scholarly journals Using Learning Strategies to Improve the Academic Performance of University Students on Academic Probation

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara J. Renzulli
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Study Skills ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Public University ◽  
Study Strategies ◽  
Academic Probation ◽  
Study Skills Course ◽  
Comparative Case Studies

One half of all students who begin college fail to complete their degrees, resulting in wasted talents, time, and resources. Through use of mixed methods, but primarily qualitative, comparative case studies, this research reveals ways a 3-week course in study strategies improved the performance of students placed on academic probation. The participating students, from a large, public university, reported benefits from the study skills course and studied for twice as many hours after participating in the intervention. A case study of 1 participant illustrates the ways students learned to use varied and effective study strategies. The findings provide empirical support for the use of diverse advising strategies, including direct, specific study-skills instruction for students struggling academically upon matriculation.

scholarly journals Web Enhanced Flipped Learning: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bani Arora ◽  
Naman Arora
Keyword(s):  
Study Skills ◽  
Individual Student ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
Teachers College ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Study Skills Course ◽  
Work Sharing ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Flash Cards

This research study is a technology-enhanced flipped learning pilot to observe the students’ engagement and learning in a self-regulated class through their individual feedback. Flipped learning was applied to a segment of the Study Skills course for more than two weeks to 129 students in the foundation year of a Teachers’ College in Bahrain. Divided across four sections, the students worked in small groups, prepared an assigned portion of the course content provided through a Learning Management System (LMS), and presented it to the rest of the class. Students used posters, flash cards, and digital technology in different forms such as PowerPoint slides, mobile phones, and Kahoot!. The reflective individual student responses on this experience were analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. The findings show a favourable response to group work, sharing ideas, saving time through collaboration, and use of technology. It is recommended that the study be extended to a larger sample group, to a larger number of the course topics, and include the use of different technology forms.

scholarly journals Estrategias de aprendizaje y hábitos de estudio en el nivel superior: Diferencias según el año de cursado - Learning strategies and study skills at the top level: Differences according to year of completed

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Malander
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Study Skills ◽  
Study Strategies ◽  
Learning And Study Strategies

Esta investigación se propuso identificar si las estrategias de aprendizaje y hábitos de estudio de los alumnos de nivel superior varían según el año de cursado; y detectar aquellas estrategias que son utilizadas en forma deficiente por los alumnos, principalmente los de primer año. Se aplicó el Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) a 115 alumnos de nivel superior (ME edad= 21,76; DE= 3,868). Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en las siguientes dimensiones del LASSI: motivación, administración del tiempo, concentración, procesamiento de la información, estrategias de prueba, actitud y selección de ideas principales. Los alumnos de primer año obtuvieron las medias más bajas en todas las dimensiones, siendo las menos utilizadas: administración del tiempo, concentración, ansiedad y autoevaluación o control.  

The Transtheoretical Model and Study Skills

2007 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony M. Grant ◽  
John Franklin
Keyword(s):  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Study Skills ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Readiness To Change ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Study Strategies ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Academic Settings ◽  
Pros And Cons

AbstractThere is empirical support for the transtheoretical model (TTM) of change within the health and psychopathology-related areas, but relatively little research into its applicability in relation to academic settings. The aim of the study was to investigate whether the TTM is applicable to the adoption of improved study skills. Participants were 148 first-year university students. A 2-factor (pros and cons) study-related decisional balance measure was developed and participants completed questionaries assessing their readiness to change, self-efficacy, study strategies and decisional balance. Decisional balance pros and cons were as predicted by the TTM. Cons were higher than pros in precontemplation and pros were higher than cons in maintenance. Self-efficacy increased from contemplation through to maintenance, and students in action and maintenance showed an increase in the use of deep achieving study strategies and a decrease in the use of surface strategies. The data provides initial support for the applicability of the TTM to academic performance enhancement. The TTM may be a useful psycho-educational tool that can facilitate the adoption of improved study strategies through coaching.

scholarly journals Crenças de alunos brasileiros (de japonês como le) em relação à habilidade de fala em língua japonesa

2014 ◽  
pp. 46-70
Author(s):  
Flávia R. Feijó ◽  
Yûki Mukai
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Public University ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Brazilian Students ◽  
Japanese Descent ◽  
Previous Learning

Although researches on beliefs about language learning has grown significantly in number, the number of the studies that cover different languages and different topic/subareas is still scare (BARCELOS, 2003b, 2006, 2007). Hence, the purpose of the present study was to elucidate the Brazilian students’ beliefs about their speaking ability in the target language. The research methodology was qualitative, using a comparative case study design. The analyzed context was a public university of the Federal District, and the participants were two students of non-Japanese descent. The relationships between the beliefs, participants’ actions and the use/choice of learning strategies were analyzed. The origins of beliefs based on students’ previous learning experiences were also investigated. The results showed that the students’ beliefs influence the use and development of their speaking ability and the participants’ expectation of success or failure are also directly related to the use of Japanese language

scholarly journals A Web-enhanced Course in Foundation Program at Bahrain Teachers College: A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
NK Malik ◽  
F Al Shaer ◽  
B Arora
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Study Skills ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Recording Equipment ◽  
Teachers College ◽  
Study Skills Course ◽  
Video Lectures ◽  
Foundation Program

The purpose of a web-enhanced course in Study Skills at Bahrain Teachers College (BTC) was to reduce the time consumed in teaching, learning and assessing while dealing with large classes. Thus, the current study is a case in exploring the effectiveness of using different aspects of technology in teaching. Conceptualized by Stella Cottrell, the APT-S framework of study skills focuses on Academic skills, People’s, Task and Self-management skills, and that formed the basis of the Study Skills course. The technology engaged in this investigation consisted of BTC’s Learning Management System-Moodle, computer labs, and students’ personal mobile devices. Through the e-content on Moodle, the course incorporated technology with online activities, online quizzes, QR codes, active excel sheets and optical answer sheets. Emails and WhatsApp groups formed the medium of communication with students. A variety of online teaching strategies included video lectures, flipped class model, live Instagram session, online discussion forums, and several interactive in-class fun activities. Periodic assessments of small portions of the content and reflective learning tasks that promoted critical thinking were the other highlights of the course. The sample for the current case study comprised of 366 Foundation program students at BTC. The qualitative data was collected in the form of the students’ reflections and feedback on the open-ended questions as well as the insights from the 3 course instructors. Unstructured interviews were also conducted with 14 students. Overall, the case study concluded that the blended/online learning for Study Skills course made the teaching and learning process more efficient and ensured a larger number of online participation from students than in a normal classroom. The effectiveness in the use of technology, through a flip classroom, a live Instagram session and video lectures, wasclearly evident. Due to the challenges posed by the logistics of conducting frequent assessments and recording video lectures without professional support, it is recommended that BTC should be equipped with sufficientcomputer labs and professional recording equipment. Keywords: web-enhanced, study skills, online teaching strategies, foundation program, online learning

The Role of Test Anticipation in the Link Between Performance-Approach Goals and Academic Achievement

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Crouzevialle ◽  
Fabrizio Butera
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Study Strategies ◽  
High Achievers ◽  
Course Content ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Approach Goals ◽  
Goal Endorsement

Abstract. Performance-approach goals (i.e., the desire to outperform others) have been found to be positive predictors of test performance, but research has also revealed that they predict surface learning strategies. The present research investigates whether the high academic performance of students who strongly adopt performance-approach goals stems from test anticipation and preparation, which most educational settings render possible since examinations are often scheduled in advance. We set up a longitudinal design for an experiment conducted in high-school classrooms within the context of two science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, namely, physics and chemistry. First, we measured performance-approach goals. Then we asked students to take a test that had either been announced a week in advance (enabling strategic preparation) or not. The expected interaction between performance-approach goal endorsement and test anticipation was moderated by the students’ initial level: The interaction appeared only among low achievers for whom the pursuit of performance-approach goals predicted greater performance – but only when the test had been scheduled. Conversely, high achievers appeared to have adopted a regular and steady process of course content learning whatever their normative goal endorsement. This suggests that normative strivings differentially influence the study strategies of low and high achievers.

Intersecting Mixed Methods and Case Study Research: Design Possibilities and Challenges

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicki L. Plano Clark ◽  
◽  
Lori A. Foote ◽  
Janet B. Walton ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Study Research

Magnetic Current Imaging Techniques: Comparative Case Studies

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivier Crépel ◽  
Philippe Descamps ◽  
Patrick Poirier ◽  
Romain Desplats ◽  
Philippe Perdu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Flip Chip ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Optimal Domain ◽  
Magnetic Current ◽  
Comparative Case Studies ◽  
Current Flows

Abstract Magnetic field based techniques have shown great capabilities for investigation of current flows in integrated circuits (ICs). After reviewing the performances of SQUID, GMR (hard disk head technologies) and MTJ existing sensors, we will present results obtained on various case studies. This comparison will show the benefit of each approach according to each case study (packaged devices, flip-chip circuits, …). Finally we will discuss on the obtained results to classify current techniques, optimal domain of applications and advantages.

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