scholarly journals Implementing Project-Based Experiential Learning in Post-Graduate Studies in Greece: A Case Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Elissavet Karageorgou ◽  
Konstantina Koutrouba
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Information ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Academic Needs ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Learning Procedure ◽  
Postgraduate Studies

The present questionnaire-based study examines the outcomes of project-based learning procedures in Greek University postgraduate classes, where the project entitled “Traffic Signs” takes place. Master in Education students at Harokopio University provided relevant information by answering a set of close-ended questions specifically designed for the research. Data elaboration and statistical analysis were performed. The results of the study showed that, according to MEd students, the teachers’ role during the carrying-out of the project remains crucial, since s/he establishes the rules of communication, defines the objectives, simplifies the learning material and intervenes in a supportive way to strengthen students’ cognitive background and self-confidence, to overcome setbacks and facilitate constructive cooperation. The research also showed that as long as projects’ implementation during postgraduate studies are well-designed, attractive and demanding regarding high-ranked cognitive and socio-affective abilities, they meet satisfactorily students’ academic needs and expectations and refresh, deepen and expand the positive outcomes of the learning procedure even in scientific domains where very often University teachers tend to avoid the use of more innovative teaching methods.

scholarly journals Improving the Creative Thinking Skills of the Next Generation of Mathematics Teachers Using Dynamic Mathematics Software

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 212
Author(s):  
Tommy Tanu Wijaya ◽  
Ying Zhou ◽  
Andrew Ware ◽  
Neni Hermita
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Dynamic Mathematics ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mathematics Software

The case study reported in the paper investigated the effect of Project-based learning on students training to be mathematics teachers, pursuing their final projects. The final projects had as an aim of designing attractive and interactive mathematics learning material. This study used a qualitative method to assess the impact on the trainee teachers in terms of their creative design thinking. The research made use of the Hawgent dynamic mathematics software package. The study participants were all students at Guangxi Normal University, China. The students were divided into three groups, each with four or five members. The results presented show that selecting material and combining it with art using dynamic mathematics software can improve the communication skills, problem-solving and creative thinking skills, and improve the prospective teachers' self-confidence. Moreover, it was found that prospective mathematics teachers need motivation and support during their projects' lifecycle and that motivation has a positive effect on improving self-confidence.

scholarly journals Students‘ Perspective on Innovative Teaching Model Using Edmodo in Teaching English Phonology: A Virtual Class Development

DINAMIKA ILMU ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-35
Author(s):  
Dwi Astuti Wahyu Nurhayati
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Information ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Research Theme ◽  
Class Management ◽  
Virtual Class ◽  
Previous Learning

This paper displayed the students’ perspective on innovative teaching model using edmodo in teaching English Phonology as a virtual class development. The data were collected for 6 months starting from compiling proposal in March 2018 to August 2018 in the IAIN Tulungagung campus in the sense of data collection, report preparation, group meetings and most other activities carried out in the Tulungagung and Kediri areas. It involves people who have relevant information about the research theme, they are 46 students from the fourth semester in English majors who answered the pre-observation questionnaire, and post questionnaires but 46 interviewees, consisting of thirty-one women and sixteen men, were interviewed. The data was analysed using a descriptive qualitative approach. The finding revealed that the experienced students of using edmodo affected their readiness to take a part in English Phonology teaching using edmodo as a learning medium. The result of this study proved that the experienced students of using edmodo influences the fluency in learning phonology courses so they found it easier to apply Edmodo, serving as on the advantages (time-effective & efficient, not oblivious about computers, simplifying learning material, interactive, communicative, expressive, reducing cheating task, recognizing class management, creating reading habit) and disadvantages of using edmodo, similarly limited lexical items in content courses; differences in the level of competency, motivation, learning environment and background of previous learning; inadequate internet network; prefer to use gadgets for entertainment communication.

A Qualitative Analysis of Factors Affecting the Successful Completion of Postgraduate Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 152-161
Author(s):  
Abdul Munir Ismail Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Successful Completion ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Postgraduate Studies ◽  
Research Findings

The study aims to highlight the current learning approaches used by postgraduate students to complete their postgraduate studies on time, as studies have shown many students have failed to finish their studies as planned. In particular, this study focuses on factors and methods that are perceived to be most effective by students to help them complete their studies on time.  Methodology: Thisstudy was based on a qualitative approach involving semi-structured interviews. The study sample consisted of 14 postgraduate students and one lecturers as respondents. The research instrument was based on interview questions to elicit relevant information on their demography and learning practices. Data were collected and organized into four themes and were subsequently analyzed descriptively.     Findings: The findings showed that face-to-face discussions were the most popular practice adopted by the respondents. The findings also showed several factors had significant impacts on student learning, such as interpersonal relationships between students and supervisors, commitment, financial commitment, and moral support, which needs to be taken into account in helping students to complete on time.     Significance: The research findings can inform all the stakeholders, notably students, supervisors, and administrative officers, factors that have profound impacts on postgraduate students’ efforts to graduate on time.

scholarly journals Cidadania docente universitária: a perspectiva dos diplomados

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (196) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arménio Rego
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
The Self ◽  
Citizenship Behaviors ◽  
Performance Score ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Global Performance ◽  
Participatory Behavior ◽  
The One ◽  
Quality In Higher Education

Dois objetivos nortearam o presente estudo: a) mostrar como os diplomados com um curso superior se sentem influenciados por quatro comportamentos de cidadania (comportamento participativo, orientação prática, conscienciosidade e cortesia) de antigos professores, no que concerne a duas variáveis de impacto (motivação profissional e autoconfiança); b) estudar as concepções desses indivíduos acerca do significado da excelência docente universitária. Foram inquiridos 209 diplomados com curso superior, que foram convidados a descrever os comportamentos de um antigo professor à sua escolha. Os resultados mostram que: a) as quatro categorias comportamentais explicam 79%, 70% e 40% da variância, respectivamente, numa cotação global de desempenho docente atribuída pelos diplomados aos seus antigos professores, na motivação profissional dos mesmos, e na sua autoconfiança; b) os inquiridos consideram que os excelentes professores são os que se orientam fortemente para essas quatro categorias comportamentais. Palavras-chave: cidadania; professores universitários; motivação profissional; autoconfiança; qualidade no ensino superior. Abstract This study aims to show how the citizenship behaviors of university teachers (CBUT) relate with: a) the professional motivation and self-confidence of their students; b) a global performance score given by their students. Four CBUT dimensions were investigated: participatory behavior, practical orientation, conscientiousness and courtesy. A sample of 209 graduates, from several organizations and occupations, was collected. The main results are: a) the four CBUT dimensions explain 79% of the global performance score variance, 70% of the professional motivation variance, and 40% of the self-confidence variance; b) according to the graduates, the excellent teacher is the one who scores well on the four CBUT dimensions. Keywords: citizenship behaviors; university teachers; professional motivation; selfconfidence; quality in higher education.

scholarly journals Personal & Professional Efficiency of University Teachers in Relation to their Professional Burnout

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 378-388
Author(s):  
Vijaya Anuradha, R ◽  
Shailaja, M ◽  
Lokanadha Reddy, G ◽  
Vijaya Vardhini, S
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Professional Burnout ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Stress At Work

Stress at work place is a barometer of the health of an organization. Prolonged stress in any employee leads to professional burnout. This study examined the relationship between professional burnout and occupational stress due to personal & professional efficiency of teachers working at university level. Rating Scales were administered on a sample of 955 university teachers from 9 universities of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu who were chosen by using Simple Random Sampling Technique. The statistical techniques employed were percentage, mean, SD, mean ± 1SD, and also correlations computed to analyze the obtained data. Results of the study revealed that around 86% of university teachers are experiencing moderate and high levels of professional burnout and around 60% of them are showing moderate level of occupational stress due to personal & professional efficiency. Further, correlation studies revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between professional burnout and occupational stress due to personal & professional efficiency. The results reinforce the need for interventions in strengthening and reinforcing teacher’s self-confidence and positive attitude, and weakening the stress and burnout causing factors. Much of the stress and burnout can be minimized through support, persistence, problem solving, active decision making and planning, organizational adaptability and developing good human relations.

scholarly journals Students’ positive responses toward homework given by English teachers at vocational high school

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Kris Astuti
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Research Finding ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Academic Year

This study aims to find out and describe the students’ positive responses toward homework given by English teachers at grade twelve in SMK Negeri 3 Purworejo in the academic year of 2014/2015. The subject of the research is students of SMK Negeri 3 Purworejo grade twelve in the academic year of 2014/2015. The approach is qualitative naturalistic and the data were taken using open questionnaire. The research finding reveals 21 final categories. From those 21 final categories, there are four main components which are important to be explored further. Those four components are students, homework materials, teachers, and facilities. The positive responses toward homework coming from the students are satisfaction and happiness if they can do it without cheating. They are challenged in doing the homework and get new knowledge. Doing the listening homework trains students to concentrate. They better understand the learning material, develop their self-confidence, and express their ideas and opinions. For homework materials, the students’ positive responses are dominated by the material that students have already learned and have not learned yet. The positive responses based on teachers are the English teachers have to discuss and give scores of the homework. Regarding facilities, the students consider that the school’s facilities should be various and complete to help them do the homework.

A TUTOR’S PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES OF TUTORING IN A SCIENCE TEACHER EDUCATION MODULE

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Msizi Mbali ◽  
◽  
Angela James ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Science Teacher Education ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Professional Experiences ◽  
Self Confidence

Student tutoring in innovative teaching and learning practices promotes personal and professional learning. Experiential learning theory underpins this research. An interpretive, qualitative approach and narrative strategy with purposive sampling was used. The tutor narrative accounts of tutoring the Research and Service-Learning module in Biological Science Education were compiled from a reflective diary, coordinator - tutor discussions and tutor notes. The qualitative data were analysed using descriptive content analysis. The tutor’s self-confidence, language competence, understanding and application of research and Service-Learning and engagements with students were greatly improved. Keywords: experiential learning, pre-service teacher, teacher education, tutor’s personal and professional experiences.

Project-Based Learning

2020 ◽  
pp. 161-178
Author(s):  
María Pache-Durán ◽  
Esteban Pérez-Calderón ◽  
Alicia Fernanda Galindo-Manrique
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Quality Of Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

This study focuses on the results obtained from the teacher's assessment of Project-Based Learning, a methodological approach that implies a change in the university pedagogical paradigm that affects both the teaching and learning processes. To this end, a study is carried out taking as a sample university teachers during the academic year 2018-2019. Among the results obtained, it is worth mentioning that the teacher considers the Project-Based Learning a methodology that favours in the classroom, constituting a valid alternative to improve the quality of learning in university students.

scholarly journals Incorporating a Maple Project of Multi-Cultures Art in College Mathematics Teaching

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Lina Wu ◽  
Ye Li
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Mathematical Thinking ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Project Outcomes ◽  
National Symbols ◽  
Mathematics Knowledge ◽  
Different Cultures

Teaching mathematics by project-based learning (PBL) method on the use of educational technology offers an innovative teaching pedagogy at college. The “World Culture Art Created with Calculus Graphs of Equations” poster project was designed by the first author and was completed in the pilot Calculus course during the spring 2016 semester at Borough of Manhattan Community College in the City University of New York. This project was to guide students to use graphs of equations in the creation of recognizable national symbols from different countries with different cultures by the Maple technology. Students’ graphing knowledge as well as their technical Maple skills were applied in the completion of this project. Students’ creativity, freedom, and diversity in their mathematical thinking have been fostered. Students have learned that combining mathematics knowledge with technological skills can create innovation in art. The project increased students’ awareness and appreciation of multi-cultures for a diversified student body in New York. Successful project outcomes in students’ work shed light on effectiveness of this project-based learning (PBL) approach in mathematics education.

Profiles of motivation, fear of failure and anxiety in young handball players: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 174795412097510
Author(s):  
Manuel Gómez-López ◽  
Javier Courel-Ibáñez ◽  
Antonio Granero-Gallegos
Keyword(s):  
State Anxiety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fear Of Failure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Canonical Correlations ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Function

The aim of this study was to identify distinctive profiles (clusters) of high-level, young handball players according to their motivation, fear of failure and competitive state anxiety. In addition, we examined differences in the distribution of gender, age, and players’ position within each profile. The study participants were 479 young handball players. The age range was 16–17 years old. Players were administered a battery composed of Sport Motivation Scale, Performance Failure Appraisal Inventory and Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2R, to measure the above-mentioned theoretical constructs. Results showed three different player profiles that the discriminant analysis with canonical correlations grouped into two functions. Function 1 was characterized by those players with the highest values of motivation and self-confidence, and function 2 included those players with lower self-determined motivation, more amotivation, more fear of failure and the highest levels of anxiety. The results provide relevant information for coaches, as they will help them design individualized training programs that will improve athletes' performance, while ensuring their health and well-being.

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