ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Developing the Measurement and Evaluation Attitude Scale for Physical Education and Sports Teachers
Author: Baskonus, Turan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Test Construction,Teacher Attitudes,Physical Education Teachers,Test Items,Evaluation,Measurement,Test Reliability,Factor Analysis,Test Validity,Attitude Measures

The aim of this study is to develop a scale that measures the attitudes of physical education and sports teachers towards measurement and evaluation. In this study, scale development principles and steps of DeVellis (2017) were used. Initially, a literature review was conducted, 19 physical education and sports teachers were interviewed in written form and focus group discussion were held with 7 teachers. Certain statements were converted into a format that can be used in the scale form and an item-pool of 73 items was created including positive and negative items. Expert opinions were taken for the draft items, corrections were made in the item pool in line with these expert opinions, and the initial form the scale was created including 58 items. This draft scale was applied to 50 physical education and sports teachers. As a result of the pilot implementation, the scale was put into its final draft form with a total of 58 items, 17 of which were negative. As the conclusion of the reliability and validity tests applied to the Measurement and Evaluation Attitude Scale for Physical Education and Sports Teachers, 34 items were removed from the draft scale and the final form of the scale included 4 factors and 24 items with a variance value of 46.545. The Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of the scale was calculated as 0.85. [This study was presented as an oral presentation at ERPA International Congresses on Education, 10-12 April 2020.]
Environmental Issues and Critical Perspectives Mentioned at Public Service Announcements Which Are Prepared by Primary School Pre-Service Teachers
Author: Yüzbasioglu, Hafife Bozdemir
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Environmental Education,Conservation (Environment),Pollution,Hazardous Materials,Critical Thinking,Student Attitudes,Preservice Teachers,Primary Education,Consciousness Raising,Communication Strategies,Public Service,Video Technology,Foreign Countries

The aim of this study is to determine how primary school pre-service teachers approach environmental issues via public service announcements and their opinions on them. This study was conducted with case survey model. The study group consisted of 34 primary school pre-service teachers. Data were gathered via public service announcements which are prepared by primary school pre-service teachers and structured interview form. For the analysis of the data, descriptive and content analysis was used. It is determined that pre-service teachers addressed mostly environmental issues about wastes. Primary school pre-service teachers' opinion is more effective to raise awareness if individuals see their behaviors' negative effects and its results on environment on public service announcements. Content which is not definitive does not make sense to primary school pre-service teachers. They appreciate more if the content is more emotional and unique. For this reason, in environmental education, it can be recommended that environmental issues should be reviewed with their different aspects during environmental education. Also it can be recommended that there should be different perspectives about this matter and environmental issues should be associated with real life at environmental education. [This study was presented as an oral presentation at ERPA International Congresses on Education, April 10-12, 2020.]
A Game Activity for Improving Vocabulary: Design, Learn, Reinforce
Author: Alevli, Ozan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Vocabulary Development,Grade 4,Elementary School Students,Student Attitudes,Instructional Design,Student Evaluation,Evaluation Methods,Semantics,Figurative Language,Proverbs,Educational Games,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries,Learning Processes,Writing Skills,Standards,Turkish

The purpose of this study is to share the design, implementation, and evaluation processes regarding an activity implemented for improving the vocabulary of 4th grade students, and to determine the opinions of the students about the activity. The activity serves to the purpose of learning the new words and phrases meaningfully through active participation. Teaching words with different semantic properties supports conceptual learning. Therefore, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and proverbs were selected specifically. Afterwards, a game was designed, tested, and revised by the students. At the end of the game activity, all students expressed their positive opinions about the game and were eager to learn new words. Students emphasized that they had fun during the activity, participated actively, and found it exciting to create their games. According to these results, this game can be used in language lessons for enriching the content as well as the processes and products.
Metaphoric Perceptions on the Concept of &quot;Social Skills&quot; of Preschool Teachers
Author: Aksoy, Pinar
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Figurative Language,Interpersonal Competence,Teacher Competencies,Preschool Teachers,Preschool Children,Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Theory Practice Relationship

The aim of this research is to reveal the metaphoric perceptions on the concept of &quot;social skills&quot; of preschool teachers. This study which has phenomenology design, one of the basic qualitative researches, was carried on 46 preschool teachers working in the provinces of Amasya, Çorum, Ordu, Samsun, and Tokat. The forms given teachers which were written an expression like &quot;Social skills are like ……. Because………&quot; were used to collect data as &quot;documents&quot; in the study. Content analysis was used in data analysis. It was seen that the preschool teachers generated metaphors such as &quot;tree,&quot; &quot;water,&quot; &quot;play dough,&quot; &quot;dough,&quot; &quot;ball,&quot; &quot;dessert,&quot; &quot;traffic,&quot; &quot;Lego,&quot; &quot;mirror,&quot; &quot;heartbeat,&quot; &quot;tumbler,&quot; &quot;grinder,&quot; &quot;plastic ball,&quot; &quot;puppet,&quot; &quot;Rubik's cube,&quot; &quot;living model,&quot; &quot;cake,&quot; &quot;mixer,&quot; &quot;bicycle,&quot; &quot;octopus,&quot; &quot;clown,&quot; &quot;safety belt,&quot; &quot;bag,&quot; &quot;soil,&quot; &quot;spider web,&quot; and &quot;food&quot; regarding the concept of &quot;social skills&quot;. The metaphors produced are categorized as &quot;social skills in terms of their contributions&quot;, &quot;social skills in terms of acquisition processes&quot;, &quot;social skills in terms of the characteristics they have&quot; and &quot;social skills in terms of their indispensability&quot;. Accordingly, a total of 38 different metaphors collected in four categories have been identified. As a result, it has been revealed that preschool teachers have general view of social skills and suggestions were asserted to increase their knowledge, skills and experience from theory to practice.
Music Education with Educational Drama
Author: Avci, Ayça
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music Education,Learning Activities,Drama,Interdisciplinary Approach,Grade 5,Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Student Motivation,Foreign Countries

In an increasingly digitalizing world, there are fewer and fewer activities to develop children's manual skills, creativity, and imagination. As children are readily presented toys without letting them to make discover discoveries, children become very quickly bored with a toy or the content of a game. There are many academic studies confirming the effectiveness of learning by doing and experiencing during the learning process. The value of creativity and the imagination that reveals this creativity are also evident. Using educational drama activities in music classes through a drama activity called &quot;Music Country,&quot; which is based on children's imagining themselves in a completely different country is the focus of this study. Aim of this study is twofold: it aims both to find out whether there is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test results of students who study music through educational drama in the 5th grade music classes and to determine their views on the method. The single-group pre-test post-test design was applied as the method. The quantitative data were collected with the &quot;Music class attitude scale&quot; and calculated by running the SPSS 15.0 program and the results were obtained by using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. In addition, a &quot;semi-structured interview&quot; form was used to obtain the qualitative data and this dataset was analyzed through content analysis. After applying the educational drama method in the music lessons, a significant difference was observed in the attitudes of the students in favor of the post-test. Further, the interview form analysis revealed that educational drama and music education in the affective and learning categories were interesting, motivating, engaging, and triggering the learner interest in the continuation of the course content.
A Case Study of Peer Tutoring Implementation at University: Investigating the Students&apos; Difficulties That Were Faced with the Method and the Tutors&apos; Difficulties in Applying It
Author: Moumoulidou, Maria
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Peer Teaching,Tutoring,Tutors,Program Implementation,Student Problems,Barriers,Learning Problems,Graduate Students,Undergraduate Students,Teacher Education,Early Childhood Education,Internship Programs,Foreign Countries

Peer tutoring has been implemented for two academic years (2017-18 and 2018-19) to a course and the internship of a postgraduate program of the Department of Education Sciences in Early Childhood of the Democritus University of Thrace. Until now fourteen students (eight students and six tutors) have been involved to the method. The purpose of this qualitative study is to research the students' difficulties that were faced with the peer tutoring method and the difficulties of the tutors in applying it, as well as the ways in which they were dealt with. Therefore, this research helps to highlight the importance of this method for the academic development of undergraduate and postgraduate students of the particular University Department and helps to collect data that could support the further development of the method itself in the Department. [Paper presented at the ERPA International Congresses on Education (April 10-12, 2020).]
An Inquiry-Based Science Activity: Floating-Sinking-Staying between the Surface and Bottom
Author: Kaya, Gökhan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Active Learning,Inquiry,Science Activities,Investigations,Research Skills,Instructional Effectiveness,Scientific Concepts,Ichthyology,Middle School Students,Grade 7,Public Schools,Foreign Countries

The inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach is at the core of contemporary science education programs and aims to enable students to conduct research. In this study, an IBL activity was developed based on scientific concepts related to the respiratory systems of fish and scientific investigation skills. The developed activity was implemented for 2 hours in a 7th grade classroom of a public school. Data was collected through classroom observation, student worksheets, and semi-structured interview with the teacher following the lesson. Data analysis revealed that the activity was successfully implemented. The activity is a good resource for teachers who want to engage their students in IBL activities, seek materials that support students' scientific investigation skills, and want to support students' conceptual learning of scientific concepts. The general structure of this activity and how it involves inquiry-based learning provides an exemplary practice for the practitioners and researchers in the field.
Academic Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Turkish and American Ph.D Students: A Comparative Study
Author: Yilar, Murat Bayram
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Self Efficacy,Doctoral Students,Doctoral Programs,Beliefs,Comparative Education,Student Educational Objectives,Scientific Research,Research Methodology,Vocabulary,State Universities,Foreign Countries,Research Skills

The aim of the research is to comparatively investigate the opinions of students in doctoral education in the USA and Turkey about academic self-efficacy. The research used the basic qualitative research pattern from among qualitative research designs. The study group in the research comprised a total of 32 doctoral students with 16 from Turkey and 16 from the USA. Of these students, 25 were male (78%) and 7 were female (22%). With the aim of determining the participant group, criterion sampling was used from the targeted sampling methods. A semi-structured interview form was used to gather data in the research. For analysis of data, the content analysis technique was used. It has been determined by the results obtained from the study that Turkish and American students have similar goals to attend a Ph.D program in some respect and they have a high level of academic self-efficacy belief (ASEB) in using the relevant terminology and reaching the literature. In addition, it has been determined that Turkish students have a weaker academic self- efficacy belief than American students in respect of using scientific research methods and qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. [This study was presented as an oral presentation at ERPA International Congresses on Education (April 10-12, 2020).]
Evaluation of the Use of Fatal Vision Goggles in the Education of Students of Health Sciences in Basic Life Support
Author: Dolenc, Eva
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Visual Perception,First Aid,Health Education,Drinking,Foreign Countries,College Students

The harmful use of alcohol is a global problem. Fatal Vision Goggles (FVG) are used within driver education programs in Slovenia for preventing drunk driving. The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ljubljana has also introduced FVG into the education of health care students. The purpose of our research is to evaluate the experience of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with FVG among students of health care. The results show that performing CPR with FVG is difficult, especially regarding correctly locating the place of chest compressions. The majority, 42 participants, reported the negative effects of alcohol. Sixteen students stated that they would not perform CPR in this condition. They stated that the experience of performing CPR with FVG is instructive (n = 39), useful (n = 35) and interesting (n = 34). The findings highlight the importance of practical learning exercises using FVG for the readiness to act in a real situation and alcohol drinking prevention. [This study was presented as an oral presentation at the ERPA International Congresses on Education, 10-12 April, 2020.]
Health Promotion Action Plan Can Improve the Level of Physical Activity in Secondary School Teachers
Author: Pišek, Urška Simnovcic
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Health Promotion,Physical Activity Level,Secondary School Teachers,Predictor Variables,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Age Differences

The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the relationships between health promoting activities and physical activity of secondary school teachers. Forty secondary school teachers took part in the study by completing a questionnaire on health promotion (HPQ) and physical activity (IPAQ). A multiple regression analysis was performed to examine whether health promotion activities predict the level of physical activity of teachers. The results showed that a comprehensively designed, properly implemented, and evaluated health promotion action plan sufficiently motivates employees to ensure their good psycho-physical well-being through regular physical activity. The implementation of a health promotion plan can be a long-term investment in the health of employees. [This study was presented as an oral presentation at ERPA International Congresses on Education, 10-12 April 2020.]
Action Research in Integration of Immigrant Students in the Classrooms of Torreblanca Secondary School
Author: Ferreras-Listán, Mario
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Action Research,Inclusion,Immigrants,Foreign Countries,Teacher Education,Multicultural Education,High School Teachers,High School Students,Student Improvement,Student Motivation,Outcomes of Education,Clubs

Thanks to the intercultural training of secondary school teachers, it has been possible to improve the inclusion of immigrant students in school classrooms. Reality shows that greater attention to this type of student by teachers, as well as by other colleagues, considerably improves their academic success. It also favours greater personal development within the socio-environmental context in which they live. The Erasmus + Quammelot project, after planning and executing a specific training course for Secondary Education teachers, includes the results obtained in several Spanish schools, among them the IES Torreblanca. These results have been obtained attending to the personal and academic needs of immigrant students. This work gathers the main results obtained in three of the didactic interventions developed along the eight modules that compose the training of the participating teachers. Throughout these three didactic proposals, information units have been collected referring to the learning of the attitudinal dimension at an initial moment (M1) and at the end of each proposal (M2). After the analysis of the information obtained, it has been possible to verify that the motivation, interest and participation of the students improves notably, regardless of whether or not they are immigrant students. [Paper presented was presented at the ERPA International Congresses on Education (April 10-12, 2020).]
Exploring the Organizational Culture of Higher Education Institutions in Vietnam from Faculty&apos;s Perspective -- A Case Study
Author: Thien, Nguyen Hoang
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Organizational Culture,Case Studies,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Higher Education,Role Models,Teacher Salaries,Faculty Promotion,Teacher Student Relationship,Holistic Approach,Moral Values,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries

This research aims to explore the nature of organizational culture in the context of the higher education sector in Vietnam. This study hopes to enrich literature on organizational culture, the organizational culture of higher education institutions, and relevant themes in the context of Vietnam. In this research, qualitative methods and a single-case holistic type are chosen to help fulfill the purposes of this study. The findings show that in higher education institutions in Vietnam, morality, professional knowledge, and the teaching methodologies of faculty are the most important values. Additionally, hierarchical order and university rules and decisions should be respected, and faculty members are believed to be role models for students. There is also the emergence of the elements of relationships, salary, and promotion as important components of culture.
Portrayal of Invaders and Conquerors of Indian Subcontinent: Analysis of History Textbooks Studied in Pakistani Schools
Author: Khokhar, Ashar Johnson
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Indians,Textbooks,Content Analysis,History Instruction,Discourse Analysis,Illustrations,Foreign Countries,Self Concept,Muslims,Religious Cultural Groups,Urdu,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Educational Change,Educational Policy,Religious Factors,Intergroup Relations,Buddhism,Land Settlement

The textbooks are believed to be containing true and authentic historical narratives and it also remained the sole tool employed by a state to impart a certain notion of its identity. The qualitative perspective best suited this research, and within it, the qualitative content analysis method was chosen to analyze the content of textbooks. This study analyzed history textbooks of classes six to eight published by the three state textbook authorities in Pakistan. The focus of the textbook analysis was to identify discourse strategies used to construct, reinforce and strengthen a certain notion of pupils' identity. The study revealed the use of representation, unification, avoidance, and trivialization strategies as the textbook writers created images of invaders, conquerors and rulers of the Indian subcontinent and the impact on Indian people and society. This study suggests that history textbooks should present history with multiple interpretations using multiple sources to construct a historical narrative.
Activating Library Classrooms: Evaluating Formal Learning Spaces for Active Learning and Student Engagement
Author: Porterfield, Julie M.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: State Universities,Academic Libraries,Library Facilities,Educational Facilities Design,Classrooms,Active Learning,Learner Engagement,Environmental Standards,Educational Quality,Scoring,Rating Scales

Funded by the Association of College &amp; Research Libraries through a 2018 Academic Library Impact Research Grant, the Activating Library Classrooms: Evaluating Formal Learning Spaces for Active Learning and Student Engagement project endeavored to evaluate the design and use of formal learning spaces situated within Penn State University Libraries. Researchers evaluated seven library classrooms and interviewed seven faculty collaborators at six Penn State University campuses in order to identify areas of strength and growth for formal learning spaces. The results affirm the significance of formal learning spaces in libraries and how they can demonstrate academic libraries' abilities to partner in university curricula and student success.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Teaching Assistants in Active Learning Classrooms
Author: Bent, Tessa
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Assistants,Active Learning,Classroom Design,Expertise,Interaction,Instructional Effectiveness,Group Activities,Cooperative Learning,Guidance,Class Size,Student Attitudes,Student Centered Learning,Time Management,Undergraduate Study

Active learning classrooms (ALCs) support teaching approaches that foster greater interaction and student engagement. However, a common challenge for instructors who teach in ALCs is to provide adequate assistance to students while implementing collaborative activities. This study examined the impact of teaching assistants in a large ALC. The results showed that incorporating teaching assistants increases students' access to expert advice during small group activities; further, students view the teaching assistants as supportive of their success in the classroom. Therefore, along with classroom design and pedagogical approach, availability of teaching assistants for instructors teaching in large ALCs must be considered.