Effects of Student Interests on Engagement and Performance in Biomechanics

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 360-367
Author(s):  
Erika M. Pliner ◽  
April A. Dukes ◽  
Kurt E. Beschorner ◽  
Arash Mahboobin
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Underrepresented Students ◽  
Summer Program ◽  
Pedagogical Techniques ◽  
Student Interests ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Mathematics

There is a need for pedagogical techniques that increase student engagement among underrepresented groups in engineering. Relating engineering content to student interests, particularly through biomechanics applications, shows promise toward engaging a diverse group of students. This study investigates the effects of student interests on engagement and performance in 10th grade students enrolled in a summer program for students underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The authors assessed the effects of interest-tailored lectures on student engagement and performance in a 5-week program with bioengineering workshops, focusing on the delivery of biomechanics content. A total of 31 students received interest-tailored lectures (intervention) and 23 students received only generic lectures (control) in biomechanics. In addition, the authors assessed the effects of teaching method (lecture, classroom activities, and laboratory tours) on student engagement. The authors found interest-tailored lectures to significantly increase student engagement in lecture compared with generic lectures. Students that received interest-tailored lectures had an insignificant, but meaningful 5% increase in student performance. Students rated laboratory tours higher in engagement than other teaching methods. This study provides detailed examples that can directly assist student teaching and outreach in biomechanics. Furthermore, the pedagogical techniques in this study can be used to increase engagement of underrepresented students in engineering.

scholarly journals Does Shortening the School Week Impact Student Performance? Evidence from the Four-Day School Week

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 314-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Mark Anderson ◽  
Mary Beth Walker
Keyword(s):  
School Districts ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Day School ◽  
School Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Level Data ◽  
School Day ◽  
School Week ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Mathematics

School districts use a variety of policies to close budget gaps and stave off teacher layoffs and furloughs. More schools are implementing four-day school weeks to reduce overhead and transportation costs. The four-day week requires substantial schedule changes as schools must increase the length of their school day to meet minimum instructional hour requirements. Although some schools have indicated this policy eases financial pressures, it is unknown whether there is an impact on student outcomes. We use school-level data from Colorado to investigate the relationship between the four-day week and academic performance among elementary school students. Our results generally indicate a positive relationship between the four-day week and performance in reading and mathematics. These findings suggest there is little evidence that moving to a four-day week compromises student academic achievement. This research has policy relevance to the current U.S. education system, where many school districts must cut costs.

scholarly journals Tracking Student Performance Tool for Predicting Students EBPP in Online Courses

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (23) ◽  
pp. 140-157
Author(s):  
Iman Rashid Al-Kindi ◽  
Zuhoor Al-Khanjari
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
Specific Focus ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Improving Student Performance

Our motivation in this paper is to predict student Engagement (E), Behavior (B), Personality (P) and Performance (P) via designing a Tracking Student Perfor-mance Tool (TSPT) that obtained data directly from Moodle logs of any selected courses. The proposed tool follows the predictive EBP model that focuses mainly on student's EBP and Performance where the instructor could use it to monitor the overall performance of his/her students during the course. The results of test-ing the tool show that the developed tool gives the same as manual results analy-sis. Analyzing Moodle log of any course using such a tool is supposed to help with the implementation of similar courses and helpful for the instructor in re-designing it in a way that is more beneficial to the students. This paper sheds light on the importance of studying student's EBPP and provides interesting possibili-ties for improving student performance with a specific focus on designing online learning environments or contexts.

scholarly journals Associating Teaching Competence and Grades in Method Subjects among Student Teachers as Basis for Curricular Revision

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijueraj J. Cuadra ◽  
Bayron Barredo
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Personal Attributes ◽  
Teaching Performance ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
Teaching Competence ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Competence, ability, and knowledge of student teachers could affect their performance as teachers. Thus, teacher education institutions should focus on preparing student teachers to be competent and efficient in managing today’s classrooms. The study examined the correlates of teaching competencies among student teachers of the College of Education at the Visayas State University (VSU), Philippines. Branching Diagram Analytical Technique (BRANDT) was used to describe the relationship between the student teaching performance and performance of the method subjects. A bivariate correlation was also applied to find the relationship among student performance, hobbies, skills, organizations, and grades in methods subject. Additionally, Analysis of Variance (One-way ANOVA) was utilized to interpret further and analyze the data. The results showed that there’s a significant relationship among student teaching performance, some personal attributes, and grades in the method subjects. Therefore, the number of organizations the students were involved in was highly related to their ratings in the method subjects. The student teachers’ knowledge and application of educational principles and methods were relevant in their teaching competence. However, it is recommended that the relationship between teaching performance and competence should be further evaluated. 

scholarly journals Really Engaging Accounting: Second Life™ as a Learning Platform

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Hornik ◽  
Steven Thornburg
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Second Life ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT: Immersive virtual worlds such as Second Life™ promise the possibility of an engaging platform for learning. This paper examines the success of Second Life™ in enabling an engaging learning environment within a first-year financial accounting course, specifically the relationship between student engagement and performance. The paper details the use of two 3-D objects built to support the course, an interactive accounting equation, and t-account model. Results indicate that student engagement, as enabled via Second Life™ may lead to greater student performance. However, results also indicate a reduction in performance if students have adverse (dizziness, nausea) reactions to the environment.

scholarly journals Linking Rubrics and Academic Performance: An Engagement Theory Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-22
Author(s):  
Julie Elizabeth Francis ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Engagement Theory ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Student Grades ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Assessment Rubric

While marking rubrics offer a range of potential benefits for students and staff, educators are working to develop a richer understanding of the most effective ways to unlock these benefits. This study contributes by examining the link between rubrics and performance through the lens of student engagement. The work introduced an assessment rubric and examined student grades across three conditions: i) when students do/do not have the marking rubric, ii) when students do/do not engage with a discussion about how and why to use the rubric, and iii) when students do/do not engage with the rubric discussion plus additional resources. The results indicate that simply providing a rubric does not necessarily lift student performance whereas higher grades are evident when students engage with discussing the rubric. Further analysis showed that grades were ever higher when students engaged with the rubric discussion plus additional resources. The findings have practical implications for effectively using rubrics and fostering improved performance through student engagement.

Work Engagement and Research Output Among Female and Male Scientists

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lonneke Dubbelt ◽  
Sonja Rispens ◽  
Evangelia Demerouti
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Time Control ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Women have a minority position within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and, consequently, are likely to face more adversities at work. This diary study takes a look at a facilitating factor for women’s research performance within academia: daily work engagement. We examined the moderating effect of gender on the relationship between two behaviors (i.e., daily networking and time control) and daily work engagement, as well as its effect on the relationship between daily work engagement and performance measures (i.e., number of publications). Results suggest that daily networking and time control cultivate men’s work engagement, but daily work engagement is beneficial for the number of publications of women. The findings highlight the importance of work engagement in facilitating the performance of women in minority positions.

scholarly journals The Influence of Video Format on Engagement and Performance in Online Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Sergej Lackmann ◽  
Pierre-Majorique Léger ◽  
Patrick Charland ◽  
Caroline Aubé ◽  
Jean Talbot
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Cognitive Engagement ◽  
Emotional Engagement ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Lecture Capture ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Subject Experiment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Video Format

Millions of students follow online classes which are delivered in video format. Several studies examine the impact of these video formats on engagement and learning using explicit measures and outline the need to also investigate the implicit cognitive and emotional states of online learners. Our study compared two video formats in terms of engagement (over time) and learning in a between-subject experiment. Engagement was operationalized using explicit and implicit neurophysiological measures. Twenty-six (26) subjects participated in the study and were randomly assigned to one of two conditions based on the video shown: infographic video or lecture capture. The infographic video showed animated graphics, images, and text. The lecture capture showed a professor, providing a lecture, filmed in a classroom setting. Results suggest that lecture capture triggers greater emotional engagement over a shorter period, whereas the infographic video maintains higher emotional and cognitive engagement over longer periods of time. Regarding student learning, the infographic video contributes to significantly improved performance in matters of difficult questions. Additionally, our results suggest a significant relationship between engagement and student performance. In general, the higher the engagement, the better the student performance, although, in the case of cognitive engagement, the link is quadratic (inverted U shaped).

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