ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Examination of the Concept of &quot;Leisure Time&quot; in Terms of Sports Science Students
Author: Taskin, Cüneyt
Date: 2022-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Leisure Time,Student Attitudes,Athletics,College Students,Gender Differences,Intellectual Disciplines,Socioeconomic Status,Student Characteristics,Recreational Activities,Foreign Countries,Affective Behavior,Physical Education,Athletic Coaches

This study aims to examine the attitudes of sports science faculty students towards leisure activities according to various variables. For this purpose, the Leisure Attitude Scale, which was created by Ragheb and Beard in 1982 and translated into Turkish by Akgül and Gürbüz, was used. The population of the research consists of 1330 students studying at Trakya University KSBF. The sample size is calculated as at least 288 by Yazicioglu and Erdogan at the 95% confidence interval. In our research, a total of 931 students were reached by random sampling method. According to the gender, department and income variables of the sample group, the scores they got from the leisure attitude scale were analyzed using the SPSS 25.0 package program. The data obtained in the study were analyzed and descriptive statistics were obtained. In order to make sense of the normality distribution of the data, kurtosis and skewness measures were examined. T-Test for independent groups, one-way analysis of variance (One-Way ANOVA) for independent groups for &quot;department&quot; and &quot;income&quot; variables was used to examine the &quot;gender&quot; variable, one of the independent variables of the study. The effect sizes of the tests with statistically significant difference (p &lt; 0.05) were calculated. A significant difference was found in all of the participants' gender and department variables and the affective and behavioral sub-dimensions of the income variable (p &lt; 0.05).
The Effect of Project-Based Learning Approach on Student Achievement in Life Science Course in Primary Education
Author: Kiliç, Ismail
Date: 2022-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Projects,Active Learning,Elementary Education,Cultural Influences,Academic Achievement,Grade 2,Elementary School Students,Program Effectiveness,Citizenship Education,Foreign Countries

Within the achievements of life science, a course in primary education; students are expected to have knowledge and skills about cultural heritage elements in their immediate surroundings, family cooperation and solidarity, the Turkish flag and the National Anthem, Atatürk's childhood, cooperation and participation in group activities, natural events and measures to be taken against natural disasters. In line with these achievements, it is aimed to quantitatively investigate the effect of a project-based learning (PjBL) approach on students' academic achievement (AA). This study was carried out with 41 students attending the 2nd grade and taking the life studies course in a primary school in Türkiye. First of all, the unit of &quot;Life in Our Country&quot; was briefly explained as preliminary information on the current curriculum and the AA test prepared by the researcher, which we called the pre-test, was applied to this group of students. Afterward, the project topics prepared by the researcher by the unit gains were given to the students and they were asked to complete these project assignments giving them a certain time. After completing and presenting the given project assignments, the AA test was applied again to the same student group as a post-test. In addition, feedback was received in this process to determine whether the students did their project assignments themselves and from whom they received help. With the help of the data obtained, the student's AA was calculated according to their support status.
Influence of High-Stakes Tests on Teaching Styles of Science Teachers in Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria
Author: Abdallah, Muhammad
Date: 2022-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teaching Styles,Secondary School Teachers,Science Instruction,Science Teachers,High Stakes Tests,Secondary School Students,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Correlation

The problem of teaching styles of teachers in the science arm of secondary schools in Nigeria has been a subject of concern and discuss. Many studies have been carried out to investigate factors that affect teaching styles but very few have considered the role of high-stakes tests. This study, therefore, investigated the influence of high-stakes tests on the teaching styles of science teachers in senior secondary schools in Nigeria. Two research questions were raised and answered, and three hypotheses were formulated and tested to guide the study at a 0.05 level of significance. The study used a descriptive research design. A sample of 6349 students and teachers was utilized for the study. The research instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire titled: High-stakes and Teaching Styles Questionnaire (HSTSQ). The instrument was subjected to face and content validity; Cronbach Alpha reliability analysis yielded a 0.84 coefficient. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression and independent t-test statistics. The results using multiple regression revealed that significant influence exists for the independent variable (high-stakes tests, r = 0.408, p &lt; 0.05). The mean difference in the opinions of the respondents regarding high-stakes tests was higher for teachers ([X-bar] = 53.63, SD = 6.77) than students ([X-bar] = 52.8904, SD = 7.55), t[subscript (6347)] = -2.704, p &gt; 0.05, F = 1.322, p = 0.250), and there was a significant difference. In conclusion, high-stakes test factors have a significant influence on the teaching styles of teachers. Therefore, it is recommended among others, that teachers and educators should pay attention to the effects of high-stakes testing in their schools.
A Comparison of Fixed and Random Effect Models by the Number of Research in the Meta-Analysis Studies with and without an Outlier
Author: Demir, Seda
Date: 2022-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Meta Analysis,Comparative Analysis,Research Reports,Effect Size,Intervals,Teacher Burnout,Gender Differences,Programming Languages,Accuracy,Models,Data Analysis

The purpose of this research was to compare the performances of the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) and the Random Effects Model (REM) in the meta-analysis studies conducted through 5, 10, 20 and 40 studies with an outlier and 4, 9, 19 and 39 studies without an outlier in terms of estimated common effect size, confidence interval coverage rate and heterogeneity measures. In this descriptive study, real data set consisting of different studies examining teachers' emotional burnout in terms of gender were used and a total of 72 meta-analyses were performed with R program. The results indicated that REM was more advantageous when compared to FEM for the meta-analysis of data sets with an outlier. On the other hand, without an outlier, it was determined that the common effect size was generally estimated to be similar for all methods. Moreover, the increase in the number of studies included in the meta-analysis reduced the effect of the outlier on the effect size estimation and decreased the heterogeneity. When the examination of the confidence interval coverage accuracy rates of the meta-analysis methods was examined, it was concluded that the confidence intervals included the estimated effect sizes in all data sets and all methods. The findings of the current study showed that the methods used in meta-analysis studies with 20 or more studies were less affected by the outlier runs in the estimated common effect size.
Analysis of Studies in the Field of Educational Technologies Related to COVID-19 during the Pandemic Period in Turkey
Author: Yildiz, Ezgi Pelin
Date: 2022-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,COVID-19,Pandemics,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Research,Research Methodology,School Closing,Elementary Secondary Education,Higher Education,Distance Education

This study aims to make a descriptive analysis of the studies in the field of educational technologies discipline related to the COVID-19 disease during the pandemic period. The study was conducted with document analysis, one of the qualitative research methods. The articles examined in the study were obtained by scanning the databases of ULAKBIM, Google Scholar, Ebscohost Turkish Education Index, ASOS Index and Sobiad Index using the keywords Educational technologies and COVID-19. In this context, 82 articles made in the field of educational technologies related to COVID-19, which were determined by the purposeful sampling method, were identified and examined. These articles were published in the journal in which the studies were published using descriptive analysis, the number of authors, research method, and the data collection tools used in the research were examined under the titles such as the sample of the research, the method of determining the samples in the research, and the techniques used in the analysis of the data. As a result of the study, it was stated that it would be appropriate to conduct different studies with different stakeholders in the field of educational technologies regarding the COVID-19 pandemic process.
Developing Synergy towards Growth Africa: Multilingual Education as a Panacea
Author: Akinkuotu, Abimbola F.
Date: 2022-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Natural Resources,Multilingualism,Economic Development,Language Role,Universities,Educational Objectives,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,African Languages,Native Language,Cultural Background,Thinking Skills,Language of Instruction,Bilingualism,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries,Language Usage,Interpersonal Communication,Religion,Friendship,Business Communication,Language Proficiency,Age Differences,Socioeconomic Status,Official Languages,Decision Making

Africa is a potentially rich continent due to its considerably rich resources endowment. It is believed that if there is a synergy between these resources, that is if these resources are properly harnessed with a clear vision on the part of our leaders, there is the prospect of growth leading to the development of the continent. The basis of any meaningful development and the bedrock of a breakthrough whether in technology, industry, economy or communication in education. Therefore, language is also a good instrument of synergy toward growth. In African universities especially in Nigeria, dissemination of knowledge is done through bilingualism or multilingualism which is used to attain the broad goals of education. In a multilingual classroom, setting, students will commonly face difficulties in thinking in the largest language (English) because they are influenced by their native language and cultural patterns.
Development of Knowledge-Based Approach Scale (KBAS) to Some Science Events in Daily Life
Author: Kiliç, Ismail
Date: 2022-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Tests,Knowledge Level,Learning Processes,Test Construction,Foreign Countries,Test Items,Scientific Concepts,Scientific Literacy,Likert Scales,Informal Education,Science Education

Science events are encountered in every phase of daily life. These science events can be encountered at home, in business life, or while studying at school. Human beings can learn about these scientific events both informally and formally. Science-related events can often be confusing, even when formally learned. This study, it was aimed to develop a CRPS to investigate whether they learned some science events correctly in daily life. The study was carried out on 313 people from different age and occupational groups living in Edirne, Turkey. To develop a scale, statistical data such as item-total correlation (rit) and item-remainder correlation (rir) coefficients analysis, discrimination analysis, frequency and % values for the answers given by the participants to the items, t-test, Rulon and Cronbach Alpha coefficient transactions have been made. The scale, which started with 35 items, was reduced to 30 items due to the analysis. Cronbach Alpha and Rulon reliability coefficients were found to be 0.85 and 0.87, respectively. It was understood that the scale showed a symmetric-homogeneous distribution. According to these data, it has been determined that some scientific events in daily life can be measured with the knowledge-based approach.
Views of Education Faculty Students on Emergency Remote Teaching
Author: Bal Incebacak, Belgin
Date: 2022-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,COVID-19,Pandemics,School Closing,Distance Education,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,Access to Computers,Cultural Influences,Barriers,Educational Resources,Money Management,Computer Mediated Communication

This study aims to try to understand in depth what the students studying at the Faculty of Education in the 2020-2021 emergency remote teaching (ERT) period experience during the theoretical and applied courses and their views on distance education. For this purpose, this study was conducted with the phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research designs. The research was conducted with 455 students studying at the Faculty of Education of a state university in the Black Sea region of Turkey. Ethics Committee approval (Number E-45428382-050.99-109541) was first obtained from a State University to collect the study data. The data were collected using the online interview form developed by the researcher. Qualitative data were analyzed by subjecting them to semantic content analysis with content analysis. While the researchers analyzed the data, it was analyzed according to member control, credibility, transferability, and verifiability/confirmability criteria for validity and reliability. In addition, students' opinions were analyzed by Hofstede's descriptive analysis according to their cultural dimensions according to countries. The data obtained from the findings were analyzed in the themes of positive, negative, and solution suggestions in emergency remote teaching. The positive features of distance education are divided into categories under the headings of the courses' teaching, the instructor's attitude, and resource access. The negative features of emergency remote teaching are categorized under the education and training process, communication, technological deficiencies, and personal situation.
Work Overload and Organisational Climate as Predictors of Job Burnout among Primary School Teachers in Lesotho
Author: Makhetha, Isaiah M.
Date: 2022-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Burnout,Teaching Conditions,Educational Environment,Predictor Variables,Teacher Responsibility,Burnout,Faculty Workload

This investigation adopted a correlational research design. This study aimed to establish whether work overload and organisational climate are predictors of burnout among primary school teachers in Lesotho. The sample comprised 350 primary school teachers. Data were collected through the use of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educators Survey, Overload Scale and School Environmental Questionnaire. Multiple regression analysis reveals that work overload and organisational climate are predictors of burnout among teachers. Pertaining to work overload, the study finds that primary school teachers in Lesotho are burdened with teaching many grades. In relation to organisational climate, the findings of the study are that teachers work under unfavourable working conditions.
Development and Validation of Online Survey Instrument on Sustainable Development for Science Teachers: Focus on Pili (&quot;Canarium ovatum&quot;)
Author: Funa, Aaron A.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Surveys,Test Construction,Test Validity,Sustainable Development,Science Teachers,Science Education,Sustainability,Test Reliability,Factor Analysis,Knowledge Level,Foreign Countries,Secondary School Teachers,Forestry

Teachers are the frontline workers in sustaining quality education; hence, assessing their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) allows them and the administrators to create better training, programs, and instructional materials. The objective is to develop and validate a quick and accessible online instrument to assess the teachers' KAB towards sustainable development in the Philippine context, as part of a bigger project to integrate Pili (&quot;Canarium ovatum&quot;) into education. The researchers administered the instrument using a cross-sectional survey method through Google Forms in which respondents (n = 206) had voluntarily answered. The 24-item tool, anchored on the 2030 sustainable development goals and their complex systems, is reliable and valid based on the confirmatory factor analysis, and Cronbach's alpha and Fleiss's kappa estimates. The results showed that having favorable knowledge and attitudes toward sustainable development is inadequate to create positive behaviors. The adaptation of the developed instrument, the use of findings for intercultural and cross-cultural studies, and further investigations are recommended.
Factors Affecting Secondary Schools Teachers&apos; Motivation in the Elliotdale Circuit, South Africa
Author: Mohammed, I.
Date: 2022-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary School Teachers,Teacher Motivation,Barriers,Teacher Salaries,Instructional Materials,Housing,Poverty,Disadvantaged Schools,Geographic Location,Job Satisfaction,Energy,Water,Rural Areas

This study examines factors affecting teachers' motivation at secondary schools in the Elliotdale Circuit. The research approach adopted was qualitative. The design used was a case study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample size of twenty-two (22) respondents, which comprised principals, teachers, subject advisors and teacher union representatives. Face-to-face interviews were conducted while data collected were analysed thematically. Findings revealed inadequate teacher-learner support materials in schools, non-payment of temporary teachers' salaries, lack of access roads to and from schools, lack of secured accommodations for teachers, poverty and lack of electricity and running water in some schools were the factors affecting teachers' job satisfaction and motivation in the secondary schools. Some recommendations were: School Governing Body to work with the Department of Education to provide schools with adequate teacher-learner support materials, to ensure regular and competitive salaries for teachers, to implement rural allowances for teachers and to provide teachers with secured accommodations, electricity and running water.
The Effect of Educational Game Activities Applied on the Academic Achievement of Secondary Students in Science Education
Author: Kiliç, Ismail
Date: 2022-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary Education,Grade 5,Educational Games,Science Instruction,Academic Achievement,Control Groups,Scores

The research aims to examine the effect of educational game activities on academic achievement in secondary school 5th -grade science lessons. The study group of the research consists of 71 5th-grade students studying at a public school in Turkiye in the 2017-2018 academic year. In the research, the pretest and post-test comparative design group, which is one of the quantitative research methods, was used to achieve the research objectives. A random sampling technique was used to determine these two groups. In the experimental group (EG), the lessons were enriched with educational game activities (EGA). The control group (CG) taught the courses based on the current science teaching program (CSTP). An academic achievement test (AAT) has been prepared for the unit goals of the 5th-grade science course &quot;Spreading of Light&quot;. AAT was applied to the groups before and after the experiment independed samples t-test and Whitney u-test were used in the analysis of the data. The data showed that the EGA used in the science course has a positive effect on academic achievement.
Introducing Probability Theory through Heuristics: A Laboratory for High School Students
Author: Doz, Daniel
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Heuristics,Problem Solving,Mathematics Instruction,Probability,Decision Making,Critical Thinking,Skill Development,High School Students,Teaching Methods,Mathematics Tests,Grade 10,National Competency Tests,Class Activities,Learning Motivation,Student Participation,Foreign Countries,Problem Based Learning

A more motivating way of introducing students to probability theory is through real-world problems. Since heuristics play an important role in our probabilistic judgement, knowing how to avoid incorrect probabilistic reasoning, which leads to several biases, could help students to develop more critical thinking skills. In this paper, we present a different way of introducing students from a linguistic lyceum (high school) in Italy to probability theory. In our laboratory, we introduced students to the three most studied heuristics: representation, availability, and anchoring. The aims of our laboratory were two-fold: (1) motivate the students to learn probability theory through the presentation of the most common mistakes (biases) that are made due to erroneous probabilistic judgements; (2) increase students' awareness of the &quot;tricky&quot; questions that could be present in the national assessment of knowledge of mathematics for grade 10 students. The results of our laboratory show an increase in students' participation in the class activities, as well as increased motivation.
Quantitative Reasoning across Campus
Author: Stickles, Paula R.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Thinking Skills,Numeracy,Student Experience,Learner Engagement,Algebra,Undergraduate Students,Interdisciplinary Approach

Quantitative reasoning takes on different meanings based on experience and background. Across the curriculum students have various needs for their quantitative reasoning experience. As a result, at our university students have a range of choices that more closely fit their future needs. Seven different departments across campus offer quantitative reasoning courses engaging students through a variety of avenues.
&quot;Now You Can Stand on Your Own&quot;: Experiencing International Doctoral Students in Science Education through Autobiographical Research
Author: Suprapto, Nadi
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Autobiographies,Science Education,Doctoral Students,Doctoral Programs,Study Abroad,Student Adjustment,Foreign Countries,Student Experience,Learner Engagement,Personal Narratives,Public Colleges,Degree Requirements,Knowledge Level,Interpersonal Relationship,Communities of Practice,Student Research,Field Trips

This paper is focused on the use of autobiography in science education that contains first-hand accounts of doctoral student narratives and the further step after graduation. The study utilized personal stories, incorporating telling one's story from the first author and sharing it to use difference productively. The story reflected his experiences pursuing a doctoral degree at a public university in Taiwan and returning to his home university in Indonesia. The space of the story is simplified into three themes: 'I am in the space of Taiwan' as the stage of exploration and engagement, 'I am part of East-Asian science education community' as the stage of consolidation, and 'I become a member of Indonesian science education community and my future progress' as the stage of entry. The study recommends best practices and features of a science education doctoral program that supplement doctoral student success. The study has also provided an overview to prospective doctoral students on making academic adjustments, especially for those from developing countries who plan to study abroad.