scholarly journals The Educational Efficacy of Humane Teaching Methods: A Systematic Review of the Evidence

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Miriam A. Zemanova ◽  
Andrew Knight

Humane alternatives to harmful educational animal use include ethically-sourced cadavers, models, mannequins, mechanical simulators, videos, computer and virtual reality simulations, and supervised clinical and surgical experiences. In many life and health sciences courses, however, traditional animal use persists, often due to uncertainty about the educational efficacy of humane alternatives. The most recent comprehensive reviews assessing learning outcomes of humane teaching methods, in comparison to harmful animal use, were published more than 10 years ago. Therefore, we aimed to collate and analyse the combined evidence from recent and older studies about the efficacy of humane teaching methods. Using specific search terms, we systematically searched the Web of Science, SCOPUS, and EMBASE databases for relevant educational studies. We extracted information on publication years, the country in which the study was conducted, field, humane teaching methods, form of learning outcome assessment, and the learning outcome of the humane teaching methods, in comparison with harmful animal use. We found 50 relevant studies published from 1968–2020, primarily stemming from the USA, UK, and Canada. Humane teaching methods produced learning outcomes superior (30%), equivalent (60%), or inferior (10%) to those produced by traditional harmful animal use. In conclusion, a wide-spread implementation of humane teaching methods would not only preserve learning outcomes, but may in fact be beneficial for animals, students, educators, and institutions.

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 6917 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inmaculada García-Martínez ◽  
José María Fernández-Batanero ◽  
David Cobos Sanchiz ◽  
Antonio Luque de la Rosa

Teaching in higher education is changing due to the influence of technology. More and more technological tools are replacing old teaching methods and strategies. Thus, mobile devices are being positioned as a key tool for new ways of understanding educational practices. The present paper responds to a systematic review about the benefits that mobile devices have for university students’ learning. Using inclusion and exclusion criteria in the Web of Science and Scopus databases, 16 articles were selected to argue why Mobile learning (Mlearning) has become a modern innovative approach. The results point to an improvement in students’ learning through Mlearning, factors that encourage the use of mobile devices in universities have been identified, and effective mobile applications in improving teaching and learning processes have been presented. The inclusion of this methodology requires a new role for teachers, whose characterization is also specified.


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Minto

Abstract Aim Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition encountered by an array of subspecialists and is the most cited research topic within the field of andrology. This bibliometric analysis aims to identify the most influential papers that inform current clinical practice and likely shape future research. Method The Thompson Reuters Web of Science citation database was interrogated using search terms to cover the breadth of erectile dysfunction. Results were ranked according to citation number with country of origin, journal, topic, year of publication, author, and institution also analysed. Results The search criteria matched 12,570 manuscripts. The top 100 highest citation ranged from 3013 to 161 (median 229.5). The most cited by Feldman et al, 1994 reports the prevalence and risk factors of ED within the Massachusetts Male Aging Study. The most manuscripts were published by the Journal of Urology (n = 15) with a total of 7913 citations. Institutions from the USA contributed the majority (n = 55) with the UK (n = 14) second. The most common theme represented was epidemiology (n = 46) followed by treatment (n = 27). Conclusions This analysis provides a list of the most influential manuscripts within ED and illustrates what can be considered a ‘highly citable’ paper. The most influential papers in Erectile Dysfunction remain seminal works from the end of the last century. The most cited manuscript (Feldman et al) has been cited 194 times in the last seventeen months showing its continued value. Only one paper published within the last decade has reached the top twenty exemplifying the relative lack of novel influential publications.


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Eley ◽  
Wil Gravell ◽  
Arfon Powell ◽  
Wyn Lewis

Abstract Aims Bibliometric and Altmetric evaluation identify the most cited publications which have historically shaped the development of Economic Analysis (EA). Methods Thomson Reuters Web of Science was used to identify EA’s 100 most cited articles (search terms “economic analys*”, “cost-effectiveness analys*”, “cost-benefit analys*” or “cost-utility analys*”, alongside “medic*” or “surg*”) which were examined by topic, journal, author, year, institution, and Altmetric Score (AS). Results Articles numbering 9,895 were returned: median citation number 293 (interquartile range (IQR) 240-539). JAMA contributed most articles (n = 17) and citations (9,106). The country and year with most articles were the USA (n = 60), and 2003 (n = 9) respectively. The most ubiquitous topic was health economic methodology (n = 57). AS ranged from zero to 237.00 (median 8.00, IQR 3.00-20.75). Citation Rate Index increased in parallel with AS before and after 2006 (m = 0.29, m = 0.24), and before and after 2010 (m = 0.27) but with a higher initial gain (constant difference 13.1 and 15.1 respectively). Conclusion The most cited articles described effective tools for economic analyses with Altmetric Scores becoming increasingly influential in promoting citations. This review provides a reading list of the most influential references in this arena, and a guide to what constitutes citable medical economic research.


2021 ◽  
pp. 039156032199355
Author(s):  
Thomas Minto ◽  
Nicholas Bullock ◽  
Gareth Brown

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition encountered by an array of subspecialists and is the most cited research topic within the field of andrology. This bibliometric analysis aims to identify the most influential papers that inform current clinical practice and likely shape future research. The Thompson Reuters Web of Science citation database was interrogated using search terms to cover the breadth of erectile dysfunction. Results were ranked according to citation number with country of origin, journal, topic, year of publication, author and institution also analysed. The search criteria matched 12,570 manuscripts. The top 100 highest citation ranged from 3013 to 161 (median 229.5). The most cited manuscript reports the prevalence and risk factors of ED within the Massachusetts Male Aging Study. The most manuscripts were published by the Journal of Urology ( n = 15) with a total of 7913 citations. Institutions from the USA contributed the majority ( n = 55) with the UK ( n = 14) second. The most common theme represented was epidemiology ( n = 46) followed by treatment ( n = 27). This analysis provides a list of the most influential manuscripts within ED and illustrates what can be considered a ‘highly citable’ paper. The most influential papers in Erectile Dysfunction remain seminal works from the end of the last century. The most cited manuscript has been cited 194 times in the last 17 months showing its continued value. Only one paper published within the last decade has reached the top twenty exemplifying the relative lack of novel influential publications.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-340
Author(s):  
Syarifah Roswan

The purpose of this study was to increase the learning outcomes of IPA in the Ecosystem Balance mate-rial through the application of the Contextual Teaching And Learning (CTL) learning model for class VI students of SD Negeri 1 Manggeng for the 2017/2018 academic year. The research methodology is Classroom Action Research (CAR) consisting of two cycles and each cycle consisting of two findings. Each cycle consists of planning, implementing, observing and reflecting. The data collection technique is to collect test scores that are carried out at the end of each lesson in each cycle using a question in-strument (written test). The learning outcome data were analyzed by means of percentage statistics. The results showed that the completeness of student learning outcomes increased from 66,67% in the first cycle and increased to 83,33% in the second cycle. The application of the Contextual Teaching And Learning (CTL) learning model can increase the learning outcomes of IPA in the Ecosystem Balance material of class VI SD Negeri 1 Manggeng for the 2017/2018 academic year


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 563
Author(s):  
Ambari '

SD Negeri 011 Beringin Makmur, especially in the fourth grade, KKM to subjects who haveditatapkan PPKn is by KKM is 65. Particularly in the fourth grade SD Negeri 011 BeringinMakmur PPKn low student learning outcomes. It can be seen from the students after the testin midterm average value of only 61.5. Based on the preliminary study authors, the lowstudent learning outcomes PPKn caused by several things, the strategies used in teaching theteacher does not comply with the demands of learning and students during lessons PPKnfrequency only ask very little because the material is only presented in the form of lectures.The purpose of this study is to improve learning outcomes in subjects PPKn through theimplementation of inquiry learning model SD Negeri 011 Beringin Makmur fourth gradestudents. This research is a classroom action through the stages of planning, implementingaction, observation and reflection. Design research is the model cycle of improvementplanning, implementing action, observation and reflection. The subjects were students ingrade IV SD Negeri 011 Beringin Makmur with the number of 30 people, including 15 womenand 15 men. While the object of the research is PPKn student learning outcomes, the dataused in this study focuses on learning outcomes data PPKn only. From the results of theaction, can be seen learning outcome Civics students from before action is taken (preliminarydata) cycle I and after the action on the second cycle by improving student learning outcomesthat have been achieved, known completeness class on preliminary data only 15 or (50 %) ofall students and after repair in the first cycle has increased to 26 people or 87% of the totalclass IV student SD Negeri 011 Beringin Makmur. After the improvement in cycle II to beincreased to 27 students or 90%.


2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 555
Author(s):  
Arlinda Arlinda

The background of this study is the low learning outcomes of students' IPS, from 22 students only 10 (45.45%) reaching the determined KKM, in addition the average student learning outcome is 62.50. The study aims to improve the learning outcomes of IPS Through the application of TSTS learning model. This research is a classroom action research, this research is conducted in SDN 21 Sitorajo Kecamatan Kuantan Tengah. Subjects in this study were students of class IV B with a total of 22 students. This research is conducted two cycles with four stages, namely: planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The result of research stated that after applied cooperative learning model type TSTS can improve learning result of IPS. This is evidenced by: (a) teacher activity in cycle I is 62,50, in cycle II equal to 82,81. Student activity in cycle I earn 65,62, in cycle II equal to 85,93; (b) result of student learning on prasiklus equal to 62,50, at cycle I equal to 72,50 and at second cycle equal to 82,18.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 257
Author(s):  
Zulparis Zulparis

This research is a classroom action research. The formulation of the problem in this research is whether theapplication of the firing line strategy can improve the learning outcomes of Islamic religious education materialnatural of jaiz for Allah SWT grade IV students SDN 005 Koto Perambahan Kecamatan Kampa KabupatenKampar? This research aims to increase learning outcomes Islamic religious education grade IV SDN 005 KotoPerambahan Kecamatan Kampa Kabupaten Kampar through the strategy of the firing line. The research wasconducted two cycles. The data outlined are prior to action, in cycle I and cycle II. Each cycle is done in twomeetings. As for the stages in each cycle, that is 1) action planning/ preparation, 2) action implementation, 3)observation, and 4) reflection. Based on the research result of the application of the firing line strategy on PAIsubjects, it is known that there is an increase in learning outcome test from before action, cycle I to cycle II.Before the students learning outcomes were medium by percentage with an average of 56.8%, there is anincrease in learning outcomes from cycle I to cycle II. In the cycle I, students learning outcomes were 72.2% inthe medium category. In the cycle II, students learning outcomes were 85,2% in the good category. From theabove data it is known that the results of student learning on the subjects of Islamic religious education on thematerial nature of jaiz for Allah SWT can be increased through the application of the strategy of the firing line.


Author(s):  
Nurmi Nurmi ◽  
Hadi Putra ◽  
Penti Nursida ◽  
Khoiro Mahbubah ◽  
Neni Hermita

This study aims to improve 3rd grade students’ science learning outcomes bylearning to use visual multimedia. This research method uses classroom actionresearch. The subject of this research was the third grade students of secondsemester of elementary school which conducted 30 students. Based on theresults of research by using visual media, it have been found that theimprovement learning outcome, seen from the initial average score before theaction of 3rd grade class students from 65.5 to 83.83. The results of this studyindicate that with the use of visual media can improve student learningoutcomes.


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