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Multidisciplinary Academic Conference

on Education, Teaching and Learning in Prague, Czech Republic

(MACETL !"#$%

Friday - Sunday, December 4 - 6, 2015

Czech Technical University in Prague


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Conference Staff

Conference Chair Ass. prof. PhDr. Mria Jneov

- Czech Technical University in Prague

Conference Scientific Committee Prof. Dr. Otto Pastor - CTU, Czech Republic

Ass. prof. Vt Fbera, Ph.D. - CTU, Czech Republic

Sanjay Tirbhon, MSc - United Kingdom

Mgr. Sebastian Manek, MBA - Poland

Mario Konecki, Ph.D. - University of Zagreb, Croatia

Committee Members Radek Kratochvl, Ji Vopava, Vladimr Douda

- Czech Technical University in Prague

and David Hamid

Table of Contents

Registration Days and Times

Conference Program

Publications / Proceedings

Contact

Upcoming Conferences

Registration Day and Times

CSVTS - Czech Association of Scientific and Technical Societies

Novotnho lvka 5, Prague 1, Czech Republic

Friday 08.30 - 09.00 pre-conference registration MAC-ETL

- 3rd floor (foyer room 319)

Friday 09.00 - 17.00 conference registration - 3rd floor (foyer room 319)

Saturday 09.00 - 14.00 conference registration - 3rd floor (foyer room 319)


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Conference Program

Friday, 4.12.2015 - MAC-ETL - room 319

09.00 - 09.10 Official opening of the conference IAC-ETLConference Welcome

09.10 - 10.30 Session chair: David Hamid

Dieter Grasedieck MAC201512002

Gabriela Walker MAC201512020

Polina Stavreva-Kostadinova MAC201512037

Danielle Tran MAC201512042

10.30 - 10.50 Coffee break

10.50 - 12.30 Session chair: Dieter Grasedieck

Renata Relja, Toni Popovi MAC201512095

Impedovo Maria Antonietta MAC201512004

Tinatin Sabauri MAC201512009

Waqar Haque MAC201512017

Pawe uczak MAC201512084


12.50 - 14.30 Session chair:Waqar HaqueSylvan Blignaut MAC201512013

Fu-Tsai Chung MAC201512014

Umit Simsek, Emre Yildiz MAC201512016

Salmiza Saleh MAC201512029

Atchara Sriphan MAC201512040



Dagmar Monett MAC201512048

Elif .Ardic, Cem O.Guzeller MAC201512051

Mustafa Sagdic MAC201512055

Hilmi Demirkaya MAC201512054

Mara-Teresa Aceytuno MAC201512128


16.50 - 18.10 Session chair: Hilmi Demirkaya

James Moir MAC201512038


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Pavel Kapoun MAC201512092

Shazia Malik MAC201512023

Baskaran G. MAC201512022

Saturday 5.12.2015 - MAC-ETL - room 319

09.40 - 10.40 Session chair: Punnarumol Temdee

Ali Yldz MAC201512135

Irina Lomova MAC201512116

Selma D.guten, Fatih olak MAC201512044


11.00 - 12.40 Session chair: Irina LomovaFatih olak, Selma D.guten MAC201512045

Dagmar Monett MAC201512047

Ali Geris MAC201512082

Punnarumol Temdee MAC201512064

Mustafa Dogru MAC201512098



Hakan Koar MAC201512103

Gkhan Akapnar MAC201512107

Mauro Mediavilla MAC201512123

Ugorji I. Ogbonnaya MAC201512134

Ramazan Sak MAC201512079

14.50 - 15.00 Meeting with the group and guide in the lobby of CSVTS

15.00 - 18.00 Guided city tour of Prague and Boat trip

16.00 - 17.00 The sightseeing cruise (Boat trip) - from Kampa to Cech bridge

The Guided city tour of Prague and Boat trip(sightseeing cruise) are free for all conference

participants.

The sightseeing cruise takes one hour, introducing the main sights of the city Prague from the

River Vltava.


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Sunday 6.12.2015

13:10 13:15 Meeting with the group and guide in the lobby of CSVTS

13:15 16:00 Guided city tour of Prague (Prague castle)

The Guided city tour of Prague (Prague castle) is free for all conference participants.

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Refreshments during the conference (coffee, tea, water, fruits, sandwiches, pastries)

Note- one presentation will be approximately 20 minutes

- please bring your presentation on a USB flash drive or PC-compatible CD/DVD disc

- presentation room will be equipped with a laptop and data projector for PowerPoint

presentations


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Friday - 4.12.2015

Room 319 - MAC-ETL

Time: 09.00 - 09.10 Official opening of the conference IAC-ETL

Conference Welcome by moderator

Time: 09.10 - 10.30

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Author: Dieter Grasedieck

Essen and Babes Bolyai Cluj Napoca, Germany

Presentation title:Fit for the future in a digitized Europe through educationNumber: MAC201512002

Abstract:

Both society and the economy in Europe have to face the new challenges of the digital world - on

a daily or hourly basis even. Modern technology makes life quicker but also easier.Machines used

in the production of goods or parts can be checked by engineers or specialist staff in a centralized

location. Only larger repairs need to be made on the spot. In the packaging industry parcels can be

made up to individual orders and dispatched just in time according to the requirements of the

customer. Internet sales are continually increasing. In Europe percentage sales are rising in

certain branches between 10 and 15 % annually. The world of work is changing dramatically.

Discussion about the training of academics and specialist workers in Europe is therefore

extremely important when one thinks of the challenges facing the jobs market in Europe

challenges which are caused by globalization and demographics. We must react rapidly as our

prosperity in the immediate future is dependent on the growth of digital expertise. If, even today,

computers give us data and knowledge of different domains, in an instant and anywhere, then

teachers and lecturers must ask themselves Which skills do our young people need in thefuture? Networked computers and robots will change intrinsically many jobs. But human beings

will still provide the new ideas for the invention of machines, the creation of architectural plans or

the creative thinking of teachers in planning their courses. Therefore school and university courses

will have to encourage creativity, flexibility, intellectual connectivity, productive discussion and

relationships.

Author: Gabriela Walker

University of South Dakota, School of Education, USA


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Presentation title:The Role of the Small Wins Theory in Ecology of Special Education:

From Organizational Management to Educational Leadership

Number: MAC201512020

Abstract:

This study proposes the implementation of a strategy based on an economic theory of Small Wins

to acknowledge and encourage the innovation and advocacy the disability movements set the

stage for, especially in the area of special education. Initially developed in an economic context,

the Small Wins strategy was adapted to multiple other domains, such as psychology, sociology,

and feminism, its application to special education are aimed at: (1) acknowledging the advances in

special education, such as cause identification, prevention, treatment, and advocacy; (2)

reinforcing the every-day philosophy that a small step forward is better than none, and, when

considered together, these developments can amount to considerable gains and applied in other

health-related areas; and (3) realizing that the science behind and around disabilities is more likely

to render small but demonstrable and secure bits of progress. The application of Small Wins

theory is discussed in the context of ecology of disabilities, emphasizing mechanisms of change in

educational leadership.

Author: Polina Stavreva-Kostadinova

Technical University of Varna, Department of Social and Legal Sciences, Bulgaria

Presentation title: Effectiveness of Project based Training in B.A. Program of Social

Management


Abstract:

The report describes model of project-orientated training of students in B.A. program of Social

management. The research represents the main results of practical pedagogical experiment

among students in department Legal and social sciences of Technical University - Varna,

Bulgaria named Development of sectoral competence models in the direction of social activities

- 2015. The experimental aim is to assess the readiness of B.A. students to develop, plan and

schedule of project idea in field of protection, rehabilitation and social integration of people

victim of family violence. The study proceeds two academic years and includes 120 students. The

project-orientated method was reshaped by logic of the current curriculum. The result shows that

the team work cultivation influenced over the individual know-howlevel. I most of the cases there


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was increasing the awareness and responsibility of the individual students in terms of their

professional and social competences.

Author: Danielle Tran

Brunel University London, UK

Presentation title:Creating a successful workshop in a problematic setting


Abstract:

Workshops aimed at supporting students with academic writing and language (AWL) often

incorporate some level of interaction to help engage students with the learning process. However,

the classroom environment, type of interactive task, and accessibility of resources are just some of

the factors which can help to make or break a session. This paper focuses on some key

ingredients to building a successful AWL workshop.


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Room 319 -MAC-ETL

Time: 10.50 - 12.30

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Authors: Nika AlfireviandRenata Relja and Toni Popovi

University of Split, Faculty of Economics, Croatia

University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Croatia

Presentation title: Managerial Development of Croatian Principals: Longitudinal Empirical

Research of Educational Needs and Approaches


Abstract:Croatia currently finds itself at the beginning of a comprehensive school reform, which is aiming

to bring the Croatian educational system closer to those of the most developed EU member states,

both in terms of curriculum and educational methods. A separate topic, within the reform context,

is related to the professionalization of primary and secondary school principals. The

professionalization requirement has been introduced for principals several years ago, but it has not

been implemented yet, due to many unsolved issues in the fields of educating and licensing these

educational professionals. In this paper, we examine the educational needs of Croatian primary

school principals, as well as their preferences in terms of the delivery of managerial education

(workshops and interactive approaches vs. more traditional teaching sessions; customized, in-

house vs. more generic programs). The empirical analysis is based on two waves of data

collection among the Croatian primary school principals, conducted in 2007 and 2015. The

longitudinal approach makes it possible to track the changes, related to the educational needs and

profiles of Croatian school principals, as well as to contextualize them. The sociological context,

in which the empirical results will be addressed, is related both to the planned changes (reforms)

of the educational system, as well as to the general social trends, described by the (in)existence of

the economic crisis and austerity narratives. The obtained results will be also interpreted as an

extension of the previous empirical research in Croatian primary schools, i.e. toward the

assessment of the preparedness for a comprehensive educational reform in Croatia.

Authors: Impedovo Maria Antonietta andFatma Said

Aix-Marseille Universit, France


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Presentation title: Appropriation of technology in a teaching training institution: From

resistance to engagement


Abstract:

This research examines how teacher educators, students and staff of a Teacher training institution

in France perceive educational use of technology. The data were gathered by way of a semi-

structured interview, with answers transcribed and analyzed using a system of categories. From

the 10 interviews are tracked down resistances, constraints and challenges n the integration and

appropriation of educational technology. The findings of our study allow us to identify facilitating

and hindering factors that support the process ITC integration, despite positive view of

technology, many factors preventing real educational use of it.

Authors: Tinatin Sabauri andSalome Pataridze

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia

Salome Pataridze, Ilia State University, Georgia

Presentation title: Career guidance as part of a school-based individual support


Abstract:

The article refers to the introduction and development of professional orientation in schools. The

focus is on how to make the process of teaching vocational guidance elements, how to make a

lesson to a student-centered, how to help pupils, opportunities to expand their knowledge,

competence, talent and needs. How to properly plan their careers from an early age, choose future

professions adequately. Employment and labor market demands and be able to link their

competencies continuously develop their own profiles. We also have the professional orientation

and career planning mechanisms to mainstream gender and gender perspective. The paper

highlights the increasing importance of parental involvement in vocational orientation, their

largest contributions to their children's career planning and choosing process.

Authors: Waqar Haque andRamandeep Dhanoa

University of Northern British Columbia / Computer Science, Canada

Presentation title: A Framework for Reporting and Analytics without OLAP Cubes



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Abstract:

Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) is a commonly used approach to deliver business

intelligence. This is generally accomplished in an environment which involves aggregations, drill-

downs and slicing/dicing of data along multiple dimensions. The inherent complexity of building

cubes for the purpose of analytics may be an overkill for applications which do not require multi-

layered drill downs, but still need multi-dimensional analysis and reporting. We demonstrate

achieving this goal by using a combination of web development and business intelligence tools,

but bypassing OLAP cubes. An application to monitor student progress after enrollment in an

academic program is used as an example. By eliminating the middle layer, performance is

enhanced significantly and creates a low-maintenance environment. Rendering reports from a

business intelligence tool stack, in combination with web forms for data integration, results in

rapid application development and creates a stable, user-friendly environment which requires

minimal operational support from the IT department.

Author: Pawe uczak

University of Lodz, Poland

Presentation title: The use of social learning in employee development


Abstract:

Employee development is one of the key processes constituting human resources management.

Due to rapid technological progress over the last several decades and numerous social

transformations,a significant part of human activity is being transferred to the virtual world. This

phenomenon regardsemployee development to a similar extent as other spheres of management.

One of the key concepts referring to employee development in the virtual world is social learning.

The author of the article attempts to analyse the method in which social media are used as tools

for supporting employee development.


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Room 318 -MAC-ETL

Time: 12.50 - 14.30

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Author: Sylvan Blignaut

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

Presentation title: Reflections on the teaching of a new Module to Postgraduate Students


Abstract:

The Faculty of Education at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has embarked on a process

of renewing their curricula over the last three years. One of the modules that had been

substantially modified is an educational theory module on Educational Thought. Some of the

topics that were infused into the module deal with issues like racism, stereotypes, xenophobia and

a humanising pedagogy as expounded by Freire. In this paper I reflect on the students

experiences and interactions with this module. I rely principally on the students reactions in

class to the content of this module as well as end-of-term evaluation forms the students

completed at the conclusion of the module as well as interviews conducted with 5 students. The

preliminary findings of this exploratory paper suggests that Postgraduate students by and large

received this module positively although there were a minority of students that experienced the

module less positively as they argued that they had nothing to do with Apartheid and that they

did not see the need to dwell on the past. This paper thus, raises interesting questions and

dilemmas that face lecturers with students who are resistant to topics that deal with a difficult

past.

Authors: Fu-Tsai Chung andChien-Da Huang andHan-Pin Kuo andJi-Tseng Fang

Saint Pauls Hospital, Taiwan

Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Taiwan

Presentation title: Narrative Medicine for Post Graduate Year Medical Students


Abstract:

Background: Medicine practiced with narrative competence, called narrative medicine, proposed

as a model for humane and effective medical practice. It can aid Post Graduate Year (PGY)

medical students in understanding their plights.


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Methods: Our program of narrative medicine began during orientation with a typical lecture

explaining the theory and introducing the process. Research subjects were comprised of 38 PGY

medical students of Saint Pauls Hospital (a local hospital, n=16) and Chang Gung Memorial

Hospital (a medical center, n=22) during the period of February 2013 to July 2015. Using a

narrative approach, PGY medical students could write about daily clinical events and encounters,

their struggles, and their accomplishments without the critical eye of the preceptor, the attending,

or their seniors. We analyzed the characteristics and contents of narrative writing articles.

Results: The attending rate was high in PGY medical students (32/38=84.2%). Most of the

narrative articles were from thoracic oncology medicine cases. The most common characteristics

of articles included patient-doctor relationship (17/32=53.1%), reflection (7/32=21.9%) and

humane (8/32=25.0%). Fifty-nine percent of narrative articles had self-feedback and were

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In research, as data collection instruments Pre-Knowledge Test (PKT), Academic Achievement

Test (AAT) and Epistemological Beliefs Scale (EBS) were used. The data obtained from the study

were assessed by using descriptive statistics, one way ANOVA, ANCOVA and post hoc tests

(LSD and Bonferroni).

According to these results, in the teaching of the unit of the structure and feature of the matter, the

methods of reading-writing-presenting and Jigsaw II were found more successful than traditional

teaching methods in the increasing of academic achievement. Also in term of EBS, there is a

significant difference between CG and RWPG, this difference is favorable RWPG and there is not

a significant difference between JG and RWPG.

Author: Salmiza SalehUniversiti Sains Malaysia, School of Educational Studies, Malaysia

Presentation title: Science Teachers Instructional Practices in the Rural Secondary

Schools: A Case Study in Malaysia


Abstract:

Effective teachers instructional practices are important to achieve the targeted learning

objectives and to support student learning. The main purpose of this case study was to identify

what are the science teachers current instructional practices in rural area schools in Malaysia.

The study involved three Science teachers from three rural secondary schools in one of the states

in Peninsular Malaysia. The main data collection were classroom observations and simple

interviews with the respondents. Data obtained were then analysed qualitatively. The findings of

the study indicated that the science teachers instructional practices in general still tend to be very

much a teacher-centered approach. Although the teachers seem to understand the concept of

quality and innovative teaching, and agree that these methods of teaching approaches are vital in

the teaching and learning process, it was found that they still adhere to the traditional approach.

Time limitation, lots of syllabus to be covered and examination strain have been highlighted by

the respondents as the main factors that affect their performance in the classroom.

Author: Atchara Sriphan

Naresuan University, Faculty of Education, Thailand

Presentation title: Key Success Factors of Knowledge and Innovation Creation for the

Development of Production Process of Farmers in the North of Thailand


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Abstract:

The research attempts to 1) To study present situations of knowledge and innovation creation for

the development of production process of farmers in the north of Thailand, 2) To study key

success factors of knowledge and innovation creation for the development of production process,

and 3) To develop key success factors of knowledge and innovation creation model for the

development of production process of farmers in the north of Thailand. Scope of this research is

limited to farmers in 17 provinces in the North of Thailand. Mixed method research were used

and the findings are as follows: 1) at present, most farmers (70%) create knowledge and

innovation by informal education such as informal knowledge sharing, observe activities.2) most

farmers (60%) need knowledge and innovation about processed agricultural products, and some

part of farmers (30%) need knowledge and innovation about marketing and distribution; 3)

knowledge and innovation creation process was separated 7 steps, face the problem, knowledge

acquisition, knowledge sharing, new knowledge creation, knowledge use, knowledge evaluation,

and new knowledge and innovation dissemination; and 4) key success factors of knowledge and

innovation creation model discovered by this research is LOVE model. The model composes of

Learning, Opportunity, Vision, and Equality.


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Room 319 - MAC-ETL

Time: 14.50 - 16.30

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Authors: Dagmar Monett andTino Weishaar

Dept. of Cooperative Studies, Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany

CS Undergraduate Course IT2013, Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany

Presentation title: Evolving Lesson Plans to Assist Educators: From Paper-Based to

Adaptive Lesson Planning


Abstract:This paper introduces a research project on design for learning in general and on lesson planning

in particular. It focuses on a survey that was conducted to gather educators opinions on the use of

lesson plans. Results show that educators document different information about a lesson either

with the explicit use of lesson plans or without them. When they are used, however, several

conclusions can be drawn in order to improve teaching. This is where computer-aided design for

learning, especially pedagogical planners, could play an important role in effective lesson

planning if pedagogical knowledge, among other desirable aspects, is adequately supported.

Further project phases that deal with these issues are also presented in this paper, together with

those areas that are topics of undergraduate student research projects.

Authors: Elif zlem Ardic andCem Oktay Guzeller

Hacettepe University, Turkey

Presentation title: Cross-Cultural Equivalence of PISA 2012 Student Questionnaire Items

on the Use of Information and Communication Technologies


Abstract:

In this study, the use of Information and Communication Technologies at school and in

mathematics lessons items in PISA 2012 student questionnaire were analysed in terms of cross-

cultural equivalence by using Turkey, New Zealand and Singapore samples. The choice of

countries was based on achievement rank and the characteristics of culture. The factor structure of

the model was examined by using Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Multi-group Confirmatory

Factor Analyses were conducted in order to determine whether the questionnaire items exhibit


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measurement invariance between different countries. Invariant tests were carried out

hierarchically. Then the variables were examined using scaled chi-square difference test between

the more restrictive invariance form and the basic form to compare to model fit. The multi-group

confirmatory factor analysis results showed that the model only provided configural invariance

conditions among countries.

Author: Mustafa Sagdic

Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Education, Turkey

Presentation title: The self efficacybeliefs of final yearstudents in thedepartment of

geography


Abstract:

In this study, the self efficacy beliefs of final year students in the department of geography

have been analyzed in terms of different variables. 90 senior class students studying at

Karabk University Faculty of Arts in Turkey, the department of geography in the 2014-2015

academic year participated in the study. The screening model was implemented. The self-

efficacy belief scale related to geography developed by Karadeniz (2005) was used as data

collection tool. The scale consists of three subscales and totaly 19 items. To analyze the data,in addition to the descriptive statistics, t- test and one-way analysis of variance were used.

According to the obtained results, it was determined that Senior students of department of

Geography self-efficacy scores level on Geography department was significantly different in

the context of gender. There was no statistically significant difference according to learning

level.

Author: Hilmi Demirkaya

Akdeniz University, Faculty of Education, Turkey

Presentation title: The Role of Teachers in GIS Instruction: Literature Review


Abstract:

The implementation of Geography Information System (GIS) in education has been studied from

a set of different standpoints. Nevertheless there are many challenges to effective use of GIS in

classrooms. According to research findings, connections between successful implementation of a

technological innovation and the role of teachers in this process have not yet been adequetely


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investigated. The need for a noteable going deeply into teachers understanding and application of

GIS could be made. The main aim of this paper is to review the use of GIS in education and the

role of teachers on GIS implementations. Through a literature review, the role of teachers in

GIS_based researches have been investigated.

Authors: Mara-Teresa Aceytuno andMara de la O Barroso

University of Huelva, Spain

Presentation title: The Development of Inquiry-based Learning (IBL) Methodology in

Undergraduate Higher Education


Abstract:This paper describes an innovative teaching project devoted to the development and

implementation of an inquiry-based learning (IBL) methodology for the course Spanish

Economy second year of undergraduate in Business, University of Huelva instead of the

traditional methodology based on master classes. The expected outcomes are an improvement on

students motivation and a better learning experience.

The results obtained have been evaluated through a questionnaire. The results of the questionnaire

show that, in general, students are satisfied with the new methodology and they consider it to be

more useful and motivating than the previous one. The results, however, reflects the importance

of class attendance in the development of the IBL methodology, showing that the performance of

the methodology implementation will depend on the teachers ability to motivate the students to

attend to class.


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Room 319 - MAC-ETL

Time: 16.50 - 18.10

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Author: James Moir

Abertay University, Scotland, U.K.

Presentation title: Global Citizenship Education: A Sociological Critique


Abstract:

This paper considers the recent focus on citizenship within education by taking curricular reform

within Scottish secondary schooling as a case study. In Scotland the Curriculum for Excellence

reform places citizenship as one of four main capacities that pupils must work towards as part of

their education. A central theme in this reform is the need for students to take a global perspective

and work across different disciplines. In this model of citizenship education learners are enabled

to develop their sense of citizenship identity in response to a fast-paced world of innovation and

change. Citizenship is therefore linked to a futurist agenda, where the learner-citizen is positioned

as an ongoing project, as something to be worked at or perhaps worked on. However, this kind of

notion of agency is an expression of an ideological construction of the citizen as a flexible

resource for society. Such citizens are active in the sense of being adaptive to change through

utilizing intellectual skills but without a sense of identity grounded in ones commitments or

reflexive engagement with different forms of understanding. The paper offers a critical

assessment of this learner-citizen discourse as focusing on ratiocination rather than relational

identity.

Author: Pavel Kapoun

University of Ostrava, Pedagogical Faculty, Czech Republic

Presentation title: Geolocation-based Learning


Abstract:

Educational or didactic games, or school by play known by teachers since the time of Comenius'

work. With the advent of computers and especially multimedia applications, there are far greater

possibilities of using computer games in teaching, which can perhaps motivate students more.

Integrating entertainment and education gave rise to a new term: edutainment (educational


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entertainment). Technology is moving forward and multimedia applications have been extended

to the Internet connection and social networks. Based on the principle of the popular game

geocaching, new educational activities appeared which enhance learning using GPS technology.

Moreover, these new ways of teaching already have a name of their own educaching.

Author: Shazia Malik

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Presentation title: Orientation and mobility training in special education curriculum on the

social adjustment problems of visually impaired children in family


Abstract:The study is aimed at investigating the impact of orientation and mobility training as a part of the

special education curriculum on the social adjustment of visually impaired children. The

population consisted of visually impaired children between the ages of (3-16), studying at

different special education institutes in Pakistan. The study used two sub-dimensions of social

adjustment, namely Self-Personality and Pro-social behavior, to be explored in terms of their

relationship with orientation and mobility training. The results showed a significant relationship

between O & M training and social adjustment of children in terms of personality well-being and

social interaction with their families. The variables were found to be correlated with each other.

The results were in line with most of the previous research studies. The novelty of the study lies in

selection of cultural context of Pakistan, which is a developing country and to date international

standard trainings and social care is not provided to the visually impaired at large. Descriptive,

frequency, correlation and regression analysis were run on the collected data to sum up the

findings and results. The results indicated positive changes in terms of social adjustment in

visually impaired students, who went through proper standard mobility trainings at their

respective special education institutes.

Authors: Baskaran G. andApplanaidu B. andNg P.K. andRamakrishnan K.

University of Nottingham (Malaysia Campus), Malaysia

Presentation title: Moodle good learning environment? Survey to Support Lecturers in

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Abstract:

Understanding learners and identifying varieties in their learning styles are keys to design

effective e-learning systems. This exploratory research aims to identify the learning styles of

students and the students usability and satisfaction towards Moodle as an online learning

platform for the Mathematics module at University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC).

The VARK inventory was administered to a group of 348 foundation students from UNMC.

Overall, results show that the mode that is most commonly used in learning process is aural and

kinaesthetic mode. Survey results explain that although students feel easy to use Moodle; they

were not satisfied to learn using Moodle. Students rather learn physically by attending classes.

Recommendations according to the research findings were made.


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Saturday - 5.12.2015

Room 319 - MAC-ETL

Time: 09.40 - 10.40

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Authors: Ali Yldz anderife Yurdagl Kumcu andAli hsan Mart

Selcuk University, Turkey

Necmettin Erbakan University, Turkey

Presentation title: Observation of Hydraulic Jump Phenomena by Using CFD and

Compression of Numerical and Experimental StudyNumber: MAC201512135

Abstract:

Flow in the open channels has great importance in the hydraulic engineering. Any disturbances

like contractions and steps on the bed changes the flow characteristics like velocity, flow state and

flow depth and cause hydraulic jump. Hydraulic jump is one of the most common phenomena in

open channels. In recent years, numerical modeling by using CFD and evaluation of these data for

the solution of physical models has become alternative computing method. Also experimental

studies take time, may be not economical and have scale effect. Computational Fluid Dynamics

(CFD) is a new branch of fluid mechanics and helps engineers to solve problems involving fluid

flow. In this study, in order to determinate where the hydraulic jump will take place in a simple

open channel was investigated by using FLOW-3D. FLOW-3D, which uses VOF (Volume Of

Fluid) method and solve RANS (Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes) equations, is used for

numerical modeling in order to verify experimental results. Physical model compared with

numerical model, created in FLOW 3D, in order to verify the ability of the CFD modeling. FLOW

3D and experimental results showed 90% consistency with each other.

Author: Irina Lomova

ITMO University, Russian Federation

Presentation title: Strengthening the role of the humanitarian knowledge in order to

overcome the barriers arising in the course of training of students of technical universities



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Abstract:

The article considers the barriers that arise in university training. It is concluded that the

humanitarian knowledge plays the role of the system forming factor in the formation of a holistic

picture of the world and contributes to the removal of various obstacles in the process of learning.

Authors: Selma Durak guten andFatih olak

Necmettin Erbakan Univeristy, Turkey

Presentation title: Pros and cons of teacher designed materials


Abstract:

There is no doubt that today it is very important to know at least one foreign language. In learning

a second language, teachers have an important role as they give the shape to the learning process.

They are the ones who are going to decide on the materials to be used in language classrooms.

However, in decision process, they should keep in mind that the focus is the students attention

andinterest. Although there are numerous materials to be used in the classrooms, some teachers

prefer to design their own materials which can sometimes be advantageous or disadvantageous.

This paper is going to focus on the advantages and disadvantages of using teacher designed

materials in language classrooms.


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Authors: Fatih olak andSelma Durak guten

Necmettin Erbakan Univeristy, Turkey

Presentation title: Reflection and reflective teachers?


Abstract:

Teaching a foreign language is a long and painful processrequiringmany factors such as

skills,thinking and decision making. Teachers and learners are working for the sake of doing thebest. ESL/EFL teachers are at the hearth of the teaching and learning processes. They have to

follow all the developments in the field to be an updated one. So the development of the

teachers is of the greatest importance as they are the ones who are going to direct the classroom

and the teaching and learning procedure. That is growth is inevitable for teachers. This paper

will give information about what the reflective teaching and what the characteristics of a

reflective teacher are.

Authors: Dagmar Monett andMargarita Elkina

Dept. of Cooperative Studies, Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany

Dept. of Public Administration, Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany

Presentation title: E-Learning Adoption in a Higher Education Setting: An Empirical Study


Abstract:

Subjective evidence indicates both strengths and weaknesses in the adoption and use of electronic

educational technologies. Not only learners but also faculty have different expectations whenusing a learning management system, for instance, and not everybody finds it supportive when

learning or teaching. There are several ways in which educators can improve their teaching and

understand how students learn. But why is technology often a hindrance to both parties? This

paper presents the results of three surveys that were conducted to analyze E-Learning experiences

of students and faculty, as well as the most relevant issues that should be considered for their

successful use without neglecting the learners perspective. Some recommendations for better


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conception of learning opportunities using technology are analyzed. How to benefit from learning

analytics is a key issue which is also discussed.

Authors: Ali Gerisand Ahmet Arslan

Marmara University, Atatrk Faculty of Education, Turkey

Presentation title: Review of Educational Software Evaluation Tools


Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to review existing evaluation tools for educational software and to

provide insight and guidance for future projects in this context. In total, 42 studies have been

taken into consideration as a result of conducting searches using keywords such as Educational

software evaluation, Software evaluation, Educational software evaluation forms/scales in the

following databases: Education Resources Information Centre (ERIC), Marmara University e-

Library, Science Direct. Whereas, a set of criteria has been determined for the selection of

evaluation tools to be included within the scope of the study and 29 of the initial 42 items have

been selected for review. There is an increase in the number of evaluation tools between the years

2006 and 2010. However, there is no sufficient number of evaluation tools targeting educational

games and this is a remarkable result. It was concluded that reliability and validity studies are a

very important part of developing educational software evaluation tools and this is a matter that

should be considered in future studies.

Author: Punnarumol Temdee

Mae Fah Luang University, School of Information Technology, Thailand

Presentation title: Classification of Collaborative Interactions in Web Based Learning

Environment Using KNN and Local Dynamic Behavior


Abstract:

To promote successful collaborative learning in web based learning environment, there is the need

to have the automatic real time assessment and feedback for team members. This paper focuses on

classifying the interactions among the learners in collaborative learning teams particularly for

automatic real time team assessment and feedback purposes. The collaborative interactions among

students are studied and modeled based on the assumption that they can be exercised and

perceived through local dynamic behavior of the team. The collaborative interaction accordingly


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to work oriented content is coded by using the participation shifts which is used for explaining the

interpersonal interaction among people. The empirical studies are conducted with 350 students

studying in special Artificial Intelligence online course during 2009-2014 academic years. The

students are assigned to work in team with 5 members per team to complete a team project and

have their individual performance tests within 2 months. The local dynamic behavior and the

corresponding learning outcomes of each team are used for constructing classification model with

k-nearest neighbor (KNN) method. The teams are classified as requiring and non-requiring

support teams accordingly to their team and individual learning outcomes. The interactions from

40 teams are used for training and those from 30 teams are used for testing the model respectively.

Finally, the results with different selected k values show that the constructed model with k= 7

provides the highest accuracy which is 94.08 % by comparing to the classification made by the

experts.

Authors: Mustafa Dogru andTuna Gencosman

Institute of Educational Scienses, Akdeniz Universtiy, Turkey

Institute of Educational Scienses, Gazi Universtiy, Turkey

Presentation title: Investigation of the self-efficacy levels of teachers in using educational

technology


Abstract:

The research is a descriptive study intending to investigate in respect of various variables the self-

efficacy of elementary school teachers in using information technologies in education. In the

research, it was considered whether the self-efficacy beliefs of teachers in using educational

technology differs or not as per gender, age, term of office, availability of computer laboratory at

the institution they work and possession of personal computer. Educational Technology Usage

Self-Efficacy Scale", which is developed by Dogru (2014) and by which validity reliability

studies are performed, was used in gathering the data. The data obtained from 280 elementary

school teachers voluntarily participating in the research was tested by t-test and one-way variance

analysis (one-way ANOVA) for the unrelated samples. According to the results of the research

the self-efficacy of elementary school teachers in using educational technology is at good level.

While this level doesnt change as per gender, term of office and availability of computer

laboratory at the school, it differs as per age and possession of personal computer.


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Authors: Esin Ylmaz Koar andHakan Koar


Akdeniz University, Turkey

Presentation title: Examination of the Variable that Influence the Engagement with and at

School through a Path Analysis


Abstract:The purpose of this study is to identify the relation of 5 index values constituting the engagement

with school variable with the independent variables. This method aiming at examining the

relations between various variables is performed using a relational scanning model. The

researched group for this study consisted of the students in Turkey. Considering the body of

literature, models were developed in order to determine the relation of 5 index values constituting

of the variable of engagement with school with the independent variables. A Path analysis was

used for testing these models. In this study where the factors influencing the engagement with and

at school variable were examined and which carried the purpose of designing a model, it was

identified that the variable of engagement with and at school was influenced by the ESCD,

gender, mothers education level fathers education level indexes and variables among the

individual and family characteristics; and by the discipline at school climate, student and teachers

relations, instrumental motivation for mathematics and internal motivation for mathematics

indexes among the school characteristics. The engagement with and at school was observed to be

explained by the school related characteristic more compared to the individual and family related

characteristics.

Author: Gkhan Akapnar


Presentation title:Profiling Students Approaches to Learning through Moodle Logs



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Abstract:

This study aims to profile different groups of students obtained from Moodle logs based on their

approaches to learning.Relationship between these groups and their academic performance was

also investigated.The participants of the study were 62 third year undergraduate students enrolled

in a Relational Database Management System course. Learning approaches of students were

measured at the end of the course by the Biggss Revised Two Factor Study Process

Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F).Students are divided into groups according to their Moodle usage logs

using the clustering analysis. Three groups of students were obtained according to the results of

the analysis. These clusters are labeled based on students R-SPQ-2F subscale scores. Results

revealed that students mostly engaged in Moodle course got the highest deep learning scores, and

the lowest surface learning scores. Their average academic performance was also higher than that

of in other clusters. On the other hand non-active students in Moodle got higher surface learning

and lower deep learning scores. Their average academic performance was also lower than other

groups.

Authors: Mauro Mediavilla andlvaro Choi andJavier Valbuena andMara Gil

University of Valencia & IEB, Spain

University of Barcelona & IEB, Spain

University of Girona, Spain

Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain

Presentation title: An Analysis of Effectiveness of Grade Retention on the Academic

Performance in Spain. A Good Pedagogical Option?


Abstract:

Grade retention is widely applied in the Spanish educational system, where almost 1 out of every

3 students have repeated at least one course by age 16. In that sense, Spain can be classified

among those countries with a comprehensive educational system, where grade retention is applied

as the main policy for levelling the performance of students. Most studies analyzing the Spanish

case cannot estimate precisely the effect of grade retention on academic achievement due to the

lack of data rich enough for tackling methodological issues such as reverse causation. In this

paper we attempt to overcome this limitation creating a pseudo-panel which combines microdata

from PIRLS-2006 and PISA-2012. Our study provides evidence about the negative impact of

grade retention and the importance of previous achievement. Therefore, this study underlines the


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importance of early intervention at primary school, or even before, in order to identify students at

risk of grade retention.

Authors: Ugorji I. Ogbonnaya andAndile Mji

Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Presentation title:Undergraduate students use of Facebook in South Africa


Abstract:

Social media is about interactions in virtual communities and networks in which people create,

share, or exchange information and ideas. The use of social media provides a platform for

millions of people to be connected. The use of social media sites is a common practice among

todays youths.This paper reports on how university students adapted social media for their

purposes. Specifically, the study explored how university students used Facebook in their social

life and academic pursuits. Participants were 200 students randomly selected from two South

African universities. There were 78 (39%)men and 122 (61%)women whose ages ranged between

18 years and 33 years (M = 21.5 years; SD = 2.36). The findings revealed that most students

(88%) use Facebook. When asked what they used Facebook for,82% indicated that they interacted

with friends and relatives.Only 8% of the respondents reported that they used Facebook for

academic purposes such as study group discussions.In fact, half of the participants indicated that

they did not see the value of Facebook in their studies. With respect to time they spent on

Facebook, 140 (70%) indicated that they spent more than an hour on Facebook daily hour while

90 (45%) reported that they spent over two hours on the social media every day.The findings

reported here suggest that students are keen users ofFacebook. It is recommended that lecturers

consider incorporating social media platforms such as Facebook in teaching.

Authors: Ramazan Sak andkbal Tuba andahin SakYznc Yl University, Faculty of Education, Turkey

Presentation title:Activity choices of male and female preschool teachers in Turkey


Abstract:

In Turkey, each preschool teacher plans a framework for how each school day is meant to flow.

There are some fixed points in this routine, such as the time at which school begins, free play

time, and assessment time. The Turkish preschool curriculum also requires that teachers plan in


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detail and conduct activities (including field trips) in several fields of learning, taking into

consideration (1) childrens developmental characteristics, needs and interests, and (2) the

characteristics of their classrooms. It is hypothesized that decision-making about how best to

integrate these activities into the daily flow will be influenced by teachers characteristics, such as

gender and experience level. Therefore, this study aims to determine how male and female

preschool teachers daily planning and activity choices differ from each other, and what reasons

may underlie such divergences. Daily plans from eight male and eight female preschool teachers

are analyzed to determine the distribution of activity types. All teachers will be interviewed and

asked what factors influenced his/her decisions related to plans and activity choices. The debate

will focus on the connection between curriculum, professionalism, and practice, as well as on

methodological issues.


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Posters

Author: Juyeon HongChung-Ang University, South Korea

Presentation title: Modeling Instructors Pattern in Technology Integration: A Grounded

Theory Approach


Abstract:

Technology is important to improve teaching and learning. Web 2.0 based interactional

technologysuch as blog, Wiki and SNS is able to act as an expert bydeliveringinformation to

learner. Also it has a facilitating role, helping learners have the kind of experiences that lead to

deep learning. Furthermore, according to the constructivism,web 2.0Technology is able to use as a

tool that construct knowledge and reflect developed. Hence, appropriate use of technology in

teaching and learning has become increasingly important.

There has been a number of significant studies using web 2.0 technology in education, especially

to make a contents, student engagement, peer evaluation, reflection, and information sharing.

Concurrently with these results, some studies report that students feel confused and dislike to use

the technologyfor learning. As a results, using technology has been treated to be collateral ratherthan fundamental in teaching context.

For the effective technology integration, teacher should understand the complex relationships

between users, technologies, and contents based pedagogical content knowledge. In other words,

teacher should to understand technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK) for effective

teaching with technology.The number of studies that teachers' perception of TPCK in each

subjects and teachers knowledge level for technology integration studies has been

increasing.However, studies on systematic instructional design procedure based on TPCK and

instructional key factor of successful technology integration are only a few in number.

Furthermore, analysis of instructional factors are important. It portrayhow design and

development using technology with instruction in practice.

The aim of this study was developing a technology integration instructional design processof

instructors in real-world context.This developed theory can help to understand how to design the

instruction for effective integration, and it will be compared with TPCK frame.

A grounded theory research methodology wasconducted.This method provides a full description

of the technology integration context, and results in integrated theoretical framework that gives


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understanding and respond to events. For the research, participants who can provide information

about technology integrated process will be sampled by purposeful sampling first.And then Semi-

structured interviews and observations was conducted. At this procedure, consent wasgained for

ethical issues from participants. Third, data was analyzed through open, selective, and theoretical

codes. Last, for the improving of validity and reliability, findings will be conveyed using rich and

thick description. And member checking will be used. The results will be expected to apply in

teacher training program development and TPCK based instructional design.

Author: Andrea Molinari

University of Trento, Dept. Of Industrial Engineering, Italy

Lappeenranta University of Technology, School of Industrial Engineering and Management,

Finland

Presentation title: Collaboration services as a new perspective for e-learning systems


Abstract:

Even if Learning Management Systems (LMS) are available since the end of the 90s, they still

have a limited role inside modern organizations, compared to their potential and the number of

services they could deliver. Most of educational institutions that have or use a LMS, normally use

it as a mere repository of contents. On the contrary, LMSs are able to deliver many other services,

supporting different learning methods that rely on constructive or collaborative approaches. LMSs

could therefore evolve towards becoming collaborative environments, rather than being confined

to educational settings, and this implies two significant changes: a) in their internal architecture, in

order to provide better services that span over pure educational tasks, and b) in the capabilities of

integration with other components of the hosting information system, like authorization servers,

ERP software, HR systems etc. The paper presents an analysis of these two aspects, according to

the strategic role that continuous learning and life-long learning play inside organizations today.

Authors: Lee DongHun andShen Anqi andSong Hae-deok

Chung-Ang University, Department of Education, Korea

Presentation title: The Relationship between Perceived Loafing of student and student

Engagement in Team Based Learning : Moderating effect of Instructional Design Factors



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Abstract:

Team-based learning, one of the learning method in learning environment, perceived loafing is

considered a fatal problem that affects to student engagement. Many prior studies suggest the

instructional design factors as solution for preventing declining learning performance of students.

So we conducted study to 328 university students who have team learning experiences through

online questionaire survey. In results, perceived loafing affects neagtively to student engagement

and the instructional design factors have modarating effects between perceived loafing and

student engagement.

Authors: Barbora Tallov andAlena Petrov

Palack University Olomouc, Faculty of Education, Czech Republic

Presentation title: Education in Older Age


Abstract:

Currently, the concept of lifelong learning is supported worldwide. It provides educational

opportunities to people at different stages of their development up to the level of their

possibilities, and in accordance with their own interests, tasks and needs. The lifelong learning

represents a principal change in the concept of education, where all learning possibilities, either in

traditional educational institutions within the educational system or beyond such system, are

understood as the only interconnected unit (Paln, 2002, p. 29). Due to many changes (technical,

technological etc.), which are currently taking place, it is also essential to educate even in the

senior age. The paper also deals with the topic of education in the senior age in the context of the

research, which was carried out in this field.


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