scholarly journals Seminar som undervisningsform i høgere utdanning

2020 ◽  
pp. 81-97
Author(s):  
Anne Røisehagen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Situated Learning ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Vocational Teachers ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
University Colleges ◽  
Shed Light

Seminar is a form of teaching that is widely used in universities and university colleges in Norway. The article asks three questions about the seminar as a form of teaching: what is a seminar, how can seminars be used, and why should seminars be used as a teaching method in higher education. The article’s empirical data is taken from a case study conducted by the author, and revolves seminars as a learning arena in higher education. The chapter refers to a concrete programme and the conduction of a seminar in order to shed light on the importance of student-active learning forms. In addition, references are made to statements from both vocational teachers and students who have participated in the research study. Through analysis of empirical findings and concrete examples, theory is mainly derived from collaborative learning, situated learning and the importance of reflection for learning. One of the main findings is that seminars must be well planned, there must be high commitment on the vocational teachers’ part, and there must be a clear connection between themes in lectures and seminars. The students experience that they gain an understanding of the connection between theory and practice by having a lecture on one day, and a seminar built on the same theme two days later. The students also express through evaluation that they experience the seminars as educational, engaging, challenging and motivating.

Problem and project-based learning as an educational philosophy: A novel conceptual model for higher education

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 774-789
Author(s):  
Güneş Korkmaz ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Educational Philosophy ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Narrative Approach ◽  
Educational Transformation ◽  
Pbl Model ◽  
Shed Light

Educational transformation at universities driven by the radical changes in society, culture, politics, economy, technology and industry has changed the knowledge, skills and competences demanded from individuals in professional life. This has also led to the problem and project-based learning (PBL) to gain importance once again. PBL is a learning model that all curriculum components are oriented at problems. This study aims to analyze the evolution of PBL from a teaching method to educational philosophy and to propose a novel conceptual model for an institution-level PBL design. This paper is based on a narrative approach to analyze the literature, proposes new relationships among constructs and creates links between existing theories to give a novel and broader insight to the theories using a combination of theory synthesis, adaptation, typology, and model. We think that problem and project-based learning should be considered together to create a framework to design a curriculum in higher education to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Also, we believe that the PBL model we proposed in our study can shed light on the practice of the universities in performing their educational and societal roles.

Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions in North Cyprus

2019 ◽  
pp. 98-125
Author(s):  
Mehmet Altınay ◽  
Belal Shneikat
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Association ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Competition And Cooperation ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
The World ◽  
Shed Light

Internationalization has become one of the hotly debated issues in higher education institutions due its role in competitive advantage. Countries around the world encourage their universities to engage in competition and cooperation on the local and global level, and this can't be achieved without internationalization. This chapter is proposed to shed light on a unique case study: internationalization of higher education in North Cyprus, which is a politically unrecognized country. To achieve the aim of this chapter, a survey from International Association of Universities (IAU) was adapted to evaluate the internationalization in the four largest and oldest universities in North Cyprus.

Studying how to build peace and deal with stereotypes and discrimination in a period of terror and despair: A case study from Israel

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-75
Author(s):  
Zehavit Gross
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Peace Education ◽  
Power Structure ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
The Other ◽  
Complex Emotions ◽  
The One ◽  
Shed Light

This paper aims to explore how Palestinian Arab and Jewish university students in Israel, attending a course on conflict resolution, deal with their stereotypical views of the Other and their prejudices, as well as their complex emotions of fear, hate, anxiety, and love during a period of tension and violence. On the one hand, they have a natural desire for professional partnership and friendship with their fellow students. On the other hand, they are attending this class in a Jewish university, in the heart of the Middle East, where acts of terrorism occur almost daily. This violence changes the power structure and the dynamics of their mutual relationships. Through an analysis of a specific case study the paper aims to shed light on how bridging theory and practice can generate a better understanding of complex situations, enabling reflection and developing signposts to improve coping mechanisms within peace education frameworks in times of terror.

Ideological and Political Education Linear Regression Theory

2014 ◽  
Vol 989-994 ◽  
pp. 2220-2222
Author(s):  
Meng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Ideological And Political Education ◽  
Political Education ◽  
Case Study Teaching ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
Regression Theory

The paper presents a valid and efficient method to teach ideological and political education courses in linear regression analysis. It includes theory and practice parts, where interactive learning methodologies are created. It adopts case-study teaching, since this teaching method effectively integrates theoretical teaching and practical teaching. The lectures should be not an exhaustive review of regression methodology, but they should focus on how the regression models derived. Moreover, the teacher should pay more attention to the theoretical aspects of models rather than to their implementation using software. Students work in teams of three or four on a problem presented by teachers and choose relevant software to carry out their own projects. Feedback from students indicates that this method of teaching improves students' class attendance and greatly increases their interest in learning.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Aplikasi I-Spring untuk Peningkatan Kualitas Teaching Method bagi Guru SMK di Balikpapan

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Andi Sri Irtawaty ◽  
Maria Ulfah ◽  
Hadiyanto Hadiyanto ◽  
Suhaedi Suhaedi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Method ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Vocational Teachers ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Training Material ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Audio Video ◽  
The City

ABSTRAK: Media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis I-Spring merupakan media pembelajaran yang mengkombinasikan audio, video dan quiz maker yang terintegrasi menjadi satu kesatuan, sehingga memberikan kemudahan bagi tenaga pendidik dalam mentransfer materi bahan ajar kepada peserta didiknya melalui infrastruktur program aplikasi dan pemanfaatan media elektronik sebagai bagian dari metode edukasinya. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat berupa pelatihan pengembangan media pembelajaran berbasis aplikasi i-spring ditujukan untuk peningkatan kualitas teaching method pada guru SMK di Balikpapan. Peserta pelatihan sekaligus mitra dalam kegiatan ini adalah para guru dan siswa SMK Pangeran Antasari di kota Balikpapan, berjumlah 15 orang guru dari berbagai bidang studi dan 5 orang siswa perwakilan dari kelas X (Sepuluh). Masih minimnnya pengetahuan guru terkait teknologi komputer, maka tim penyelenggara dari Jurusan Teknik Elektronika Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan memberikan metode pelatihan dengan cara penyampaian materi, praktek langsung dan demonstrasi menyajikan hasil karya dari masing-masing peserta. Hasil evaluasi berdasarkan pengisian kuisioner dan pengamatan langsung, menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan ini berhasil 100% karena peserta pelatihan mampu mengimplementasikan aplikasi I-Spring dalam membuat media pembelajaran multimedia yang dilengkapi soal kuis, meskipun hanya 85% peserta pelatihan yang mampu menganalisa dan mengembangkan secara kreatif materi pelatihan yang diberikan.Kata Kunci: Aplikasi I-Spring, Media Elektronik, Audio, Video Development of Learning Media based on I-Spring Application for Quality Improvement of Teaching Method for Vocational High School Teachers in BalikpapanABSTRACT: I-Spring-based interactive learning media is a learning media that combines audio, video and quiz maker that are integrated into one unit, thus providing facilities for educators to transfer teaching materials to their students through the application program infrastructure and the use of electronic media as part of the method education. Therefore, community service activities in the form of training in developing instructional media based on I-spring applications are aimed at improving the quality of teaching methods for vocational teachers in Balikpapan. The training participants as well as partners in this activity were teachers and students of Pangeran Antasari Vocational School in the city of Balikpapan, totaling 15 teachers from various fields of study and 5 students representing class X (Ten). The lack of knowledge of teachers regarding computer technology, the organizing team from the Department of Electronics Engineering, Balikpapan State Polytechnic provided training methods by delivering material, direct practice and demonstration to present the work of each participant. Evaluation results based on filling out questionnaires and direct observation, showed that this activity was 100% successful because the trainees were able to implement the I-Spring application in making multimedia learning media equipped with quiz questions, even though only 85% of the participants were able to analyze and develop creatively the training material which are given.Keywords: I-Spring Application, Electronic Media, Audio, Video

Contextual and linguistic challenges for French business schools to achieve international accreditation: experts as boundary-spanners

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Vigier ◽  
Michael Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Boundary Spanning ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Critical Perspective ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Education Philosophy ◽  
Linguistic Challenges ◽  
Shed Light

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the contextual and linguistic challenges that French business schools face when preparing for international accreditation and to shed light on the different ways in which experts facilitate these accreditation processes, particularly with respect to how they capitalize on their contextual and linguistic boundary-spanning competences. Design/methodology/approach The authors interviewed 12 key players at four business schools in France engaged in international accreditations and in three specific categories: senior management, tenured faculty and administrative staff. The interview-based case study design used semi-structured questions and an insider researcher approach to study an underexplored sector of analysis. Findings The findings suggest that French business schools have been particularly impacted by the colonizing effects of English as the mandatory language of the international accreditation bodies espousing a basically Anglophone higher education philosophy. Consequently, schools engage external experts for their contextual and linguistic boundary-spanning expertise to facilitate accreditation processes. Originality/value The authors contribute to language-sensitive research through a critical perspective on marginalization within French business schools due to the use of English as the mandatory lingua franca of international accreditation processes and due to the underlying higher-education philosophy from the Anglophone academic sphere within these processes. As a result, French business schools resort to external experts to mediate their knowledge and competency gaps.

Ethics, Wearable Technology, and Higher Education

2015 ◽  
pp. 1581-1596
Author(s):  
Marcia Alesan Dawkins
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Wearable Technology ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Google Glass ◽  
Interactive Instruction ◽  
Civic Duty ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Communication Culture ◽  
Shed Light

This chapter explores the relationship between ethics, wearable technology, and higher education through the lens of teaching with Google Glass. Beginning with an introduction to Glass and to the contemporary concept of the digital citizen, the chapter traces out a pedagogical framework aimed at preparing learners to embrace their civic duty to contribute to the virtual world responsibly. Continuing with an investigation of ethical obligations, educational concepts, and learning exercises made available by advances in HET, the chapter describes how to use Google Glass as a case study for examining the limits and possibilities of a new point-of-view angle on interactive instruction. To this end, students' project-based and experiential learning about how Glass impacts communication culture and technology, commerce, security, access, etiquette, branding, ethics, and law is described. The chapter concludes with a discussion of how technology's ethical consciousness continues to be enacted and embodied via a “collusive” point-of-view angle and third voice that shed light on the ongoing rhetorical and pedagogical processes of expression, experience, and identification in the digital age.

scholarly journals Teaching HCI Skills in Higher Education through Game Design: A Study of Students’ Perceptions

Informatics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro C. Santana-Mancilla ◽  
Miguel A. Rodriguez-Ortiz ◽  
Miguel A. Garcia-Ruiz ◽  
Laura S. Gaytan-Lugo ◽  
Silvia B. Fajardo-Flores ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Screen Design ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Teaching Learning

Human-computer interaction (HCI) is an area with a wide range of concepts and knowledge. Therefore, a need to innovate in the teaching-learning processes to achieve an effective education arises. This article describes a proposal for teaching HCI through the development of projects that allow students to acquire higher education competencies through the design and evaluation of computer games. Finally, an empirical validation (questionnaires and case study) with 40 undergraduate students (studying their fifth semester of software engineering) was applied at the end of the semester. The results indicated that this teaching method provides the students with the HCI skills (psychology of everyday things, involving users, task-centered system design, models of human behavior, creativity and metaphors, and graphical screen design) and, more importantly, they have a positive perception on the efficacy of the use of videogame design in a higher education course.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Intention before and during COVID-19—A Case Study on Portuguese University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 273
Author(s):  
João M. Lopes ◽  
Sofia Gomes ◽  
Tânia Santos ◽  
Márcio Oliveira ◽  
José Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Social Stability ◽  
New Public ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Quantitative Nature

The present research aims to compare the entrepreneurial intention of university students before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. For this purpose, some dimensions were analyzed, such as the availability of this target audience to undertake an activity at their own risk, the preference for a future while employed by others, their perception of the values that society places on entrepreneurship, and the entrepreneurial abilities/skillsets. A comparative study of a quantitative nature was used, associating two samples composed of students of higher education in Portugal, the data were obtained before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis of the results permits us to conclude: (1) in the circumstances of macroeconomic changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurial activity does not decrease; (2) respondents are less interested in being employed by others and more attracted to being entrepreneurs; (3) there is a growing concordance with the values that society places on entrepreneurship; and (4) there is now a greater aptitude for entrepreneurial activity. The present research is original, as it compares data obtained in different contexts of economic and social stability. It contributes to theory and practice, in the sense that it points to conclusions in the opposite direction of other studies carried out in situations of disasters of another nature, and can serve as a reference for the development of strategies to promote entrepreneurship, within higher education institutions and official entities to publicize and promote new public policies.

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