scholarly journals Pinpointing Where to Start: A Reflective Analysis on the Introductory Evaluation Course

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn Thomas Pitts

Th is reflective analysis details four approaches to an introductory course for evaluation learners within a methodologically focused graduate-level program on statistics, measurement, and research design. Evidence of student learning outcomes, or SLOs, was utilized within Gibbs’ reflective cycles to redesign the course using Fink’s integrated course design process. The purpose of each approach varied along a theory-practice continuum, including theory, theory-to-practice, practice, and evidence building. The purpose, SLOs, and learning experiences of each approach are accompanied by longitudinal reflections on evaluation learners, course purposes, and the creation of a multi-course learning progression. Th is exploration offers perspectives and lessons learned that may assist new and experienced instructors in determining how an introductory course may best fi t the learning needs of their students.

Author(s):  
R.W. Brennan ◽  
R. Hugo ◽  
S. Li ◽  
M. Taboun

The research reported in this paper isconcerned with developing a software tool (the IntegratedCourse Design Tool) based on the principle ofconstructive alignment. This tool is intended to assistinstructors with course planning by linking togethercourse learning outcomes, teaching & learning activities,and assessments. The rationale is to report on studentachievement in the context of the Engineers CanadaAccreditation Board’s graduate attributes and use thisinformation for continual improvement. Our experiencewith the ICDT has shown it to be a simple, intuitive toolfor course-based graduate attributes assessment andcontinual improvement; however, further work is requiredto extend the tool for program-wide usage.


At- Tarbawi ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Baihaki

Data obtained in this study include: student learning outcomes taken from giving daily test questions given at the end of the cycle, the ability of teachers in learning taken from the observation sheet, student activities in learning taken from the observation sheet, and data about student reflection on lessons learned from the questionnaire at the end of each meeting. Indicators of success in this study are: (1) if ≥ 70% of the total students are categorized as complete with the criteria of completion of learning if the value of the evaluation results in cycles I and II, ≥ 70, (2) if student activities in learning ≥ 70% are measured by look at the student observation sheet. The results of the study in the first cycle showed the average value of student learning outcomes of 65.29 and the percentage of mastery learning at 58.82%. Student activity 61.36%, percentage of teacher ability 68.33%. While the results of research in the second cycle the average value of student learning outcomes by 75.88 and the percentage of mastery learning by 88.24%. Student activity 84.09%, and the percentage of teacher ability by 85%. From this study it was concluded that using the NHT learning model could improve the learning outcomes of chemistry and class X.1 student activities in semester II of the 2014/2015 academic year on the subject matter of nomenclature of compounds and reaction equations.


2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (8) ◽  
pp. 57-74
Author(s):  
Lucia Zundans-Fraser ◽  
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Alan Bain ◽  

The study described examines the student experience in a graduate inclusive education course purposefully designed to address areas of need identified. These include the need for theory to underpin course design, the need for collaborative practice, and the need to reduce the theory-to-practice gap. Throughout their enrolment and after course completion, feedback from students is presented and examined in order to determine whether these needs have been met through the design of the course. Findings suggest that the organisation of learning materials, embedded capacity-building skills, and the practical applicability of course content was highly regarded by students and contributed to their learning. Additionally, the design process used addressed the areas of need identified in an authentic way.


Author(s):  
Miguel Garcia-Ruiz ◽  
Vivian Jimenez Estrada ◽  
Deborah Woodman

Interactive whiteboards (IWBs) can be a great asset to teachers trying to help students visualize what they are trying to teach, especially for supporting instructors and teams of students in class. However, commercial IWBs can be costly and difficult to operate. This paper describes the development of a low-cost IWB using a video game controller and “homebrew” infrared pens, and how its usability and technology acceptance will be tested in the context of sociology courses. We propose that the use of low-cost and highly-usable technologies in sociology courses may enhance student learning outcomes and retention rates as a way to fit the learning needs of students and supporting them in the engagement of critical thinking.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 671
Author(s):  
Ilham Tri Maulana ◽  
Fadil Firdian

<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> Research objectives for developing learning devices. Development is carried out to help students master learning material and improve student learning outcomes. Development of teaching tools using the Model IDI (Institute Development Instructional). IDI development procedures include: analysis of learning needs, development, evaluation. Data analysis techniques using descriptive data analysis techniques to describe the validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The results of the study were an increase in student learning outcomes as well as valid, practical and effective learning tools. The conclusions of the study were an increase in the number of students who passed the basic computer network training course and recommended it for other courses.</p><strong>Abstrak:</strong><em> </em>Tujuan penelitian untuk pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran. Pengembangan dilakukan untuk membantu siswa menguasai materi pembelajaran dan menaikkan hasil belajar siswa. Pengembangan perangkat pengajaran menggunakan Model IDI (<em>Institute Development Instructional</em>). Prosedur pengembangan IDI, meliputi analisis kebutuhan pembelajaran<em>, </em>pengembangan<em>, </em>evaluasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis data deskriptif dengan mendeskripsikan<strong> </strong>validitas, praktikalitas, dan efektivitas. Hasil penelitian adanya peningkatan hasil belajar siswa serta perangkat pembelajaran yang valid, praktis, dan efektif. Simpulan dari penelitian terjadinya peningkatan jumlah siswa yang lulus mata diklat jaringan komputer dasar dan direkomendasikan untuk mata diklat lain.


Author(s):  
Supono Supono

<span id="docs-internal-guid-9bfcab62-7fff-bdab-8ce3-9fcf1f94d23f"><span>Many cases show that many student learning outcomes are unsatisfactory and many student scores are below the predetermined KKM (Minimum Completeness Criteria), this is because the success of the teaching and learning process, especially educational programs is influenced by various factors, namely internal and external factors. Of the two factors, the main ones are interests and factors from the surrounding environment, so that students become bored, and the class becomes passive. The purpose of learning simulation and digital communication at SMK Yosonegoro directs class X TAV students to have a desire to understand, learn good learning needs, so they are willing to use and find the best learning resources in order to solve the problems they face. The problem based learning method is felt to be able to liven up the atmosphere in the classroom, because students are required to solve a problem and the teacher as a facilitator.</span></span>


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Abdul Aziz

The development of instructional videos for an introductory course on algebraic structures aims to improve student understanding with different learning methods. Students produce videos containing algebraic structure material, they have mastered the concept correctly. Through the preparation of making instructional videos, students are motivated to increase their knowledge regarding algebraic structure material. The method used in this research is development research that describes student learning outcomes in mastering the concept of algebraic structures. The results showed that students who could explain the algebraic structure material in the video well showed a good understanding of algebraic material. In making videos, students are motivated to present interesting work and also the concept of correct algebraic structures. Students learn from various reading sources to present the correct algebraic concepts in the form of learning videos. The content of the learning videos contains concepts and practice questions. The conclusion that can be obtained in this study is that the development of instructional videos carried out by students can help students understand the algebraic structure material, because it contains cooperative learning methods.


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-84
Author(s):  
Mery Sumiati ◽  
Fahmi Rizal ◽  
Muhammad Anwar

In the learning process Basic Electricity and Electronics material, students are constrained in understanding the subject matter, because it uses formulas that are difficult to understand without adequate supporting learning media. Besides the learning time Basic Electricity and Electronics material which is only available 4 hours per week, so that not all materials can be delivered optimally to students. Therefore learning needs to be supported by suitable and adequate media. The purpose of this research is to produce a learning media based on mobile learning that is valid, practical and effective for Basic Electricity and Electronics subjects. The method used in this research is Research and Development (R&D). The development model used follows the Borg & Gall model which is arranged in several research steps. The instrument used in the form of a validation questionnaire was given to material experts and media experts. Questionnaire to measure practicality is given to students and teachers of the subject matter. To measure the effectiveness of the Quasi experiment research design used by comparing student learning outcomes of the experimental class and the control class. The results showed that the learning media based on mobile learning was declared valid, practical and effective for use in the Basic Electricity and Electronics subjects.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Ratna Untari

Ideally, in Learning needs to be emphasized learning interests and activeness of students to get the desired learning outcomes. As a learning centre, students must be more active in activities to build an understanding, skills, and attitude, because the nature of learning is an active process in which students use their minds to build understanding. In reality, problems arise in the learning process such as: students pay less attention to lessons, go in and out of class without permission, chat with other friends, and get bored with the monotonous teacher teaching method. For this reason, improving the quality of education must be carried out, one of which is by applying methods that can enhance, interest in learning, activeness and student learning outcomes. This study aims to explain the increasing interest in learning, activeness, and learning outcomes of students with the method of sociodrama in class 10, Machining Engineering, SMKN 01 Mlarak, Ponorogo, East Java. This type of research is classroom action research that is presented in two cycles. Each cycle consists of 4 stages, namely: planning, actuating, observation, and reflecting. Based on data analysis, it was found that the sociodrama method could improve students' learning interest, student activity in learning, and student learning outcomes. This can be seen from the increase from cycle I to cycle II.


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