scholarly journals Teaching in a State of Flux and Uncertainty: Transitioning the Design Studio during COVID-19

2020 ◽  
pp. 20-21
Author(s):  
Meighan Ellis ◽  
Fiona Grieve
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Design Studio ◽  
First Year ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
School Students ◽  
Studio Practice ◽  
The Impact

Design-based research or DBR is a methodology developed by and for educators that aims to improve the impact, transference, and translation of education research to benefit practice. In DBR, the educator is simultaneously the teacher and the researcher (Kuhn & Quigley, 1997). It is a flexible approach that facilitates iterative analysis, design, development, and implementation, based on collaboration among researchers and practitioners in real-world settings (Wang & Hannafin, 2005). The collaboration in this design-based study acknowledges that researchers also function as educators to create and measure the impact of design interventions (Collins, 1992). In this instance, the interventions were the strategies required to translate communication designcurricula from an on-campus face-to-face teaching and learning studio model to a distance learning paradigm due to COVID-19. This abstract presents the impact COVID-19 had on a first-year curricula revitalization aimed to progress students from a standards-based criterion (often accused of shallow learning) to a tertiary culture predicated on active and experiential inquiry. Two main points will be discussed: firstly, the pedagogical components of design studio practice, its cognizance of materiality and craft and objectives to foster students learning and engagement, appreciative of diverse worldviews and epistemologies. Secondly, it will present the disruption and experience of the academic team having to recalibrate,develop and prototype online content to accommodate the technological parameters and functionality of an obsolescent learning management system. A review of the syllabus commenced in 2019 to reenergise an outdated studio course for incoming first-year students, with a new brief, intending to function as a scaffold from the passive behaviour, associated with the secondary sectors NCEA1 model, towards an engaged and autonomous learner that is required at tertiary level. Accordingly, identity and belonging were selected as key themes, aiming to advance aspirations for a reciprocal learning culture, encouraged by the need to establish connections and community; the knowledge of identity and agency for self-actualization (Maslow, 1962), alongside understanding relevant media and communication design conventions. Dewey (1937) argued that learning is based on social and interactive processes, and the notion that students accumulatively learn more from their peers alsoacknowledges the requirements of specific interventions to construct the conditions for peer-to-peer learning experiences and relationships. March 2020 would, however, present another variable that would alter the trajectory of our two semesters substantially: the advent of a global pandemic and the challenges it imposed, requiring unprecedented recalibration as students and lecturers conjointly faced the sudden onset and pivot to adopt the virtual remote classroom. This paper will examine the data and findings collated from this period and reflect on the adaptation of a studio paradigm designed for on-campus in-person delivery into an online undertaking, teaching in a state of flux and uncertainty. 1 National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) are national qualifications for senior secondary school students in New Zealand.

scholarly journals “Developing Capabilities”. Inclusive Extracurricular Enrichment Programs to Improve the Well-Being of Gifted Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana María Casino-García ◽  
María José Llopis-Bueno ◽  
María Gloria Gómez-Vivo ◽  
Amparo Juan-Grau ◽  
Tamar Shuali-Trachtenberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gifted Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
First Year ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
School Students ◽  
Enrichment Programs ◽  
School Year ◽  
Enrichment Program ◽  
Educational Inclusion ◽  
The Impact

The educational inclusion of gifted students requires not only equity but also emotional accessibility and social participation. However, different studies indicate that gifted students constitute a vulnerable group (for example, the incidence of bullying is higher). Psychosocial variables are determinants for the development and expression of giftedness, particularly during adolescence. This study analyzes the impact of an inclusive extracurricular enrichment program for gifted secondary school students on the well-being of adolescents. The program was based on the enrichment model of Renzulli and Reis (2016). The objective was to develop a cluster to facilitate high-achieving learning in collaboration with teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors from their schools as well as university professors and students that would address their emotions and socialization across the board and benefit or involve their peers in their regular classrooms. The intervention took place over two years: eight sessions, one afternoon per week, for five months during each school year. The sample consisted of 47 students from the first and second years of compulsory secondary education (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria - ESO) (age, mean (M) = 12.57, standard deviation (SD) = 0.82) during the first year and 27 students from the first, second, and third years of ESO (age, M = 13.48, SD = 0.94) during the second year; 61.4% were girls. Participants completed a questionnaire before (T1) and (T3) and after (T2) and (T4) each intervention. The results show better outcomes for psychological and subjective well-being, more positive moods, and a significant reduction in school fears. The results from this study indicate the importance of educational screening and support for gifted students to promote their well-being through collaborative enrichment activities.

scholarly journals Developing Faculty Communities of Practice to Expand the Use of Effective Pedagogical Techniques

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Hoyert ◽  
Cynthia O'Dell
Keyword(s):  
Student Success ◽  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Retention Rates ◽  
First Year ◽  
Scholarship Of Teaching ◽  
Pedagogical Techniques ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Faculty Group

The scholarship of teaching and learning literature is replete with examples of pedagogical techniques that have been demonstrated to be effective in improving learning, motivation, and student success. The extension of these techniques beyond the original context has tended to be slow, difficult, and incomplete. The following paper examines an intervention designed to encourage the exploration and use of a variety of pedagogical techniques by faculty in a traditional, four-year college faculty within the context of the AASCU Re-imagining the First Year Initiative. Small groups of six to eight faculty, joined and created communities of practice. The groups were known as Pedagogical Interest Groups, or PIGs for short. The faculty read about and analyzed a series of pedagogical techniques and committed to introducing at least one technique into their courses to further explore the techniques. When the techniques were successful, the faculty members redesigned entire classes to expand the impact. The communities of practice were successful in encouraging faculty to explore a wide variety of techniques. The average faculty group explored eight different pedagogical techniques. Faculty were able to use the opportunity to experiment with techniques with the support from their colleagues in their PIG. A dozen techniques were explored across the PIGs and dozens of class sections have been completely redesigned. To date, over 2000 students have experienced redesigned courses. Measures of student success, satisfaction, and interest in those sections have increased. The effort has been accompanied by a robust increase in the campus-wide retention rates. ​

Beginning Chinese as a Foreign Language Online Course Design

2016 ◽  
pp. 104-142
Author(s):  
Bailu Li ◽  
Sijia Yao ◽  
Wei Hong
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
First Year ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Virtual Interaction

The explosive worldwide growth of the internet inspired the initial emergence and further implementation of distance teaching and learning in a multitude of areas, including languages (Harasim, 2000; Holmberg et al., 2005; White, 2003, 2006; Blake & Delforge, 2007; Hampel & de los Arcos, 2013). The change from the traditional classroom environment to a more diversified and flexible distance setting has been embraced by many educators, administrators, and students, yet it has also generated doubt and resistance from others. Students may potentially benefit from more efficient uses of multimedia resources with increased critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills (Tricker et al., 2001; Felix, 2002; Spangle, Hodne & Schierling, 2002; Levy & Stockwell, 2006). Meanwhile, critics also highlight the potential drawbacks for distance learning students, including isolation from peers, lack of engagement, and insufficient technical support (Shield 2000; Muilenburg and Berge, 2005; Simonson et al., 2009; Berge 1999; Hara and Kling 2000; Bower, 2001; Wang & Chen 2013). This chapter concerns the ways in which distance online learning content can be designed and developed through the utilization of multimedia and cultural-enriched materials for first-year-level College Chinese Foreign Language (CFL) courses. Discussions about employing virtual interaction, including student-content, student-instructor, and student-student interaction in course design and course design development. The chapter will end with discussions of the current challenges and new directions for a better practice of teaching and learning of Chinese language courses at a distance.

The Teacher Won’t Teach Me!

1977 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 35-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
A-K. Eckermann
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Aboriginal People ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Aboriginal Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
School Students ◽  
Rural Town ◽  
Grant Scheme

Throughout 1974 and 1975 I worked among Aboriginal people in Rural Town, S.W. Queensland. With one exception, all Aboriginal people in this country town have attained at least a primary education. Further, almost 30 per cent of men and women in the 16–30 age group have attended some secondary school; although only two completed grade 10 in 1974, a further three attended tenth arade in 1975.These figures reflect the pattern of Queensland Aboriginal education as presented in Roper (1970:55). On the basis of these trends it should be possible to hypothesize that younger Aboriginals are attaining higher educational standards than their parents. But the figures lie – simply because more children are staying at school for longer periods this does not mean that they either learn more at school or are experiencing more satisfaction in the school situation.Obviously the proportion of individuals who attend at least some secondary school is increasing; Aboriginal parents generally support the principle that education is essential if the child is to acquire reasonable employment. Such schemes as the Aboriginal Secondary Grant Scheme are recognised by the Aboriginal community as worthwhile endeavours, not only because they enable parents to support their children for longer periods at school, but because they make the whole educational issue topical. Discussions about the grant lead to discussions about children’s problems at school. Ambitions for “good jobs” are intrinsically linked with educational achievement. Education officers associated with the Aboriginal Secondary Grant are sought out, asked for help to “have the kids sent to boarding school”, as the Rural Town high school does not teach classes beyond Grade 10, and their expertise enlisted to find employment. This concern is not restricted to high school students either. Mothers generally recognise that: “Kids need the first year at school or they get buggered up for the rest. If they miss too much in that first year, they never catch up….”

scholarly journals A Proposed Plan to Implement Core Competencies and High-Impact Educational Practices in Saudi Universities in Light of The Experiences of Some International Universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 223-240
Author(s):  
Hisham Saad Zaghloul ◽  
Jehan Abd-Alwahab Alandejani ◽  
Yousef Khader Sanajlawe
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
High Impact ◽  
First Year ◽  
Educational Practices ◽  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Indiana University ◽  
First Year Seminars ◽  
The Impact

Although first-year seminars and experiences have been widely considered as a high-impact educational practice, which is used to enhance academic performance, retention, and acquisition of critical 21st Century outcomes, first-year seminars and experiences tend to be loosely defined and assessed in prior studies to highlight its importance in improving the education process as a whole; therefore, this study aims to assess the impact of highimpact educational practices (HIEPs) in preparatory years in Saudi Arabia and international universities, then proposing a plan for efficiently implementing HIEPs in higher education institutions. To achieve that, case-based analysis and the survey analysis method were used wherein qualitative examination of practices in University of California and Indiana University and quantitative assessment of (130) faculty members and students’ perception of Northern Border University was conducted. Case analysis revealed that international universities implement practices suited for their institution and not the stated one i.e., Health Professional Advising Center, undergraduate research programs, or Capital academic internship program in University California, while undergraduate research, service-learning practices, or learning community in Indiana University. Survey analysis on the other hand stated that consisting of the above (20_ years respondents, implementation of core competencies and HIEPs helps in exploring relevant issues and controversies, linking of knowledge and skills, and better students and faculty bond which raise teaching and learning experience. Results revealed that core competencies and HIEPs have a significant influence on the teaching and learning outcomes. As result, an efficient implementation the plan is proposed to activate HIEPs and core competencies in the preparatory year at Saudi universities.

scholarly journals The Validity of Pop-up Book Media at Changing the Form of Objects Topic

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Made Agus Dwi Adnyana ◽  
Desak Putu Parmiti
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Design Development ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teachers And Students

The results of the analysis of the fifth-grade elementary school students' books in the second-semester Theme 7 and the results of observations in elementary schools state that the manuals used by teachers and students in the learning process are still limited especially in science material. The appearance of the book also less attractive, so students become less understanding of the material explained. In addition, the lack of use and development of media in the teaching and learning process also underlies the implementation of this research. The purpose of this research was to develop a pop-up book media on the topic of changing the form of objects with validity tested. This research was conducted using the ADDIE development model (analyze, design, development, implementation, evaluation). However, due to limited time, resources, and finances, the research was only carried out until the development stage. The subject in this research was the pop-up book media on the topic of changing the form of objects. Whereas the object of this research was the validity of the pop-up book media on the topic of changing objects. The method used in this study was a questionnaire given to two teachers and two lecturers as experts. The instrument used was a rating scale in the form of media assessment sheets for experts. The data analyzed with the mean formula to find out its validity. The average score of the pop-up book media after being reviewed by experts was 4.87 with very good qualifications. The implication of this research was the existence of pop-up book media that have very good qualifications. Based on the results of the analysis, the developed media was valid and can be used by the teacher to facilitate the teacher in explaining the material, especially on the topic of changing the form of objects in the fifth grade of elementary school.

scholarly journals Community, Connections and Innovation in Emergency Remote Teaching and Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 141-168
Author(s):  
Sandra Healy ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
Academic English ◽  
Community Connections ◽  
First Year University ◽  
The Impact

The emergence of the Covid-19 virus had an enormous impact on all of our lives and significantly affected the lives of first-year university students in Japan who began their tertiary education during the initial lockdown. This chapter examines the impact the move online had on these students by analysing videos created by them as part of their academic English as a Foreign Language (EFL) coursework. The videos were analysed, and 12 themes emerged which were used as a foundation for new practices focusing on the development of community and connections in online courses, particularly the use of e-mentors.

Perception of Stakeholders on the Use of Social Networking Tools for Classroom Instruction in School Environment

2019 ◽  
pp. 64-83
Author(s):  
Ogunlade Bamidele Olusola ◽  
Olubusayo Victor Fakuade ◽  
Bamidele Olusola Ogunlade ◽  
Omoron Josephine Akhigbe
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Classroom Instruction ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Social ◽  
Teachers And Parents ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Social Networking Tools

Social networking platforms are becoming the most important tools for interaction among people, where everybody can share, exchange, comment, discuss, and create information and knowledge in a collaborative way. The aim of this chapter is to examine the perception of stakeholders on the use of social network tools for classroom instruction in school environment in Ibadan North Local Government of Oyo State. Based on literature and experiences carried out by the researcher in Ibadan metropolis, it also explores the impact of the social networking platforms applications on personal, teaching, and learning uses among secondary students, teachers, and parents. Based on these, it is recommended that, if social networking platforms are effectively used, it will develop positive attitude towards learning as well as enhancing academic achievement among secondary school students.

scholarly journals Helping Junior High School Student to Learn Fibonacci Sequence with Video-Based Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
Tommy Tanu Wijaya ◽  
Li Li ◽  
Neni Hermita ◽  
Zetra Hainul Putra ◽  
Jesi Alexander Alim
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Fibonacci Sequence ◽  
Design Development ◽  
School Students ◽  
Video Based Learning ◽  
Learning Interest

In the 21st century, a teacher must be able to make teaching and learning activities conductive, fun That can improve students’ learning interest. Fibonacci sequence material is one of the materials that is difficult for Junior High school students to master. Based on this problem, the focus of this research is to create video learning on Fibonacci sequence material using Hawgent. This research is developed in Guangxi Normal University, China. This research is a research and development (RnD) using 4D model. 4D model consists of Defining, Design, Development, Dissemination. Video learning is made using interesting animations that are easy for students to understand. The results of this study indicate that the video learning has passed validation and can be sent to schools to help students understand Fibonacci sequence

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