Educational Texts Research Articles

Reading in the Haitian Revolution: Toussaint L'Ouverture and Classical Education in Harriet Martineau's The Hour and the Man

ABSTRACT: Harriet Martineau's historical novel, The Hour and the Man (1841), presents the intellectual development of Toussaint L'Ouverture through his reading of Western classical texts during the Haitian Revolution. By dramatizing Toussaint's reading and rereading, discussing and teaching of European classical and Christian texts at major turning points of the revolution, the novel highlights their liberating power in the contexts of slavery and emancipation. While the hero's close engagement with European textual culture has been criticized by both Victorian and post-colonial readers, this analysis argues that, far from repressing or betraying his people, Martineau's Toussaint interprets these texts with a free and independent mind that incorporates their original liberating power into the emancipation endeavor.

Спортивная терминология в научно-популярном тексте (на материале немецкого языка)

The aim of the study is to describe the features of functioning of sports terminology in one of the types of sports discourse realisation, i.e. in German popular science texts using the example of the basic concepts of sports games. The paper demonstrates the features of integration of sports terms into the general educational text intended for a wide range of readers. The scientific novelty of the study lies in carrying out the linguistic analysis of texts with a dual functional orientation: 1) the need to communicate strictly thematic information, 2) the desire to do so in a form that is accessible to a wide range of readers. The results obtained make it possible to come to a conclusion about the distribution and ways of integration of sports terms into the popular science text. Along with sports terms found in a strong position and synonymous terminological units used, the text may contain well-known information that contributes to the natural inclusion of complex sports terminology in the popular science text.

Stylistic figures as a factor in the formation of communicative intention in scientific linguistic texts

The given article highlights the stylistic figures as a factor in the formation of communicative intention in scientific linguistic texts. For a comprehensive study of stylistic figures in the Ukrainian language is extremely important to learn the basic functions in the scientific linguistic articles. The actuality of the research topic is determined by the need of a systematic study of stylistic figures that are traditionally considered unusual for the text, but we will try to prove that they are relevant. The study of the linguistic features in scientific discourse is importance to find ways of explaining a certain material. The study, using a free associative experiment, has led to the conclusion that the use of stylistic figures in the educational and scientific texts makes it possible to master the material better. Generally speaking, the use of stylistic figures in scientific texts is not widespread, but the student audience prefers these texts. If the text is addressed to the reader for educational purposes, the correct use of paths will facilitate the quickest possible understanding of the basic thought of the message.

THE CATEGORY OF CONNECTIVITY AS THE KEY TO THE TEXT COMPETENCE OF THE FUTURE TRANSLATOR

Th e report will address practical issues of the level of formation of textual competence, based on the concept of text theory, which pays great attention to the category of coherence, since it provides a structural and compositional sequence of presentation. In the Chinese audience, when teaching text formation in Russian, there are serious problems concerning both objective factors (the initial discreteness of the text and the diff erence in language systems) and subjective ones (a low level of analytical abilities, insuffi cient confi dence in their own creative abilities). Th e importance of this category is diffi cult to overestimate, because it has a multidimensional, interdisciplinary nature and should become a unifying principle in the development of curricula and programs for future translators in the courses of “Practical Stylistics,” “Th eory and Practice of Translation,” “Business Communication,” “Introduction to Linguistics,” etc. Not only does such interdependence of diff erent academic disciplines in teaching foreign languages develop students’ analytics, but it also increases the level of their creativity, which largely determines the competitiveness and demand for future specialists next to computer intelligence.

Pengembangan Materi Ajar Teks Berita Berbantuan Aplikasi Filmorago Kelas VIII SMP Swasta Dharma Patra Pangkalan Brandan

This study aims to, (1) describe the process of developing news text teaching materials based on the Filmorago application, (2) describe the form of developing news text teaching materials based on the Filmorago application, and (3) describe the feasibility of teaching materials for news texts based on the Filmorago application. The development of teaching materials for news texts based on the Filmorago application uses the Borg and Gall model modified by Sugiyono, with stages of potential and problem analysis, data collection, product design, design validation, revision and trial stages. The validation stage includes material expert lecturers and expert lecturers. The sample of this study was 37 grade VIII students of Dharma Patra Pangkalan Brandan Private Junior High School using the Purpossive Sample technique. Data collection techniques with interviews and questionnaires. The research instrument is in the form of a questionnaire sheet validating material experts and media experts using Likert scale calculations. Data analysis uses qualitative descriptive analysis. Research shows that products from Filmorago application-based news text teaching materials get research results with "Very Good" criteria with an average of 90%, with results from material experts of 90% with "Very Good" criteria and results from media experts of 82% with "Very Good" criteria so that teaching materials are suitable for use in the learning process. The results of the product trial received an assessment from teachers of 96% with the criteria of "Very Good" and a student assessment of 90% with the criteria of "Very Good".

Women and Stoic ethics in early modern England

AbstractThis paper provides an overview of women's engagement with Stoic ethics in early modern England (c. 1600–1700). It builds on recent literature in the field by demonstrating that there is a positive gender‐inclusive narrative to be told about Stoic philosophy in this time—one that incorporates women's specific concerns and responds to women's lived experiences. To support this claim, we take an interdisciplinary approach and examine several different genres of women's writing in the period, including letters, poems, plays, educational texts, and moral essays. In these writings, we argue, a distinctive conception of Stoic therapy emerges. Women embrace well‐known aspects of the Stoic philosophy—such as living in agreement with nature, the importance of self‐government, and the ideal of freedom from the passions—but they also allow room for the cultivation of eupatheiai or life‐affirmative feelings, such as feelings of respect, affection, and good will toward other people.

Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Berbantuan Video Lomba Debat terhadap Keterampilan Menulis Teks Debat

This study has three objectives. First, to describe the skill level of writing debate texts of experimental class students using video-assisted learning media as text teaching materials for class X MAN 3 Padang City. Second, it describes the skill level of writing debate texts of control class students without using video-assisted learning media as a medium for learning debate texts for class X MAN 3 Padang City students. This type of research is quantitative, the method used is the experimental method. The data in this study are students' debate text writing skills based on the structure and language rules of the debate text. The data source used was the debate text of class X MAN 3 Padang City students with a total sample of 27 texts. The data collection technique used in this study was giving treatment to students in the control and experimental classes, giving performance tests to the control and experimental classes. There are three data analysis techniques in this study, namely (1) giving scores to the debate texts that have been written by students (2) recording the scores obtained by students (3) converting scores into values using formulas. Based on the analysis that has been done, it can be concluded that the video-assisted learning media of the debate competition has an effect on the debate writing skills of class X MAN 3 Padang City students.

Negative Transfer in Chinese College Students' English Reading

Contrary to what most Chinese higher education researchers believe, teaching practice shows that Chinese university students still have some difficulty in reading academic literature in English, and this is not caused by a lack of vocabulary. To investigate the impact that Chinese-based reading habits produce on Chinese university students understanding of the logic of English academic texts, 23 students were given a standardized English reading test covering ecology, zoology, economics, and cartography. Test results and post-test interviews reveal that most Chinese students were significantly better at understanding the meaning of single sentences than at sorting out the logic of the texts. When reading English literature, some students fail to correctly understand the role of logical adverbs and conjunctions, and even ignored logical words in the texts. As a result, the speed of reading English literature slows down and students fail to correctly understand the central content of the texts. This is caused by the different meanings and functions of different logical words in Chinese and English. The results of this study point out that there is a lack of training in the ability to sort out the logic of texts in Chinese higher English education and provide new teaching ideas for teachers who are struggling to improve students' ability to read English literature.

A study on needs to design English teaching materials at vocational school

English for Specific Purpose (ESP) instruction in vocational schools necessitates the use of English materials that are tailored to the students' particular requirements. However, the English materials currently available for vocational institutions lack an adequate needs analysis. In order to address this issue, the purpose of this study is to determine the requirements of students in the computer and network engineering department for procedure text teaching materials. Eleventh-grade students majoring in computer and network engineering were selected by simple random sampling and surveyed for the study. The results indicated that the primary objective of the students' explanation-based learning process was to enhance their speaking skills. In addition, instructors favoured interactive, engaging, and simple-to-understand multimedia learning to teach English. This research can be used as a guide for designing English language instructional materials that meet the requirements of vocational students, especially those majoring in computer and network engineering.

Patient education interventions for the management of inflammatory bowel disease.

Patient education interventions for the management of inflammatory bowel disease.

Features of educational discourse in the system of institutional discourses

The purpose of the study is to determine the place of educational discourse in the system of institutional discourses and to actualize modern approaches and methods of educational discourse. Unlike some other types of discourse, educational discourse is subject to changes under the influence of extralinguistic factors, including the development of scientific thought and technological progress, achievements of psychology and sociology, transformation of the methodology of the educational process, and others. The article presents the main characteristics of the educational discourse, describes the participants of the discourse and their status roles, postulates the importance of the educational text as a center of communication in educational discourse, and identifies new formats of information transmission in the structure of educational discourse. The variability of the content side of the educational discourse requires the attention of linguistic researchers at each time stage, this determines the scientific novelty of the work. As a result, certain conclusions have been formulated, including that the educational text has such features as factual, conciseness, brevity and others. The texts of educational discourse exist at the levels of teacher—student, teacher—teacher and student—student relations. They are associated with various communication situations within the framework of education. Educational discourse is always purposeful, includes methods of information transmission, is based on an educational text, has a number of precedent texts of certain genres in its structure. The opinion of some linguists on the prospects for the development of this area of scientific thought is given/

Neonatal Outcomes Associated With Personalized Text Messages for Diabetes Self-Management in Pregnancy [ID: 1373396

INTRODUCTION: The objective was to determine whether providing individualized text messages regarding diabetes management improved compliance with care and pregnancy outcomes. METHODS: Institutional review board committee approval was obtained for the study. Pregnant women with type 2 (T2) and gestational diabetes (GDM) were randomized into two groups. The “contact-control” group was enrolled in the Text4baby program, which provides nonpersonalized educational text messages throughout pregnancy. The intervention group (Text4diabetes) received individualized text messages regarding upcoming appointments, current insulin regimen, and encouragement to keep and submit glucose logs for review. The primary outcome is compliance (data not yet analyzed). This analysis assesses neonatal outcomes, including perinatal loss (>24 weeks), delivery gestational age (GA), arterial cord pH less than 7.1, 5-minute Apgar less than 7, large-for-gestational-age (LGA) status, need for glucose supplementation, intubation, and surfactant administration. RESULTS: One hundred forty-four women with T2 or GDM were randomized. Both groups had similar numbers of women with T2 diabetes (33% and 31%) and history of GDM in prior pregnancy (21% and 19%). The Text4diabetes group had fewer deliveries less than 35 weeks, fewer LGA infants, and fewer surfactant administrations. A composite of adverse neonatal outcomes, including LGA status, delivery less than 35 weeks GA, arterial cord pH less than 7.1, and need for surfactant administration, showed fewer adverse outcomes in the Text4diabetes group. No findings, however, reached statistical significance. CONCLUSION: Text messages aimed at improving compliance with diabetes care in pregnancy did not significantly affect neonatal outcomes. Correlation with compliance results is needed to see whether improved compliance improved neonatal outcomes.

Effect of Culturally Familiar Text on Low-Proficiency Reader’s Reading Comprehension

The study examines the effect of culturally familiar text on the reading comprehension of low-proficiency readers in Indonesia. There were sixty-two second-year college students involved in the study as participants. The study used reading comprehension tests to gather the data. The results revealed that students with culturally familiar text had outperformed those with culturally unfamiliar text in reading comprehension. It is also found that these low-proficiency readers’ reading comprehension has improved significantly by using culturally familiar text in their reading practices. Interestingly, the students showed good engagement after being taught text that contained familiar culture. Finally, it can be concluded that the research results provide important insights, particularly for EFL educators, researchers, and learners, on the impact of culturally familiar contexts in facilitating reading comprehension achievement for low-proficiency readers in Indonesia.

MHealth Intervention for Elevated Blood Pressure Among College Students: Single-Arm Intervention Study.

Current evidence reveals a growing pattern of hypertension among young adults, significantly increasing their risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. Young adults, particularly those of college age, often develop risk factors related to lifestyle choices in diet, exercise, and alcohol consumption. Developing useful interventions that can assist with screening and possible behavioral modifications that are suitable and appealing to college-aged young adults could help with early identification and intervention for hypertension. Recent studies indicate mobile health (mHealth) apps are acceptable and effective for communication and message delivery among this population. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility of using a mobile smartphone delivery system that provides tailored messages based on participant self-measured blood pressure (BP) with college-aged young adults. Using a single-arm intervention, pilot study design, the mHealth to Optimize BP Improvement (MOBILE) intervention was implemented with college students aged 18 years to 39 years who had systolic BP >120 mm Hg and diastolic BP ≥80 mm Hg. Participants were required to measure their BP daily for 28 days, submit the readings to the app, and receive preset educational text messages tailored to their BP value and related to encouraging healthy lifestyle modifications. Changes in a participant's BP was evaluated using a mixed regression model, and a postintervention survey evaluated their perspectives on the mHealth intervention. The participants' (N=9) mean age was 22.64 (SD 4.54) years; 56% (5/9) were overweight, and 11% (1/9) were obese. The average daily participation rate was 86%. Of the 9 participants, 8 completed the survey, and all indicated the intervention was easy to use, found it increased awareness of their individual BP levels, indicated the text messages were helpful, and reported making lifestyle changes based on the study intervention. They also provided suggestions for future implementation of the intervention and program. Overall, no significant changes were noted in BP over the 28 days. The mHealth-supported MOBILE intervention for BP monitoring and tailored text messaging was feasible to implement, as our study indicated high rates of participation and acceptability. These encouraging findings support further development and testing in a larger sample over a longer time frame and hold the potential for early identification and intervention among college-aged adults, filling a gap in current research.

Feasibility and Response to the San Diego County, California, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Agency Sending Food and Nutrition Text Messages to All Participants: Quasi-Experimental Web-Based Survey Pilot Study

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides over 40 million Americans with money for food without typically providing participants with food or nutrition information. Educational SMS text messages can reach large numbers of people, and studies suggest SNAP participants appreciate nutrition education and have access to mobile phones. Using a pre-post intervention design, we assessed the feasibility of, and program satisfaction and outcomes resulting from, the San Diego County, California SNAP agency sending monthly food and nutrition education SMS text messages to all SNAP participants to increase fruit and vegetable purchasing and consumption. We developed and sent 5 behavioral science-informed SMS text messages with links to a project website in English and Spanish with information about selecting, storing, and preparing seasonal fruits and vegetables. The San Diego County SNAP agency sent monthly texts to ~170,000 SNAP households from October 2020 to February 2021. SNAP participants completed web-based surveys in response to a text invitation from the SNAP agency in September 2020 (baseline, n=12,036) and April 2021 (follow-up, n=4927). Descriptive frequencies were generated, and adjusted multiple linear mixed models were run on a matched data set of participants that completed both baseline and follow-up surveys (n=875) assessing pre- or postattitudes, behaviors, knowledge, and self-efficacy. We used adjusted logistic regression models to assess differences between the matched (n=875) and nonmatched (n=4052) participants related to experiences with the intervention (questions asked only at follow-up). After the intervention, matched participants reported significant increase in knowing where to get information about selecting, storing, and preparing fruits and vegetables (3.76 vs 4.02 on a 5-point Likert scale with 5=strongly agree, P<.001); feeling good about participating in SNAP (4.35 vs 4.43, P=.03); and thinking the CalFresh program helps them eat healthy (4.38 vs 4.48, P=.006). No significant pre- or postdifferences were found in fruit or vegetable consumption, though most participants at follow-up (n=1556, 64%) reported their consumption had increased. Among the sample that completed the follow-up survey only (n=4052, not including 875 participants who completed follow-up and baseline), 1583 (65%) and 1556 (64%) reported purchasing and eating more California-grown fruits and vegetables, respectively. Nearly all respondents appreciated the intervention (n=2203, 90%) and wanted it to continue (n=2037, 83%). SNAP can feasibly provide food and nutrition messages via text to participants. A monthly text campaign was well received by responding participants and improved some measures of their self-reported knowledge, self-efficacy, produce consumption, and perceptions of SNAP participation. Participants expressed interest in continuing to receive texts. While educational messages will not solve the complex food and nutrition challenges confronting SNAP participants, further work should employ rigorous methods to expand and test this intervention in other SNAP programs before considering to implement it at scale.

CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION 2013 IN LEARNING NEGOTIATED TEXT IN CLASS V MI NURUL KARIM NW KEBON AYU

This study aims to describe (1) negotiation text lesson planning based on 2013 curriculum in Class V MI Nurul Karim NW Kebon Ayu, (2) implementation of negotiation text lesson based on 2013 curriculum in Class V MI Nurul Karim NW Kebon Ayu and (3) obstacles experienced by teacher in text learning negotiation based on curriculum 2013 in Class V MI Nurul Karim NW Kebon Ayu. The design of the research used is the descriptive research design. The subjects of this study are students and teachers in Grade V MI Nurul Karim NW Kebon Ayu academic year 2017/2018. Data collection in this research using observation method, interview, and documentation. Data obtained through the three methods are processed through several stages, namely (1) data reduction, (2) data classification, (3) data presentation, and (4) conclusion. The result of research generally proves that learning of text of nogosiasi based on curriculum 2013 in Grade V of MI Nurul Karim NW Kebon Ayu student has been successful. This is evident from the results achieved by students in text lessons nogosiasi based on the 2013 curriculum that has reached the value above the KKM. In learning nogosit text based on the 2013 curriculum, teachers use several methods, namely lecture method, discussion, question and answer, and assignment. The obstacles that teachers face when teaching text nogogues based on the 2013 curriculum are seen in the selection of suitable models. The lack of understanding of teachers in determining the model of learning in accordance with the material and condition of students. Based on these findings it can be concluded that the planning and implementation of learning used by teachers is in accordance with the curriculum of 2013 but there are still shortcomings, ie setting the time or lesson less appropriate RPP, media not used in the learning process, and teacher constraints lies in the lack of understanding of teachers to use learning model.

Remembering Ruth Milligan Ballweg, MPA, PA-C Emeritus.

Remembering Ruth Milligan Ballweg, MPA, PA-C Emeritus.

Innovation of Fable Text Learning with Canva Media in a Synectic Model Based on Types of Creative Thinking of Class VII Students

Fable text learning is a process of teaching and learning activities in class VII. The fable text tells about the life of animals that behave like humans. This research provides the latest innovations with Canva media in learning fable texts. Canva media is a digital-based application. The use of Canva media is to create and edit certain photo, video, poster or graphic designs according to their needs. In this case, educators choose Canva media according to their needs in learning fable texts. The use of Canva media and applying the synectic model will be a collaboration that is suitable for students. Canva's media innovation will affect the learning atmosphere in the classroom. This study aims to explain the learning of fable texts using Canva media in a synectic model based on creative thinking types of students in class VII. Based on the conclusions of learning fable texts with Canva media, there was an increase in the assessment of students' fable text writing. The average value of the initial test results is 63.24 while the average value of the final test results is 81.47. A very significant difference from these values can be ascertained that this Canva media innovation provides an appropriate increase in the teaching and learning process of learning fable texts. Keywords: Fable Text, Canva, Synectic Models, Creative Thinking Types.

Vākyapradīpikā commentary of Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya: A historical review

Abstract The role of Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya (AH) in the development of Ayurveda in Kerala is highly significant. The widespread acceptance of this text in education and practice is clearly evident in Kerala’s living traditions. Legends about Vāgbhaṭa and AH continue to thrive in Kerala’s social sphere. Commentary on AH has been a prevalent academic activity in the state for several centuries, dating back to its origins. Vākyapradīpikā (VP) is one of the earliest attempts to document the teachings based on AH. The author, Parameśvara, belongs to the fourteenth century ad and lived on the banks of the river Nila. VP is written in a simple and clear Sanskrit language. Parameśvara demonstrates a judicious integration of insights from various other saṃhitās and earlier commentaries, including sarvāṅgasundara, śaśilekhā, and later works from Kerala such as Hṛdyā and Pāṭhyā. An exploration into the VP’s printing history reveals three prints that are no longer available. Two were in Malayalam script, while the third was in Devanagari. Many texts on Ayurvedic history refer to VP to varying extents. Meulenbeld’s review of VP is also assessed in the article, although it is noteworthy that he did not have access to Malayalam script versions. Parameśvara frequently employs grammatical precision to convey the original concepts of AH. Attributing appropriate meaning to Avyaya (indeclinable), elaborating on Samāsa (compound words), and citing from other commentaries and saṃhitas are some of the tools adopted in VP. Additionally, the Malayalam language is used in various sections of VP. A detailed study into VP will surely bring out the mode of genesis of Kerala, Ayurveda.

МОДЕЛЬ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ИНОСТРАННЫХ СТУДЕНТОВ ВОСПРИЯТИЮ ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННЫХ СМЫСЛОВ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ УЧЕБНОГО ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННОГО ГИПЕРТЕКСТА

The relevance of the study is due to the fact that in recent years human relation with information flows have changed. The thinking and perception of meanings, especially by the younger generation, also begin to change noticeably. In this regard, the communication of an individual with a literary text presented in digital format deserves more attention. The purpose of the study is to create a model of learning to read this type of text, taking into account the features of a literary hypertext, which will optimize the process of learning to read a literary text in a foreign language. As an example of methodical processing of an autonomous educational hypertext, an excerpt from the story &amp;quot;Scar&amp;quot; by E. Grishkovets was used. In the process of developing a model for teaching foreigners to read literary hypertext, the following methods were used: analytical (linguocultural and linguocognitive analysis), interpretation method and modeling. In the study were compared such concepts as “literary text”, “hypertext”, “electronic hypertext” and “educational fiction text”. Literary hypertext is a traditional text, but it is organized in a different way than a linear text, so when it is perceived, specific perception mechanisms operate. The definition of educational literary hypertext in the aspect of teaching Russian as a foreign language is given; the linguodidactic potential of hypertext in relation to the teaching of Russian as a foreign language is revealed, the algorithm for working with Russian-language literary hypertext in a foreign audience is substantiated. It is assumed that educational hypertext as a new way of artistic communication can exist in two forms: network hypertext and autonomous hypertext. It is concluded that a methodically processed literary text, presented as a hypertext, makes it possible to optimize the process of teaching foreign students to read literary works in Russian. The prospects for the study are seen in the creation of an electronic manual for teaching foreign students to read the works of Russian writers based on the proposed model.