Reconvening the Senate: Learning Outcomes after Using the Reacting to the Past Pedagogy in the Intermediate Latin Class

2017 ◽  
pp. 127-140
Author(s):  
Christine L. Albright
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
The Past

Twenty years of MALL project implementation: A meta-analysis of learning outcomes

ReCALL ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Burston
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
The Past ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Experimental Subjects ◽  
Teacher Assessments ◽  
Listening And Speaking ◽  
Positive Results

AbstractDespite the hundreds of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) publications over the past twenty years, statistically reliable measures of learning outcomes are few and far between. In part, this is due to the fact that well over half of all MALL-related studies report no objectively quantifiable learning outcomes, either because they did not involve MALL implementation projects, or if they did, learning gains were only based on subjective teacher assessments and/or student self-evaluations. Even more so, the paucity of statistically reliable learning outcome data stems from the short duration of projects and small numbers of students involved. Of the 291 distinct studies examined in this review only 35 meet minimal conditions of duration and sample size, i.e., ten experimental subjects over a period of at least a month. Sixteen of these suffer from serious design shortcomings, leaving only nineteen MALL studies that can reliably serve as a basis for determining the learning outcomes of mobile-based language applications. Of these studies, fifteen can be considered to report unequivocal positive results, with those focusing on reading, listening and speaking without exception evidencing a MALL application advantage. Four studies, all focusing on vocabulary, reported no significant differences.

Assessment in Music: A Practitioner Introduction to Assessing Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Denis
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Student Growth ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Music Assessment ◽  
The Past ◽  
Accountability Movement

There has been an increased interest in documenting the growth and learning outcomes of students in all subjects in the past 20 years, and music education has not been immune to the accountability movement. Yet, in spite of the increased sociopolitical pressures put on educators, music has remained a difficult discipline to assess, which in turn has created tension between music educators and policymakers. This review of literature examines the basic nature of assessment in music education and discusses possible concepts and methods to improve practitioner understanding of student growth and learning. Topics include (a) What is assessment? (b) Why does assessment matter? (c) How do we assess in music? and (d) What challenges occur in music assessment?

scholarly journals The past, present and future of clinical legal education in Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Kamil Mamak ◽  
Katarzyna Julia Kowalska ◽  
Ewelina Milan ◽  
Paweł Klimek Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Legal Education ◽  
Social Background ◽  
The Past ◽  
Law Faculty ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Government ◽  
Polish Higher Education

This paper was written by four lecturers, who are employed at different universities located in Poland's two largest Cities: Warsaw and Cracow. Two of these universities are financed by the government and the other two are financed from students' fees. Our paper critically examines the history of clinical legal education in Poland. It also assesses the economic, legal and social background to the differences and similarities between clinical legal education and legal practice. Furthermore, the paper explains how learning outcomes have led to law clinics becoming a pedagogical and professional treasure trove for individual clinical students and the wider law faculty. The results of this research will demonstrate the invaluable role of learning outcomes to clinical education and professional development. Therefore, the paper will suggest that the methodology of clinical legal education can be employed as a model for Polish higher education.

Tell me what's underneath! Using a model to investigate core sampling methodology with secondary school students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Borghini
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching Sequence ◽  
Learning Sequence ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Past ◽  
Core Sampling ◽  
Rock Formations ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Using Data

<p>What is under our feet? How can we study something that we cannot directly see? How can we reconstruct Earth’s history?<br>To find answers to these interesting questions scientists developed different methodologies to investigate soil, rock formations, as well as the deeper structure of Earth’s interior. The same questions can be used as a starting point for many teaching activities.<br>In the teaching activity we experimented with 11-12 years old students in a Secondary School in Italy, we used a model made with inexpensive materials to discover core sampling, one of the methodologies used by geologists to investigate the outermost part of our planet and gather important information to reconstruct Earth’s history. <br>One of the aims of the teaching sequence is to make students understand the work of geologists and how they can discover what happened in the past by studying rocks. These activities are also a way to help students to develop important skills such as formulating hypotheses, carrying on investigations and using data to validate a hypothesis.<br>In this poster I present the activities and discuss some observations on students' drawings and descriptions, collected during the learning sequence to better understand students’ learning process and the learning outcomes. </p><p> </p>

scholarly journals The Journey of Pakistan’s Banking Industry Towards Green Banking Adoption

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Asim Ali Bukhari ◽  
Fathyah Hashim ◽  
Azlan Amran
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Banking Industry ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Resource Depletion ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Past

Green Banking adoption has gained momentum in the past few decades in both the developed and developing economies. The green movement in the banking sector has been triggered due to its potentially adverse role in global natural environmental degradation and natural resource depletion. A number of banking operations have the potential to harm the natural environment, both directly and indirectly. Due to this, many countries have started working on greening their banking sectors. Pakistan is among the top countries threatened by climate change, environmental degradation and resource depletion. The country is currently at the initial stages of Green Banking adoption. This case study follows the Green Banking adoption journey of Pakistan’s banking industry in light of the obstacles faced, milestones achieved and the learning outcomes for the other developing countries struggling from environmental degradation. This case study can serve as a learning tool for the regulatory authorities and other concerned stakeholders of developing economies in need of Green Banking adoption.

The Effectiveness and Impact of Action Learning on Business Graduates’ Professional Practice

2020 ◽  
pp. 105256292094037
Author(s):  
Andre Perusso ◽  
Peter van der Sijde ◽  
Rafael Leal ◽  
Marlous Blankesteijn
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Undergraduate Education ◽  
Action Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past ◽  
Business Graduates ◽  
Invaluable Tool ◽  
Self Knowledge

The organizational world has long recognized action learning (AL) as an invaluable tool for managerial development. However, AL’s popularity among organizations did not translate into its adoption by business schools. A lack of evidence on what competencies AL fosters in students and whether these competencies transfer to practice has limited its wider acceptance. We address this issue by examining the learning outcomes of an undergraduate business program that has been using AL as a central didactical feature for the past 10 years. Based on a qualitative cross-sectional study following five alumni cohorts, results show that AL fosters the development of knowledge (theoretical and practical), skills (communication and collaboration), and attitudes (self-knowledge and self-efficacy); competencies graduates transferred to practice years after completing the program. Although management education has been continually criticized for its inability to provide undergraduates with the competencies necessary for practice, our study shows that AL contributes to narrowing this relevance gap. It also expands our understanding of the effectiveness and impact of AL beyond executive training to include undergraduate education, thus informing and inviting educators to consider AL as an alternative to expand their teaching practices.

scholarly journals Learning through reflection: the critical role of reflection in work-based learning (WBL)

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Helyer
Keyword(s):  
Identity Formation ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the critical role reflection plays in work-based learning (WBL). Design/methodology/approach This paper presents an contextualist examination of reflection in the WBL environment. Findings People consciously reflect in order to understand events in their lives and as a consequence hopefully add and enhance meaning. Research limitations/implications Reflection is associated therefore with “looking back” and examining the past in order to learn from what happened and perhaps not repeat mistakes. However, it is also increasingly associated with reflecting on action (Schon, 1983) and encourages an exploring of thoughts and feelings; looking for insights; and maximizing on self-awareness which all tie the process closely to identity formation (Lacan, 1977). Practical implications If used effectively and purposefully reflection facilitates ongoing personal and professional learning, and creates and develops practitioners capable of demonstrating their progression towards learning outcomes and required standards. Reflection can also provide a structure in which to make sense of learning, so that concepts and theories become embedded in practice, and constant thought and innovation are simultaneously fostered. Social implications By actively considering the thoughts and actions one becomes aware of the power of reflective thinking as a tool for continuous improvement, and one that has implications beyond the personal. Originality/value This paper represents the first study which examines the role reflection plays in WBL.

scholarly journals The future of internationalization of higher education in challenging global contexts

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 538-545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans De Wit
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Political Context ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Institutional Policies ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future ◽  
Internationalization At Home ◽  
The Impact ◽  
At Home

Internationalization has been over the past three decades one of the key focus points of (inter)national and institutional policies for higher education, with two related components: internationalization abroad, and internationalization at home. The 'abroad' component: mobility of students, faculty and programs, has been more predominant than the 'at home' component: internationalization of the curriculum and learning outcomes, perceived as a neoliberal and western paradigm. What will be the future of internationalization? Do we see a return from competition to cooperation?  What will be the impact of the changing global economic, ecological and political context? These questions will be addressed in a critical analytical way in this paper, taking into account the impact of Covid-19 on the internationalization of higher education.

scholarly journals Grade Inflation: Causes, Consequences and Cure

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faieza Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Education System ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Grade Inflation ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Signaling Mechanism ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Past ◽  
Student Trust ◽  
Widespread Phenomenon

Academic institutions worldwide, from primary schools to universities, use grades or marks as a fundamental sorting and signaling mechanism for students. The grades awarded to students should be indicative of learning outcomes. However, do the grades awarded today accurately reflect student achievement in the classroom? Grade inflation has become a widespread phenomenon within the education system in the past thirty years, garnering massive condemnation among educators, researchers and the public. Some people even view grade inflation as a scandal, an injustice and a violation of student trust. Nevertheless, there are some academic institutions that find it convenient to ignore this problem and, in some cases, encourage the practice. In this paper, we examine the various factors that can contribute to grade inflation. Additionally, we assess how grade inflation can create problems for students, faculty, and society as a whole. Finally, we provide some suggestions and recommendations to solve the problems of grade inflation.

scholarly journals The Urgency of Classical Learning Motivation in the Millennial Era: Al-Zarnuji's Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 324-341
Author(s):  
Torikhul Wasyik ◽  
Abdul Muhid
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Past ◽  
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Intrinsic Motivations

Student learning outcomes in the millennial era have experienced a decline in learning achievement. Among them is a lack of motivation in students, and many Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia use ta'lim muta'allim in their lessons to motivate their students. This article aims to identify and summarize the motivation conveyed by Imam Zarnuji in the Book of ta`lim mutaalim which is suitable for the millennial era. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method using literature studies. Data techniques by conducting studies of books, notes, article journals, notes that support each other. Data sources are divided into several types, namely: a) Primary data from the Book of ta'lim muta 'allim by Imam Al-Zarnuji b) Secondary data is complementary data that can be used as a reference in journals including relevant literature. This article results indicate that the past (Imam zarnuji) motivation is useful for the millennial era 1) Twenty-eight intrinsic motivations include Intention, patience, sincerity, and high aspirations. 2) seven extrinsic incentives should seek knowledge, find teachers and good friends, and stay away from immorality. Suggesting further research to measure what percentage of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation can increase achievement and enthusiasm for learning.

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