Atasoy, Sengül
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cartoons,Beliefs,Epistemology,Middle School Students,Grade 5,Grade 8,Student Attitudes,Scientific Principles,Knowledge Level,Foreign Countries

Epistemological beliefs, including the source of knowledge, the certainty of knowledge, the organization of knowledge, the control of learning, and the speed of learning, are important to identify since these beliefs impact students' learning processes and how they attribute meaning to life. Concept cartoons, that students find genuine and credible, are found to be effective assessment tools in revealing these beliefs. The present study aims to identify and compare 5th and 8th grade middle school students' epistemological beliefs utilizing concept cartoons. The study participants were 5th (N=38) and 8th grade (N=47) students enrolled in three different middle schools in the Çamlihemsin district of Rize. In order to reveal the students' opinions, one concept cartoon for each dimension of epistemological belief was utilized. A scoring rubric was employed to analyze the student responses to the concept cartoons. According to the results of the t-tests on students' scores, the 5th and 8th grade students' epistemological beliefs in the dimensions of organization of knowledge, source of knowledge, and certainty of knowledge are similar. In contrast, 8th grade students' epistemological beliefs related to the speed of learning and the control of learning were found to be significantly higher than those of 5th-grade students. Among the mean values of the students' epistemological beliefs, source of knowledge beliefs were found to be the lowest.
Designing E-Content for Teaching Basic Chemistry Concepts in Higher Education: A Needs Analysis
Author: Lee, Tien Tien
Date: 2018-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Blended Learning,Scientific Concepts,Concept Teaching,Concept Formation,Chemistry,Science Tests,Introductory Courses,College Students,Instructional Design,Multimedia Materials,Foreign Countries

The aim of this study is to develop an e-content including four topics and three experiments for SKU3013 Chemistry I that will be implemented using the blended learning mode. The ADDIE Model was followed in this design and development research. This paper will focus on the analysis phase only. Involved respondents were 52 students who registered for SKU3013 Chemistry I in semester 1 session 2016/2017 in one of the Malaysian higher education institutions (HEIs). The instrument involved in the study was the basic chemistry concept test. The results from the test showed that the students were weak in answering conversion factor problems. They were also weak in writing ionization energy equations, determining the limiting reactants, and calculating the percent yields. The results obtained from the basic chemistry test will be taken into consideration during the design phase to ensure that the e-content design can help students to overcome their weaknesses in learning basic chemistry concepts.
Students&apos; Perception on the Effectiveness of Industrial Internship Programme
Author: Karunaratne, Kingsley
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Higher Education,Program Effectiveness,School Business Relationship,Textiles Instruction,Experiential Learning,Job Skills,Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Skill Development

Introduction: Educationalists and policy makers in the higher educational institutes have recently paid a closer attention to the concept of holistic education systems that focus at making a competent and versatile graduate. Incorporating an industrial internship programme in the degree curricular has been a vital requirement towards ensuring a holistic education system. Most of the educational scientists have emphasized the importance of letting the undergraduates to gain industrial exposure as a strategy to securing employability soon after their graduation. The objective of this paper is to explore the effectiveness of the industrial internship programme offered by Department of Textile of the University of Moratuwa (UoM) in collaboration with one of the leading apparel manufacturers in Sri Lanka. This paper also aims to identify existing weaknesses in the industrial training programme offered by the Department of Textile and to provide suggestions for improving the effectiveness of internship programme. Methodology: This study adopts the case study approach and as such study covers the students of the Department of Textiles who are undergoing training at the selected industrial training provider. Sample size used for the study represents 24 respondents out of the 67 undergraduates who completed industrial internship programme during the last three years and it represents approximately 35% of the population. Data were gathered by way of distributing a structured questionnaire followed by a semi structured interview for the selected sample. Findings and Conclusions: As per the findings of the study the students' positive learning experiences are the chance to build up a relationship with the industry, acquire industry work culture, develop self-confidence, execute problem solving activities, develop social interaction skill, and aspire future education and career. However, the students negatively ranked the internship programme in providing opportunities for creativity build up activities, working in teams, develop managerial skills, enhance research and project skills and desire to go on learning. Students' feedback was positive for providing a real job experience, transport, meal and good allowance. However, they have shown negative feedback on the overall structure of the internship programme since it fails to provide them an overall training covering the whole departments of the organization. Students suggest that the duration of the internship programme should be twelve months instead of six months. Study further suggests that there should be a closure dialogue between the university and the internship provider in order to address the issues face by both the interns and the training provider.
Adult Education First Meeting: From Need to Design
Author: Nikolaos, Nikitidis
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Adult Education,Adult Programs,Learning Processes,Efficiency,Program Effectiveness,Program Development,Adult Students,Educational Environment,Program Descriptions

It is commonplace that the knowledge gained after some time needs enrichment and actualization. Educational actions that are addressed to adults are essential. The first meeting in adult education is crucial for the educational process. It must, therefore, be planned carefully. The aim of this study is to find the elements that make the first meeting efficient. Books and scientific journals are sought for those elements. The planning proposed is to get acquainted with the participants, to identify needs, expectations and preferred ways of learning and finally to create a learning contract. All these actions must be done with respect to the particularities of participants in a climate that is suitable for learning.
In Support of Home-Grown Teachers: An Examination of Factors That Supported the Success of Pre-Service Teachers in a Bilingual Education Program from 2012-2017
Author: Esparza, Edith
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Beginning Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Bilingual Education,Bilingual Teachers,Barriers,Teacher Persistence,Teacher Certification,Public Schools,Geographic Regions,English Language Learners,Mexican Americans,Place of Residence,Spanish Speaking,Language Tests

In this research, a university professor examined the university path and ultimate career trajectory of eleven Bilingual Education pre-service teachers in a South Texas university, which serves an underrepresented population. The study followed the set of the eleven participants who began their academic journey to become Bilingual certified teachers, earned their degrees, and then pursued professional careers in the same geographic area. The results of this five-year study revealed the barriers Bilingual Education pre-service teachers face and showed that their commitment to remain in the profession supports the movement towards home-grown teachers.
Educational Assessment and Some Related Indicators of Educational Equality and Equity
Author: Metsämuuronen, Jari
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Assessment,Equal Education,Educational Quality,Educational Indicators,Academic Achievement,Stakeholders,Outcomes of Education,International Assessment,Foreign Countries

The article asks three questions of equality in education. First, what kind of equality we are talking about - numerical equality, proportional equality, formal equality, or moral equity? Second, how to categorize the indicators in a practical manner? Third, how to use the equality indicators based on the national level assessment of student achievement? The article starts with a theoretical treatment and gives a framework for further studies of educational indicators. The indicators are divided into absolute- and relative indicators as well as binding- and preferable indicators. In the empirical part, 26 parity indicators are introduced and discussed based on national level datasets from student achievement.
An Investigation of Prospective Teachers&apos; Attitudes towards National Parks and Views on Ecology-Based Environmental Education
Author: Demirkaya, Hilmi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Parks,Ecology,Environmental Education,Social Studies,Elementary School Teachers,Foreign Countries,Attitude Measures,Scores,Comparative Analysis

In this study, it was aimed to determine prospective social studies and elementary education teachers' attitudes towards national parks and views on ecology-based environmental education. In this study, which was conducted following the stated purpose, an educational practice was carried out in Termessos National Park (Antalya) for two days in 2018 with a total of 26 prospective teachers enrolled at faculty of education at Akdeniz University, of whom 11 from social studies education and 15 from elementary education. In the study, in which a mixed research design was employed, the &quot;Attitude Towards National Parks Scale&quot; developed by Denis, Genç, and Demirkaya (2008) was used as a data collection tool. Pretest and post-test analyses of the data were conducted using SPSS to determine the effect of ecology-based environmental education given in the specified national park on the prospective teachers' attitudes towards national parks. In the qualitative part of the study, the participants' views on ecology-based environmental education were elicited through interviews conducted before and after the practice education with the help of the &quot;interview form for ecology-based environmental education,&quot; which was developed by the researchers. The data obtained were subjected to content analysis, which is one of the qualitative analysis techniques. The results revealed that the practice &quot;Ecology-based Environmental Education in a National Park&quot; positively affected the prospective teachers' attitudes towards national parks and contributed positively to their views on ecology-based environmental education.
Initial Need Assessment on English Teaching Based on Riau Malay Folklore: Digital Innovation in Preserving Culture
Author: Yuliani, Sri
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Folk Culture,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Cultural Maintenance,Indonesian Languages,Sustainable Development,Information Technology,Instructional Innovation,Teaching Methods,Islam,Religious Education,Junior High School Students,Technological Advancement,Standards,Public Agencies,Textbook Preparation,Social Attitudes,Religious Factors,Foreign Countries

Riau Province is a province where the majority of the people are Malay. Malays in Riau province have a variety of cultural arts so that the effort to preserve Malay culture can be done in a variety of ways to be sustainable (Culture Sustainable Development) to the children and grandchildren. In this research, short-term research, researchers will observe, analyze, collect data on various Malay folklore that exist in Riau that will be developed next in the form of digital innovation for preserving Riau Malay folklore. Then, the researcher will develop into teaching English and then the end of the product of this study is textbook material containing Malay folklore that will be developed into English in the next following research. This initial research design used by the researcher is qualitative descriptive with the population of Islamic junior high school students in Pekanbaru Riau. The findings of this study showed that folklores gave valuable pedagogical perspectives to be shared to the young generation as a heritage which should be kept and treated as a wealth while from the teachers' perspectives also given positive and negative responses thus most of the teacher participants agreed to provide learning materials in form technology advancement. The result product at this initial research is the questionnaires and interview result which will be the former analyzed to continue the next product of digital and next textbook will follow the standards of the National Education Standards Agency (BSNP) which consists of the Standard Content for Primary and Secondary Education which then consists of Core Competency and Competency Levels according to certain levels and types of education and Core Competencies include spiritual attitudes, social attitudes, knowledge and skills, so that textbooks containing Malay folklore can be maintained and preserved in order to be contained in the book and useful in the development of learning. The initial background (preliminary study) for this research is the phenomenon of teaching English which does not involve elements of local culture in learning English.
Comparison of European and American Athletes in Jumping Events in Terms of Competition Season Variables: Different Continents, Different Education of Coaching
Author: Bayraktar, Isik
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,Athletes,Males,Prediction,Training,Performance,Athletics,Coaching (Performance),Foreign Countries

It is predicted that athletes can achieve high efficiency levels when training contents are applied within the scope of annual plans prepared on a scientific basis. Annual plans consist of preparation, competition and interim periods. Topics such as determining target competition where the peak performance will be revealed during competition period are examined under periodization title of training science. This study was carried out to determine the variables of the competition seasons of American and European athletes in jumping events and to identify the similarities and differences between the variables. The study group consisted of elite American and European athletes, who had ranked in the top 100 in the world charts of the 2018 season. The differences between athletes were determined by Mann Whitney U-Test. In terms of the number of competition season days, number of days between competitions and final performance value of season, statistically significant differences were found between the athletes in favor of the American male long jumpers and male triple jumpers (p &lt; 0.05). Significant differences were determined between the European and American high jumpers in terms of number of days between competitions in both genders (p &lt; 0.05). In the pole vault event, the total number of competitions participated by both male and female European athletes were higher than total number of competitions participated by American athletes (p &lt; 0.05). As a result, it was thought that the differences determined between the groups such as the number of days between competitions may be due to the differences in the perception of periodization and different coaching educations embraced by continents.
An Initial Development of an Analytic Rubric for Assessing Critical Thinking in English Argumentative Essays of EFL College Students
Author: Nakkaew, Nattawut
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,English Language Learners,Critical Thinking,Essays,Persuasive Discourse,Scoring Rubrics,Evaluation Methods,Student Evaluation,Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Second Language Learning,English (Second Language),Thinking Skills

This study aims to initially develop a Critical-Thinking-in-Argumentative-Essay Rubric (CTER) for EFL college students. Participants of this study were five experts and two groups of raters. Data sources included the experts' validation survey for the CTER, interviews and writing samples. Three phases for developing the CTER were conducted, and the evaluative descriptors of the rubric were revised based on the experts' comments. To complete the initial development of the rubric, the raters and the first researcher used the CTER to evaluate the writing samples. The scores obtained from the evaluation were analyzed to examine the inter-rater reliability of the rubric. The findings showed that the CTER contained six clear and valid domains for assessing critical thinking in argumentative essays of EFL students. The total scoring results from the six domains achieved a moderate inter-rater reliability with ICC of 0.70 and Kendall's W of 0.5 (p &lt; 0.05). The raters perceived that the CTER could be used to promote learning and critical thinking of EFL learners. Pedagogical implications were presented based on the findings.
Does the Association of Social Media Use with Problematic Internet Behaviours Predict Undergraduate Students&apos; Academic Procrastination?
Author: Nwosu, Kingsley Chinaza
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Media,Internet,Student Behavior,Predictor Variables,Undergraduate Students,Time Management,Foreign Countries,Addictive Behavior,Bullying,Computer Mediated Communication,Victims

Researchers are of the view that students' attachment to social media may lead to negative consequences such as postponement of their academic work. Yet how social media use is associated with academic procrastination of students is still underexplored. This study ascertained the pathways through which social media use predicted academic procrastination of undergraduate students. The sample size comprised 500 first year students of the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Path analysis was employed to test the fit of the hypothetical model and show the direction of relationships between the exogenous and endogenous variables. Results showed that the hypothesized model fits the sample data satisfactorily, and Internet addiction predicted academic procrastination more than any other variable. Social media use had no significant direct effects on academic procrastination but indirectly significantly predicted academic procrastination through internet addiction. This implies that social media use may not lead to academic procrastination until it becomes problematic.
Effectiveness of Rewordify in a Receptive Skill: Implication in Reading Comprehension in EFL A2 Ecuadorian Learners in Tertiary Education Level
Author: Morales, Silvia
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Comprehension,English (Second Language),Receptive Language,College Students,Second Language Learning,Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Program Effectiveness,Dictionaries

Reading comprehension is necessary to ensure success in different areas; it is the main reason to identify instruments which allow learners to develop this skill. The current study was performed with adult EFL Ecuadorian learners from a university in Babahoyo, where they performed three types of reading comprehension exercises using rewordify and dictionaries as an instrument to improve comprehension. The results demonstrated that both appear to promote comprehension, but some results showed that rewordify tends to be a further success in a specific type of reading activity.
English Collocations with Afghanistanian Persian Dialect Equivalents: A Comparative Study
Author: Sangeen, Sakhidad
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Phrase Structure,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Language Teachers,Teacher Education Programs,Language Tests,Language Proficiency,Indo European Languages,Language Patterns,Language Variation,Multiple Choice Tests,Graduate Students,Speech Communication,Course Descriptions,Foreign Countries,Dialects,Native Language,Teaching Methods,Educational Quality

This study investigates the English collocations with Afghanistan Persian dialect equivalents words in the Afghanistanian context. This study aims to bring out the variations between English and Afghanistanian Persian dialect to analyze weather the collocational differences in English and Afghanistanian Persian dialect may create any problem of inaccurate production for the L1 learners of English as ESL or not. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are adopted in this study, mainly to concentrate on the function of diverse kinds of collocations in the verbal speech of 25 postgraduate Afghanistanian students. With the target of recognizing, classifying, and accountancy for the incongruous collocations produced, these selected students have been assessed through two tests; proficiency and a multiple-choice test. The results of this study showed that a considerable variation between English lexical collocational patterns and their restrictions with their Persian correspondence. The study suggests the quality of ESL teaching, an extensive ESL teacher training program, and the ESL syllabus should consider texts based on the collocation phenomenon in ESL teaching.