scholarly journals Teachers’ Constructivist and Ethical Beliefs

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Marie Sharkey ◽  
Hugh Gash
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Beliefs ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Primary Teacher ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Constructivist Learning Environment ◽  
Ethical Position ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Constructivist Learning Environment Survey ◽  
Constructivist Practices ◽  
Position Questionnaire

Teachers’ approaches and beliefs are key determinants of teachers’ practice. This study was designed to examine whether two aspects of Irish primary teacher beliefs are associated, their views on constructivist practices and their views on two ethical dimensions (idealism and relativism). The views of a sample of 35 teachers were assessed using the Constructivist Learning Environment Survey (CLES) and the Ethical Position Questionnaire (EPQ). Significant relationships were found between ethical position and scores on dimensions on the CLES. For example, idealistic teachers valued uncertainty and student negotiation more than teachers with high relativist scores. The results are discussed in the context of continuing professional development and future research.

IPO Underpricing: A Meta-Analysis and Research Synthesis

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine M. Daily ◽  
S. Trevis Certo ◽  
Dan R. Dalton ◽  
Rungpen Roengpitya
Keyword(s):  
Initial Public Offerings ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Research Synthesis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Popular Press ◽  
Ipo Underpricing ◽  
Public Offerings ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Dot Com

Initial public offerings (IPOs) have been a prominent focus of academic and popular press attention, especially in recent years. Much of this attention can be attributed to the increase in IPO activity as a function of the “dot com” phenomenon. Of particular interest to both academics and practitioners is IPO underpricing. Review of existing research suggests little consensus regarding those factors associated with underpricing. We provide a meta-analysis of published studies. Our findings reveal a number of significant relationships, many of which are opposite that predicted by signaling theory. Implications of these findings for practice and future research are discussed.

scholarly journals South European undergraduate and continuing professional development program reconceptualization for the New Information Professional: a synergistic innovation perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Stavroula Sant-Geronikolou
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Synergistic Approach ◽  
Context Specific

Purpose – As, under the new educational, communicational and technological paradigms, Library and Information Science curricula reconceptualization is gaining momentum, this opinion paper should be seen as a theoretical contribution to current thinking around South European formal education and Continuing Professional Development potential to effectively addressing the New Academic Library challenges.Design/methodology/findings - Building on context-specific case studies and previous international research focusing the investigation of the necessity to reshape official undergraduate programs and academic librarian career-long learning opportunities, our paper discusses whether and how an open flexible synergistic approach could be an ideal solution to current scenario pain points. Besides offering a brief but comprehensive review of the topic, it further proposes a set of future research studies that may result foundational to change within the librarian community by helping unpack the complexities of an ecosystem still in search of its identity.

Tweet, share, like? De rol van sociaalnetwerksites van sportverenigingen bij de ontwikkeling van het clubgevoel van leden

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanny Kuijsters-Timmers ◽  
John Goedee ◽  
Roger Leenders
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Sports Club ◽  
Practical Implications

Tweet, share, like? The role of social network sites at voluntary sports clubs in developing membership involvement The number of organizations that use social network sites (SNSs) for internal communication is growing rapidly. However, little is known about the use and perceptions of SNSs in member organizations, such as voluntary sports clubs (VSCs). In a survey, members of the Dutch VSCs (n = 129) were asked about their use and perceptions of their clubs’ social network sites (ClubSNSs) and aspects of involvement with their club. Foremost, ClubSNSs are characterized as informative, interactive, and entertaining channels, as indicated by significant relationships with the content types on ClubSNSs. Furthermore, content about sports, the club, and the members are important. Finally, ClubSNSs contribute to membership involvement through the identification of members with their sports club. The main contributions of this study are the insights into the use and perceptions of SNSs in member organizations, such as VSCs. Practical implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

First Steps in the Development of a Model for Integrating Formal and Informal Learning in Virtual Environments

2014 ◽  
pp. 142-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria I. Marín ◽  
Jesús Salinas
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Balearic Islands ◽  
Primary Teacher ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Strategy Model ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The University

Educational technologists are currently researching how to enhance education through integrating the different aspects of individuals’ learning. People learn by different means and contexts, so formal learning is only a part of the whole process of their learning. In this chapter, the authors present current progress in developing a methodological strategy model that aims to integrate formal and informal learning at university. For this purpose, they start with the foundations of this study and a description of its design and initial rollout in an undergraduate course, “Primary Teacher Training,” at the University of the Balearic Islands in Spain. Although the study is currently still being carried out, it is worth highlighting some insights and reflections of the on-going implementation and future research directions of the study.

First Steps in the Development of a Model for Integrating Formal and Informal Learning in Virtual Environments

2016 ◽  
pp. 391-413
Author(s):  
Victoria I. Marín ◽  
Jesús Salinas
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Balearic Islands ◽  
Primary Teacher ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Strategy Model ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The University

Educational technologists are currently researching how to enhance education through integrating the different aspects of individuals' learning. People learn by different means and contexts, so formal learning is only a part of the whole process of their learning. In this chapter, the authors present current progress in developing a methodological strategy model that aims to integrate formal and informal learning at university. For this purpose, they start with the foundations of this study and a description of its design and initial rollout in an undergraduate course, “Primary Teacher Training,” at the University of the Balearic Islands in Spain. Although the study is currently still being carried out, it is worth highlighting some insights and reflections of the on-going implementation and future research directions of the study.

The impacts of e-atmospherics on emotions and on the booking intentions of hotel rooms

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Essawy
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Design ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Hotel Websites ◽  
Booking Intentions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Atmospheric Cues ◽  
Hotel Customers

This research is designed to investigate the effects of e-atmospheric cues of hotel websites on emotions and on the behavioral responses of customers. Frequent hotel customers (each conducted at least five online bookings yearly) participated in an online survey. The survey measured the impact of two atmospheric cues (graphics design and information design) on emotions (pleasure, arousal, and dominance), the relationship between emotions and booking intentions, and the impact of atmospheric cues on booking intentions. The results showed significant effects of information design on emotions and on booking intentions. The results also revealed the significant relationships between emotions and booking intentions. The present findings of the specific impact of information design on emotions and on booking intentions contribute to extending the knowledge in pleasing hotel customers and forming their booking intentions. Future research could consider other e-atmospherics such as the use of music and color.

Postsecondary Students With Disabilities: Predictors of Adaptation to College

2020 ◽  
pp. 152102512094101
Author(s):  
Samantha J. Herrick ◽  
Weili Lu ◽  
Deanna Bullock
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Support Services ◽  
College Campus ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Disability Support Services ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Disability Support ◽  
Education Support ◽  
Adaptation To College ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationship between acceptance of disability, perceived stigma of students on a college campus and adaptation to college for students with disabilities. One hundred forty-five surveys were collected from student participants via the disability support services offices at sixteen colleges or universities in the northeast and mid-west United States. The results of a hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed two statistically significant relationships, students with a higher level of acceptance of disability were more adapted to college, and higher GPA was associated with less adaptation to college. The exploratory test of mediation revealed that the relationship between acceptance of disability and adaptation to college was significantly mediated by perception of stigma on a college campus. The implications for higher education support services and recommendations for future research are discussed.

Uncovering Governance And Mindfulness Patterns For Improved Performance: The Role Of Management Accounting Systems Change

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred E. Seaman ◽  
John J. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Management Accounting ◽  
Systems Change ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Accounting Systems ◽  
Management Accounting Systems ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
The Impact

This study extends the model developed in Williams and Seamans [Williams, J. J. and Seaman, A. E. (2010). Corporate Governance and Mindfulness: The Impact of Management Accounting Systems Change, The Journal of Applied Business Research, Vol. 26, No. 5, pp. 1-17] exploratory paper examining the moderating effects of management accounting systems (MAS) change on the corporate governance/mindfulness relationship for a Canadian sample of 124 top-level accounting professionals. Canonical correlation analysis was applied to the linkage of multiple cognitive processes of mindfulness (Weick and Sutcliffe, 2001; 2007) and the governance dimensions of performance and conformance specified by the International Federation of Accountants (2009), underpinned by the moderating effects of five different components of MAS change, which yielded 13 significant relationships. The latter were subsequently analyzed for important gestalts (i.e., patterns) in the overall relationship, and assessed within the context of aligning professional accounting practices involving systems changes to the IFAC (2009) governance framework. These findings appear to have implications for improved governance structures in practice as well as offering a rich foundation for future research.

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