School Based Speech and Language Therapists’ Perceptions of MLU-w and Its Use
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2015
Pages:
119-125
Received:
20 September 2015
Accepted:
7 October 2015
Published:
20 October 2015
Abstract: The aim of the study was to examine how mean length of utterance counted in words (MLU-w hereafter) is perceived and used by speech and language therapists (SLTs) in the Greek Cypriot education system. A postal questionnaire was used to gather information from SLTs in the Greek Cypriot education system. A mixed method approach was used to analyse the data collected from the responses of the SLTs. Results indicated that these SLTs feel positive about the use of MLU w in everyday practice as a supportive tool in the diagnostic process for pre-school Cypriot Greek (CYG) speaking children. Moreover, it was revealed that there are issues regarding language sample analysis (LSA) measures in school settings, as well as the need for SLTs to have adequate specialised training with regard to MLU-w in order to expand their knowledge of the use of LSA measures. Although further research is needed in the area of MLU-w and LSA measures, the findings of the study form an initial analysis of SLTs’ perceptions and offer valuable insights regarding their practices.
Abstract: The aim of the study was to examine how mean length of utterance counted in words (MLU-w hereafter) is perceived and used by speech and language therapists (SLTs) in the Greek Cypriot education system. A postal questionnaire was used to gather information from SLTs in the Greek Cypriot education system. A mixed method approach was used to analyse t...
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A Review of High School Physics Education in the United States of America
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2015
Pages:
126-130
Received:
10 September 2015
Accepted:
4 November 2015
Published:
24 November 2015
Abstract: Physics is often considered to be one of the most difficult subjects to study. Thus, it is particularly important to have good physics teachers to teach the subject. However, a close look at the statistical data indicates that about 67% of high school physics teachers did not major in physics. Physics is being taught by teachers that are in variety of subjects, mostly another science and math. In addition, two-third of the 27,000 physics teachers teach other subjects than physics. Quantitative/Qualitative assessments and reasoning are made about the statistical data. Potential reasons for the current statistics and consequences are discussed. In addition, lack of mathematics background in the freshman and sophomore years of high school appears to push the physics classes towards junior and senior years, taken as an elective, or not taken at all. High school curriculum, teacher training and salary issues are also discussed.
Abstract: Physics is often considered to be one of the most difficult subjects to study. Thus, it is particularly important to have good physics teachers to teach the subject. However, a close look at the statistical data indicates that about 67% of high school physics teachers did not major in physics. Physics is being taught by teachers that are in variety...
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Factorial Composition of the Self-efficacy Teamwork and Entrepreneurship Scale in Mexican University Students
Perla J. Jurado,
Susana I. Aguirre,
Nestor E. Rivera,
Francisco Munoz
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2015
Pages:
131-136
Received:
15 November 2015
Accepted:
24 November 2015
Published:
14 December 2015
Abstract: The present study aims to investigate whether the psychometric results proposed by Gastélum, Guedea, Viciana, and Peinado (2012) for the Self-efficacy Teamwork and Entrepreneurship Scale replicate. The total sample was of 2004 subjects; 1139 women and 865 men, students of the degrees offered at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, with an mean age of 18.67 years (SD = 1.50). The factorial structure of the questionnaire was analyzed by a confirmatory factor analysis. The analysis shows that a two-factor structure is viable and appropriate. The structure of two factors (teamwork and entrepreneurship), based on statistical and substantive criteria, has shown adequate adjustment indicators of reliability and validity. Furthermore, the results of the factor analysis conducted with the subsamples, indicate the existence of strong evidence of the stability of the factor structure. Future research should replicate these findings in larger samples.
Abstract: The present study aims to investigate whether the psychometric results proposed by Gastélum, Guedea, Viciana, and Peinado (2012) for the Self-efficacy Teamwork and Entrepreneurship Scale replicate. The total sample was of 2004 subjects; 1139 women and 865 men, students of the degrees offered at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, with an mean a...
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