ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Attention to Retention: Exploring and Addressing the Needs of College Students in STEM Majors
Author: Xu, Yonghong Jade
Date: 2016-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Persistence,STEM Education,Student Surveys,Student Experience,Educational Quality,Student Motivation,Active Learning,Influences,Majors (Students),Paying for College,Teacher Student Relationship,Intention,Social Influences,Learner Engagement,Educational Environment,Questionnaires,Undergraduate Students,Statistical Analysis,Multiple Regression Analysis

Guided by well-established theories on student retention, a survey was developed and implemented to collect data about the college experience of STEM students at a four-year research university. Analysis of the survey data confirms ten constructs that captured different aspects of students' academic and social experiences. Among them, academic quality provided by the institution, students' formal academic integration, and motivation for active learning are identified to be the most influential factors to their retention. Different from students in non-STEM majors, financial pressure to fund college education and accessibility to faculty members outside the classroom are not significantly associated with STEM students' intention to depart. The findings also challenge the sociological emphasis on social engagement as the pivotal point for student retention in STEM majors. To improve student persistence in STEM majors, it is suggested the institutional administrators invest in improving faculty members' teaching skills, reducing class sizes, and engaging students in active learning and research projects.
Examining Life Goals and School Attendance Rates of Afghan Students Receiving Higher Education in Turkey
Author: Bek, Hafiz
Date: 2016-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Foreign Students,Asians,College Attendance,Enrollment Rate,Goal Orientation,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Predictor Variables,Occupational Aspiration,Demography,Statistical Analysis

This research is a descriptive study carried out to examine the relations between life goals and school attendance levels among Afghan students receiving higher education in Turkey. In total there were 198 Afghan students that participated in the study. Among which 159 were male and 39 female. All of these students were studying in 16 Turkish state universities during the academic year of 2014-2015 in the fall semester and were selected using the convenience sampling method. Life goal scales and class attendance scales were applied by the researcher to gather data throughout the research. According to the findings, no significant difference was observed among males and females in terms of life goals. However, a significant difference was found in the career sub-dimension of life goals in favor of female students. Also, no significant difference was observed in life goal levels in terms of student age. Additionally, while no noticeable difference was observed in the career and relationship sub-dimensions of life goals, a difference in body sub-dimension was identified. A difference in class attendance levels was observed in terms of the age variable. A significant difference was found when examining class attendance and life goal factors in terms of the period of stay in Turkey. While no differentiation in life goals was detected in terms of grade levels, a significant variation was identified in class attendance. According to the study results, a moderate positive relation was found between the life goals and class attendance levels in general.
Voices from the Classroom: Experiences of Teachers of Deaf Students with Additional Disabilities
Author: Musyoka, Millicent Malinda
Date: 2016-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Deafness,Special Needs Students,Comorbidity,Teaching Experience,Classroom Environment,Phenomenology,Teacher Surveys,Questioning Techniques,Focus Groups,Interviews,School Support,Special Education Teachers,Teacher Competencies,Teacher Education Programs,Curriculum Implementation,Curriculum Development,Mentors,Teamwork,Parent Teacher Cooperation,Classroom Communication,Career Development,Qualitative Research

The purpose of this research is to investigate experiences of K-12 classroom teachers of deaf students with additional disabilities. Today, more deaf and hard of hearing students are identified as having additional disabilities (Bruce, DiNatale &amp; Ford, 2008; Ewing, 2011; Gallaudet Research Institute, 2011; Jones, Jones &amp; Ewing, 2006; Mitchell &amp; Karchmer, 2004); there is a need to explore ways of providing educational services to these students. Utilizing a phenomenological design, data were collected using survey questionnaires, focus groups and individual interviews. Several themes emerged, such as the typical school day, previous training, and continuous professional development. Understanding the experiences of the K-12 teachers can provide valuable information for deaf education teacher preparation programs.
An Analysis of the Relationship between High School Students' Self-Efficacy, Metacognitive Strategy Use and Their Academic Motivation for Learn Biology
Author: Aydin, Solmaz
Date: 2016-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Efficacy,Metacognition,High School Students,Biology,Learning Motivation,Academic Aspiration,Learning Strategies,Cognitive Style,Questionnaires,Self Concept Measures,Predictive Validity,Predictor Variables,Student Surveys,Likert Scales,Correlation,Path Analysis,Foreign Countries

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between high school students' self-efficacy perceptions regarding biology, the metacognitive strategies they use in this course and their academic motivation for learn biology. The sample of the study included 286 high school students enrolled in three high schools who attended a biology course in Kars, Turkey. Survey method was employed in the study. The author administered &quot;Self Efficacy for Learning and Performance&quot; and &quot;Metacognitive Self-Regulation&quot; subscales of Motivational Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) and Academic Motivation Scale for Learning Biology. According to the study results, the use of metacognitive strategies and self-efficacy made a positive and significant prediction of students' intrinsic motivation to learn biology. Moreover, self-efficacy made a negative prediction of a motivation, and it did not predict extrinsic motivation. The use of metacognitive strategies did not predict amotivation, and it positively and significantly predicted extrinsic motivation. In addition, it was found that amotivation had a negative correlation with other variables.
Turkish High School Teachers' Conceptions of Creativity in Mathematics
Author: Aktas, Meral Cansiz
Date: 2016-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Creativity,Teacher Attitudes,Mathematics Teachers,Semi Structured Interviews,Qualitative Research,High Schools,Secondary School Teachers,Creative Thinking,Creative Teaching,Teacher Characteristics,Class Activities,Barriers,Educational Practices

The aim of this research is to explore Turkish high school teachers' conceptions of creativity in mathematics. The research was carried out using qualitative research methods. The sample consisted of seven mathematics teachers, and semi-structured interviews were used as a data collection tool. Analysis of the responses indicated that mathematics teachers' conceptions of creativity were limited to developing a different perspective and finding a solution using this different perspective. Creative mathematics teachers were described as having some professional abilities rather than personality traits by the teachers. Standardized tests, curriculum limitations, and the education system were given as some of the barriers to fostering creativity. The study shows that Turkish high school mathematics teachers' conceptions of creativity were narrow and the factors inhibiting creativity were attributed to characteristics of the education system rather than those of the teachers themselves.
The Impact of the Advent of English in Primary Schools on the Development of College English in China
Author: Liu, Jun
Date: 2011-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College English,Elementary School Curriculum,Articulation (Education),Educational Development,English (Second Language),Language Acquisition,Language Proficiency,Specialists,Educational Change,Educational Policy

This article discusses the impact of the advent of primary English on the development of College English in China. The advent of English in primary schools as a teaching subject has brought about a downward shift of focus of the English education system in China. Basic English education will be accomplished in primary and secondary schools. The part of basic English education conventionally assumed by college English will be gone and in its place there will be various content-based English courses, bilingual courses and courses taught entirely in English on different disciplines relevant to the majors of college students.
A Study of Innovative Entrepreneurial Talents of Business and Management: Knowledge, Ability and Quality Structure
Author: Chen, Yurong
Date: 2011-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Entrepreneurship,Innovation,Talent,Economics Education,Business Administration,Knowledge Level,Academic Ability,Quality Assurance,Undergraduate Students,Training Objectives,Educational Needs,Skill Analysis,Minimum Competencies

It has been an urgent mission for universities and institutes to instruct the students with enterprise knowledge and cultivate high quality entrepreneurial talents with innovation. The paper discusses the knowledge, ability and quality structure of talents of economics and administration with a purpose to achieve the goal of innovative entrepreneurial education.
Academic Performance of Male versus Female Accounting Undergraduate Students: Evidence from Nigeria
Author: Okafor, Chinwuba Ambrose
Date: 2011-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Accounting,Evidence,Academic Achievement,Gender Differences,Developing Nations,Grades (Scholastic),Scores,Data Analysis,Hypothesis Testing

Prior researches on the differences in classroom performance between male and female students show mixed results. While significant differences exist in some studies, others show no differences. Moreover, such studies were done in developed countries. This study aims to contribute to this gender discourse by using a developing country setting. It was hypothesized in this study that no differences exist between male and female performance in undergraduate accounting courses. The finding of this study reveals that there is no significant difference between academic performance of male and female accounting students in undergraduate accounting courses, although the males achieve a higher mean performance than their female counterpart in all the courses.
China English: Its Distinctive Features
Author: Yang, Wei-dong
Date: 2011-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Distinctive Features (Language),English (Second Language),Language Variation,Global Approach,Phonology,Vocabulary,Sentence Structure,Text Structure,Discourse Modes

This paper attempts to expound that China English boasting its own distinctive features on the levels of phonology, words, sentences and discourse has been playing an irreplaceable role in intercultural activities, though still in its infancy and in the process of developing and perfecting itself, and it now makes every effort to move towards international self-assurance and gain its recognition in the English family.
Establishment of Textbook Information Management System Based on Active Server Page
Author: Geng, Lihua
Date: 2011-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Management Information Systems,Information Management,Database Design,Database Management Systems,Computer System Design,Textbooks,Computer Security,Universities,Models,Performance Technology

In the process of textbook management of universities, the flow of storage, collection and check of textbook is quite complicated and daily management flow and system also seriously constrains the efficiency of the management process. Thus, in order to combine the information management model and the traditional management model, it is necessary to set up a textbook information management system with the platform of information technology. This article mainly introduces how to employ the B/S system structure, use the Active Server Page (ASP) technology, set up textbook information management system of universities by taking SQL SERVER 2000 as the background database, set up a variety of functional modules according to different roles in the textbook management, enable textbook management to employ the networked management model and realize high efficiency of textbook information management.
Specifics of Course Management System Benefits for New University Faculty
Author: Porter, Gavin
Date: 2011-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Beginning Teachers,College Faculty,Management Information Systems,Course Organization,Teaching Experience,Technology Uses in Education,Delivery Systems,Tutorial Programs,Electronic Mail,Usability,Assignments,Feedback (Response),Plagiarism,Phenomenology,Foreign Countries

A comparison of courses that do or do not utilize a Course Management System (CMS) was undertaken from the standpoint of a new faculty member. Seven distinct advantages were found with CMS implementation including initial tutorial group set-ups, email communication, sharing of student generated products, sharing of instructor-generated products, collection of assignments, delivery of graded assignments, and plagiarism checks. CMS training that precedes the start of a course is recommended for new teaching staff, particularly for large courses of greater than 100 students, where CMS implementation has substantial benefits.
Relationship between Personality Traits and Performance among School Principals
Author: Ali, Siadat Sayyed
Date: 2011-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Personality Traits,Principals,Extraversion Introversion,Emotional Development,Performance Technology,Elementary Secondary Education,Questionnaires,Job Performance,Individual Characteristics,Hypothesis Testing,Correlation,Multiple Choice Tests,Leadership Effectiveness,Interpersonal Relationship,Administrator Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes

This research seeks to explore the relationship between personality traits and performance among school principals. The main objective of this research is to analyze the relationship between principals' personality traits such as introversion, extroversion neuroticism and emotional stability between several performance dimensions. A descriptive correlation research method was employed a sample size of 50 principals and 176 teachers in elementary schools, middle schools and high schools were selected from the total population of principals and teachers in the academic year of 2008-2009 through the stratified sampling method. The Eysenck questionnaire used to assess principal's personality. Weiss K performance evolution questionnaire used to assess principals' performance. Reliability of the questionnaires determined 0.81 and 0.98 respectively. Data analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient, multiple regression, one way- analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Tukey test. Results showed that there is a positive relationship between principal's personality characteristics of introversion and extroversion and performance dimensions, and 35% of score variance in leadership, human relationships and organizational dimensions was explainable by extroversion and introversion scores. Also there is a negative relationship between neuroticism and emotional stability and performance dimensions, and 40% of scores variance in professional and educational dimensions was explainable by neuroticism and emotional stability of principals.
Factors Affecting Pre-Service TESOL Teachers' Attitudes towards Using CD-ROM Dictionary
Author: Issa, Jinan Hatem
Date: 2011-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Libraries,Performance Factors,Dictionaries,Student Teacher Attitudes,Gender Differences,Cohort Analysis,Questionnaires,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Use Studies,Computer Peripherals,English (Second Language),English Instruction,Preservice Teacher Education,Foreign Countries

Rapid technological advances in communication technologies and computational power are altering the nature of knowledge, skills, talents and the know-how of individuals. A CD-ROM dictionary is an interesting and effective teaching tool, which captures pre-service teachers' interest and does much more than just translates especially with the availability of a variety of resources to support language learning and teaching. This research reports on the study undertaken to determine whether some factors (gender and year of study) affect pre-service TESOL teachers' attitudes towards using CD-ROM dictionaries. The theoretical framework for the study is drawn from Diffusion of innovations' theory by Rogers (1995) and TAM model by Davis (1986; 1989). A modified questionnaire is employed to obtain the necessary information on pre-service TESOL teachers' backgrounds, their attitudes towards using CD-ROM dictionaries, and certain factors. A total of (80) pre-service TESOL teacher at a Malaysian higher educational institution was purposively selected for the quantitative data. The findings exhibit that the respondents' gender does not affect their attitudes towards using CD-ROM dictionaries. However, a significant difference is revealed, through employing one-way analysis of group variance (ANOVA), in the mean scores of pre-service TESOL teachers' attitudes among the first, second and third year. Finally, it is concluded that the CD-ROM dictionary is a way of encoding all relevant information associated with lexical entries in a manner easily accessible to users.
The Internationalization of Higher Education: An Effective Approach for Iran Higher Education
Author: Ghasempoor, Ali
Date: 2011-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Global Approach,Intercultural Programs,Global Education,Holistic Approach,Concept Formation,Motivation,Educational Change,Educational Practices,Models

In recent years, the subject of internationalization has been one of the most discussed issues in academic and university centers. Experts in the higher education believe that this subject is a new paradigm and inevitable approach in the universities and curriculum. Internationalization refers to the process of integrating an international and intercultural dimension into the teaching, research and service functions of the institution. It is a term that is being used more and more to discuss the international dimension of higher education. It is a term that means different things to different people and is thus used in a variety of ways. The purpose of this study is, surveying the nature of internationalization of higher education and its causality, practical models and specifying it holistically for stakeholders of higher education systems.
Study on Practicality of Tax Law Course in Accounting Major
Author: Wang, Lixia
Date: 2011-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Accounting,Taxes,Higher Education,Universities,Theory Practice Relationship,Textbooks,Textbook Preparation

Accounting staff play a more and more important role in enterprises and the ability to handle tax related business is one of the necessary abilities of accounting staff. At present, some problems exist in system setting, content teaching, textbook construction, teaching method and so on of tax law course in institutions of higher learning. The society has proposed new subjects in higher education of tax law course in accounting major. How to cultivate application based accounting staff with solid theoretical basis and strong capacity in practical operation is an issue that needs to be urgently resolved by higher education practitioners.
Educational Marginalization: Examining Challenges and Possibilities for Improving Educational Outcomes in Northeastern Kenya
Author: Okilwa, Nathern S. A.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educationally Disadvantaged,Outcomes of Education,Foreign Countries,Equal Education,Access to Education,Social Discrimination,Minority Groups,Migration,Ethnic Groups,Geographic Regions,Educational Opportunities,Social Isolation,Sociocultural Patterns,Life Style,Poverty,Guidelines,Boarding Schools,Educational Development,Educational Finance,Government Role

As a developing country in sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya has fared comparatively well in educating its young people. The new constitution of Kenya and various acts of parliament identify education as a fundamental human right and mandates the government to provide basic education for all. Consistent with the government's &quot;Vision 2030,&quot; most political, religious, and civil society leaders recognize education as critical to individuals attaining full potential and then contributing to nation building. However, educational access and equity remain quite elusive in rural and less economically viable areas, such as northeastern. The region and its people have been marginalized for many years, dating back to the colonial era and still remain very undeveloped, under-resourced, and impoverished. Given the endemic discrimination and marginalization of the nomadic people of northeastern Kenya, harsh geographic conditions, constant migration of the people, and heightened insecurity in the region, there is limited data, information, and understanding of these people's life experiences. The purpose of this article is to highlight these challenges that minimize educational opportunities for young people in northeastern Kenya by reviewing the historic political isolation and marginalization, sociocultural practices (e.g., nomadic lifestyle, female genital mutilation), resource deprivation and poverty, harsh geographic conditions, and poor infrastructure. Additionally, the article examines emerging efforts and opportunities (e.g., government and non-government organizations) to improve educational opportunities in the region through the devolution framework in the new &quot;Constitution of Kenya,&quot; constituency development funds (CDF), mobile schools, and boarding schools.
Educational Assessment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province: Practices, Issues, and Challenges for Educating Culturally Linguistically Diverse and Exceptional Children
Author: Gouleta, Eirini
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Assessment,Educational Policy,Educational Practices,Testing,Educational Development,Elementary Secondary Education,Conflict,Poverty,Disabilities,Minority Group Students,Faculty Development,Barriers,Data Collection

This article presents the case of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan's former North-West Frontier Province, and its provincial educational assessment policies and practices. These policies and practices affect millions of Culturally Linguistically Diverse and Exceptional (CLDE) children who live in rural and remote areas, and areas afflicted by conflict and insurgency. The article raises questions about political interference, ethical conduct, and fairness in the administration and marking of the assessments. It discusses efforts for systematic administration and collection of learning assessment data, teacher professional development programs to improve assessment practices, policies which address the educational needs of the diverse students in the province, and challenges and barriers to province-wide sustainable education development. In conclusion, the author offers suggestions and recommendations for policy makers and education stakeholders towards capacity building and improvement of assessment practices for all learners while it attempts to shed light and dispel misconceptions about KP and its people.