Commercial or educational orientations

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-386
Author(s):  
Amaly Ho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
Educational Orientations

Purpose Taught postgraduate (TPg) education is the resource for lifelong learning and continuing education in respond to the demands of a qualified workforce in the digital era. Good TPg governance is crucial for ensuring the quality of student learning outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the framework of the market-oriented governance model of TPg education in Hong Kong from the aspects of provision, finance and quality assurance. The framework is applied to analyse the pitfalls of TPg students’ learning in curriculum, assessment and management, of which data were collected from an empirical study. Design/methodology/approach Based on the grounded theory approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 TPg students from four universities in Hong Kong at individual or group level to understand their motivation towards further study. The interview protocols were analysed to develop a thematic framework, and a part of it is presented in this paper to discuss the programme factors that caused negative student learning outcomes in the light of the drawbacks of the TPg governance model in Hong Kong. Findings A balance between commercial purposes and educational orientations of TPg provision could be sought by adjust the power distribution of the central government and institutions in terms of quality assurance mechanism, and the setting and implementation of general and specific goals of TPg education. Originality/value TPg education is an under investigation area. It is an important education sector that provides opportunities for lifelong learning with the purpose of cultivating a skilful workforce. This paper contributes to the development of efficient TPg governance for ensuring the qualities of TPg programmes to benefit the advancement of society in the Hong Kong context.

Quality-Assurance Assessment of Learning Outcomes in Mathematics

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-48
Author(s):  
Seifedine Kadry
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Student Outcomes ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Assessment Of Learning ◽  
Analyze Data

Student outcomes are statements that describe the attributes; skills and abilities that students should have and be able to do by the time of graduation. For quality assurance evaluation, these outcomes must be assessed. In order to evaluate the level to which an outcome is met, it is necessary to select some courses where the outcome is covered. Course objectives must be linked to the student outcomes and define in terms of measurable performance indicators. Using just two outcomes as an example, this paper presents a systematic approach to assess directly and indirectly student learning outcomes in Mathematics through differential equation course, by define appropriate measurable performance indicators, build up assessment rubrics, collect and analyze data for possible recommendations and improvement.

Measuring longitudinal student performance on student learning outcomes in sustainability education

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 547-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghann E. Jarchow ◽  
Paul Formisano ◽  
Shane Nordyke ◽  
Matthew Sayre
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Student Assessment ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Capstone Course ◽  
Assessment Of Student Learning

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the student learning outcomes (SLOs) for a sustainability major, evaluate faculty incorporation of the SLOs into the courses in the sustainability major curriculum and measure student performance on the SLOs from entry into the major to the senior capstone course. Design/methodology/approach Through an iterative approach with a faculty advisory committee, SLOs were developed for the sustainability major. Curriculum mapping followed by evaluation of course syllabi were used to determine the extent to which each course addressed the SLOs. Student performance on most SLOs was measured through student assessment in an introductory and capstone course to evaluate the change in performance over time. Findings The core courses of the sustainability major were more likely to address the SLOs of the major than that of the elective courses. Where measured, student performance on the SLOs increased from the introductory course to the capstone course. Sustainability majors participated in an average of almost ten experiential learning opportunities focused on sustainability. Originality/value This research provides a longitudinal assessment of student learning in an undergraduate sustainability major. Because undergraduate sustainability degrees are generally new, this research can serve as a base upon which to continue to improve sustainability curriculum design.

Librarians and instructors developing student learning outcomes

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 484-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kacy Lundstrom ◽  
Britt Anna Fagerheim ◽  
Elizabeth Benson
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Threshold Concepts ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Writing Instructors ◽  
Department Faculty ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper if to design a workshop that effectively facilitates the collaborative revision of student learning outcomes based on current research relating to competencies in information literacy (IL). Design/methodology/approach – This case study describes collaborations between librarians and writing instructors throughout an eight-week workshop. The workshop focused on using the results of assessments to revise learning outcomes and restructure instruction practices to help students in the areas they struggle with the most. Three significant frameworks, including threshold concepts, backward design and decoding the disciplines, were used to facilitate effective discussion and revise learning outcomes. Findings – The structure of the workshop based on three key frameworks stimulated innovation, fostered collegiality, prompted future collaborative opportunities and garnered buy-in for the importance and implementation of IL initiatives. This collaboration served as a pilot workshop for future plans to write and revise IL outcomes with other departments across campus. Practical implications – This study can serve as a model for future collaborations with any department faculty, especially when IL learning outcomes need to be articulated or revised. The frameworks described are particularly helpful for guiding this process. Originality/value – While much is written on librarian collaborations, this case study emphasizes the importance of creating even closer collaborative opportunities that place both non-library faculty and teaching librarians on equal footing, allowing everyone in the workshop to take part in the design and implementation of integrating IL into a program. It also gives concrete ways to use threshold concepts to discuss IL issues with faculty, which is a major focus of the newly drafted Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

Academic libraries and student learning outcomes

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Blummer ◽  
Jeffrey M. Kenton
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Outcomes Assessment ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Institutional Accreditation ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Library Skills

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the literature on student learning outcomes and academic libraries. An analysis of 81 papers revealed the following themes: outcomes assessment of library skills instruction, tools for assessing students’ achievement of learning outcomes, institutional accreditation and student learning outcomes, academic libraries’ impact on student learning outcomes, and the creation of learning outcomes. An understanding of these themes highlights how student learning outcomes are created, assessed, and valued in the academy. Design/methodology/approach The methodology centered on a literature review of student learning outcomes and academic libraries from 2001 to the present. To identify relevant articles on this topic, the authors searched the library literature with various combinations of the following keywords: learning outcomes, library, academic, university, college, and higher education. Findings An analysis of 81 papers on student learning outcomes and academic libraries revealed the following five themes: outcomes assessment of library skills instruction, assessment tools for student learning outcomes, institutional accreditation and student learning outcomes, academic libraries’ impact on student learning outcomes, and the creation of learning outcomes. Research limitations/implications The research was limited to articles published in English and after 2000. Practical implications The findings can be utilized to inform instructional librarians about creating and assessing student learning outcomes. In addition, the paper can assist librarians in forging partnerships with academic departments and faculty in creating student learning outcomes to support course and departmental outcomes and accreditation efforts. Originality/value The research offers librarians opportunities to incorporate student learning outcomes in library instruction as well as collaborate with faculty in creating student learning outcomes.

Supportive campuses and first-generations-student learning outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-95
Author(s):  
Brian Wright
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Penalized Regression ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
First Generation Students ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationship between supportive campus measures and student learning outcomes for first-generation students and non-first generation students to determine if variances are present. A lack of social capital of first generation when compare to non-first-generation students is theorized to be a contributing factor driving differences between the two groups. Design/methodology/approach Research survey design using penalized regression methods to quantify differences between groups. The analysis used 10 years of student engagement data. Findings Final analysis showed that first-generation student outcomes had little to no significant connection with the administrative focused aspects of the campus environment as compared to non-first-generation that represented highly significant relationships. This results supports the theory that first-generation students may simply be unaware of how to leverage these resources do to social capital disadvantages. Practical Implications The result suggests that universities should reconsider first-generation programs to ensure that they have the capability to address first-generation students’ lack of social capital. The primary method by which social capital is generated is through networking or peer groups expansion. Consequently, first-generation students might benefit greatly from student mentors that are not first-generation students to help aid in the transition to college as compared to participating in programs that group and isolate first-generation students together. Originality/value Very few studies have attempted to use social capital as a theoretical framework to explain differences in how first-generation and non-first-generation student learning outcomes relate to campus engagement variables. Moreover, no studies have used both penalized regression and bootstrap validation in addressing this issue, making the study original in design and analysis.

It looks nice, but does it work? Using student learning outcomes to assess library instructional spaces

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-218
Author(s):  
Zoe Jarocki
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Computer Lab ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Types Of Instruction

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss how a mixed-methods approach to assessing student learning was used to determine the efficacy of redesigned library instructional spaces. Design/methodology/approach In 2017, the library at San Diego State remodeled a classroom to support active learning. The author undertook a pilot study to compare outcomes from the active learning classroom (ALC) and the traditional computer lab (CL) classroom. The assessment was done after one-shot library sessions for four sections of the same course in the ALC and the CL. Students completed surveys to assess their reactions to the instruction and e-mailed the librarian copies of the articles that they selected which were analyzed for quality using a rubric. Findings The mean scores from the CL classroom sections were slightly higher for the survey questions, though it was not statistically significant. The articles selected by students in the ALC had a slightly higher average quality score on the rubric, however, it was not large enough to be statistically significant. Research limitations/implications This was a limited assessment project and the results may not be generalizable to other institutions or types of instruction. Overall, students selected high-quality resources and felt positive about the library after instruction in both library classrooms. The data did not demonstrate significant improvements in student learning outcomes or attitudes in the remodeled ALC. Originality/value This mixed-methods assessment technique can be used to evaluate student learning and attitudes about the library and may be adapted by other librarians. It may also be of interest to those interested in designing learning spaces in libraries.

The Effect of Jigsaw Methode and Motivation on Students’ of Learning Outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-30
Author(s):  
Yunita Yunita ◽  
Hidayat Hidayat ◽  
Harun Sitompul
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
High Learning ◽  
Average Value ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Low Motivation

This study aims to: (1) investigate the effect of Jigsaw cooperative learning on students learning outcomes; (2) find the difference in learning outcomes between high and low learning motivation and (3) find the interaction between learning approaches and learning motivation towards learning outcomes. The population of the study is students of grade IVa, IVb, IVc at SD Kasih Ibu Patumbak and the sample in this study is grade IVa with 35 students and grade IVb with 35 students. The results show that: (1) the average student learning outcomes of jigsaw cooperative learning is 28.40 while conventional is 24.14. Thus, students learning outcomes that get cooperative learning of jigsaw type are higher than conventional learning, (2) Students who have high motivation get an average value = 30.74, while low motivation is 22.72. Thus, it can be concluded that there are differences in student learning outcomes having high learning motivation and low learning motivation, and (3) students learning outcomes  taught by jigsaw cooperative learning are high learning motivation groups (32.94), and low learning motivation groups (24.58), while students taught with conventional learning are high learning motivation groups (28.40 ), and low motivation groups (20,95). Thus, there is no interaction between learning approaches and learning motivation towards learning outcomes.

PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PAKEM DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PADA MATERI SEPAK BOLA SISWA KELAS IVB SD NEGERI 013 MEKARSARI

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 472
Author(s):  
Aslinda Aslinda
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Oral Tests ◽  
Class Iv

This study aims to describe learning outcomes through the application of PAKEM learning model. The subjects of the study were the students of grade IVb SD Negeri 013 Mekarsari. Improvement of learning outcomes in terms of four categories, namely the ability to absorb, the effectiveness of learning, mastery of student learning both mastery of individual and classical completeness and mastery of learning outcomes. Instruments used for data collection are oral tests and written tests in the form of LKS conducted after the learning process. The results showed that the percentage of student completeness increased from 19.40% to 55.40% categorized well, the effectiveness of learning is categorized very effective with an average of 88.46%. While the completeness of student learning outcomes expressed. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the application of PAKEM learning model can improve learning outcomes on the material of the students of class IV B grade SD Negeri 013 Mekarsari.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document