ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Mediation Game When the Conflict Can Be Fun to Learn--A Legal Skill Learning Tool: The Integration of Knowledge Management, Learning Theory and Serious Game Concept
Author: Luengvilai, Chainarong
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Legal Education (Professions),Knowledge Management,Learning Theories,Arbitration,Educational Games,Law Students,Instructional Design,Instructional Effectiveness,Pretests Posttests,Learner Engagement,Interviews

Legal justice in Thailand has been shifted to restorative justice for reasons. But Thai law schools have not been changed to promote lawyering skill learning opportunities due to various obstacles and limitations caused by existing legal educational policies, law curriculum's structure, knowledgeable instructors, and learners' characteristics. As a result, most graduate law students have been faced with difficulties as regards not only their mediation skill capacity but also other legal skills. To solve the problem beyond the single loop learning, the study proposed the integration of knowledge management approaches, an appropriate learning theory, and serious game concept to initiate an alternative learning tool to enhance mediation skill learning. The study demonstrated the two crucial stages of game designing and experimentation to verify the potentiality of games in enhancing the knowledge and learning engagement. The outcome of such game designing and experimentation can provided both a satisfied interactive learning tool and a linkage for the flow of advocacy skills knowledge from the community of experts to law students who, sooner or later, will be their competent team workers.
Practicum: Microteaching for Non-Native Speaking Teacher Trainees
Author: Slagoski, Jeremy D.
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Microteaching,Preservice Teacher Education,Preservice Teachers,Trainees,Practicums,Guidelines,Teaching Methods,Student Experience,Training Methods,Peer Teaching,Lesson Observation Criteria,Lesson Plans,Educational Practices

In situations where it is not possible for trainees to practice teaching in local schools, teaching short lessons to their peers--called microteaching--can provide beneficial experience and feedback to teachers-in-training. The article includes guidelines for presenters, observers, and teacher trainers as well as a sample practicum class schedule and microteaching lesson. Students experience microteaching both in small groups and with the whole class.
SWELL: A Writing Method to Help English Language Learners
Author: Teo, Adeline
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English Language Learners,English (Second Language),Writing Strategies,Collaborative Writing,Teamwork,Lesson Plans,Educational Practices,Writing Instruction,Student Centered Learning,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students

Social-interactive Writing for English Language Learners (SWELL) is collaborative writing based on Topping's Paired Writing Method. The method was changed to meet the needs of English language learners. In both methods, pairs are formed according to proficiency, pairing a more advanced student (a Helper) with a less advanced one (a Writer). The author describes the steps of generating ideas, drafting, reading, editing, best copy, and evaluating. Features of SWELL include using students' linguistic knowledge (L1), balancing fluency with mechanics, and promoting explicit teacher instruction.
Using Replacement Performance Role-Plays in the Language Classroom
Author: Snarski, Maria
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Role Playing,Classroom Techniques,Critical Thinking,Thinking Skills,Teaching Methods,Lesson Plans,Educational Practices,Communicative Competence (Languages),Student Participation,Language Acquisition

Replacement performance role plays are a different type of role play. Rather than memorizing or writing a dialogue, this activity asks learners to listen and consider other possible responses. Students decide which character will be replaced and what they will do differently. Even shy learners or ones with lower proficiency levels can be involved because it is less overwhelming than writing a dialogue. The activity develops pragmatic competence and critical thinking skills. Popular TV shows can be used.
Investigation into the Prediction Level of Professional Values of Prospective Teachers within the Context of Critical Thinking, Metacognition and Epistemological Beliefs in Turkey
Author: Demir, Özden
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Student Teacher Attitudes,Values,Predictor Variables,Critical Thinking,Metacognition,Epistemology,Beliefs,Prediction,Models,Correlation,Multiple Regression Analysis,Scores,Measures (Individuals),Professionalism

The general aim of the present study is to identify to what extent the professional values of prospective teachers are predicted by the variables of critical thinking, metacognition, epistemological beliefs. The study also aims to determine which variables provide a better prediction of the professional values of prospective teachers than the others. The research study was configured in line with the predictive model through the correlational study methodology. The study sample consisted of 557 prospective teachers attending the relevant departments as identified through the non-probabilistic cluster sampling method. The multiple linear regression analysis was employed in the analysis of the collected data through the use of the &quot;Professional Values Scale for Elementary School Teachers&quot; (TPVS), &quot;Metacognition Scale&quot;, &quot;Critical Thinking Scale&quot;, &quot;Epistemological Beliefs Scale&quot;. The research findings indicate that the totality of all variables explain 55% of the variance in the total score in TPVS, 51% of the variance in the score for respecting differences in TPVS, %39 of the variance in the score for personal, societal responsibility in TPVS, 24% of the variance in the score for opposing violence in TPVS to a significant extent. A review into the t-test scores pertaining to the significance of standardized coefficients leads to the observation that all variables except for the sub-scales of hypothesising, problem identification of the scales of assessing cognitive differences, critical thinking are able to predict the total scores for the professional values of teachers at a significant level.
The Study of Relationship between Organizational Culture and Organizational Belonging in Employees of Varamin County Office of Education
Author: Tabatabaee, Seyed Mahmoud
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Organizational Culture,Sense of Community,Group Membership,Group Unity,Employees,Questionnaires,Employee Attitudes,Statistical Analysis,Correlation,Innovation,Responsibility,Leadership,Rewards,Public Agencies,Data Analysis

The purpose of the present research is to study the relationship between organizational culture and organizational belonging among employees of Varamin County ministry of education. This is a descriptive-survey study. The statistical population is consisted of all 274 official and contract employees of ministry of education in Varamin County of Tehran province with high school diploma, associate or bachelor's degree or higher. Sampling has been done using relative stratified method. Measurement instruments are: A) organizational culture questionnaire, and B) organizational belonging questionnaire. To assess the validity of the questionnaires the content validity method has been used. To assess their reliability, the questionnaires have been tested on samples of 30 individuals and the Cronbach's Alpha for the questions has been calculated. Cronbach's alpha is 0.91 for organizational culture questionnaire, and 0.85 for organizational belonging questionnaire. These values indicate high reliability for both questionnaires. The results indicate that the prominent dimension of organizational culture in Varamin administration of education is control, and that the employees have moderate organizational belonging. Study of the relationship between dimensions of organizational culture and organizational belonging reveal that there is a significant correlation between organizational belonging and variables of personal innovation, responsibility, leadership, coordination and managerial support. However, no significant correlation has been observed between the variable of control and employees' organizational belonging. Also there is a positive correlation between organizational belonging and variables of organizational identity, reward and punishment system, opposition, and communication pattern in employees of Varamin office of education.
A Story-Based Framework for a Primary School Classroom
Author: Griva, Eleni
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Lesson Plans,Grade 6,English (Second Language),English Instruction,Student Interests,Student Motivation,Story Reading,Animals,Teaching Methods,Learning Activities,Educational Practices

These two story-based lesson plans were designed to address the lack of motivation and interest by students in a sixth grade English class in Greece. The lessons appeal to young learners who want to be creative and imaginative by making learning entertaining. The animal stories are authentic texts, not graded readers, with helpful visuals. They can be used with a holistic approach and provide a springboard to learning grammar and structure and to recycle vocabulary. Predicting and concentration are some of the thinking skills involved.
A Paradigm Shift: From Paper-and-Pencil Tests to Performance-Based Assessment
Author: Puppin, Leni
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Performance Based Assessment,Test Format,Alternative Assessment,Educational Change,Program Implementation,College Programs,Educational Practices,Language Tests,Foreign Countries

This article describes how The Language Center at the Espirito Santo Federal University changed from using traditional pencil-andpaper tests to performance testing, based on authentic tasks. The change was prompted because people thought that their testing did not reflect a communicative approach to language teaching. The Assessment Project lasted for two years; the author discusses its participants, goals, stages (including pilot testing), and results. Content and construct validity improved, leading to positive washback. Learning objectives and criteria for passing were clarified.
Open Classroom Communication and the Learning of Citizenship Values
Author: El Karfa, Abderrahim
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Classroom Communication,Citizenship Education,Values Education,Culturally Relevant Education,Language Acquisition,Educational Principles,Media Selection,Teacher Role,Student Role,Class Activities,Teacher Education,Motivation Techniques,Foreign Countries,Discussion (Teaching Technique),Teaching Methods

This article discusses the importance of fostering citizenship values in language classrooms around the world, and specifically in Morocco. Class content, student-teacher roles, classroom activities, and teacher education can promote civic values of equality, respect, responsibility, tolerance, and compassion. A learner-centered environment where there is group work, open communication, and participation, models these values. By including cultural content and engaging students with meaningful issues, teachers can increase interest and motivation.
Measuring Social Capital and Support Networks of Young Immigrants
Author: Esteban, María Paz Sandín
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Capital,Social Networks,Network Analysis,Social Support Groups,Measures (Individuals),Intervention,Immigrants,Outcomes of Education,Academic Achievement,Student Attitudes,Public Schools,Questionnaires,Foreign Countries

This paper addresses the importance of the diagnosis of &quot;personal communities&quot; as relational systems that may influence the academic pathways of young immigrants. As part of a longitudinal study of the academic persistence of young people in their transition from compulsory to post-compulsory education, a &quot;personal network questionnaire&quot; has been developed. This instrument allows the relational structure of students to be captured and represented, and the impact of this structure on educational outcomes to be analysed. It measures and explores the network of inter-relations with adults (family, educational and recreational professionals, etc.) and peers in different settings. The theoretical elements underpinning its design and implementation are the interweaving of the student social capital and social support system to which they have or may have access to, and the Social Network Analysis (SNA) approach as the methodological framework. This network approach is rendered highly significant and valuable for professionals in educational diagnosis to assess relational vulnerability and design programs of intervention and counseling. With graphic techniques, we can somewhat address this challenge by examining patterns in relational data, experimenting with these data and putting forward hypotheses.
The Relationship between English Language Proficiency, Academic Achievement and Self-Esteem of Non-Native-English-Speaking Students
Author: Dev, Smitha
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Language Proficiency,Self Esteem,Academic Achievement,Undergraduate Students,Statistical Analysis,Correlation,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Likert Scales,Language Tests,Scores,Questionnaires,Grade Point Average,Age,Educational Attainment,Self Concept Measures,Second Language Learning

The present study aims to find out the relationship between English Language proficiency, self-esteem, and academic achievement of the students in Abu Dhabi University (ADU). The variables were analyzed using &quot;t&quot; test, chi-squire and Pearson's product moment correlation. In addition, Self-rating scale, Self-esteem inventory and Language proficiency tests were used to measure the variables. The data were collected from 200 male and female students from Abu Dhabi University. The study could not find out any positive relationship among the variables. It is also revealed that language fluency (IELTS) has no direct impact on the ADU students' self-esteem scores and academic achievement (GPA).
Higher Education for Women in India--Choices and Challenges
Author: Singh, Nandita
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Access to Education,Higher Education,Gender Bias,Equal Education,Social Influences,Womens Education,Rural Urban Differences,Majors (Students),Career Choice,Course Selection (Students),Public Education,Private Education,Social Justice

The paper analyses gender disparity in education evident across the socio-economic spectrum in India. Concern for girls' education in last few years has lead to a considerable expansion of access at the primary level. But a great number of girls especially in the rural areas drop out before they reach secondary or higher stages of education. Many enter in to matrimony and become young mothers before having the opportunity to realize their full potential. Removed from formal schools at the onset of puberty, those who are not married, take on household responsibilities. The ones who are able to resist social and pedagogic pressures to drop out and reach the level of college or university, take studies seriously as they know this privilege will vanish after matrimony. Many are not even able to peruse their goals of further education or choice of vocation. There is a need to develop gender-specific pedagogy and provide flexibility in the system of education, in which women could fulfill their aspirations, overcoming their domestic obligations. Higher education should prepare them to face a world of opportunities and challenges.
The Implementation of Madrasah-Based Management (MBM) at Man 1 and Man 2 Serang City, Banten, Indonesia--A Comparative Study
Author: Muhajir
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,Foreign Countries,Islam,Qualitative Research,School Based Management,Interviews,Observation,Documentation,Data Collection

This study aims to reveal how the real condition of management of Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) or Islamic Senior High School in Serang is, how the understanding of Madrasah-Based Management (MBM) for the people of MAN 2 and MAN 1 Serang is, and how the implementation of MBM in MAN 2 and MAN 1 Serang. This study has a substantial meaning, both theoretically and practically. Theoretically, this study can improve the concept of MBM of previous researchers. Besides, it also provides feedback to improve education policies of MBM, and the correct implementation of MBM that has been conducted before. Practically, this study has several meanings, such as: providing inputs on the implementation of MBM to Madrasah Aliyah as an analyzed Islamic educational institutions, providing motivation to all personnel of madrasah, particularly the Head of Madrasah Aliyah in order to improve the autonomy of madrasah management through MBM, and the results of this study can be used as reading material and guidelines for other madrasah. This study is a qualitative research, which aims to understand the phenomenon of what is experienced by the subjects, such as behavior, perception, motivation, action and others. Qualitative research is a research that has characteristics, which is the data are asked in a reasonable state or as they are (natural setting), by not converted them in the form of symbols or numbers. This study is a qualitative research that invalidates data in the form of symbols or numbers, but rather in the form of words or sentences. This study employs a managerial, administrative and sociological approach. The managerial approach is used to see the extent to which the implementation of Madrasah-Based Management is implemented in Madrasah Aliyah. The administrative approach is used to analyze the extent to which the administrative system is applied in Madrasah Aliyah as a form of activity of MBM. The sociological approach cannot be separated from the activity of MBM, because sociology is the study of how humans live in a society.
Developing Research Paper Writing Programs for EFL/ESL Undergraduate Students Using Process Genre Approach
Author: Tuyen, Kim Thanh
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Process Approach (Writing),English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Research Papers (Students),Writing Instruction,College Programs,Delphi Technique,Foreign Countries,Interviews,Expertise

Research Paper Writing (RPW) plays a key role in completing all research work. Poor writing could lead to the postponement of publications. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a program of (RPW) to improve RPW ability for EFL/ESL writers, especially for undergraduate students in Higher Education (HE) institutions, which has caught less attention of curriculum developers so far. Therefore, this study aims to determine the core components of (RPW) program perceived as essential for EFL/ESL undergraduate students using Process Genre Approach (PGA) to develop a program of RPW. The Delphi Technique (DT) was used to validate those components through the interviews of experts including two boards of ten experienced and qualified lecturers of TESOL and curriculum studies in Can Tho University (CTU) in Vietnam and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The results revealed that the core components of RPW program for EFL/ESL undergraduate students were determined and confirmed. This paper is therefore believed to make a great contribution to practical applications for RPW program developers, lecturers, undergraduate and postgraduate students in EFL/ESL contexts.
Emotional Intelligence of Instructors and the Quality of Their Instructional Performance
Author: Dev, Smitha
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Characteristics,Emotional Intelligence,Teaching Skills,Teacher Competencies,College Faculty,Foreign Countries,Teacher Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Hypothesis Testing,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Educational Attainment

Quality of instructional performance is the key skill needed for every teaching faculty for achieving the level of pedigree in the present educational scenario. However, the truth is that there are minimal studies to analyze the competency linking emotional intelligence to quality of instructional performance. Therefore the present attempt is to study the role of E.I. among University Instructors and analyze their quality of instructional performance. A sample of 110 Professors participated in the survey from different Universities in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Al-Ain. Emotional Quotient Inventory scale was developed to measure the EQ of Instructors. Statistical technique like &quot;t&quot; test and ANOVA was used to find the test mean difference between two groups and more than two groups. The result revealed that emotional intelligence and self-efficacy had very significant relationship towards their work attitude followed by their performance.
A Research into Evaluation of Basketball Athletes' Risk Perception Level
Author: Karatas, Ozgur
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Risk,Team Sports,Athletes,Foreign Countries,Comparative Analysis,Males,Statistical Analysis,Questionnaires,Gender Differences,Educational Attainment,Marital Status,High School Graduates,College Graduates,Clubs,Administrator Role,Strategic Planning,Prevention

The aim of this study is to compare the risk perception levels of Basketball athletes in Turkish League teams according to some variables. In this research the &quot;general screening model,&quot; which is one of the descriptive screening methods, was used. While the population of the study consists of athletes actively engaged in the Turkish basketball league teams, its sampling consists of 229 athletes selected by chance and at random methods, which have been playing in different clubs. The questionnaire of Gok was used as a data tool in the study to perception of risk in sports. The difference between the risk perception levels according to the variables of gender, education level and years of playing basketball of the athletes who participated in the study were statistically significant. However, according to the variables of marital status and age of the athletes, the difference between the levels of risk perception statistically was not significant. Results showed that the average risk of female athletes were higher than the average risk of male athletes. The average risk of the athletes educated at high-school level were lower than the average risk of athletes educated at university and postgraduate level, average risk of athletes who play basketball between 1-5 years was lower than the average risk of athletes who play basketball between 6-10, 11-15, 16-20 and above 21 years. Basketball clubs, in order to be robust, should have professional managers in their club managements. Sports clubs should employ specialized advisors regarding the risks that players may encounter. In sports clubs, satisfaction of the players should be the first goal and expectations from them should be clearly specified. Sports club Administrators should also ask the players' opinions when preparing strategic plans against the risk factors that may occur.