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The Impact Of Linguistic Immersion And Economic, Social And Cultural Status On Academic Performance, Francisco López-Rupérez, Álvaro Moraleda-Ruano, Isabel García-García Sep 2024

The Impact Of Linguistic Immersion And Economic, Social And Cultural Status On Academic Performance, Francisco López-Rupérez, Álvaro Moraleda-Ruano, Isabel García-García

Revista Española de Pedagogía

No abstract provided.


The Relationship Between Physical Activity Level, Digital Game Addiction, And Academic Success Levels Of University Students, Aydin Ilhan Jul 2024

The Relationship Between Physical Activity Level, Digital Game Addiction, And Academic Success Levels Of University Students, Aydin Ilhan

Journal of Global Education and Research

This study examined the relationship between physical activity, digital game addiction, and academic success among university students. Participants were university 704 students from Turkiye who did physical activity and played digital games. The sample group consisted of 704 university students (342 women and 362 men), selected through random sampling. Data were collected using demographic information forms, a digital game addiction scale, and an international short-form questionnaire about physical activity. The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation, t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and post-hoc tests. The findings revealed a significant negative relationship between academic success and both physical activity and digital game …


Hubungan Antara Keterampilan Sosial Dan Penggunaan Gadget Smartphone Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa Sma Negeri 9 Malang, Tania Clara Dewanti, Widada Widada, Triyono Triyono May 2024

Hubungan Antara Keterampilan Sosial Dan Penggunaan Gadget Smartphone Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa Sma Negeri 9 Malang, Tania Clara Dewanti, Widada Widada, Triyono Triyono

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

This study aims to determine the relationship between Social Skills and Use Gadgets Smartphone with Student Achievement SMA Negeri 9 Malang. This research is descriptive corelational. Total population of this study were 316 students with a total sample of 84 students. The sample selection using questionnaires and Likers scale and documentation in the form of report cards. Test requirements analysis using normality test and test linier. The analytical method used is multiple regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that: (1) There is a significant relationship between social skills and academic achievement obtained count r = 0.442> r table …


مدى تفعيل التعليم المدمج في تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية وانعكاسه على التحصيل الدراسي لدى طلبة الصف الخامس الأساسي في محافظة مادبا من وجهة نظر المعلمين, Ola Adel Sharaf Abu Ghanam Mar 2024

مدى تفعيل التعليم المدمج في تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية وانعكاسه على التحصيل الدراسي لدى طلبة الصف الخامس الأساسي في محافظة مادبا من وجهة نظر المعلمين, Ola Adel Sharaf Abu Ghanam

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدف المقال التعرف إلى مدى تفعيل التعليم المدمج في تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية وإنعكاسه على التحصيل الدراسي لدى طلبة الصف الخامس الأساسي في المدارس الحكومية في محافظة مادبا من وجهة نظر المعلمين. واعتمدت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، حيث تكونت عينة الدراسة من (95) معلمًا ومعلمة من معلمي اللغة الإنجليزية في المدارس الحكومية/ بمديرية قصبة مادبا/ محافظة مادبا، وبالطريقة القصدية، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم استخدام مقياس التعليم المدمج، والتحقق من خصائصه السيكومترية قبل تطبيقه. توصلت نتائج الدراسة أن تفعيل التعليم المدمج في تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية وإنعكاسه على التحصيل الدراسي لدى طلبة الصف الخامس الأساسي من وجهة نظر المعلمين جاء بمستوى مرتفع، كما …


دور التعليم الدامج في تحسين التحصيل الأكاديمي من وجهة نظر المعلمين, Amani Fawwaz A. Alsanbari Oct 2023

دور التعليم الدامج في تحسين التحصيل الأكاديمي من وجهة نظر المعلمين, Amani Fawwaz A. Alsanbari

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدف المقال البحث عن دور التعليم الدامج في تحسين التحصيل الأكاديمي: دراسة تطبيقية على طلاب صعوبات التعلم في الصفوف الثلاثة الأولى من وجهة نظر المعلمين، تمّ توزيع الاستبانة بشكلها الإلكتروني، بواقع (112) استبانه، وتمّ استرداد (88) استبانة، اعتمد الباحث على المنهج الوصفي، وقامت الباحثة بتطوير أداة استبانة، وتكوّنت الاستبانة في صورتها النهائية من (33) فقرة موزعة على محورين، وتم استخدام برنامج الحزمة الاحصائية (SPSS) لتحليل البيانات والحصول على النتائج، وتوصلت الدراسة الى مجموعة من النتائج أبرزها يوجد أثر ذو دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى معنوية (0.05≥α) للبيئة التعليمية المتمثل بأبعاده (اعداد المعلمين، البيئة التعليمية، مصادر التعلم، الأنشطة المدرسية) في التحصيل الأكاديمي. …


Social And Emotional Learning In E-Lectures And Its Relation To Academic Achievement, Social Isolation And Engagement In Learning Among Graduate Students, Manal A. Mobarez Prof. Sep 2023

Social And Emotional Learning In E-Lectures And Its Relation To Academic Achievement, Social Isolation And Engagement In Learning Among Graduate Students, Manal A. Mobarez Prof.

International Journal for Research in Education

The research aimed to develop e-lectures in light of social and emotional learning to enhance academic achievement, engagement in learning and reduce the sense of social isolation among graduate students. The sample included (21) students conducting the Master of Education Technology at Cairo University divided randomly into a control group of (10) students using distance learning through traditional e-lectures and an experimental one of (11) students using distance learning through e-lectures based on social and emotional learning through an e-learning platform at Cairo University. The research was applied in 2020/2021. The experimental treatment resulted in the design of a general …


Impact Of Integrated Learning Strategy On Language Skills Academic Achievement Among University Of Jordan Female Students, E. A. Ababneh Jun 2023

Impact Of Integrated Learning Strategy On Language Skills Academic Achievement Among University Of Jordan Female Students, E. A. Ababneh

Information Sciences Letters

This purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of integrated learning strategy on language Skills educational achievement among female students at the University of Jordan. A quasi experimental study design was applied. Participants (n=40) were enrolled in Language Skills course for undergraduate students throughout the first semester of the academic year 2018/2019. Based on data provided by the Admission and Registration Unit in the University of Jordan, The students were randomly assigned to two groups: experimental (n=20) as well as control (n=20). To achieve the study goals an achievement test was applied as pre-test and post-test. ANCOVA analysis …


The Effect Of Using Two Patterns Of Augmented Reality On Sixth Graders For Science Subject Achievement Of Critical Thinking Abilities (A Comparative Study), Tahani Yasin Almalaji, Mohammad M. Al-Hileh Jun 2023

The Effect Of Using Two Patterns Of Augmented Reality On Sixth Graders For Science Subject Achievement Of Critical Thinking Abilities (A Comparative Study), Tahani Yasin Almalaji, Mohammad M. Al-Hileh

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The article aimed to investigate the effect of using two patterns of augmented reality on the academic achievement of sixth-grade students in science and in developing their critical thinking skills. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the quasi-experimental method was adopted. The study sample consists of two experimental groups: the first group consisted of (45) students who learned by augmented reality (projection pattern), and the second consisted of (45) students who learned augmented reality (GIS pattern). Two tests (multiple choice) were prepared, one to measure academic achievement in science (30 items) and the other test to measure …


Dr. Josh Hollinger, Sarah Moss Apr 2023

Dr. Josh Hollinger, Sarah Moss

The Voice

No abstract provided.


The ‘Homework Gap’ And Academic Achievement In High School Science: An Ecological Perspective For Policymakers And Practitioners, Tianca Crocker, David Kleitsch Jan 2023

The ‘Homework Gap’ And Academic Achievement In High School Science: An Ecological Perspective For Policymakers And Practitioners, Tianca Crocker, David Kleitsch

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Journal

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are increasingly required within K-12 educational settings, yet the impact of youth’s access to and use of digital resources outside of the classroom on academic achievement is only beginning to be explored in the literature. This study used data from the Fragile Families & Child Wellbeing Study to assess the relationship between grades in high school science and digital equity across the learner’s ecological environment. Digital inequities experienced by school-aged youth are referred to as the homework gap. The COVID-19 pandemic placed new urgency on resolving the homework gap as millions of students shifted to …


Peer-Mediated Instruction And Intervention To Support The Academic Achievement Of Secondary Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, Michael W.M. Mahoney Ph.D. Jan 2023

Peer-Mediated Instruction And Intervention To Support The Academic Achievement Of Secondary Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, Michael W.M. Mahoney Ph.D.

The Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship

The purpose of this paper is to review peer-mediated interventions (PMI) as an effective teaching strategy in supporting the academic achievement of students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and additional learning needs. Using a systematic review of the literature, eleven (11) peer-reviewed articles met the criteria for inclusion. Results of this search identified four models of PMI that were used to promote on-task academic achievement and increases in correct academic responding. This paper concludes with suggestions for future research and recommendations for implementing peer-mediated interventions in larger inclusive secondary classroom settings.


Is It Really Worth It?, Sheila Mulder Dec 2022

Is It Really Worth It?, Sheila Mulder

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Investigating The Effect Of Differentiated Instruction On Academic Achievement And Self-Directed Learning Readiness In An Online Teaching Profession Course, Fatma Özüdoğru Dr. Dec 2022

Investigating The Effect Of Differentiated Instruction On Academic Achievement And Self-Directed Learning Readiness In An Online Teaching Profession Course, Fatma Özüdoğru Dr.

i.e.: inquiry in education

This research investigated the effect of differentiated instruction on Turkish preservice teachers’ academic achievement and self-directed learning readiness in an online teaching profession course. The study utilized a pretest-posttest control group design. Data were collected through an achievement test and a self-directed learning readiness scale. The independent samples t-test, paired samples t-test and analysis of covariance were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that online differentiated instruction had a significant impact on the academic achievement of preservice teachers while it did not create a significant difference in terms of self-directed learning readiness. As a reult, it is seen …


The Effect Of The Flipped Classroom On The Academic Achievement In Physics And Motivation Among Students Of Secondary Stage In Jordan, K. S. Alarabi, A. Alqawasmi, Najeh Alsalhi Oct 2022

The Effect Of The Flipped Classroom On The Academic Achievement In Physics And Motivation Among Students Of Secondary Stage In Jordan, K. S. Alarabi, A. Alqawasmi, Najeh Alsalhi

Information Sciences Letters

Learning physics outside the classroom has experienced low consideration in the past, but it has gained popularity in recent times. The current study aimed to explore the effect of using the flipped classroom strategy in teaching physics on academic achievement and motivating secondary school students in Jordan. A total of 84 students from the eleventh grade of secondary education from the Jordanian Ministry of Education participated in the study, divided into two groups, the experimental group (41) and the control group (43). Educational materials and study tools; comprehending scientific flipped classroom strategy designed and charted content, the Physics academic achievement …


Associations Of 24-Hour Movement Behaviors, Parental Academic Support, And Academic Achievement In Alaskan Adolescents, You Fu, Ryan D. Burns, Nora Constantino, Xavier Lopez, Samantha Dyer Sep 2022

Associations Of 24-Hour Movement Behaviors, Parental Academic Support, And Academic Achievement In Alaskan Adolescents, You Fu, Ryan D. Burns, Nora Constantino, Xavier Lopez, Samantha Dyer

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between meeting recommendations for 24-hour movement behaviors, parental academic support, and student academic achievement in a sample of Alaskan adolescents. Data were obtained from the 2019 Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS; N = 1,897; mean age = 15.8 ± 1.3 years old). The associations between meeting recommendations for the 24-hour movement behaviors of physical activity, screen use, and sleep with high academic achievement (mostly A’s and B’s) were examined using weighted multivariable logistic regressions. Subpopulation analyses determined if associations differed by levels of parental academic support. Approximately 18.8% of …


Predictors Of Academic Performance In High School Students: The Longitudinal Asap Study, Marie-Maude Dubuc, Mylene Aubertin-Leheudre, Antony D. Karelis May 2022

Predictors Of Academic Performance In High School Students: The Longitudinal Asap Study, Marie-Maude Dubuc, Mylene Aubertin-Leheudre, Antony D. Karelis

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 15(4): 616-631, 2022. Academic performance is influenced by multitude factors. However, little is known about their relative importance and how they evolve over time. The purpose of the present study was to determine the relative importance of cognitive control, physical, psychological and sociological factors as well as lifestyle habits in predicting academic performance in high school students using cross sectional and longitudinal approaches. One hundred and eighty-five grade seventh to ninth students (mean age: 13.1 ± 1.0 years old) from a single high school completed a 3-year prospective study. Academic performance, cognitive control, physical, psychological …


اتساق الذكاءات المتعددة مع التخصص العلمي لدى عينة من طلاب جامعة أم القرى وعلاقة هذه الذكاءات بتحصيلهم الأكاديمي. Consistency Of Multiple Intelligences With Scientific Specialization Among A Sample Of Umm Al-Qura University Students And The Relationship Of These Intelligences With Their Academic Achievement., إياد عبد الحليم النجار Apr 2022

اتساق الذكاءات المتعددة مع التخصص العلمي لدى عينة من طلاب جامعة أم القرى وعلاقة هذه الذكاءات بتحصيلهم الأكاديمي. Consistency Of Multiple Intelligences With Scientific Specialization Among A Sample Of Umm Al-Qura University Students And The Relationship Of These Intelligences With Their Academic Achievement., إياد عبد الحليم النجار

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى الكشف عن مستوى الذكاءات المتعددة لدى عينة من طلاب جامعة أم القرى، ومدى اتساق ذكاء اقم مع تخصصهم العلمي، وعلاقة هذه الذكاءات بتحصيلهم الأكاديمي. تكونت عينة الدراسة من (160) طالبة تم اختيارهم بطريقة عشوائية من جميع المستويات الدراسية، ومن جميع أقسام الكلية الجامعية بالقنفذة، وهي إحدى كليات جامعة أم القرى. ولجمع البيانات تم استخدام أداة (ماكنزي) لمسح الذكاءات المتعددة التسعة بعد تعريبها وتعديلها لتناسب البيئة السعودية، وحساب ثباقا. وقد حصل الباحث على معدلات الطلاب التراكمية من قسم القبول والتسجيل في الكلية, والذي يشير إلى تحصيلهم الأكاديمي. وخلصت الدراسة إلى النتائج الآتية:

  • متوسط الذكاءات الأعلى لأفراد العينة …


The Effect Of Using The Gamification Strategy On Academic Achievement And Motivation Towards Learning Problem-Solving Skills In Computer And Information Technology Course Among Tenth Grade Female Students, Mazyunah Almutairi, Prof. Ahmad Almassaad Feb 2022

The Effect Of Using The Gamification Strategy On Academic Achievement And Motivation Towards Learning Problem-Solving Skills In Computer And Information Technology Course Among Tenth Grade Female Students, Mazyunah Almutairi, Prof. Ahmad Almassaad

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the effect of using the gamification strategy on academic achievement and motivation towards learning problem-solving skills in computer and information technology course. A quasi-experimental method was adopted. The study population included tenth-grade female students in Al-Badi’ah schools in Riyadh. The sample consisted of 54 students divided into two equal groups: control group and experimental group. The study tools comprised an achievement test and the motivation scale. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences between the two groups in the academic achievement test in favor of the experimental group, with a large effect …


مستوى مقروئية نصوص كتاب الأحياء للصف الحادي عشر في سلطنة عمان وعلاقته بالتحصيل الدراسي للطلبة. The Level Of Readability Of Texts Of The Biology Book For The Eleventh Grade In The Sultanate Of Oman And Its Relationship To The Academic Achievement Of Students, عبد الله سيف التوبي, محمد الشقران Feb 2022

مستوى مقروئية نصوص كتاب الأحياء للصف الحادي عشر في سلطنة عمان وعلاقته بالتحصيل الدراسي للطلبة. The Level Of Readability Of Texts Of The Biology Book For The Eleventh Grade In The Sultanate Of Oman And Its Relationship To The Academic Achievement Of Students, عبد الله سيف التوبي, محمد الشقران

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدف البحث إلى قياس مستوى مقروئية نصوص كتاب الأحياء للصف الحادي عشر في سلطنة عمان وعلاقته بالتحصيل الدراسي للطلبة، ولتحقيق أهداف البحث، استخدم الباحثان المنهج الوصفي التحليلي في دراستهما، وأعدا اختبار التتمة (كلوز) لثمانية نصوص من كتاب الأحياء لقياس مستوى مقروئيتها، طبق البحث على عينة اختيرت عشوائياً مكونة من (94) طالبا وطالبة من طلبة الصف الحادي عشر من مدرستين من المدارس الحكومية التابعة لمديرية التربية بمحافظة مسقط، منهم (46) طالبا و(48) طالبة. وتوصل الباحثان إلى النتائج الاتية: إن مستوى مقروئية نصوص كتاب الأحياء للصف الحادي عشر مناسبة للطلبة في هذه المرحلة التعليمية؛ إذ بلغت نسبة الطلبة في المستوى فوق الإحباطي …


Standardized Tests: Do They Work Or Not?, Ari Emoghene Jan 2022

Standardized Tests: Do They Work Or Not?, Ari Emoghene

Emerging Writers

Standardized tests place pressure on students by determining their futures based on whether they perform well on a specific test, on a specific day, at a specific time. The influence of these standardized tests should be reduced in college admittance processes as they minimize any other effort students put in during their whole academic career.


The Reality Of Vocational Maturity Among Talented And Normal Students In Ajloun Governorate, And Its Relationship With Some Variables, And The Academic Achievement, Faisal Al-Nawasra Dec 2021

The Reality Of Vocational Maturity Among Talented And Normal Students In Ajloun Governorate, And Its Relationship With Some Variables, And The Academic Achievement, Faisal Al-Nawasra

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

The study aimed to investigate the reality of vocational maturity among a sample of talented and normal students at the schools of Ajloun Governorate, Jordan, and its relationship with some demographic variables (gender, grade, educational level of the parents) and academic achievement. To achieve the study objectives, the researcher used the vocational maturity test developed by Krits, and translated into Arabic by Alsafasfeh (1993). The validity and reliability of the test were acceptable. The sample consisted of 291 students, 96 of whom were talented students, and 195 were normal students. It was a stratified random sample selected from the high …


Achievement Growth In K-8 Catholic Schools Using Nwea Data, Julie W. Dallavis, Megan Kuhfeld, Beth Tarasawa, Stephen Ponisciak Dec 2021

Achievement Growth In K-8 Catholic Schools Using Nwea Data, Julie W. Dallavis, Megan Kuhfeld, Beth Tarasawa, Stephen Ponisciak

Journal of Catholic Education

Using a national sample of kindergarten to eighth grade students from Catholic and public schools who took MAP Growth assessments, we examine achievement growth over time between sectors. Our findings suggest that while Catholic school students score higher in math and reading than public school students on average, they also enter each school year at a higher level. Public school students close this gap to some degree during the school year. Additionally, these patterns varied by age and subject. Catholic school students in the earlier grades show less growth in both reading and math during the academic year compared to …


Prediction Of Academic Achievement And Happiness In Middle School Students: The Role Of Social-Emotional Learning Skills, Furkan Kasikci, Metmet Bugra Ozhan Nov 2021

Prediction Of Academic Achievement And Happiness In Middle School Students: The Role Of Social-Emotional Learning Skills, Furkan Kasikci, Metmet Bugra Ozhan

i.e.: inquiry in education

This study was conducted to test whether social-emotional learning skills are a significant predictor of academic achievement and happiness in middle school students. A total of three different data collection tools were used in the study: A Personal Information Form, The Social-Emotional Learning Skills Scale and The Adolescent Happiness Scale. The study was carried out with 337 middle school students from six different middle schools in Erzurum province. Of these students, 203 (60.2%) were female, and 134 (39.8%) were male. The ages of these students varied between 10 and 14, and the mean age was 12.07 (Sd = 0.93). Descriptive …


Syrian Children’S Perceived Integration Into Turkish National Education System, Nurgul Bekdemir, Gulce Kalayci, Nuray Alagozlu Aug 2021

Syrian Children’S Perceived Integration Into Turkish National Education System, Nurgul Bekdemir, Gulce Kalayci, Nuray Alagozlu

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

This study is conducted to analyze Syrian children’s educational life from the perspective of the teachers and explore their acculturation process, and adaptation into the Turkish culture with reference to the difficulties. Moreover, the study will take into account their academic attainment as well as the implemented bilingual education model. Grounded theory was utilized to analyze the data as it enables a scrupulous analysis when there is not much detailed information on the topic. Thematic analysis was conducted as the qualitative research design is required to explore and identify the academic achievement and social adaptation process of Syrian students in …


Investigation Of The Relationship Between High Schools’ Instructional Capacity And Academic Achievement, Mehmet Tufan Yalçın, Figen Ereş Jun 2021

Investigation Of The Relationship Between High Schools’ Instructional Capacity And Academic Achievement, Mehmet Tufan Yalçın, Figen Ereş

i.e.: inquiry in education

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship high schools’ instructional capacities and students’ achievement gains. Designed as a relational screening model descriptive research methods, the data draws upon the statistical data on students’ high school and UPE success scores obtained from Ministry of National Education and Center for Evaluation, Selection and Placement as well as teachers’ responses to the data collection tool in this study. Instructional Capacity Scale (ICS) was the data collection instrument developed by the researchers. ICS has six subscales including instructional management practices, teacher quality, the quality and quantity of curriculum and materials, instructional …


A Systematic Literature Review Of School-Counsellor-Led Group Counselling Interventions Targeting Academic Achievement: Implications For Research And Practice, Sam Steen, Qi Shi, Jennifer Melfie May 2021

A Systematic Literature Review Of School-Counsellor-Led Group Counselling Interventions Targeting Academic Achievement: Implications For Research And Practice, Sam Steen, Qi Shi, Jennifer Melfie

Journal of School-Based Counseling Policy and Evaluation

This article reviews group counselling interventions conducted by school counsellors that aimed to improve academic achievement. A total of 12 studies met these criteria. The studies that used comprehensive/comparative tests and GPA as academic achievement outcome measures had moderate to large effect sizes. Secondly, this review broadly examined whether a protocol or group manual was used, the number of group sessions, and demographic information of the group leaders and students. Implications and recommendations for future research are provided including exploring more international articles.


Elementary Content Teacher Perceptions Regarding Their Ell Instructional Practices, C. Wesley Owens, Steve P. Wells May 2021

Elementary Content Teacher Perceptions Regarding Their Ell Instructional Practices, C. Wesley Owens, Steve P. Wells

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore the instructional practices of elementary English language learner (ELL) teachers and how those practices are perceived by the teachers to be aligned with improved ELL academic performance. The study is grounded in Ladson-Billings’ theory of culturally relevant pedagogy, which holds that student academic achievement and cultural identity should be affirmed. The research questions focused on exploring instructional practices used by teachers to support ELL learning and the teachers’ perceptions of how their practices are aligned with improved ELL academic performance. The qualitative descriptive study was limited to three elementary schools …


My Journey As An Emergent Bilingual, Cynthia Villarreal Cantu Jan 2021

My Journey As An Emergent Bilingual, Cynthia Villarreal Cantu

The Qualitative Report

This autoethnography was conducted at an elementary school not far from the South Texas border. I documented how my journey as a kindergarten, first-grade, and second-grade student has impacted me to become a better educator. Through this qualitative study, I planned to determine if my childhood experiences as an emergent bilingual learner have made an impact in my teaching and the connections I have formed with my students. I analyzed observations of my current teaching practices and my elementary report cards and test scores. After observing my students’ interactions among their peers and my reaction towards their conversations, I found …


Academic Goal Orientation: New Insights And Cultural Adaptation Of Academic Goal Orientation Questionnaire Into The Turkish Language, Fuat Findikoglu, Mehmet Gurol Jan 2021

Academic Goal Orientation: New Insights And Cultural Adaptation Of Academic Goal Orientation Questionnaire Into The Turkish Language, Fuat Findikoglu, Mehmet Gurol

Georgia Educational Researcher

This study aims to review and provide new perspectives for academic goal orientation. The study introduces first chronological history of goal orientation and depicts how goal orientation evolved into a new construct in learning from the discussion on motivational factors. At first, this study isolates goal orientation from motivation and provides novel insights into goal orientation as a separated factor affecting learning. Then, this study provides analyses of the adaptation work of the academic goal orientation questionnaire into the Turkish language. The translated scale was applied to a sample of 729 undergraduate students, 376 (51.6%) of which were female and …


Efficacy Of A Training Program To Improve The Skills Of Self-Determination And Academic Achievement Among Students With Learning Disabilities, Reem Gharib, Jamil Smadi Nov 2020

Efficacy Of A Training Program To Improve The Skills Of Self-Determination And Academic Achievement Among Students With Learning Disabilities, Reem Gharib, Jamil Smadi

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study has aimed at identifying efficacy of a training program to improve the skills of self-determination and academic achievement among students with learning disabilities. It is a quasi-experimental study. The researcher has prepared a measure of self-determination and applied it to 40 students from students with learning disabilities of the third and fourth grades who are aged (8-10) years of males and females in public schools in Jordan. Individuals of the study have been distributed into two groups: the experimental group and the control group; the study sample has consisted of 20 parents and teachers of students with learning …