scholarly journals Learning styles of primary education prospective mathematics teachers; states of trait-anxiety and academic success

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 3632-3637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muzaffer Okur ◽  
Hüseyin Hüsnü Bahar
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Prospective Mathematics Teachers

scholarly journals Making the Pedagogical Elements Used by Prospective Mathematics Teachers Visible in Teaching: Scenario Writing Activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 81-104
Author(s):  
Cahit Aytekin
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Prospective Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Life Education ◽  
Car Travel

Abstract Introduction: In the reflective writing process, teachers make identification, information, explanation and evaluation activities (Spanneberg, 2009). It is thought that the scenarios written by the teacher candidates in order to teach a certain subject can give them an opportunity to think deeply. However, these teaching scenarios can be a valuable tool for reflective thinking in terms of educational matters such as teaching methods, pedagogy, and beliefs. Methods: In this study, it was investigated whether script writing is an effective tool to make pedagogical elements visible in the prospects of mathematics teachers. Case study pattern, which is one of the qualitative research patterns, was used in the research. For this purpose, thirty prospective mathematics teachers who participated in the study were asked to write two scenarios. The first one is called as “car travel” and the other one is called as “triangles and similarity” scenario. Before the study, some basic frameworks were defined for both scenarios. These are explained to prospective teachers. The “car travel” scenario in this research was given within the scope of the theme which includes only two people and a limited environmental interaction. The second scenario is the triangles and the similarity scenario. In the second scenario, the role of a teacher who conducts applied and real-life education outside of school is defined. Results: In general, it is concluded that script writing activities are very useful in training teachers. The data obtained from both scenarios reveal that the pedagogical elements constructed during the scenario writing activities become concrete in the minds of the prospective teachers. Discussion: It is observed that prospective teachers often include the structure of teaching related to real life in their scenarios. It is stated that teaching in the context of real life increases academic success and students’ interest in the lesson, and thus, the content is learned perceptibly by the students (Acar & Yaman, 2011). Another cognitive element that prospective teachers include in their scenarios is the use of available materials. It is noteworthy that the prospective teachers used real-life tools and materials as materials in the place chosen for the scenarios of their scripts. Limitations: This research is limited to script texts written by thirty prospective teachers. Conclusions: Thanks to this visibility, feedback can be given on the pedagogical elements that the prospective teacher will use in the future.

scholarly journals Self-regulated learning of prospective mathematics teachers with different learning styles

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-103
Author(s):  
Aryo Andri Nugroho ◽  
Dwi Juniati ◽  
Tatag Yuli Eko Siswono
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teacher Education ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
The Self ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Mathematics Ability ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
Prospective Mathematics Teachers

[English]: Self-regulated learning and learning styles are two of the various factors which contribute to students' achievement in learning at each level of education, including mathematics teacher education. This study examined the self-regulated learning of prospective mathematics teachers (PMT) with different learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic). It involved 66 PMTs who enrolled on a linear program course in the 4th semester. Data were collected through a questionnaire, a test, and a semi-structured interview. The test was used to select PMTs who have high mathematics ability as the subjects. They were provided with the questionnaire to examine their fulfilment of cognition, motivation, behaviour, and context in the four stages of self-regulated learning. The interview was administered to confirm and thoroughly explore subjects' responses in the questionnaire. The results of the questionnaire and interview were qualitatively analyzed. This study found that PMT with different learning styles fulfils four aspects of self-regulated learning in the stage of (1) planning, forethought, and activation, (2) monitoring, (3) control, and (4) reaction and reflection in different extent, preference, and strategies. The differences are possibly affected by their different learning styles.   Keywords: Self-regulated learning, Learning styles, Prospective mathematics teachers [Bahasa]: Kemandirian belajar dan gaya belajar merupakan dua dari banyak faktor yang mempengaruhi capaian siswa dalam pembelajaran di setiap level pendidikan termasuk pendidikan guru matematika. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalis kemandirian belajar mahasiswa calon guru matematika yang memiliki gaya belajar berbeda (visual, audio dan kinestetik). Penelitian melibatkan 66 mahasiswa pendidikan matematika semester 4 yang sedang mengambil kuliah program linier. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan tes kemampuan matematika, angket kemandirian belajar, dan wawancara semi struktur. Tes digunakan untuk memilih calon guru yang memiliki kemampuan matematika tinggi sebagai subjek. Subjek terpilih diberikan angket untuk mengetahui tingkat capaian kognisi, motivasi, perilaku dan konteks dalam empat tahap kemandirian belajar. Wawancara dilakukan untuk mengonfirmasi dan memperdalam pilihan subjek pada angket. Data hasil angket dan wawancara dianalisis secara kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa calon guru matematika dengan gaya belajar berbeda memenuhi empat aspek kemandirian belajar pada tahap (1) perencanaan, pemikiran, dan aktivasi, (2) pengawasan, (3) kontrol, dan (4) reaksi dan refleksi dalam tingkatan, pilihan, dan strategi yang berbeda. Perbedaan tersebut kemungkinan dipengaruhi oleh kecenderungan gaya belajar yang dimiliki calon guru.    Kata kunci: Kemandirian belajar, Gaya belajar, Calon guru matematika  

Learning Style Preferences of Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tonderai Washington Shumba ◽  
Scholastika Ndatinda Iipinge
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Style Preferences ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Style Preferences

This study sought to synthesise evidence from published literature on the various learning style preferences of undergraduate nursing students and to determine the extent they can play in promoting academic success in nursing education of Namibia. A comprehensive literature search was conducted on electronic databases as a part of the systematic review. Although, kinaesthetic, visual and auditory learning styles were found to be the most dominant learning style preferences, most studies (nine) indicated that undergraduate nursing students have varied learning styles. Studies investigating associations of certain demographic variables with the learning preferences indicated no significant association. On the other hand, three studies investigating association between learning styles and academic performance found a significant association. Three studies concluded that indeed learning styles change over time and with academic levels. The more nurse educators in Namibia are aware of their learning styles and those of their students, the greater the potential for increased academic performance.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Learning Styles and Academic Performance: Consistency among Multiple Assessment Methods in Psychology and Education Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3341
Author(s):  
Jesús Maya ◽  
Juan F. Luesia ◽  
Javier Pérez-Padilla
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Education Students ◽  
The Relationship

Universities strive to ensure quality education focused on the diversity of the student body. According to experiential learning theory, students display different learning preferences. This study has a three-fold objective: to compare learning styles based on personal and educational variables, to analyze the association between learning styles, the level of academic performance, and consistency of performance in four assessment methods, and to examine the influence of learning dimensions in students with medium-high performance in the assessment methods. An interdisciplinary approach was designed involving 289 psychology, early childhood education and primary education students at two universities in Spain. The Learning Style Inventory was used to assess learning styles and dimensions. The assessment methods used in the developmental psychology course included the following question formats: multiple-choice, short answer, creation-elaboration and an elaboration question on the relationship between theory and practice. Univariate analysis, multivariate analysis, and binomial logistic models were computed. The results reveal Psychology students to be more assimilative (theoretical and abstract), while early childhood and primary education students were evenly distributed among styles and were more divergent and convergent (practical) in absolute terms. In addition, high scores in perception (abstract conceptualization) were associated with a high level of performance on the multiple-choice tests and the elaboration question on the relationship between theory and practice. Abstract conceptualization was also associated with medium-high performance in all assessment methods and this variable predicted consistent high performance, independent of the assessment method. This study highlights the importance of promoting abstract conceptualization. Recommendations for enhancing this learning dimension are presented.

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