Dropout from Higher Education: A Theoretical Synthesis of Recent Research

1975 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Tinto
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Theoretical Synthesis

Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning and the Central Research Questions

2011 ◽  
pp. 203-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Carr ◽  
Vic Lally ◽  
Maarten de Laat ◽  
Glen Cox
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Central Research ◽  
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽  
Theoretical Synthesis ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
High Level ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Virtual Higher Education

This chapter examines the theoretical and conceptual issues involved in gathering evidence to build a database for the design of virtual higher education (computer supported collaborative learning — CSCL — and networked learning — NL). After briefly surveying the current state of CSCL/NL research and its lack of theoretical synthesis, we propose three high-level research questions as a way of focusing our efforts on finding answers. We then offer two vignettes of empirical case studies from our own research. These studies are used to illustrate the challenges to be faced, and possible approaches to be used, in addressing the questions. In particular, we look at the way theory and praxis (theory-informed practice) might be more effectively engaged through “theory-praxis conversations,” in order to make effective use of empirical data in building the evidence base that will be needed to design and build virtual higher education over the next 10 years.

Re-crafting an Academic Literacies approach to pedagogic communication in higher education

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Sutton
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Literacy ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Academic Literacies ◽  
Theoretical Synthesis ◽  
Institutional Dimension ◽  
Institutional Contexts ◽  
Critical Hope ◽  
Communicative Relationship

The communicative relationship between learners and teachers in higher education, particularly as manifested in assessment and feedback, is often problematic. I begin from an Academic Literacies approach that positions academic literacy as requiring learners to acquire a complex set of literacy skills and abilities within specific discursive and institutional contexts. Whilst acknowledging the institutional dimension of academic literacy, I argue that the Academic Literacies approach tends to underestimate its significance. This shortcoming can be addressed by considering student speaking and writing as powerfully constrained by what Bourdieu refers to as the authority of pedagogic institutions, which function in what Sennett calls the culture of the new capitalism. Synthesising Bourdieu and Sennett, I argue, opens up possibilities for creating a pedagogy for itself: a pedagogy conscious of its reproductive function but able to provide both learners and teachers with what Canaan terms critical hope. Through this theoretical synthesis I seek to re-craft the Academic Literacies approach to pedagogic communication so that our understanding of the problems experienced by learners in acquiring academic literacy can be enhanced.

scholarly journals MEDICAL ASPECTS OF SPECIALIST TRAINING IN PHYSICAL THERAPY AND ERGOTHERAPY IN THE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION OF UKRAINE

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 1098-1102
Author(s):  
Anna V. Fastivetz ◽  
Pavlo V. Khomenko ◽  
Valentyna V. Onipko ◽  
Anatoliy V. Emetc ◽  
Yevheniia O. Skrinnik
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Rehabilitation ◽  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Empirical Observation ◽  
Theoretical Synthesis ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Psychological Assistance ◽  
Historical Comparative ◽  
Medical Competence

Introduction: In today’s conditions, the aggravation of health and demographic problems in Ukraine arose the urgent need for physical rehabilitation and restoration of the health of our citizens by means of a non-medical nature. Under such conditions, specialists in physical therapy and ergotherapy become subjects of medical, social and psychological assistance, associates of the improvement of physical qualities, psycho-emotional stability and adaptation reserves. The aim of the study is to develop and substantiate the medical aspects of training a specialist in physical therapy and ergotherapy in the system of higher education in Ukraine. Materials and methods: To achieve the goal, a set of research methods, in particular theoretical ones, is used: historical-comparative and logical, terminological, quantitativequalitative (bibliometry), generalization, abstraction, analysis and synthesis, modeling, studying documents; empirical: observation, survey, analysis of products of activity, complex pre-nasol diagnostics. Conclusions: The theoretical synthesis of domestic and foreign experience is carried out and the author’s approach to solving an important and actual scientific problem of forming the medical competence of future specialists in physiotherapy and ergotherapy is proposed. An analysis of the international experience of training physical rehabilitation specialists has made it possible to identify the most promising American and European models that have a number of significant differences in the principles of organization and financing of pedagogical processes, professional etiquette and self-discipline of specialists.

Cluttering in the Communicative Disorders Curriculum

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
John A. Tetnowski
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
Opportunities For Learning ◽  
Communicative Disorders ◽  
Theoretical Issues

Abstract Cluttering is discussed openly in the fluency literature, but few educational opportunities for learning more about cluttering exist in higher education. The purpose of this manuscript is to explain how a seminar in cluttering was developed for a group of communication disorders doctoral students. The major theoretical issues, educational questions, and conclusions are discussed.

Systems of Oppression in Geriatric Clinical Service Delivery

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Diane L. Kendall
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Clinical Setting ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Hard Work ◽  
Clinical Service ◽  
Meaningful Change ◽  
Important Work ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Medical Institutions

Purpose The purpose of this article was to extend the concepts of systems of oppression in higher education to the clinical setting where communication and swallowing services are delivered to geriatric persons, and to begin a conversation as to how clinicians can disrupt oppression in their workplace. Conclusions As clinical service providers to geriatric persons, it is imperative to understand systems of oppression to affect meaningful change. As trained speech-language pathologists and audiologists, we hold power and privilege in the medical institutions in which we work and are therefore obligated to do the hard work. Suggestions offered in this article are only the start of this important work.

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