scholarly journals Simplifying Instructional Methodology Through Meta-Practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arran Caza ◽  
Eric Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Student Outcomes ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Instructional Methods ◽  
Potential Solution ◽  
Instructional Methodology ◽  
Instructional Methodologies ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Teaching Situations

Choosing appropriate instructional methodologies when designing a course is challenging. The variety of options available magnify this difficulty. For good reasons, educators may be reluctant to implement new instructional methodologies, even when they are interested in doing so. We propose a potential solution based on the findings of a recent research study that identified instructional meta-practices (i.e., fundamental course activities shared by many different instructional methods) and their effects on a variety of student outcomes. We summarize the research findings and build on them to suggest how meta-practices may simplify the challenge of choosing an instructional methodology. Our suggestions include specific examples for a variety of teaching situations and a summary of one educator’s experience.

scholarly journals REPRESENTASI KESANTUNAN TINDAK TUTUR BERBAHASA INDONESIA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DI KELAS (KAJIAN ETNOGRAFI KOMUNIKASI)

Diksi ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syahrul R.
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Strengthening Effect ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Acts 2

This article is about a research study conducted to describe and clarifypoliteness in speech acts using Indonesian in the talk done during a lesson in theclassroom at SMA PMT Hamka, a senior high school in Padang Pariaman,Sumatra Barat, focusing on representations of (1) the forms of politeness in thespeech acts, (2) the functions of politeness in the speech acts, and (3) the strategiesof using politeness in the speech acts. It was a case study with communicationethnography and pragmatics as its starting points. The data consisted of two types:data from utterances and data from field notes. The two types of data, compiled bymeans of recordings, observations, and interviews, were analyzed with aninteractive model of analysis.The research findings are as follows. First, in the context ofrepresentations of the forms of speech-act politeness, it is found that (a) suchrepresentations using Indonesian use the declarative, interrogative, and imperativemodes, (b) the use of the declarative mode represents command, request, advice,and praise, (c) the use of the interrogative mode represents requesting, asking forwhat students have promised, clarifying whether students have understood, andgiving a warning, (d) the use of the imperative mode represents invitation to dosomething, request, and command, (e) a softening of the illocution power is foundin utterances using the declarative and interrogative modes so that the utterancesare felt to be polite, (f) utterances using the interrogative mode, however, tends tohave a strengthening effect on the illocution power so that the utterances are feltless polite. Second, in the context of representations of the functions of speech-actpoliteness, it is found that (a) the functions of politeness in directive acts consist ofrequesting, permitting, advising, commanding, and forbidding functions and (b)the functions of politeness in expressive acts consist of praising and thankingfunctions. Third, in the context of representations of the strategies of speech-actpoliteness, it is found that (a) utterances can be direct, realized in completeimperative form and imperative form with incomplete phrase and (b) utterancescan be indirect by (1) being with expressions of politeness used in a positive way,(2) being with expressions of politeness used in a negative way, and (3) beingunclear.Keywords: politeness, speech act, directive, expressive, classroom instruction120

scholarly journals Effective Groupwork Strategies: Faculty and Students’ Perspectives

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ali Rezaei
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Students Attitudes

The goal of this research study was to find what makes groupwork to be successful. We asked faculty why they give groupwork assignments to their students and what their opinions about the best practices in creating effective groupwork environment for their students are. It was also intended to compare instructors’ opinions with research findings to find out how much their groupwork strategies match research findings in this area. Likewise, we asked students about features of successful groupwork to see if faculty and students’ viewpoints on features of successful groupwork were similar. The results reveal the most prevalent groupwork strategies practiced by faculty and the favorite ones among students. Results show faculty and students’ attitudes towards groupwork are very similar, however, many faculty do not follow the guidelines suggested in earlier studies to improve the effectiveness of groupwork assignments.

From the Laboratory to the Headlines: Teaching Critical Evaluation of Press Reports of Research

1993 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia A. Connor-Greene
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Scientific Investigation ◽  
Individual Assignment ◽  
Active And Collaborative Learning ◽  
Newspaper Account ◽  
Classroom Exercise ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Individual

This article describes a classroom exercise and an individual assignment designed to teach critical evaluation of research reports in the popular press. The classroom exercise uses active and collaborative learning to apply the principles of scientific investigation, particularly the distinction between correlation and causation, in analyzing the limitations of a newspaper account of a research study. The individual assignment requires students to locate and critique a newspaper or magazine summary of research. The goal of these two exercises is to engage students in active learning about research methods and help them to become critical consumers of media accounts of research findings.

Reflections on Workplace Compassion and Job Performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghadeer Mohamed Badr ElDin Aboul-Ela
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Task Performance ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Contextual Performance ◽  
Previous Literature ◽  
Performance Task ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Research Findings

Workplace compassion is one of the cornerstone remedies to employees’ suffering. Compassionate acts will directly affect the job performance of employees. This research study looks at the analysing relationship between workplace compassion and job performance, namely, task performance and contextual performance. Workplace compassion, task performance and contextual performance were explored from a previous literature perspective and were tested and analysed statistically. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed among teachers and co-teachers employed in international nurseries in Cairo and Giza governorates located in Egypt. Results revealed a positive relationship between workplace compassion and job performance (task and contextual constructs). Discussion of the results along with managerial implications and recommendations were addressed based on the research findings.

scholarly journals Importance of Social Mobilization Intervention of Crop Maximization Project in Socio-Economic Development of Small Farmers of District Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Vol I (II) ◽  
pp. 98-107
Author(s):  
Kaleem Muhammad ◽  
Khattak Bahader Sher ◽  
Rashid Ali Syed
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Social Mobilization ◽  
Main Stream ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Small Farmers ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Research Findings

This research study is carried out to know about the importance of social mobilization intervention of Crop Maximization Project on the socio-economic development of small farmers of district Charsadda. The objective of this research study was to know about the role of the social mobilization of the project in uplifting the social and economic conditions of small farmers of the targeted area. The present research study was carried out in union councils Rajjar-II and Sarki Tetara of Tehsil and district Charsadda. Pre-tested interview schedule was used for data collection from 150 respondents, who were purposively selected through random sampling method. The analyzed data indicated that 100% of the respondents were fully satisfied the role played by social mobilization in their motivation, awareness, empowerment, capacity building and organization. Majority (93.3%) of the respondents utilized these skills empowerment for their social and economic development while only 6.7% of them got no benefits. The research findings indicates that effective social mobilization can pave the way for other practical developmental initiatives by motivating, organizing and building the capacity of the targeted population. In future rural development projects there should be effective social mobilization sector, which can bring the maximum number of the targeted population in main stream to get the maximum benefits from the development projects

scholarly journals The culture of popular sports and religionPopüler spor kültürü ve din

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 2386
Author(s):  
Mehmet Haşim Akgül ◽  
Turgut Kaplan
Keyword(s):  
Applied Research ◽  
Common Ground ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
Sport Culture ◽  
History Of ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Being Religious ◽  
Life Phenomenon

Sport and religion had different definitions throughout the history. Roots of sport and religion phenomenon are as old as history of humanity, when common ground is searched.  Sport has a changing relationship with religion along the history and according to data of sport history, sport has an aspect comes from religion. Relation between sport and religion has continued in different periods, while in modern times this relation has become a contradiction. This study, which has themed Popular Sport Culture and Religion, investigates effects of popular culture, religion and sport on doing exercises. Relationship between ‘’ exercise for healthy life’’ phenomenon and tendency of being religious phenomenon which are ever-mounting in community has presented as descriptive in this applied research study. Universe of study is composed of people who are making sport/exercise for healthy life in Konya and 197 male, 112 female attendants are reached. Research findings has interpreted as statistically. Positive relationships and significant discrepancies has found between popular sport/exercise culture and piety, according to gained data.Extended English abstract is in the end of PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetTarih boyunca spor ve din çeşitli tanımlamalara konu olmuştur. Bu tanımlamaların ortak noktasına bakıldığında; spor ve din olgularının kökleri insanlık tarihi kadar eskidir. Spor tarihinin verilerine göre kökeninde dinsel bir yan bulunduğu sporun, tarih boyunca din ile değişen bir ilişkisi olmuştur. Çeşitli dönemlerde din ve spor ilişkisi birlikteliğini devam ettirirken, modern zamanlarda arasındaki ilişki neredeyse bir karşıtlık ilişkisi şeklinde düşünüle gelmiştir.  Popüler Spor Kültürü ve Din konulu bu çalışma, günümüzde popüler kültürün, din ve spor/egzersiz yapmaya etkilerini araştırmaktadır. Uygulamalı bir araştırma olan çalışmada, toplumda gittikçe yaygınlaşan ‘sağlıklı yaşam için egzersiz’ yapma ile gittikçe artan dindarlaşma eğilimi arasındaki ilişki betimsel olarak ortaya konulmuştur. Bu araştırmanın evrenini, Konya’da sağlıklı yaşam için spor/egersiz yapan insanlar oluşturmuş ve 197 erkek, 112 kadın katılımcıya ulaşılmıştır.  Elde edilen araştırma bulguları istatistiksel olarak yorumlanmıştır.  Elde edilen bulgulardan hareketle, popüler spor/egzersiz kültürü ile dindarlık göstergeleri arasında olumlu ilişkiler ve anlamlı farklılıklar bulgulanmıştır.

scholarly journals Young People's Views on Accelerometer Use in Physical Activity Research: Findings from a User Involvement Investigation

ISRN Obesity ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Kirby ◽  
Carly Tibbins ◽  
Claire Callens ◽  
Beckie Lang ◽  
Margaret Thorogood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Research Study ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Treatment Research ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Study Development

The use of accelerometers to objectively measure physical activity is important in understanding young people's behaviours, as physical activity plays a key part in obesity prevention and treatment. A user-involvement qualitative study with young people aged 7–18 years (n=35) was carried out to investigate views on accelerometer use to inform an obesity treatment research study. First impressions were often negative, with issues related to size and comfort reported. Unwanted attention from wearing an accelerometer and bullying risk were also noted. Other disadvantages included feeling embarrassed and not being able to wear the device for certain activities. Positive aspects included feeling “special” and having increased attention from friends. Views on the best time to wear accelerometers were mixed. Advice was offered on how to make accelerometers more appealing, including presenting them in a positive way, using a clip rather than elastic belt to attach, personalising the device, and having feedback on activity levels. Judgements over the way in which accelerometers are used should be made at the study development stage and based on the individual population. In particular, introducing accelerometers in a clear and positive way is important. Including a trial wearing period, considering practical issues, and providing incentives may help increase compliance.

scholarly journals Perfiles y competencias docentes requeridos en el contexto actual de la educación universitaria

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Víctor Álvarez Rojo
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Teaching Competencies ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Assessment Scores ◽  
Stage 4 ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
On Line ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
Questionnaire Research ◽  
Research Stage

RESUMENLa creación del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior trae consigo una serie de cambios en la docencia universitaria, y por tanto en la actuación del profesorado. En este trabajo nos hemos planteado conocer la adecuación y relevancia de distintos perfiles docentes de cara a afrontar la docencia en el marco del EEES, e identificar las competencias más relevantes y útiles para el desempeño del profesorado universitario en este nuevo marco de referencia. Hemos partido de 4 perfiles y 87 competencias identificados en una fase previa de nuestra investigación. Un total de 61 profesores expertos, pertenecientes a cinco universidades españolas, han expresado sus valoraciones a través de un cuestionario diseñado para tal fin. De acuerdo con los resultados obtenidos, los perfiles que hemos denominado “profesor multifunción”, “especialista en docencia” y “docente investigador” son los más valorados. Las competencias docentes más valoradas son las que se encuadran en la planificación de la docencia, desarrollo de la docencia y la evaluación, dándose menos importancia a las relacionadas con la tutoría del alumnado, la gestión y la propia formación continua.ABSTRACTGetting started the European Higher Education Area (EHEA); it brings about the need to implement some changes in university teachers teaching procedures. This paper presents some findings of a research study aimed firstly to stimate the suitability and importance for teaching in the EHEA of some teacher’s profiles; secondly we looked for the identification of core teaching competencies in that mentioned education context. In a previous research stage, 4 teachers’ profiles and 87 main teaching competencies have been identified; now we present the assessment of 61 senior professors (‘teaching experts’ – members of 5 spanish universities) about that profiles and competencies then identified; their opinions have been obtained through an on-line questionnaire. Research findings show three more valued teachers profiles, laveled as “multifunction teacher”, “teaching expert” and “research teacher”. Among the more valueted teaching competencies we find the competerncies for planning, implement and evaluate students learning; tutoring studentes and menagement competencies, as well as in-service teachers trainingcompetencies have not got such a high assessment scores.

scholarly journals ‘Placing’ the other: final year law students’ ‘imagined’ experience of rural and regional practice within the law school context

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Trish Karen Mundy
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Research Study ◽  
School Context ◽  
Law School ◽  
Law Students ◽  
Law Schools ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Law ◽  
Depth Interviews

This paper discusses the partial findings from a research study involving a narrative analysis of in-depth interviews with twelve final year law students. The research explored student attitudes to, and perceptions of, legal practice in rural, regional and remote (RRR) communities – that is, their ’imagined experience’. The research findings suggests that, at least in the context of the non-regional law school, the rural/regional is both absent and ‘other’, revealing the ‘urban-centric’ nature of legal education and its failure to adequately expose students to rural and regional practice contexts that can help to positively shape their ‘imagined’ experience. This paper argues that all law schools must take up the challenge of rural inclusiveness by integrating a sense of ‘place-consciousness’ into the law curriculum.

Investigating the cultural understandings of International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme teachers from a transcultural perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-273
Author(s):  
Niranjan Casinader ◽  
Lucas Walsh
Keyword(s):  
International Education ◽  
Student Outcomes ◽  
International Baccalaureate ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Teacher Expertise ◽  
Cultural Education ◽  
Teacher Capacity ◽  
Primary Years Programme ◽  
Cultural Reality

It is now generally accepted that the teaching of cultural understanding is central to international education, exemplified in globally directed curricula such as those of the International Baccalaureate. However, research in this area has tended to focus on student outcomes of cultural education, even though globalisation and the nature of modern society has heightened the need for teachers who have the expertise to teach cultural education in ways that are more contemporarily relevant. Studies of teacher capacity to meet the specific demands of cultural learnings have been under-researched, tending to be situated within discourses that do not reflect the complex cultural reality of 21st century society. Using the context of a research study of Primary Years Programme teachers in International Baccalaureate schools, this paper argues that cultural education could be improved if teacher expertise is developed under the more inclusive paradigm of transculturalism.

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