Innovative Teaching Techniques for Improving Academic Performance - Key to Transform Excellent Engineers

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bharat Raj Singh ◽  
G D Singh
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
Visual Training ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Cultural Activities ◽  
Teaching Community ◽  
Time Scheduling ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Education Process

This paper is designed to examine the possibility of counseling through audio / visual training, feedback devices, study tips, cultural activities, physical fitness, time scheduling, preparing course material, fixing priorities, conduct of periodical tests etc. would result in positive changes in improving academic performance of students. Wellness is a framework within which children develop a productive and enjoyable life, much of which is developed within the teaching community during their education process. Thus step by step counseling to students makes complete & overall strength into them to perform social and globalized development for the society.

scholarly journals ENHANCEMENT OF TEACHING TECHNIQUES AND STUDENT LEARNING IN A PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE COURSE

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Mohamed ◽  
A. Fisher ◽  
G. F. Naterer
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Engineering Student ◽  
Engineering Profession ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Education Process

Engineering education requires engineering practice, supervision, and experience. This paper examines some of the main elements of engineering education and its challenges in mechanical and manufacturing engineering courses. Innovative teaching and learning methods are discussed for introducing students to the engineering profession. A number of techniques and suggestions are provided to enhance the engineering education process. These include the importance of practice, audio- visual tools, and broadening the students' perspectives of ethical issues in engineering. Student feedback indicates that such an integrated approach enhances their learning. Industry- based projects help them to be better prepared for the graduate engineering profession as well as improve their communication skills. A number of such enhancements to engineering courses are highlighted in this paper.

scholarly journals Providing Social and Psychological Support to Gifted Children in the Education Process

2020 ◽  
pp. 162-168
Author(s):  
О.Д. Мухина
Keyword(s):  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Psychological Support ◽  
Gifted Children ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Teaching Community ◽  
Children Development ◽  
Education Process

В статье обосновывается актуальность проблемы развития одаренного ребенка в условиях современного образования. Описывается необходимость создания государственной системы выявления и социально-психологического сопровождения одаренных детей. Анализируются основные формы и методы адаптации системы образовательного учреждения к возможностям и требованиям ребенка с неординарными способностями. Описываются психологические особенности таких детей. Характеризуются социально-психологические технологии работы с одаренными детьми: диагностика, консультирование, тренинг личностного роста и тренинг креативности, использование которых позволяет обеспечить эффективное сопровождение одаренного ребенка в образовательном процессе, профориентацию и высокопродуктивную деятельность по благоустройству и развитию общества. В статье также перечисляются мероприятия государственного уровня по поддержке данной категории детей. Главной целью данного исследования является стремление привлечь внимание пе­дагогического сообщества к повышению профессиональной компетентности психолого-педагогического состава при организации работы с детьми с выдающимися способностями. При организации образовательного пространства педагогу необходимо использовать специальные методы. При социально-психологическом сопровождении процесса развития одаренного ребенка специалисту необходимо учитывать психологические особенности такого ребенка и особенности его микросоциума. Вся эта деятельность должна быть реализована в контексте и при непосредственном контроле государства. Поддержка одаренных детей вписывается в государственную концепцию последних лет, направленную на осознание ценности человеческих ресурсов и поддержку талантливых людей, способных обеспечить качественный скачок в развитии страны. The article substantiates the relevance of the issue of gifted children development in the conditions of modern education. It underlines the necessity of creating a statewide system of gifted children identification and social and psychological support. It analyzes the major forms and methods that enable one to adjust the education system to the needs and abilities of a gifted child. The article characterizes social and psychological strategies of working with gifted children: identification, consultation, personal growth training, creativity training, and other strategies that enable one to ensure efficient support of gifted children throughout the educational process, secure gifted children’s professional orientation, provide efficient means of social improvement and development. The article enumerates state measures aimed at the support of gifted and talented children. The aim of the research is to draw the attention of the teaching community to the necessity of enhancing teachers professional competence of supporting gifted children’s learning process. When organizing the learning space, a teacher should use special strategies and methods. To provide gifted children with the required social and psychological support, a teacher should take into consideration, gifted children’s psychological peculiarities and the peculiarities of such children’s microcommunities. All these activities should be state-supported and state-supervised. Supporting gifted children has been a state priority for many years now. It highlights the importance of human resources and the necessity to support gifted people capable of ensuring a qualitative development of the country.

scholarly journals Physical Fitness Is Longitudinally Associated With Academic Performance During Childhood and Adolescence, and Waist Circumference Mediated the Relationship

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Antunes Lima ◽  
Lisbeth Runge Larsen ◽  
Anna Bugge ◽  
Lars Bo Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Composite Score ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Jump Height ◽  
Shuttle Run

Purpose: The current investigation aimed to investigate the longitudinal association between physical fitness and academic performance over 3 years in adolescents. A secondary aim was to determine to what extent waist circumference mediated the association between physical fitness and academic performance. Methods: For the current study, 1020 students from first grade [mean age: 7.87 (0.34) y] to fifth grade [mean age: 11.87 (0.37) y] were monitored annually for 3 years (2010–2013). Physical fitness was assessed using the Andersen test, 5 × 5-m shuttle run, jump height, and grip strength tests and by constructing a composite score combining all 4 fitness tests. Academic performance was assessed by national standardized tests in Danish language and math. Generalized structural equation modeling was used to evaluate the relationships between these variables. Results: The Andersen test (standardized β = 0.15 SD), shuttle run (β = −0.18 SD), jump height (β = 0.10 SD), and the fitness composite score (β = 0.23 SD) were positively associated with academic performance over 3 years. In addition, waist circumference partially mediated the association between physical fitness and academic performance. Conclusion: Thus, physical fitness abilities should be stimulated during childhood and early adolescence because of their positive association with academic performance.

Microcommitments: The Effect of Small Commitments on Student Success

2021 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. 92-96
Author(s):  
Amanda J. Felkey ◽  
Eva Dziadula ◽  
Eric P. Chiang ◽  
Jose Vazquez
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Randomized Control Trial ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Social Accountability ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
Hybrid Classes ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Randomized Control

We conducted a randomized control trial with nearly 1,000 students to test whether using a text-message-based tool that provides small commitments with social accountability helps students procrastinate less and maintain engagement with course material, yielding improved academic performance. All students received identical content via text message, but the treatment group engaged with an online platform encouraging commitments and featuring a social feed with rankings. The analysis reveals that microcommitments with social accountability improved academic performance relative to students who received simple nudges. The increase is equivalent to 3 percentage points on an exam, driven by online and hybrid classes.

Training in Coating Evaluation Techniques - A Unique Approach for Discussion

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.P. Sauer
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
Evaluation Procedures ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Unique Approach ◽  
Problem Solvers ◽  
Evaluation Techniques

Abstract The Central Coatings Laboratory (CCL) is a program that deals with training in coating evaluation techniques. The approach uses a combination of both theoretical and hands-on instruction to teach various concepts. The system is educational based, incorporating a philosophy of making the students problem solvers in lieu of following "cookbook" evaluation procedures. Examples of teaching techniques will be discussed and suggested course material reviewed to highlight this training philosophy.

Associations of Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement Among Illinois High School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Marie Weemer ◽  
Olabode Ayodele
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Relationship

The health benefits of physical activity are empirically supported and well accepted. However, the relationship between physical activity, physical fitness, and academic performance remains to be clearly established. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between physical fitness and academic achievement among a sample of Illinois high school students. Analyses were based on the 2016–2017 school year Archival Fitnessgram physical fitness test scores and cumulative GPAs of ninth- through twelfth-grade students (N = 371). Pearson correlation assessed the relationship between physical fitness and academic performance. Multiple linear regression predicted students’ academic achievement. There was a positive association between total fitness and academic achievement, although not statistically significant, r (369) = .002, p = .49. The regression prediction model was statistically significant (p < .001) and accounted for approximately 25% of the variance in academic achievement (R2 = .256, adjusted R2 = .246). Academic achievement was predicted by total number of absences and gender, and to a lesser extent by socio­economic status, the curl-up, and ethnicity. The findings of this study suggest a positive association between physical fitness and academic achievement. These results are potentially relevant to the development of future education policies. Thus, policy makers, school administrators, and educators must use the knowledge gained in this study, along with existing research, as evidence to emphasize the importance of the fitness–academic link, to further support the need for quality physical education curriculum and mandated physical fitness testing.

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