scholarly journals Future Functions of the College of Education at the University of Bahrain as Perceived by its Faculty Members

2000 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 90-120
Author(s):  
Abdin M. Sharif
Keyword(s):  
College Of Education ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
University Of Bahrain ◽  
The University

scholarly journals Faculty Opinions Towards Introducing e-learning at the University of Bahrain

2004 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muain Jamlan
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Smooth Transition ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
E Learning ◽  
University Of Bahrain ◽  
The University ◽  
Positive Force

<p> E-Learning is an important tool for delivery, interaction, and facilitation of both teaching and learning processes. Faculty members at the University of Bahrain’s College of Education are being encouraged to become involved in e-learning activities. To assess faculty opinions on e-learning, a questionnaire was sent to 30 faculty members of the University’s College of Education to determine how they perceive e-learning, and how they might choose to integrate it into their everyday teaching activities. Data was collected and analyzed by using descriptive statistics. Results indicate that faculty generally perceive e-learning as a positive force in helping students’ achieve their learning objectives. Answers to this questionnaire, however, also indicated areas of weakness: specifically that baseline technological and human resource prerequisites are necessary to support e-learning, and that these baseline prerequisites are not yet available at the University of Bahrain. Other baseline prerequisites are: staff training, well prepared online courses and learning materials, sufficient groundwork for the smooth transition from traditional modes of learning towards e-learning delivery, and the implementation of a more robust technological infrastructure to support all the technical aspects necessary to launch and sustain e-learning. </P>

Deepening Teachers' Understanding of Place Value

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 434-437
Author(s):  
Theresa M. Hopkins ◽  
Jo Ann Cady
Keyword(s):  
Number System ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Place Value ◽  
Human Sciences ◽  
Abstract Concept ◽  
School Students ◽  
University Of Tennessee ◽  
Education Group ◽  
The University

As faculty members of the Mathematics Education Group in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee, we are responsible for instructing both preservice and in-service teachers through courses and professional development activities. One topic we address is teaching place value to elementary school students. Teachers' familiarity with the base-ten number system, however, can prevent them from fully comprehending the difficulty these students have when trying to understand the abstract concept of place value. This article presents our evolving lesson in addressing this difficulty.

scholarly journals Obstacles To Scientific Research In Light Of A Number Of Variables

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nourah A. Algadheeb ◽  
Monira A. Almeqren
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Research ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Academic Rank ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Scientific Specialty ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
The University ◽  
High Degree

The present study aimed to identify the scientific research obstacles facing faculty members in the College of Education at Princess Nora bint Abdul Rahman University (PNU) and to determine the differences in the obstacles according to age, academic rank, scientific specialty, marital status, number of completed studies, and time since the last academic rank was received. An initial data form and questionnaire were prepared to identify the obstacles to scientific research. The questionnaire assessed personal and family obstacles, social factors, technical skills, organizational and professional obstacles, and societal obstacles. The researcher assessed the validity and reliability of the survey instrument by testing it on a sample of 23 faculty members at the university. The results demonstrated a high degree of validity (i.e., high internal consistency) and reliability (Cronbach's alpha coefficient: .97). The study instrument was administered to a final sample of 69 faculty members (out of 111) at the university. The results demonstrated a decrease in the averages of the obstacles. The arithmetic averages for the obstacles were organizational and professional obstacles (2.76), societal obstacles (2.64), personal and family obstacles (1.87), and skills-related obstacles (1.70). The results demonstrated no significant differences for any obstacles with respect to age, academic rank or scientific specialization. There were significant differences in skills-related obstacles according to the number of completed studies; researchers with no completed projects faced greater obstacles. The results also demonstrated significant differences in societal obstacles associated with the length of time since the last academic rank was received.

scholarly journals Necessary Academic Training Needs at the College of Education, University of Khartoum from the Faculty Members' Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (47) ◽  
pp. 31-49
Author(s):  
Elzain Elkhalefa Elkhder
Keyword(s):  
Main Tool ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Simple Random Sample ◽  
Academic Training ◽  
Academic Degree ◽  
Research Population ◽  
The University

The research aimed at identifying educational and academic training needs required for faculty members in the College of Education at the University of Khartoum from their point of view, as well as to find out any statistically significant differences in the degree of training needs due to two variables (gender and academic degree). The research followed the descriptive analytical approach, and the research population covered all faculty members of the College of Education, University of Khartoum. A simple random sample of (97) members was selected. The questionnaire was used as the main tool for collecting the required data. To analyze the data statistically, the SPSS program was used. Major findings revealed that the degree of educational and academic training needs of faculty members in the College of Education at the University of Khartoum was high, with statistically significant differences attributed to the variable (academic degree). The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences attributed to the variable (gender). In light of these results, the research concluded with a set of recommendations, including: the university and college administrations should pay attention to various training programs on a continuous basis in both professional and academic fields, priority should be given to the areas of e-learning and statistical analysis, and faculty members should be encouraged to attend training courses. Keywords: training, educational needs, academic needs

Teaching effectiveness analysis plan applied to lectures in medical physiology.

1989 ◽  
Vol 256 (6) ◽  
pp. S3
Author(s):  
C P Casteel ◽  
N A Mortillaro ◽  
A E Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Member ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Observation Instrument ◽  
Consistent Method ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
The University

To improve and thus strengthen its teaching program, the Department of Physiology at the University of South Alabama voluntarily embarked on a multiphasic self-assessment of its medical teaching program. One phase of the greater assessment plan included an analysis of the teaching methods of each faculty member. To design and implement this phase, the services of a teaching consultant from the College of Education were obtained. The implementation of the objectives as established by the consultant resulted in 1) the development of a systematic and consistent method of evaluating the teaching practices of the faculty through the design of a standard observation instrument for use in analyzing the teaching of each individual; 2) the sampling of the teaching of each of the seven participating faculty members; 3) the collection and critical review of teaching materials used; 4) an analysis of the effectiveness of the faculty; and 5) the submission of a written report of evaluation results. The seven participating faculty members were observed during the delivery of two lectures each presented to the freshman medical class. Based on the analysis of both the lectures and materials used, a written critique of each faculty member was submitted. Lecture strengths and weaknesses, both of individual members and of the whole department were summarized. Finally, the results of a survey taken of the faculty in which the participants were asked to respond to a series of questions regarding the self-assessment program were most favorably accepted by all participating faculty.

scholarly journals Designing a Makerspace for Pre- and In-Service Teachers

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marguerite Koole ◽  
Jordan Epp ◽  
Kerry Anderson ◽  
Robert Hepner ◽  
Mohammad Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Comfort Levels ◽  
Technical Support Staff ◽  
K 12 ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

Many educators view makerspaces as a means of increasing student engagement in K-12 classrooms. As faculty and staff of the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan, we have noted low comfort levels in using and experimenting with technology. For this reason, we decided to create a place in which pre-service teachers could test and discuss technologies that they could eventually use in their teaching practice. Our endeavor eventually morphed into a space for current teachers, student teachers, technical support staff, faculty members, and interested community members. Having piloted workshops for six months, we are now evaluating our decisions and shaping new approaches for the current academic year. Our main challenges include ensuring inclusivity across age, gender, and culture; adopting suitable facilitation styles; and ensuring the workshops lead to useful discussions of technology and teaching practice.

Combining the Love of Art, Science, Business and Medicine to Innovate and Enhance Patient Health. Highlights from the 7th Annual Leaders in Medicine Symposium of the Cummings School of Medicine, Calgary, AB

2018 ◽  
pp. E51-E54
Author(s):  
Jennifer Beatty ◽  
Michael Peplowski ◽  
Noreen Singh ◽  
Craig Beers ◽  
Evan M Beck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Guest Speaker ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
University Of Calgary ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
The University ◽  
Care Costs

The Leader in Medicine (LIM) Program of the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, hosted its 7th Annual LIM Research Symposium on October 30, 2015 and participation grew once again, with a total of six oral and 99 posters presentations! Over 45 of our Faculty members also participated in the symposium. This year’s LIM Symposium theme was “Innovations in Medicine” and the invited guest speaker was our own Dr. Breanne Everett (MD/MBA). She completed her residency in plastic surgery at University of Calgary and holds both a medical degree and an MBA from the University of Calgary. In her inspiring talk, entitled “Marrying Business and Medicine: Toe-ing a Fine Line”, she described how she dealt with a clinical problem (diabetic foot ulcers), came up with an innovation that optimized patient care, started her own company and delivered her product to market to enhance the health of the community. She clearly illustrated how to complete the full circle, from identifying a clinical problem to developing and providing a solution that both enhances clinical care and patient health as well as reduces health care costs and hospital admissions. The research symposium was an outstanding success and the abstracts are included in companion article in CIM.

Impact Of Transformational Leadership On Motivating Faculty Members

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (11) ◽  
pp. 303-312
Author(s):  
Jamal Asad Mezel ◽  
Adnan Fadhil Khaleel ◽  
Kiran Das Naik Eslavath
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Traditional Form ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
University Leaders ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

This empirical study show that the impact of all styles was well moderate. The means of effect of all styles were less than 3 out of 5. It means the expected impact of transformational affect upon the all dimensions of the activities, are not expected due to the traditional styles of leadership and the lack of information about the transformational leadership styles which can guide leaders to use such styles in the organization which may be this results due to lack of trained leaders and necessary knowledge with the leaders in all universities about transformational styles the traditional form of the leadership styles which used by the university leaders affect the communication between all levels of the administration and the faculty members which has consequence because decrease in motivation and a self-consideration from the administration.

An Investigation of Faculty Members' Engagement in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-136
Author(s):  
Eman I AHMED
Keyword(s):  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Faculty Perceptions ◽  
Cognitive Engagement ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

Faculty engagement has been proved to be a critical driver of the universities’ efficiency and effectiveness. The first step towards building an engaged workforce is to get a measure of faculty perceptions of their engagement level to their universities. Accordingly, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the faculty members' engagement in the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. It examines the relationship between the faculty professional variablesand their level of engagement to their institutions. William Kahn's (1990) three-component model of employee engagement was partially adapted as a framework to measure the faculty members' engagement. A questionnaire was used to better address the objective of this study. The data were obtained from the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (Dammam University) through an internet-based survey. The validity and the reliability of the questionnaire has been evaluated and reported. Results of the analyses show that cognitive engagement is reported to be higher than both the emotional and physical engagement, with a mean rating of 4.040 and a standard deviation of .487, based on the five-point scale. Given the engagement level of the faculty members in this study, the university administrators should develop policies, and strategies that encourage and support engagement among faculty members at the University in order to maximize their engagement. Policy makers must also take into consideration the needs of the faculty members

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