HOW PREPARED ARE FIRST-YEAR LIFE SCIENCES PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS FOR THE LABORATORY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT? A CASE STUDY AT A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vusi Mazwayi ◽  
Kwanele Booi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
First Year ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Laboratory Learning

scholarly journals First-Year Students’ Views on Prescribed Book for Translation Practice: A Case Study of a South African University of Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Mnguni
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
First Year ◽  
Language Practice ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Translation Practice ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Cultural Experiences ◽  
Official Languages

Translation as a field of study is fairly new in South Africa because before 1994, the official languages were English and Afrikaans and everybody was expected to know and use those languages. Consequently, there is not much about translation practice that is written by South African authors. Following this, translation books from outside South Africa are generally used and prescribed, thus stifling inherent experiences, since little is written by the South Africans themselves.  A total number of 46 language practice students participated in this quantitative study. This study explored challenges encountered by first year language practice students, when using their prescribed book, at the Central University of Technology, Welkom Campus. Results indicated that students were not benefitting maximally from using the prescribed book, which is by any standard an excellent book. The socio-cultural experiences of the students were missing, thus prevent students’ from mastering the subject content better. From the data collected, it is recommended, amongst other recommendations, that a bias towards books reflecting South African experiences be prioritized as well as also allowing students to participate in making book choices.

An Investigation into Learners’ Motivation in an Online Environment

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-58
Author(s):  
Marielle Patronis
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
First Year ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Online Interaction ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Face To Face

This case study aims to investigate the forces and barriers to learners’ motivation in a blended learning environment. This study uses an online forum as a vehicle for useful interaction among learners and as an extension of traditional classroom face-to-face meetings. 48 first-year students in a UAE university participated in this study. A series of data were obtained through questionnaires and feedback from the students, which were subsequently analyzed and compared to the existing literature. The results revealed that online interaction can enhance learners’ motivation and engagement in the learning process.

scholarly journals Designing and investigating a blended e-learning environment through a wiki: A case study on first year university students

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2B) ◽  
Author(s):  
Δημήτριος Ρούσσινος ◽  
Αθανάσιος Τζιμογιάννης
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
University Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
E Learning ◽  
First Year University

<p>Τα wikis θεωρούνται ως ισχυρά εργαλεία συνεργατικής μάθησης που υποστηρίζουν την ενεργό συμμετοχή των εκπαιδευόμενων και τη δημιουργία κοινοτήτων μάθησης. Στην εργασία αυτή παρουσιάζεται ο σχεδιασμός και η μελέτη μιας διδακτικής παρέμβασης σε 47 πρωτοετείς φοιτητές, στα πλαίσια ενός εισαγωγικού μαθήματος με αντικείμενο τις Τεχνολογίες Πληροφορίας και Επικοινωνιών (ΤΠΕ), η οποία βασίστηκε στο μοντέλο της μικτής ηλεκτρονικής μάθησης <em>(</em><em>blended</em><em> </em><em>learning</em><em>)</em>. Η έρευνα που παρουσιάζεται αναλύει τους τρόπους εργασίας και συνεργασίας των φοιτητών, καθώς και τα πρώτα αποτελέσματα διερεύνησης των απόψεών τους για την εργασία wiki που υλοποίησαν. Τα ευρήματα δείχουν ότι οι φοιτητές αξιολόγησαν θετικά τη λειτουργικότητα και την ευχρηστία του περιβάλλοντος wiki και θεώρησαν ότι υποστήριξε αποτελεσματικά τη συνεργασία μεταξύ τους και τη μάθηση.</p>

Thathir Quality Scholarship Program For Students At University level

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-219
Author(s):  
Louay Qais Abdullah ◽  
Duraid Faris Khayoun
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
First Year ◽  
Grant Program ◽  
Scholarship Program ◽  
University Level ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

The study focused basically on measuring the relationship between the material cost of the students benefits program and the benefits which are earned by it, which was distributed on college students in the initial stages (matinee) and to show the extent of the benefits accruing from the grant program compared to the material burdens which matched and the extent of success or failure of the experience and its effect from o scientific and side on the Iraqi student through these tough economic circumstances experienced by the country in general, and also trying to find ways of proposed increase or expansion of distribution in the future in the event of proven economic feasibility from the program. An data has been taking from the data fro the Department of Financial Affairs and the Department of Studies and Planning at the University of Diyala with taking an data representing an actual and minimized pattern and questionnaires to a sample of students from the Department of Life Sciences in the Faculty of Education of the University of Diyala on the level of success and failure of students in the first year of the grant and the year before for the purpose of distribution comparison. The importance of the study to measure the extent of interest earned in comparision whit the material which is expenseon the program of grant (grant of students) to assist the competent authorities to continue or not in the program of student grants for the coming years.

A Case Study on Web-based Learning Environment Evaluation in Higher Education: Learner Perspectives in a Private University in Malaysia.

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-33
Author(s):  
Zarina Che Imbi ◽  
Tse-Kian Neo ◽  
Mai Neo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Private University ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Kirkpatrick’S Model

In the era of digital learning, multimedia-based classroom has been commonly used in higher education including Malaysian higher education institutions. A case study has been performed to evaluate web-based learning using Level 1 to 3 of Kirkpatrick's model in a multi-disciplinary course at Multimedia University, Malaysia. In this study, mixed method research was employed in which triangulation was performed from multiple sources of data collection to give deeper understanding. Students perceived that learning with multimedia was enjoyable. They were also motivated in learning and engaged through the use of web module as multimedia was perceived to motivate them and make learning fun. Students showed significant improvements in their knowledge based on the pre-test and post-test results on learning evaluation. Students were perceived to transfer the learning from web-based learning into the learning outcome. The systematic evaluation can provide the feedback that educators and institution as a whole need to improve the learning environment and programme quality. This study contributes to the research field by adding another perspective in evaluations of web-based learning. It also provides empirical evidence on student perspectives, learning and behaviour in a private university. It demonstrated that the Kirkpatrick's model is useful as an evaluation tool to be used in higher education.

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