Psychology of Computer Use: XI. Students' Attitudes toward Use of Computer-Simulation Games in Teaching Business Finance

1989 ◽  
Vol 64 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1195-1198
Author(s):  
Darshan Sachdeva
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Simulation Games ◽  
Introductory Course ◽  
Teaching Business ◽  
Computerized Simulation ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Method Of Instruction

105 students' attitudes toward use of computerized simulation games in teaching an introductory course in money, banking, and financial institutions were assessed. Responses indicate that most students favored use of computer-simulation games method of instruction in this course. They also thought that students majoring in finance should take at least one finance course which used computerized simulation games.

Students' Attitudes towards use of Compustat in Teaching an Introductory Course in Business Finance

2007 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-356
Author(s):  
Darshan Sachdeva
Keyword(s):  
World Wide ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Introductory Courses ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Introductory Course ◽  
Innovative Method ◽  
The World ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Method Of Instruction ◽  
College Of Business

This paper describes the use of the COMPUSTAT database in teaching an introductory course in business finance at a large College of Business Administration. To understand students' attitudes towards this innovative method of instruction in business finance, a simple one-page questionnaire of 10 attitudinal statements was used. Responses of 148 students, analyzed by chi square, indicated students were unanimous in their opinion that the World Wide Web greatly paved the way in data retrieval from the COMPUSTAT database. They further reported that this interface facilitated analyses for the course. Also their understanding of finance was enhanced, and they were motivated to learn more. They seem to be highly in favor of using COMPUSTAT database in the introductory courses in business finance and expressed this view by suggesting that this financial database should be made an integral part of teaching other courses in finance.

An Experimental Study of the Effects of Class Size

1980 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stan M. Shapson ◽  
Edgar N. Wright ◽  
Gary Eason ◽  
John Fitzgerald
Keyword(s):  
School Districts ◽  
Size Effects ◽  
Class Size ◽  
Process Variables ◽  
Mathematics Problem Solving ◽  
Reading Vocabulary ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Method Of Instruction ◽  
Mathematics Problem

The study investigated the effects of four class sizes (16, 23, 30, and 37) on teachers’ expectations; the attitudes and opinions of participants (students and teachers); student achievement in reading, mathematics, composition, and art; student self-concept; and a variety of classroom process variables (e.g., teacher-pupil interaction, pupil participation, method of instruction). Teachers and students were randomly assigned to a class size in Grades 4 and 5. A total of 62 classes in three school districts in Metropolitan Toronto participated in the two-year study. Findings indicated that teachers had definite expectations of class size effects that subsequently were reported to be confirmed by their experience in the study. However, most other results failed to support teachers’ opinions. Few of the observed classroom process variables were affected by class size. Although students’ mathematics-concept scores were higher in size 16 than 30 or 37, there were no class size effects for the other achievement measures (reading, vocabulary, mathematics-problem solving, art, and composition) or for students’ attitudes and self-concepts.

Integrated Learning: Explicit Strategies and Their Role in Problem-Solving Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities

1993 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
pp. 444-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurice Hollingsworth ◽  
John Woodward
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Strategy Group ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Simulation Games ◽  
Experimental Group

This study investigated the effectiveness of an explicit strategy as a means of linking facts, concepts, and problem solving in an unfamiliar domain of learning. Participants were 37 secondary students with learning disabilities. All students were taught health facts and concepts, which they then applied to problem-solving exercises presented through computer-simulation games. Students in the experimental group were taught an explicit strategy for solving the problems; the comparison group was given supportive feedback and encouraged to induce their own strategies. The explicit strategy group performed significantly better on two transfer measures, including videotaped problem-solving exercises.

Computer Simulation Applied to Facility Design and Performance Evaluation

1969 ◽  
Vol 6 (03) ◽  
pp. 318-324
Author(s):  
Thomas P. Dunn
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Simulation Model ◽  
Model Output ◽  
Facility Design ◽  
Newport News ◽  
Dry Dock ◽  
Computerized Simulation ◽  
Steel Fabrication ◽  
And Performance

This paper describes how a computerized simulation model was utilized to evaluate initially the design and later the performance of the new Steel Fabrication Shop of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. Included are descriptions of the model and its development, the shop, and exhibits which are illustrative of model output.

Evaluation of Huntington II Project on Computer Simulation

1975 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-311
Author(s):  
E. J. Piel
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Computer Simulations ◽  
National Science Foundation ◽  
Positive Shift ◽  
Attitude Inventory ◽  
National Science ◽  
Students Attitudes

This paper reports on the findings of an evaluation of the use of computer simulation packages in secondary schools. It focuses on the results of an attitude inventory of a larger study which was funded by the National Science Foundation. One of the significant findings is the detection of a positive shift in students' attitudes toward computer simulations.

scholarly journals An exploration of acceptance of innovative computer use in teaching mathematics among pre-service class teachers and mathematics teachers

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-366
Author(s):  
Verica Milutinovic
Keyword(s):  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Service Class ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
And Mathematics

Innovative computer use enables the strengthening and transformation of teaching practice. Notwithstanding, numerous studies have indicated that teachers do not use computers in teaching mathematics to a sufficient extent. This study was aimed at exploring the reasons for insufficient computer use by teachers, i.e. at examining the variables which may affect the acceptance of innovative computer use in teaching mathematics. Hence, the intention to use computers in teaching mathematics in primary school was explored on the sample of 455 pre-service class teachers and mathematics teachers from Serbia. The technology acceptance model was extended by external variables and the following were observed as the predictors of intention to use computers in teaching mathematics: students? attitudes towards computers, their perception of usefulness of computers in teaching mathematics, perceived ease of use, technological pedagogical content knowledge in mathematics, experience with use, subjective norms, technological complexity and content knowledge in mathematics. Structural equation modelling has shown that the proposed model had a good fit and that the selected variables were significant predictors of the intention to use computers. The proposed model explained 23.7% of variance in the intention to use computers. It has been shown that the intention to use computers is directly predicted by dominant technological pedagogical content knowledge in mathematics, students? attitudes towards computers and their experience, while it is indirectly predicted by perceived usefulness, subjective norm, technological complexity and content knowledge in mathematics. In accordance with the presented findings, the final part provides recommendations that may be beneficial for advancing the education of pre-service class teachers and mathematics teachers.

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