scholarly journals Embracing Age-Inclusivity Through Multimodal, Active Student Learning in a Health and Aging Policy Course

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 353-353
Author(s):  
Skye Leedahl
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Reflective Writing ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Similar Model ◽  
Family Experiences ◽  
Aging Policy ◽  
Upper Level

Abstract One of the goals for an upper-level undergraduate seminar course is for students to identify and discuss existing policies, programs, and resources for meeting the needs of the aging population. To encourage active student learning, the course provides a mix of readings and assignments, six intergenerational discussions, and reflective writing. The idea is that these varying experiences help foster a deep understanding of how these policies and related issues pertain and matter to everyone, not only older individuals, and how their future career and family experiences will benefit from the knowledge gained in the course regardless of their next career steps. This course model has been effective for challenging ageism, and has been taught four times, each time with modifications based on student numbers, current issues, and the pandemic. The presenter will discuss assessment methods, identify best practices, and offer suggestions for others interested in utilizing a similar model.

Recommendations for Postsecondary Transitions for Autism Spectrum Disorder Based on Family Experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512510274p1-7512510274p1
Author(s):  
Erin McGee ◽  
Betti Ahmed ◽  
Christopher Trujillo
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Transition Services ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Family Experiences ◽  
Postsecondary Transitions ◽  
Systematic Review Process

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. As the number of those with autism spectrum disorder increases, the need for postsecondary transition services does as well. Current research acknowledges parents and caretakers as a vital part of the transition process, but there is currently no standardized way to include them. Through a systematic review process examining parent and family experiences, best practices were developed to increase feelings of preparedness and decrease anxiety for all parties. Primary Author and Speaker: Erin McGee Additional Authors and Speakers: Betti Ahmed Contributing Authors: Christopher Trujillo

scholarly journals International HR Assignment in Recruiting and Selecting: Challenges, Failures and Best Practices

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Lily Thoo ◽  
Maniam Kaliannan
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
International Assignment ◽  
International Human Resource Management ◽  
International Human ◽  
International Hr

This study attempts to examine various issues pertaining to the complexities of international assignment, one of the major dimensions of International Human Resource Management (IHRM). It is our hope that by deep understanding of the uniqueness of international staffing policies, root causes of expatriate failure as well as the challenges encountered by expatriates; a more strategic IHRM approach can then be strategized by multinational corporations (MNCs) taking into consideration of some personalized best practices in effort to avoid or reduce the chances of international assignment failures in future. 

scholarly journals Understanding Wildlife Crime from Eco-Existential and African Perspectives: A Psycho-Philosophical Investigation

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11675
Author(s):  
Claude-Hélène Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Green Criminology ◽  
Wildlife Crime ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Past ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
Global Environmental Changes ◽  
Existential Givens

Wildlife crime has huge consequences regarding global environmental changes to animals, plants and the entire ecosystem. Combatting wildlife crime effectively requires a deep understanding of human–wildlife interactions and an analysis of the influencing factors. Conservation and green criminology are important in reducing wildlife crime, protecting wildlife and the ecosystem and informing policy-makers about best practices and strategies. However, the past years have shown that wildlife crime is not easy to combat and it is argued in this article that there are underlying existential “givens” and culture-specific aspects that need to be investigated to understand why wildlife crime is still on the rise. This theoretical article explores (eco-)existential perspectives, Greening’s four givens and selected African philosophical concepts, aiming to understand the complexities behind the prevalence of wildlife crime within global and African contexts.

scholarly journals SARS-CoV-2 transmission across age groups in France and implications for control

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cécile Tran Kiem ◽  
Paolo Bosetti ◽  
Juliette Paireau ◽  
Pascal Crépey ◽  
Henrik Salje ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Transmission Dynamics ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Targeted Intervention ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Intervention Measures ◽  
Better Than

AbstractThe shielding of older individuals has been proposed to limit COVID-19 hospitalizations while relaxing general social distancing in the absence of vaccines. Evaluating such approaches requires a deep understanding of transmission dynamics across ages. Here, we use detailed age-specific case and hospitalization data to model the rebound in the French epidemic in summer 2020, characterize age-specific transmission dynamics and critically evaluate different age-targeted intervention measures in the absence of vaccines. We find that while the rebound started in young adults, it reached individuals aged ≥80 y.o. after 4 weeks, despite substantial contact reductions, indicating substantial transmission flows across ages. We derive the contribution of each age group to transmission. While shielding older individuals reduces mortality, it is insufficient to allow major relaxations of social distancing. When the epidemic remains manageable (R close to 1), targeting those most contributing to transmission is better than shielding at-risk individuals. Pandemic control requires an effort from all age groups.

scholarly journals Penerapan Lesson Study pada Matakuliah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia UMM

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Sugiarti FKIPUMM ◽  
Purwati Anggraini ◽  
Ekarini Ekarini Saraswati
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Classroom Action Research

ABSTRAKTujuan lesson study ini (1) mendeskripsikan penerapan lesson study untuk meningkatkan soft skill mahasiswa dalam mata kuliah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas, (2) peningkatan kemandirian cara belajar mahasiswa baik di luar kelas maupun di dalam kelas, (3) peningkatan proses pembelajaran yang mengakomodasi kepentingan mahasiswa yang bervariasi, (4) Peningkatan iklim belajar yang kondusif bagi mahasiswa dengan cara asah, asih dan asuh, (5) mengungkapkan praktik baik  (best practices) yang dilakukan dosen dan mahasiswa selama proses pembelajaran berlangsung.Lesson study dilaksanakan di Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia pada matakuliah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) mulai 2 Juni 2014-13 Juni 2014. Satu siklus lesson study terdiri atas perencanaan (plan), tindakan (do), dan refleksi (see). Pembelajaran ini dibagi dalam empat siklus. Mahasiswa yang menempuh matakuliah PTK terlibat dalam kegiatan lesson study sebagai subjek pembelajaran. Target akhir dalam pembelajaran ini adalah mahasiswa dapat meningkatkan keterampilannya dalam menyusun proposal PTK.Hasil yang dicapai adalah (1) lesson study dilakukan dengan model pembelajaran cooperatif learning untuk meningkatkan soft skill mmahasiswa, (2) kemandirian belajar mahasiswa dapat terlihat dalam sesi diskusi dan ada proses saling asah, asih, dan asuh, (3) mahasiswa lebih bersemangat dan berkonsentrasi dengan adanya pengisian lembar kerja mahasiswa pada setiap proses pembelajaran dan adanya pendekatan khusus dari dosen pengampu mata kuliah, (4) ada proses saling asah, asih, dan asuh dalam proses pembelajaran, (5) ada proses menyusun perencanaan pembelajaran secara bersama-sama oleh tim pengajar, saling memberi koreksi antar kolega, dan proses evaluasi pembelajaran yang melibatkan dosen dan mahasiswa. Kata kunci: lesson study, soft skill, PTK. ABSTRACTThe purpose of lesson study is (1) describe the application of lesson study to improve the soft skills of students in the subject of a Class Action Research, (2) increase the independence of the way of student learning well beyond the classroom and in the classroom, (3) improvement of the learning process that accommodates the interests of students varied, (4) Improved climate conducive to student learning by way of sharpening, and foster compassion, (5) reveal good practices (best practices) carried lecturers and students during the learning process.Lesson study conducted in Prodi Language and Literature Indonesia in the course of classroom action research (PTK) from 2 June 2014-13 June 2014. One lesson study cycle consists of planning (plan), action (do) and reflection (see). Learning is divided into four cycles. Students who take a course PTK engage in lesson study as a subject of learning. The final target in this study is the students can improve their skills in preparing proposals PTK.The results achieved are: (1) lesson study conducted by the learning model cooperative learning to improve soft skills mmahasiswa, (2) independence of student learning can be seen in the discussion session and a process of mutual grindstones, compassion, and custody, (3) students more excited and concentrate with the charging worksheets students at all learning process and the particular approach of the lecturer of the course, (4) a process of mutual grindstones, compassionate, and foster the learning process, (5) there is the process of planning the learning jointly by teaching team, giving each correction among colleagues, and learning evaluation process involving faculty and students. Keywords: lesson study, soft skills, Classroom Action Research

scholarly journals Development and Evaluation of an Electronic Guide for Introductory Microbiology Skills

2005 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
ALICE WRIGHT ◽  
ETHELYNDA E. HARDING
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Written Examination ◽  
Lower Division ◽  
Assessment Of Student Learning ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
Poster Presentations ◽  
Enhance Student Learning ◽  
Biology Majors

To increase the quality of instruction, enhance student learning, and decrease laboratory time spent on laboratory safety, basic skills, and the use of equipment, we developed the Micro eGuide website. We compared the performance of students who used the Micro eGuide to students provided more traditional instruction in both an upper-level introductory microbiology course for biology majors and in a lower-division introductory microbiology course for nonmajors. Assessment of student learning included written pretests and posttests, practical testing of laboratory skills, and for the major’s class, a review of poster presentations of independent projects. Students who used the Micro eGuide showed a statistically significant increase in performance on written examination in the introductory microbiology courses for both biology majors and nonmajors. Use of the Micro eGuide in the sophomore-level course for nonbiology majors resulted in a statistically significant improvement in laboratory skills. Though the increase in laboratory skills in the majors courses was not statistically significant, instructors were able to use the site as an effective learning source and decrease the time spent in class on topics covered in the Micro eGuide. While the number of student independent research projects was too small for statistical analysis on the quality of the poster presentations, the improvement in student attitude and the increase in the diversity in topics selected suggests that students using the Micro eGuide had increased comfort with microbiology and increased interest in exploring microbiology.

scholarly journals Towards Growth-Mindset Mathematics Teaching in the Netherlands

10.29007/gdgh ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greg Alpar ◽  
Marloes van Hoeve
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Growth Mindset ◽  
The Other ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
New Era ◽  
Collaboration And Communication

Mathematics is the foundation of sciences and it is important in a learner’s career success. Growth mindset in mathematics teaching is essential to reach a broader student population effectively. Shifting the focus from performance and time pressure to deep understanding and personal growth, unnecessary competition vanishes among learners. As a result, they develop a better relation with their own thinking and they gain insights into the thinking of others. At the same time, collaboration and communication emerge naturally. The fear of mathematics and making mistakes disappear, while students learn by connecting ideas and applying the already learned study material.In the academic years of 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, two Dutch research projects dealt with the application of a growth mindset in mathematics teaching. One was in secondary schools, the other one at universities. In this article, we briefly report about and reflect on the exciting results of these studies and suggest further directions for research and the development of best practices.The ideas and experiences described in this paper are urgent as currently we are at the threshold of a new era in which education and learning are (and should be) really open for everyone; with low floor and without ceilings.

Enhancing Student Learning of Global Warming Through Reflective Writing

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (9) ◽  
pp. 706-708
Author(s):  
Liang Zeng ◽  
Guang Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Reflective Writing

A Kaleidoscope of Variables

2016 ◽  
pp. 346-364
Author(s):  
Christopher Friend ◽  
Sean Michael Morris ◽  
Jesse Stommel
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Composition Studies ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Composition Courses ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Current State ◽  
Computer Scoring ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between composition courses and online education is complicated, and attempting to summarize that relationship in a blanket statement may be feeble or futile. As a field, composition faces the challenge of identifying best practices in online education at the same time that it struggles to identify standardized content for its courses. Assessment challenges also plague online composition courses. While other fields might assess student work with standardized methods or computerized scoring, the work of composition requires tedious and labor-intensive assessment methods difficult to delegate to software; indeed, a recent petition illustrates significant instructor opposition to computer scoring (Haswell & Wilson, 2013). This chapter illustrates the current state of challenging conversations within composition studies as a kaleidoscope of positions in which instructors using online education position themselves.

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