scholarly journals An Evaluation of Critical Thinking in Competency-Based and Traditional Online Learning Environments

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Mayeshiba ◽  
Kay Jansen ◽  
Lisa Mihlbauer
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Online Program ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
Direct Assessment ◽  
University Of Wisconsin ◽  
Assessment Of Learning ◽  
Traditional Programs ◽  
Valid Assessment ◽  
Competency Based

Non-term, direct assessment competency-based education (CBE) represents a significant re-imagining of the structure of higher education. By regulating students’ progress through the program based on their mastery of tightly defined competencies rather than based on the time spent learning them, this learning environment affords students far greater flexibility than traditional programs. This focus on defined competencies has led to concerns that students in these types of programs may not demonstrate higher-level skills, such as critical thinking, at levels comparable to those enrolled in more traditional programs. This study evaluated 39 students’ demonstration of critical thinking in two assessments administered in parallel versions of one course: one offered through the non-term, direct assessment CBE University of Wisconsin Flexible Option, and the other offered through a traditional online program. For this study, each of the 78 assessments was scored using the critical thinking rubric from the Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education (VALUE) project. We found that students from the CBE version of the course received significantly higher (p=.0013) overall scores than the students in the traditional online version of the course. While further research is required to refine these methods and ensure the generalizability of these results, they do not support concerns about students’ abilities in this learning environment.

Cultivating critical thinking in the clinical learning environment

2000 ◽  
Vol 64 (8) ◽  
pp. 610-615 ◽  
Author(s):  
LS Behar-Horenstein ◽  
TA Dolan ◽  
FJ Courts ◽  
GS Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Clinical Learning ◽  
Clinical Learning Environment

Hygienic Assessment of Factors of Learning Environment and Organization of the Educational Process at Schools in Smolensk

2020 ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
EA Tsukareva ◽  
AV Avchinnikov ◽  
LM Sidorenkova ◽  
SO Avchinnikova ◽  
YP Korykina
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Adverse Health Effects ◽  
Assessment Of Learning ◽  
Learning Conditions ◽  
The City

Relevance: Parameters of learning environment and organization of the educational process can have adverse health effects in schoolchildren. Our objective was to conduct a hygienic assessment of factors of learning environment and organization of the educational process at schools of the city of Smolensk. Materials and methods: We studied indicators of indoor learning environment and the level of organization of the educational process in ten urban comprehensive schools. A hygienic assessment of the microclimate, illuminance, indoor air quality, and organization of the educational process for third and fourth graders (aged 9–11) was given. The assessment of learning conditions and organization of the educational process was carried out according to the method generally accepted in hygienic research (Suharev AG, Kanevskaya LY, 2002). Results: We found that elementary school pupils of Smolensk were exposed to multiple adverse factors such as poor microclimate parameters and insufficient natural illumination in some school rooms, excessive daily study load and irrational distribution of the academic load during the school week. The analysis of the timetable revealed an irrational distribution of the academic load in 37.3% of school days. We established that conditions of education in the surveyed urban schools were moderately dangerous to children’s health (750–806 points). Conclusion: The results enabled us to give a hygienic assessment of the factors of learning environment and organization of the educational process at schools in Smolensk and to outline a set of appropriate preventive measures.

scholarly journals EXPLORATION STUDY COMPARING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF METHOD OF TALKS WITH TEAM-BASED LEARNING METHOD

Vidya Karya ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumiati Sumiati
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
Peer Discussion ◽  
Team Based Learning

Abstract- The review was affected by fundamental issues about how to best convey the learning material of Sociology. Team-Based Learning is accepted as a method of learning that can develop critical thinking skills. Team-Based Learning emphasizes opportunities for students to develop the ability to cooperate because it gives greater weight to the discussion (peer discussion) compared to learning by lecture method. This study aimed to determine whether a lecture or Team Based Learning teaches the content material better, develops skills, such as critical thinking; and creates a learning environment that is fun in learning Sociology. Data collection techniques in this study were conducted thorugh the study of literature from books and the results of previous research. The results of this study concluded that Team Based Learning method can improve oral communication and critical thinking skills, and create a more pleasant learning environment than lecture method. Keywords: Effectiveness, Team-based learning, Sociology Abstrak. Kajian ini dipengaruhi oleh isu mendasar tentang bagaimana cara terbaik dalam menyampaikan materi pembelajaran Sosiologi. Team-Based Learning diterima sebagai metode pembelajaran yang dapat mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir kritis. Team-Based Learning menekankan pada kesempatan bagi siswa untuk mengembangkan kemampuan bekerja sama karena memberi bobot lebih besar pada kegiatan diskusi (peer discussion) dibandingkan pembelajaran dengan metode ceramah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dari dua metode yaitu ceramah atau Team Based Learning, metode mana yang lebih baik dalam mengajarkan materi, mengembangkan keterampilan, seperti berpikir kritis; dan menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang menyenangkan dalam belajar Sosiologi. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan melalui studi literatur hasil-hasil penelitian terdahulu. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa metode Team Based Learning dapat meningkatkan komunikasi lisan dan kemampuan berpikir kritis, serta menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang lebih menyenangkan daripada metode ceramah.  Kata Kunci: keefektifan, pembelajaran berbasis kelompok, sosiologi

scholarly journals A scale development study for assessing the effectiveness of blended learning environments

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Cabı ◽  
Yasemin Gülbahar
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Scale Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Development Study ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Development Data

This study is conducted to develop a scale for assessing the effectiveness of blended learning environments based on the features of both face-to-face and online learning environments and provide suggestions for stakeholders. In the process of scale development, data gathered from 314 students were analyzed. The reliability and validity results for collected data were found to be acceptable since they were between or above the expected value. Based on the analysis it is found that the scale is composed of 55 items having a structure of 4 factors. Hence, it can be concluded that "Effectiveness of Blended Learning Environments Scale" is found as reliable and valid, and can measure what it aims to measure. Blended Learning Environment Scale, which was developed and analyzed for reliability and validity throughout this study, is expected to facilitate the further research studies that focused on blended learning environments.

scholarly journals The impact of the interaction between the e-learning environment and the level of self-learning ability on critical thinking and achievement in mathematics among secondary school students

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nourah Marzouq Al Qathami - Ghadir Zein Eddin Flambain
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Self Learning

The aim of the research is to identify the effect of the interaction between the e-learning environment and the level of self-learning ability on critical thinking and achievement in mathematics among secondary school students. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher relied on the semi-experimental approach, where the research tools were in the measure of self-learning ability, electronic achievement test, After verifying the validity of the research tools and their consistency, they were applied to a sample of (35) female high school students in Taif, They were divided into the first two experimental groups (18) and the second (17) according to the level of self-learning ability (high and low). The first group is taught through a virtual e-learning environment and the other through a personal electronic learning environment. The data were processed using the SPSS statistical program and the research reached a number of results, the most important of which are: There was a statistically significant difference (0.05) among the average scores of the students in the post-test of the achievement test among the first experimental group using the virtual e-learning environment, and the general average (14.28) and the second experimental group using the personal e-learning environment and got a general average (15.39), and shows the difference in favor of the second experimental group. There was also no statistically significant difference (0.05) between the mean scores of the students of the two groups in the post-measurement scores of the Critical Thinking Skills Scale. A statistically significant difference (0.05) was found between the mean scores of the students of the experimental groups in the academic achievement and the critical thinking skills scale due to the main effect of the different level of self-learning ability (high / low) For students with high self-learning ability, There were no statistically significant differences at (0.05) between the mean scores of the students of the two groups due to interaction between the e-learning environment (virtual / personal) and the level of self-learning (high / low) in academic achievement and critical thinking skills. In the light of the results, a number of recommendations and suggestions were presented to enhance the critical thinking skills and the achievement of mathematics in secondary school students and in all educational stages, Including the awareness of teachers and teachers of the importance of using e-learning environments in achieving the desired educational goals and attention to the development of thinking skills in general and critical thinking skills in particular to ensure the efficiency of the process of learning and continuous learning process.

scholarly journals Synkrone online læringsmiljøer – didaktisk design for synkron undervisning understøttet af digitale teknologier

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karsten Gynther ◽  
Ove Christensen ◽  
Rasmus Jørnø
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Synchronous Learning ◽  
Synchronous Learning Environments

Synkrone online læringsmiljøer muliggør realisering af en didaktisk praksis, der synkront kobler forskellige kontekster. Forskning i og udvikling af didaktiske principper, som kan guide uddannelsesudviklere og undervisere i deres arbejde med at udvikle didaktiske designs for synkrone læringsmiljøer, er imidlertid kun i sin spæde vorden. I denne artikel introduceres til et overordnet designframework for synkrone onlinelæringsmiljøer samt en række konkrete didaktiske principper, som eksemplificeres med en række designeksempler. Det overordnede framework rummer tre dimensioner i et didaktisk design for synkrone læringsmiljøer, der i kort form kan præsenteres som: a) simulering af tilstedeværelsesundervisning, b) remediering af tilstedeværelsesundervisning og c) innovativ transformation af tilstedeværelsesundervisning.Abstract in EnglishSynchronous online learning environments allow the realization of a didactic practice that creates contextual couplings. Research and development of didactic principles to guide teachers and developers of education in developing designs for synchronous learning environments is however still in its infancy. This article introduces a series of new conceptual tools and didactical principles for online learning environment and includes a general design framework for synchronous online learning environments and concrete didactic principles exemplified through a set of design examples. The framework outlines three dimensions of a didactic design: a) simulation of face-to-face teaching, b) remediation of face-to-face teaching and c) innovative transformation of face-to-face teaching.

scholarly journals Designing Lesson Plan Based on Critical Thinking for Language Classes

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Norwanto Norwanto
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Bloom's Taxonomy ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Assessment Of Learning ◽  
Bloom’S Taxonomy ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
Thinking Strategies ◽  
Universal Standard

Critical thinking includes a process of reasoning in thinking as stated by some scholars. In the process, there is universal standard to follow: clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, and fairness. In language classes, critical thinking creates active classes. To bring critical thinking to classes, Bloom’s Taxonomy and critical thinking strategies can be working definition in order critical thinking to be applied to pedagogical materials in a practical way. Steps for critical thinking teaching includes five steps: (1) determining learning objectives, (2) teaching through questioning, (3) practicing before assessing, (4) reviewing, refining, and improving, and (5) providing feedback and assessment of learning. A lesson plan should reflect these five steps.Keywords: Critical Thinking; Language Teaching; Lesson Plan; Bloom’s Taxonomy; Critical Thinking Strategies

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