Action Research and Practical Inquiry Teaching Gifted English Learners

2002 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margie K. Kitano ◽  
Katie S. Pedersen
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
General Population ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Inquiry Teaching ◽  
Urban District ◽  
Gifted Learners ◽  
Practitioner Knowledge ◽  
High Level

Teachers of the gifted in a highly diverse urban district frequently request information on methods for working with English learners. To meet this need, 12 teachers of the gifted who serve English learners participated in focus groups designed to glean practitioner knowledge concerning effective approaches. Participating teachers characterized gifted English learners as enthusiastic, high-level thinkers who have difficulty expressing their ideas in English. They recommended strategies consistent with identified needs and with the literature on best practices for the general population of English learners. Their examples show deft synthesis of challenge appropriate for gifted learners and research-based strategies for English learners.

Identifying and Serving English Learners in Gifted Education: Looking Back and Moving Forward

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 297-335
Author(s):  
Rachel U. Mun ◽  
Vonna Hemmler ◽  
Susan Dulong Langley ◽  
Sharon Ware ◽  
E. Jean Gubbins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Gifted Education ◽  
English Learners ◽  
The United States ◽  
Effective Practices ◽  
Referral Process ◽  
Screening Assessment ◽  
Looking Back

Although the number of English learners (ELs) in the United States continues to increase, this population remains underserved by gifted and talented (GT) education programs across the nation. This underrepresentation represents a societal and research dilemma for reasons we address in this systematic review of the most effective practices documented to identify and serve ELs for GT programs. We examine 50 theoretical and empirical articles according to four major themes: nomination, screening/assessment, services, and identification models. We discuss identification recommendations, including outreach and professional learning to foster stakeholder recognition of GT potential in all ELs, an equitable referral process based on a multiple-lens approach, and observation of students completing problem-solving tasks. Finally, we address perceived best practices in serving GT ELs, including making accommodations for ELs in GT programs.

Action Research and Practical Inquiry: An Overview and an Invitation to Teachers of Gifted Learners

1995 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Ann Tomlinson
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Gifted Learners

Action research is a method of systematically investigating classroom procedures and practices with an eye toward improving the quality of action in the schools. Teachers may use action research or practical inquiry in the course of their professional practice as a way of understanding teaching more fully, identifying and addressing classroom problems, extending their professionalism, and contributing to the field of education. This article provides background on, definitions of, and guidance for conducting action research. It also serves as a call for submitting to this journal reports from action research and practical inquiry for review and possible publication in JEG.

scholarly journals Preconception expanded carrier screening: a focus group study with relatives of mucopolysaccharidosis type III patients and the general population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thirsa Conijn ◽  
Ivy van Dijke ◽  
Lotte Haverman ◽  
Phillis Lakeman ◽  
Frits A Wijburg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Autosomal Recessive Disorder ◽  
Carrier Screening ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Expanded Carrier Screening ◽  
Preconception Expanded Carrier Screening ◽  
Mps Iii ◽  
Prospective Parents

AbstractPreconception expanded carrier screening (ECS) enables prospective parents to assess their risk of having a child with an autosomal recessive disorder. Knowledge on motivations, feelings, and considerations people have towards the offer and use of ECS is limited. To enrich the public and professional discussion on ECS implementation, this study explored the perspectives towards various aspects of ECS in seven focus groups compromising first- and second-degree relatives of MPS III patients (N=9, N=4, N=5, N=5) and members of the general Dutch population (N=6, N=7, N=5). The focus groups were audio recorded and the transcripts were qualitatively analyzed to identify themes. Both relatives of MPS III patients and participants from the general population supported offering ECS, in particular for severe, childhood-onset disorders. Important barriers identified for ECS were a lack of genetic knowledge and a perceived lack of personal relevance and awareness, as well as out-of-pocket costs of testing. The majority of participants would prefer full disclosure of individual test results instead of couple-based test results. Moreover, offering people a choice for the way of reporting was proposed. All participants agreed that more efforts, for example by governmental campaigns, should be made to increase awareness on the availability, potentials, and limitations of ECS. Educating prospective parents about ECS is essential for increasing awareness and informed decision making. This study provides valuable insights that can be used by governments and public health authorities when considering implementation of preconception ECS.

Users’ attitude on perceived security of enterprise systems mobility: an empirical study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramaraj Palanisamy ◽  
Yang Wu
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Mobile Systems ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Perceived Security ◽  
High Level

Purpose This study/ paper aims to empirically examine the user attitude on perceived security of enterprise systems (ES) mobility. Organizations are adopting mobile technologies for various business applications including ES to increase the flexibility and to gain sustainable competitive advantage. At the same time, end-users are exposed to security issues when using mobile technologies. The ES have seen breaches and malicious intrusions thereby more sophisticated recreational and commercial cybercrimes have been witnessed. ES have seen data breaches and malicious intrusions leading to more sophisticated cybercrimes. Considering the significance of security in ES mobility, the research questions in this study are: What are the security issues of ES mobility? What are the influences of users’ attitude towards those security issues? What is the impact of users’ attitude towards security issues on perceived security of ES mobility? Design/methodology/approach These questions are addressed by empirically testing a security model of mobile ES by collecting data from users of ES mobile systems. Hypotheses were evolved and tested by data collected through a survey questionnaire. The questionnaire survey was administered to 331 users from Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). The data was statistically analysed by tools such as correlation, factor analysis, regression and the study built a structural equation model (SEM) to examine the interactions between the variables. Findings The study results have identified the following security issues: users’ attitude towards mobile device security issues; users’ attitude towards wireless network security issues; users’ attitude towards cloud computing security issues; users’ attitude towards application-level security issues; users’ attitude towards data (access) level security issues; and users’ attitude towards enterprise-level security issues. Research limitations/implications The study results are based on a sample of users from Chinese SMEs. The findings may lack generalizability. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to examine the model in a different context. The issues requiring further investigation are the role of gender and type of device on perceived security of ES mobile systems. Practical implications The results show that the key security issues are related to a mobile device, wireless network, cloud computing, applications, data and enterprise. By understanding these issues and the best practices, organizations can maintain a high level of security of their mobile ES. Social implications Apart from understanding the best practices and the key issues, the authors suggest management and end-users to work collaboratively to achieve a high level of security of the mobile ES. Originality/value This is an empirical study conducted from the users’ perspective for validating the set of research hypotheses related to key security issues on the perceived security of mobile ES.

English learners’ readiness for online flipped learning: Interrelationships with motivation and engagement, attitude, and support

2021 ◽  
pp. 136216882110274
Author(s):  
Lianjiang Jiang ◽  
Haoran Meng ◽  
Nan Zhou
Keyword(s):  
English Learners ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
Learner Readiness ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
Environmental Support ◽  
Motivation And Engagement ◽  
Learner Attitude ◽  
High Level ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
The Impact

As one variant of the conventional flipped model, online flipped learning is increasingly implemented and it becomes important to explore how learners may be ready for it and how learner readiness may relate to motivation, attitude, and support. Informed by a multidimensional conceptualization of learner readiness and motivation and engagement, this study investigates the current situation of learner readiness, focusing on the moderating roles of learner attitude and environmental support in moderating the interrelationships between learner readiness and motivation and engagement in online flipped learning. Based on survey responses from 6,364 English learners across 11 Chinese universities, the results reveal that the students exhibited a generally high level of readiness for online flipped learning, though with significant demographic differences. The results also indicate that learner attitudes and environmental support moderated the impact of learner readiness upon learner motivation and engagement in online flipped learning. The findings call for attention to examine closely what dimensions of learner readiness could shape what aspects of motivation and engagement rather than simply assuming a linear causal relationship between readiness and motivation and engagement. A potential polarizing effect in online flipped learning is also highlighted, with implications discussed.

scholarly journals Fear of body symptoms and sensations in patients with panic disorders and patients with somatic diseases

2009 ◽  
Vol 137 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 659-663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milan Latas ◽  
Danilo Obradovic ◽  
Marina Pantic
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
General Population ◽  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
The Body ◽  
Panic Attacks ◽  
Somatic Illness ◽  
History Of ◽  
Body Sensations ◽  
High Level

Introduction. A cognitive model of aetiology of panic disorder assumes that people who experience frequent panic attacks have tendencies to catastrophically interpret normal and benign somatic sensations - as signs of serious illness. This arise the question: is this cognition specific for patients with panic disorder and in what intensity it is present in patients with serious somatic illness and in healthy subjects. Objective. The aim of the study was to ascertain the differences in the frequency and intensity of 'catastrophic' cognitions related to body sensations, and to ascertain the differences in the frequency and intensity of anxiety caused by different body sensations all related to three groups of subjects: a sample of patients with panic disorder, a sample of patients with history of myocardial infarction and a sample of healthy control subjects from general population. Methods. Three samples are observed in the study: A) 53 patients with the diagnosis of panic disorder; B) 25 patients with history of myocardial infarction; and C) 47 healthy controls from general population. The catastrophic cognitions were assessed by the Agoraphobic Cognitions Questionnaire (ACQ) and the Body Sensations Questionnaire (BSQ). These questionnaires assess the catastrophic thoughts associated with panic and agoraphobia (ACQ) and the fear of body sensations (BSQ). All study subjects answered questionnaires items, and the scores of the answers were compared among the groups. Results. The results of the study suggest that: 1) There is no statistical difference in the tendency to catastrophically interpret body sensations and therefore to induce anxiety in the samples of healthy general population and patients with history of myocardial infarction; 2) The patients with panic disorder have a statistically significantly more intensive tendency to catastrophically interpret benign somatic symptoms and therefore to induce a high level of anxiety in comparison to the sample of patients with the history of serious somatic illness (myocardial infarction) and the sample of healthy general population. Conclusion. The tendency to catastrophically interpret benign somatic symptoms and therefore to induce a high level of anxiety in patients with panic disorder, confirms the cognitive aetiology model of panic disorder and suggests that it should be the focus of prophylactic and therapeutic management of patients with panic disorder.

scholarly journals Burnout, resilience, and perception of mindfulness programmes among GP trainees: a mixed-methods study

BJGP Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. bjgpopen20X101058
Author(s):  
Petra Hanson ◽  
Amy Clarke ◽  
Manuel Villarreal ◽  
Majid Khan ◽  
Jeremy Dale
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Coping

BackgroundTrainee GPs are at risk of developing burnout as a result of high stress levels. Improving resilience may prevent the negative effects of stress on wellbeing, morale, and patient care, thereby supporting recruitment to general practice.AimTo explore experiences of stress and burnout among GP trainees, and their level of interest in undertaking a mindfulness programme.Design & settingA qualitative study was performed with a cohort of GP trainees in Coventry and Warwickshire.MethodThis mixed-methods study utilised a survey with validated measures to investigate the prevalence of burnout, state of wellbeing, and resilience in GP trainees. Focus groups were also used to explore experiences of stress and burnout, and perceptions of mindfulness practice.ResultsIn total, 47 (response rate 39%) trainees completed the survey and 14 participated in focus groups. There was a high prevalence of disengagement (n = 36; 80%) and emotional exhaustion (n = 35; 77%), with 29 (64%) scoring above the cut-off value for both. While 16 (34%) reported already practising mindfulness, 39 (83%) described interest in engaging in mindfulness practice. The focus groups identified a range of issues relating to how trainees recognise stress and burnout, their help-seeking and coping strategies, the perceived barriers to practising self-care, and motivations for participating in mindfulness training.ConclusionThis study confirms the degree of stress and burnout that GP trainees experience, and their desire for greater wellbeing and resilience support. It identified a high level of interest in attending a mindfulness programme, but also barriers to engagement. Results of this research shaped the Mindful Practice Curriculum programme, which was later provided to this cohort of trainees.

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 Bilingual Brains Learn to Use L2 Alliterations Covertly like Poets: Brain ERP Evidence

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siqin Yang ◽  
Xiaochen Zhang ◽  
Minghu Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Language Processing ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Native Language ◽  
First Language ◽  
Unrelated Word ◽  
Event Related Potential ◽  
Modulation Effect ◽  
Second Languages ◽  
English Translations ◽  
High Level

Bilinguals were documented to access their native or first language (L1) during comprehension of their second languages (L2). However, it is uncertain whether they can access L2 when reading their first language. This study used the event-related potential (ERP) technique to demonstrate the implicit and unconscious access to English words when Chinese–English bilinguals read words in Chinese, their native language. The participants were asked to judge whether the Chinese words presented in pairs were semantically related or not, meanwhile unconscious of the occasional alliteration (repetition of the first phoneme) if the Chinese words were translated into English. While the concealed prime in English translations failed to affect the reaction time, the alliteration significantly modulated N400 among advanced English learners, especially for semantically unrelated word pairs. Critically, this modulation effect was discrepant between bilinguals with high-level and normal-level English proficiency. These results indicate that L2 activation is an unconscious correlate of native-language processing depending on L2 proficiency.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI INQUIRY TEACHING DALAM PELAJARAN MATEMATIKA

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Buaddin Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Quality Improvement Program ◽  
Inquiry Teaching ◽  
Improvement Program

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan mengajukan pertanyaan, kemampuan berkerjasama dalam pelajaran matematika dengan menggunakan metode inquiry teaching dengan pendekatan strategi kooperatif. Penelitian kualitatif ini menggunakan studi deskriptif action research yang dilakukan dalam 2 siklus. Hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa metode inquiry dapat merangsang pertanyaan, memberikan konsep dan prinsip penyelesaian yang terkait dengan masalah yang dihadapi siswa. sehingga metode inquiry menjadikan siswa lebih aktif dan kreatif serta mampu berpikir kritis dalam interaksi siswa maupun dalam menyelesaikan masalah dengan menggunakan kemampuannya secara mandiri.(Artikel ini telah diseminarkan pada Seminar Nasional "Teaching Quality Improvement Program" (TEQIP 2014) di Universitas Negeri Malang; dan telah terbit pada Prosiding Seminar Nasional TEQIP, Desember 2014

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