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The role of morphological awareness in L2 postgraduates' academic writing: is vocabulary knowledge a mediating variable?
This research explores the relationship between morphological awareness (MA) and linguistic aspects by examining how MA affects postgraduates' academic writing, particularly in English as a second language (L2), dealing with writing challenges and vocabulary issues. This study investigates the relationship between MA and academic writing and the potential benefits of a morphological awareness intervention for improving writing ability. The study also investigates whether the relationship between MA and writing performance is mediated by vocabulary knowledge. The study included thirty postgraduate students whose writing was evaluated before and after receiving morphological awareness instruction. The findings indicate that vocabulary knowledge acts as a mediator between MA and writing, implying that increases in vocabulary proficiency significantly impacted students' writing skills. As a result of the intervention, the participants' writing abilities significantly improved. These findings highlight the importance of morphological awareness in academic writing, as well as the importance of incorporating focused morphological instruction into writing curricula. The study also calls for more research into the complex relationship between MA, vocabulary proficiency, and writing skills in various populations and contexts. Understanding this interplay can aid in developing more efficient techniques for improving academic writing abilities, particularly for L2 learners who struggle in this area.
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Women educators in the Progressive Era : the women behind Dewey's Laboratory School
\"In 1896, John Dewey established the Laboratory School at the University of Chicago--an experimental school whose creation coincided with the development of the philosophy of pragmatism. This book explores the experiences and writings of four teachers at the Laboratory School, both to investigate their lives as female professionals during the Progressive era, and to add to our understanding of this innovative institution and how these philosophies and innovations have carried out to this day\"--Provided by publisher.
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A multi-approach formative assessment practice and its potential for enhancing student motivation: a case study
In the present study we investigate one 7
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-grade mathematics teacher's eight-month long implementation of a comprehensive multi-approach formative assessment practice. Based on an analysis of classroom observations, interviews and written teacher logbooks, this classroom practice is described in detail to illustrate how multi-approach formative assessments may be enacted in practice. Furthermore, based on the same data, we identify characteristics of formative assessment practices that have been argued to influence student motivational characteristics that affect motivation manifested as behavioural engagement and autonomous types of motivation. We also demonstrate that while the students in the two control classes (n = 9 in both classes) decreased their engagement in learning activities and became less autonomous in their motivation during this period, the students in the intervention class (n = 14) became more engaged and did not become less autonomous in their motivation.
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Enhancing teaching and learning in higher education in the United Arab Emirates : reflections from the classroom
Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Higher Education in the United Arab Emirates: Reflections from the Classroom\" captures the endeavors that professors from different disciplines at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have undergone to enhance the learning opportunities for their students. Each author has deliberately chosen to approach teaching with inquiry and enthusiasm to enhance the learning opportunities for their students. In each chapter, the author takes a scholarly, reflective approach to explain and examine the innovative techniques and methods he or she employed to identify the needs of the students in order to offer opportunities for them to better understand the subject material. Through topics ranging from introducing active learning techniques to examining the effect of technology on the learning process, each author describes, evaluates and reflects upon his/her experience. The fifteen chapters provide inspiration for teaching excellence by combining insight and experience to invoke enthusiasm and dedication to outstanding teaching and a commitment to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in institutions of Higher Education world-wide.
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Learning different language scripts through separation model in a bilingual preschool setting
This study aimed to examine the acquisition of Roman alphabetic script among young children within a bilingual (Arabic and English) educational environment employing a language separation pedagogical approach in Muscat, Oman. Data were collected utilizing participant observations, video recordings to capture the interactions of three children and the instructive practices of the teacher, and teacher interviews, in order to explore the efficacy of this model. The findings of the study indicate that children demonstrate proficiency in script composition in their second language (Roman-English) through engagement in diverse classroom activities, including mathematical and artistic pursuits. Despite prevalent negative perceptions associated with language separation methodologies, our findings suggest its potential effectiveness in facilitating second language acquisition and literacy development. Implications of the study's outcomes are discussed, along with avenues for future research inquiry.
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ʻAlī gaṛh kī ʻilmī k̲h̲idmāt = aligarh ki ilmi khidmaat
Contribution of Aligarh Muslim University in various fields of knowledge.
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Free Spirit
The Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Brunswick, New Jersey, stands as a memorial to one of Rutgers University's most influential leaders. Gross started teaching at Rutgers as an assistant professor of philosophy in 1946, but quickly rose through the ranks to become the university's provost in 1949 and finally its president from 1959 to 1971. He led the university through an era when it experienced both some of its greatest growth and most intense controversies. Free Spirit explores how Gross helped reshape Rutgers from a sleepy college into a world-renowned public research university. It also reveals how he steered the university through the tumult of the Red Scare, civil rights era, and the Vietnam War by taking principled stands in favor of both racial equality and academic freedom. This biography tells the story of how, from an early age, Gross came to believe in the importance of doing what was right, even when the backlash took a toll on his own health. Written by his youngest son Thomas, this book offers a uniquely well-rounded portrait of Gross as both a public figure and a private person. Covering everything from his service in World War II to his stints as a game-show personality, Free Spirit introduces the reader to a remarkable academic leader.
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Successful global collaborations in higher education institutions
This open access book written by international experts in the field of educational innovation is a guide for universities to become world-class universities. It contributes to the current international intellectual debate on the future of higher education. It also tells the story of King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and its effort to become a world-class university. The book discusses excellence in different aspects such as education, research, community services, strategic planning, knowledge economy and international cooperation.
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Shaping the Future of Education: Exploring the Potential and Consequences of AI and ChatGPT in Educational Settings
Over the last decade, technological advancements, especially artificial intelligence (AI), have significantly transformed educational practices. Recently, the development and adoption of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), particularly OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has sparked considerable interest. The unprecedented capabilities of these models, such as generating humanlike text and facilitating automated conversations, have broad implications in various sectors, including education and health. Despite their immense potential, concerns regarding their widespread use and opacity have been raised within the scientific community. ChatGPT, the latest version of the GPT series, has displayed remarkable proficiency, passed the US bar law exam, and amassed over a million subscribers shortly after its launch. However, its impact on the education sector has elicited mixed reactions, with some educators heralding it as a progressive step and others raising alarms over its potential to reduce analytical skills and promote misconduct. This paper aims to delve into these discussions, exploring the potential and problems associated with applying advanced AI models in education. It builds on extant literature and contributes to understanding how these technologies reshape educational norms in the “new AI gold rush” era.
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