scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC LOCUS OF CONTROL AND PERCEPTION OF PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY ON THEIR PERFORMANCE IN DESIGN PROJECTS

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Galaleldin
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Engineering Design ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Skill Assessment ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Academic Locus Of Control ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

The University of Ottawa has introduced newintroductory engineering design courses that introducesstudents to engineering design through a CollaborativeProject Based Learning (CPBL) environment as it is knownfor enhancing deep learning, motivating students tocultivate interdependence in learning, problem-solving,and creating interest and excitement in learning. Studentswork in teams with a client to solve an engineering problemand develop and iterate prototypes. This paper aims atunderstanding the impact of those two hands-on courses(Engineering Design and Introduction to ProductDevelopment and Management) on engineering students’design skills as well as the factors that impacted thestudents learning. The factors that are considered in thisstudy are students’ prior knowledge or experience ofengineering design, students’ construct locus of control,perception of problem solving ability and team dynamics.A pre-& post-test was administered to students using avalidated design process skill assessment tool to quantifystudents’ progress during the course. Students’ finalprototypes were also assessed by external judges from thecommunity to evaluate the quality of students’ designs.

scholarly journals Training pre-service general educators in assistive technology competencies for students with visual impairments

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth Ashby Jones ◽  
Belinda Rudinger ◽  
Nichole Williams ◽  
Stephanie Witcher
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
General Education Teachers ◽  
General Educators ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Pre Service Teacher

Teacher knowledge of, and comfort with, assistive technology (AT) is key for student use of AT. Previous research identified the AT competencies needed for instructing students with visual impairments (VI) and level of competency required in each. The authors selected 20 of the competencies most appropriate for general education teachers instructing students with VI and investigated the impact of pre-service teacher training in AT on their self-rated competency levels. Pre-service teachers were given a pre-test (using qualitative and quantitative measures), trained in AT using a scavenger hunt in the AT Lab at the university where the study took place, and then completed a post-test of the same measures. Participants could name more AT software and devices on the post-test and viewed themselves as more competent with regards to the 20 SAT competencies.

The Effects of Grouping, Self Esteem, and Locus of Control on Microcomputer Performance and Help Seeking by Mildly Handicapped Students

1987 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 443-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merith A. Cosden ◽  
Judy P. English
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Math Problem Solving ◽  
Performance Accuracy ◽  
Instructional Literature ◽  
The Impact

The impact of grouping, learning handicap, locus of control, and self esteem on students' performance on a math problem-solving program was assessed in two studies. Outcome measures included: 1) the level of difficulty at which students selected to work, 2) use of a program help command, and 3) response accuracy with and without help. Despite indication from the non-computer instructional literature that grouping would facilitate problem-solving skills for some students, neither problem selections nor performance accuracy varied as a function of group configuration. Personal characteristics influenced problem selections, help seeking, and accuracy in anticipated directions but not consistently. More consistent patterns were noted as a function of initial student competency in math.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Menerusi KeLiP dengan Pencapaian Pelajar

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norasyikin Osman ◽  
Kamarul Shukri Mat Teh ◽  
Siti Salwa Mohd Noor ◽  
Khoirun Nisak Mat Saad
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Student Achievement ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Level 2

The development of e-Learning is very promising at all levels of education. Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) has developed an e-learning or known as Kelip in 2006. However, the impact of e-learning on student achievement has no further explanation. Thus this quantitative study is aimed at exploring whether the use of e-learning, also known as KeLiP at the University of Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), is able to improve student’s achievement among the excellent students of language (PCB) and the below-average students of language (PKCB). The comparisons between the achievements of both groups are also studied. This experimental study involved 69 UniSZA diploma students taking the Arabic Language Proficiency course level 2 (UBA 1022). The students have been learning through KeLiP for 10 weeks with content materials from the UBA 1022 module which were presented electronically in the form of graphics, images, sounds, videos and hyperlinks. Pre and post test was conducted to evaluate student achievement. The study shows that the use of KeLiP has improved PCB and PKCB achievements with a mean of 26.545 per cent. The excellent students’ performances (PCB) continue to maintain their excellence over PKCB with a mean difference of 11.72 per cent. This study proves that KeLiP is able to improve student’s achievement overall and thus serves as an encouragement for the wide use of KeLiP among students and lecturers.

A Canadian University “Understanding Foods” Course Improves Confidence in Food Skills and Food Safety Knowledge

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 170-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Bertrand ◽  
Alison Crerar ◽  
Janis Randall Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Hands On ◽  
The University ◽  
Safety Knowledge ◽  
The Impact

The impact of a hands-on foods course on undergraduate students’ food skills was examined at the University of Guelph. For a convenience sample, first- and second-year students (n = 47, 87% female) registered in the “Understanding Foods” course were recruited to participate in a survey administered on Qualtrics at the beginning of the semester and again at the end of the semester. Participants were asked questions related to demographics and food habits; additional questions on food skills, in Likert-scale format, included confidence in food preparation, food safety knowledge, and grocery shopping habits. Subscales were combined for an overall Food Skills Questions (FSQ) score and differences were determined by paired t tests. Overall, significant (P < 0.05) improvements were observed related to students’ confidence and food safety knowledge scores as well as the overall FSQ score. Students, however, rated their personal eating habits more poorly (P < 0.05) at the end of the semester. As a lack of food skills is often considered a barrier for healthy eating among students, these results signify the importance of a hands-on introductory cooking course at the undergraduate level.

scholarly journals An experience of workshop on introduction to statistical methods and SPSS hands-on training to enhance analytical skills among research professionals

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 4337
Author(s):  
Laxmi Tellur ◽  
Vijaya Sorganvi ◽  
M. C. Yadavannavar
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Methods ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

Background: In a current scenario, research project and writing a thesis is one of the most important components of PG and Ph.D. studies and a potential area where the students are challenged by lack of structured guidance. Thus the workshop on “Introduction to Statistical Methods & ‘SPSS’ Hands-on Training” was conducted with the objectives, to know the impact of workshop and to obtain suggestions for improvement.Methods: The workshop on “Introduction to Statistical Methods & ‘SPSS’ Hands-on Training” conducted during 7-9 November, 2016 by the Department of Community Medicine, Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre in collaboration with University of Manitoba, Canada. The effectiveness of the workshop was assessed by pre-and-post tests using Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ). Analysis was done using paired t test and Wilcoxon signed rank test.Results: A total of thirty six participants attended the sessions. The overall participant opinion about the workshop was positive. Majority of the participants were female. Majority of the participants were in the age group of 30-35 years (33%), followed by 25-30 years (28%). Majority of participants were MBBS (31%), MD (28%), other degree faulty members (22%) and PhD (22%). The mean score in pre-and-post-test was 12.52±6.17 and 13.98±6.50 respectively (Range=2-27) and was found significant difference in the scores between pre-and-post-tests (p=0.002).Conclusions: The recommendations and suggestions given by workshop participants were to increase the duration of the workshop. Participants were satisfied with the teaching methodology in the workshops. 

scholarly journals An Economic Analysis of a University Educational Cafeteria Composting Program—Bobcat Blend

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 639-646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Sanders ◽  
Tina Marie Waliczek ◽  
Jean-Marc Gandonou
Keyword(s):  
Organic Waste ◽  
First Year ◽  
State University ◽  
Pilot Site ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The University ◽  
Collection Sites

At Texas State University, a cafeteria-composting pilot program was established in which students source-separated their organic waste at one of the food courts while the program educated students on the value of organic waste and compost. Waste sorting bins were set up in a dining hall to direct students to sort trash into recyclables, compostables, and trash. Waste audit results demonstrated the value of the operation to the university in terms of savings in waste hauling expenditures, as well as showed the percent contamination, and percent waste diverted to the university's recycling and composting program. There was a significant difference between pre and post-test waste audits. The pilot site composting program resulted in a net loss of $3741.35 to the university during the first year, but was expected to produce a positive net return of $2585.11 in subsequent years. The pilot test showed the program was most successful when ongoing education at the dining hall occurred. Additionally, the student-run composting program resulted in hands-on training for students in producing a valuable horticultural commodity in an emerging waste management field. Results also indicated opportunities for further diversion such as the incorporation of compostable cups and utensils, as well as through expanding the operation to include more collection locations. With more collection sites and, therefore, more efficiency, the expanded composting program has the potential to become a self-supporting operation.

scholarly journals Effect of problem-solving based methods on critical thinking and academic achievement of math among students of saravan higher education centers

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Azizollah Nosrat ◽  
Abdulhamid Parsafar
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Higher Education Centers ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the present study is to determine the impact of problem-solving based methods on critical thinking and academic achievement of math in students of higher-education centers in the second semester of academic year 2013-14, Saravan city. The research method in this study is quasi-experimental, with the control group as well as pre-test and post-test. The study population includes all students in the second semester of 2013-14 who studied math in higher-education centers of Saravan city whose number was 400 and 130 students were selected as statistical samples. Measuring instruments used in this study were a researcher made academic achievement of math test and Watson-Glaser critical thinking test. To give an approximation of the content validity of the tests, analyzing books contents and comparing it with the extent of usage for conceptual questions, tests content validity was assured to some extent. The reliability of the test was calculated using bi-section method that according to the figures obtained for pre-test and post-test respectively (r = 0.71 and 0.68), tests have an acceptable and relatively high reliability. To analyze the data, t-test was used. The results showed that academic achievement of math and critical thinking in the test group, compared to the control group were higher and the differences between their means were significant.

scholarly journals The impact of problem solving mechanism in increasing motivation to learn the subject of faith and belief in a sample of students of the University of Bahrain: أثر آلية حلّ المشكلات في زيادة الدافعية لتعلّم مبحث الإيمان والعقيدة لدى عينة من طلبة جامعة البحرين

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rokaya Taha Al - Alwani
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Islamic Culture ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
Teaching Problem ◽  
University Of Bahrain ◽  
The University ◽  
And Control ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study was to find out the effect of education by solving problems compared to the usual way of increasing the motivation of learning among a sample of students of the University of Bahrain studying the course of Islamic culture in the field of faith. The study sample consisted of (32) students divided into two groups (experimental and control). The first study was conducted according to the method of teaching problem solving while the second was studied according to the usual lecture method. The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences between the two groups in increasing learning motivation in favor of the pattern of education by solving problems compared to the usual method, and the study recommended the importance of increasing studies on the relationship of employing problem solving mechanism and learning motivation to other researchers in Islamic culture topics.

scholarly journals The impact of artificial wall climbing as a recreational activity on children's locus of control

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 2462
Author(s):  
Nuh Osman Yıldız ◽  
Güçlü Özen ◽  
Ahmet Özsoy
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Test Model ◽  
School Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Learning Through Experience ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this research is to determine the effects of artificial wall climbing - which was performed by primary school students- as a recreative activity on children’s locus of control. Artificial wall climbing represents itself as a learning point beyond a sportive activity while creating an opportunity for participants to discover the limits of their own and that of others’, and opening a path for learning through experience by rendering the participants active rather than passive.The research was designed as one group pre-test – post-test model. The sample of the study is the same as the study population. 40 (15 female, 25 male) students studying in 7th and 8th grades of primary school attended voluntarily in this study.  Climbing practices were determined according to students' free time. Climbing practices were planned to be 90 minutes each. It is organized two days in a week between at least twenty-four hours. The test lasted 6 weeks in total. The activity which started with warm-up exercises suited for the age group was configured as a developmental schema as it started with top rope and extended to lead climbing route again on the climbing routes suited for the age groups. During the practice, it was ensured to provide knowledge and skills for not only climbing skills but also for other topics such as basic knowledge of climbing techniques, basic knots and belaying. The practice lasted six weeks and the questionnaire was applied before and after.To determine whether participants had a tendency towards externalizing or internalizing bias, "Nowicki-Strickland Locus of Control Scale" was used.As a result of the statistical analysis, it was observed that there are significant differences between pre-test and the difference of differences regarding the gender discrepancy and between pre-test and post-test scores regarding the total scores (p<0.05).The group of activities carried out for the artificial wall climbing led to a positive development in the children’s perception of locus of control and it was seen that children's beliefs on what’s happening around them is under their control and they can turn their lives in whichever direction they want were positively influenced.

Interactive Scenario-Based Teaching of Metal Casting Processes

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahed Siddique ◽  
Mrinal Saha ◽  
Firas Akasheh ◽  
Shaiful Arif ◽  
Bipul Barua
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Metal Casting ◽  
University Of Oklahoma ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Manufacturing Engineering ◽  
Novel Concept ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

It is well documented that students learn more effectively when they are actively involved in the learning process. Interactive scenario-based education is a novel concept expected to stimulate active learning and provide an engaging learning experience. Recently we have developed a Create your Scenario Interactively (CSI) module to teach metal casting and have implemented it in manufacturing engineering courses at the University of Oklahoma. In this paper, we discuss the impact of the CSI on students’ learning in manufacturing engineering education. The pedagogical effectiveness of the CSI instruction has been evaluated in several areas such as students’ engaging and active learning through pre-test and post-test format and survey questionnaires. Our preliminary results suggest that a majority of the students feels that the CSI module is very effective in keeping them engaged. Results also indicate that the CSI instructions help improve their understanding of the metal casting process. The details of the CSI module, implementation details, and assessment results are discussed.

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