The Identification of the Concept Understanding on Limit of Functions Based on Students’ Learning Styles in Mathematics Department at FMIPA UNM

Abstract This study aims to analyze the kinesthetic learning activities of students on Compton and photoelectric effects. This further involved a qualitative descriptive study, where students of class XII Mathematical and Natural Science 2, State of Madrasah Aliyah in Palu Region (Central of Sulawesi, Indonesia), were the sample population examined, in the odd semester of 2018/2019 academic session. Data was obtained through observation of learning activities, concept understanding tests, interviews and learning style identification questionnaires. The selection of respondents was based on the level of understanding of students’ concept categories. The results of the study showed that students perform kinesthetic learning activities very well, as seen from their endeavors in following the lessons and the results of theoretical understanding assessments, which were observed to be in the high category. Furthermore, the interview evaluated that the students are happy with the kinesthetic learning method carried out as it promoted their understanding and recollection of the content of the material and questionnaires indicate that students have visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles. From the performance of Compton and the photoelectric effect, it was shown that students playing as electrodes and electrons (kinesthetic learning style) possess high understanding of the concept in the kinesthetic learning model.

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Examining the Problem Solving Skills of Primary Education Mathematics Teacher Candidates according to Their Learning Styles

International Education Studies ◽

10.5539/ies.v12n4p60 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 60

Author(s):

Hasan Altun

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Learning Styles ◽

Learning Style ◽

Primary Education ◽

Mathematics Teacher ◽

Teacher Candidates ◽

Private University ◽

Research Problem ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Mathematics Department

In this study, it is aimed to investigate the problem solving skills of primary education mathematics teacher candidates according to their learning styles. The students of Primary Education Mathematics Department students of the universities in TRNC constitute the general universe of the research and the students who study in Primary Education Mathematics Department of a private university in TRNC constitute the universe of the study. Sampling of the research consists of a total 26 students studying in Primary Education Mathematics Department in 2017-2018 academic year, determined by using the appropriate sampling method. In order to determine the learning styles of primary education mathematics teacher candidates, 12-item Kolb Learning Inventory, developed (1976) and rearranged (1985) by Kolb and the applicability of which was proven by Aşkar and Akkoyunlu (1993) in Turkey was used in this research. Problem solving inventory used to determine teacher candidates’ problem solving skills was developed in 1982 by Heppner and Petersen and adapted to Turkish by Şahin, Şahin and Heppner. As a result of the study, when students’ learning styles are examined it was observed that the students with converging learning style are 42.3%, students with assimilating learning style are 38.5%, students with diverging learning style are 11.5% and students with an accommodating learning style are 7.7%. It was observed that the students who participated in the study showed a tendency towards problem solving confidence. It has been suggested that taking learning styles and problem solving skills in organizing educational environments into account can help in increasing success.

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Student Anticipations and Reactions to Hybrid Format Education

Perspectives on Issues in Higher Education ◽

10.1044/ihe11.2.76 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 76-82 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Sarah M. Ginsberg

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Learning Styles ◽

Student Perceptions ◽

Course Design ◽

Learning Experience ◽

Learning Experiences ◽

Traditional Classroom ◽

Traditional Learning ◽

Online Platform ◽

Hybrid Format

Abstract This qualitative study examined student perceptions regarding a hybrid classroom format in which part of their learning took place in a traditional classroom and part of their learning occurred in an online platform. Pre-course and post-course anonymous essays suggest that students may be open to learning in this context; however, they have specific concerns as well. Students raised issues regarding faculty communication patterns, learning styles, and the value of clear connections between online and traditional learning experiences. Student concerns and feedback need to be addressed through the course design and by the instructor in order for them to have a positive learning experience in a hybrid format course.

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