scholarly journals Use of Student Surveys to Improve Efficacy of Lab Experience and Guide Lab Development

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W. Williams ◽  
Salam F. Rahmatalla
Keyword(s):  
Student Surveys

Comparing Direct Versus Indirect Measures of the Pedagogical Effectiveness of Team Testing

2011 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 348-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald R. Bacon
Keyword(s):  
Individual Performance ◽  
Additional Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Student Surveys ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Group Test ◽  
Indirect Measures ◽  
Direct Measures

Direct measures (tests) of the pedagogical effectiveness of team testing and indirect measures (student surveys) of pedagogical effectiveness of team testing were collected in several sections of an undergraduate marketing course with varying levels of the use of team testing. The results indicate that although students perceived team testing to have a substantial impact on their learning, this pedagogy in fact had no impact on direct measures of learning. In an additional analysis, the performance of the team on the group test was best predicted by the best individual performance on the team. Possible explanations and directions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Choreographing increased understanding and positive attitudes towards coding by integrating dance

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-48
Author(s):  
Breeann Flesch ◽  
Camila Gabaldón ◽  
Matthew Nabity ◽  
Darryl Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Student Surveys ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Steam Education ◽  
Statistical Approaches ◽  
Intractable Problem ◽  
Positive Effect

Increasing the inclusion of underrepresented individuals in coding is an intractable problem, with a variety of initiatives trying to improve the situation. Many of these initiatives involve STEAM education, which combines the arts with traditional STEM disciplines. Evidence is emerging that this approach is making headway on this complex problem. We present one such initiative, iLumiDance Coding, which attempts to pique the interest and increase confidence of students in coding, by combining it with a fun and physical activity: dance. The connections between dance and coding, while not immediately obvious, are authentic, and we hypothesize that this approach will increase student comfort level with coding. We used student surveys of attitudes toward coding and a variety of statistical approaches to analyze our initiative. Each analysis showed a positive effect on student comfort level with coding. These results are useful for both educators and researchers since they contribute to a deeper understanding of how to increase interest in coding, which we hope will lead to an increase in representation.

scholarly journals Myths And Facts About Student Surveys Of Teaching The Links Between Students Evaluations Of Faculty And Course Grades

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitza Davidovitch ◽  
Dan Soen
Keyword(s):  
Research Literature ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Faculty Performance ◽  
Student Surveys ◽  
Course Grades ◽  
Complex Image ◽  
Different Levels

The present study sought to examine the justification of faculty claims regarding bias in students’ assessments of faculty performance that stem from external factors which do not include the quality of their teaching. Specifically, we sought to examine the hypothesis that there is a correlation between lecturer ranking and grades given by lecturers and between lecturer rankings, grades, and background variables. The framework of the research is the combination of three different stages: faculty, course, lecturer and the statistical manipulation, creating a complex image of reality and thereby offering an answer to the most classical question in the research literature. Findings of this study indicate that the alleged correlation between the students’ grades and the lecturers is non-existent, and nothing but a myth amongst the academic body. However, the research still points out that there are some additional elements which are beyond the efficiency of teaching as we tap into different levels of interaction between student and lecturer.

scholarly journals Constructivism in the training of students of pedagogical specialties

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (Extra-B) ◽  
pp. 57-67
Author(s):  
Liliya Manchulenko ◽  
Nataliia Nosovets ◽  
Hanna Chorna ◽  
Olena Fonariuk ◽  
Tetiana Turbar
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Student Surveys ◽  
Constructivist Pedagogy ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
Scientific Value ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of this article is to evaluate the effectiveness of models of training students in pedagogical specialties based on the theory of constructivism. The research methodology is based on a survey of students on the acquisition of knowledge in the learning process on the example of universities in Ukraine and Poland. The results of the study demonstrate the formation of students' knowledge in the process of organizing learning based on the methods of pedagogical constructivism. Students of the experimental group demonstrate a higher level of activity if the teacher uses communication and trust-oriented teaching methods. The scientific value of this research lies in the possibility of using the results of student surveys by teachers of pedagogical universities to understand which elements of constructivist pedagogy should be used to increase the efficiency of the educational process.

Using Blogs to Journal, Document, and Create Community

2013 ◽  
pp. 167-185
Author(s):  
Jennifer Munday
Keyword(s):  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Student Surveys ◽  
Assessment Task ◽  
Assessment Tasks ◽  
Positive Argument ◽  
Successful Execution ◽  
Supporting Materials

This chapter describes a case where learning and assessment were centered on the use of an online blog for sharing ideas; logging progressive details of an emerging artwork; providing supportive comments and advice from both teacher and fellow students; as well as, unexpectedly, creating a very strong community of practice. The case study discusses the reasons for choosing the blog tool, the features of the chosen blog tool, the elements of the assessment task, the outcomes of the learning activity, the supporting materials required for the successful execution of the task, and the responses to the task from the students through student surveys. Other issues this case study addresses are considering assessment tasks for the specific needs of students and assisting students who are reluctant about using technology. The chapter presents a positive argument for using a blog tool for reflective practice and students chronically documenting a progressive task.

In Sync

2016 ◽  
pp. 152-171
Author(s):  
Yolanda Lyght Dunston
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Teacher Education Program ◽  
Field Experiences ◽  
Student Surveys ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Teaching Online ◽  
Human Element ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Levels Of Support

This chapter explores the concept of student involvement in distance education, and whether or not it is possible for HBCUs to provide an online learning environment that upholds their traditional ideals of a close and personalized educational experience, particularly in a teacher education program that requires field experiences. Based on responses from 269 student surveys, the key factor appears to be the extent to which instructors recognize that online students are individuals with genuine concerns that deserve similar attention as their classmates on campus. This includes being flexible, assisting students who are not as skilled at setting and/or maintaining a pace, establishing and maintaining lines of communication, providing transparency with course grading, being prepared and organized, making themselves available, providing multiple levels of support and interaction, and dealing effectively with technical problems. Faculty at HBCUs should remember that teaching online is still teaching, and be careful not to remove the human element from the process.

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