scholarly journals An interactive approach to learning economics: the WinEcon package

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean B. Soper ◽  
Alexander B. MacDonald
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
User Interaction ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Interactive Approach ◽  
Textual Information ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Technological Developments

Under the TLTP initiative, the Economics Consortium is developing an interactive computerbased learning package called WinEcon. The package is directed at first-year economics undergraduates, particularly those taking economics as a supplementary course. Using recent technological developments, the aim is both to facilitate a further increase in student numbers without a proportionate increase in teaching staff, and to provide a better method of student learning. Some key elements of WinEcon are set out in this paper and demonstrated by screens produced at Leicester University. Methods of presenting textual information that give the user control over accessing it are described. For learning difficult concepts, a visual active learning approach is discussed. It involves user interaction and step-by-step analysis. The importance of flexibility and choice is emphasized, and the capacity of the computer to assist in deepening and consolidating learning is shown.DOI:10.1080/0968776940020103

Applying Constructivist Self-Regulating Learning Approach for ICT Students

2009 ◽  
pp. 40-54
Author(s):  
Yuk Kuen Wong ◽  
Donald Vance Kerr
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Problem Solving Process

Universities face the challenge to ensure that quality teaching meets the needs of the students and satisfies their learning requirements (Beller & Ehud, 1998). Day (1999) suggests that teachers should instill the concept of lifelong learning into their students and the best way to do this is to have commitment to and enthusiasm for this concept themselves. To this end, it is important to understand students learning process and outcomes. In this article the constructivist self-regulating learning approach is recommended by the authors for higher education—especially for post-graduate students because it is a more realistic reflection of how work and research is done in the real world. On the other hand, the students’ learning style and problem solving process are important to their learning outcomes. This research aims to understand the relationships between constructivist self-regulating learning approach to problem solving and student learning outcomes. The overall objective of this research is to investigate the constructivist self-regulating learning approach in relation to student learning outcomes. In particular, we would like to address the following research question: What are the impacts of the constructivist self-regulating learning approach to learning outcome(s)? In this article, we use the interview method to examine the approach for advanced level ICT students in an Australian public university. The first section covers the literature and theories associated with the topic. The second section discusses the methodology for conducting the research. The third section describes findings and results. The article concludes with discussions, implications and recommendations.

scholarly journals Flipping a Dental Anatomy Course: A Retrospective Study Over Four Years

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud M. Bakr ◽  
Ward L. Massey ◽  
Helen M. Massa
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
First Year ◽  
Dental Anatomy ◽  
The Impact

Flipped classrooms have been successfully used to increase student engagement and support student learning in a range of educational fields, including health education. These advantages for student learning supported implementation of the flipped classroom in introductory sciences and preclinical courses in dental education. We report on a 4-year retrospective study which compared two methods of delivery of a first-year dental anatomy course. The first method used the traditional method, consisting of face to face contact teaching hours, which was compared to a partial flipped classroom, where lecture contact was maintained but practical classes were flipped. A series of online videos demonstrating different practical tasks such as wax carving and tooth identification. An online digital library and online quizzes for self-reflected learning were developed and trialled. Students’ Evaluations of Course (SEC) and students’ overall performance in practical and theoretical assessments were used to evaluate the impact on student engagement and success, respectively, after implementation of the modified course offerings. This study evidences the success of the transition to a partially flipped course design. Careful design and consideration of implementation of the flipped classroom method in dental education are recommended to ensure that there is reliable availability of online resources and dedicated teaching staff for construction of resources and delivery of relevant in-class activities.

scholarly journals An Instructional Design Framework to Improve Student Learning in a First-Year Engineering Class

10.28945/3617 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 195-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumar Yelamarthi ◽  
Eron Drake ◽  
Matthew Prewett
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
First Year ◽  
Design Framework ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Strategies ◽  
Technology Aids ◽  
Improve Student Learning

Increasingly, numerous universities have identified benefits of flipped learning environments and have been encouraging instructors to adapt such methodologies in their respective classrooms, at a time when departments are facing significant budget constraints. This article proposes an instructional design framework utilized to strategically enhance traditional flipped methodologies in a first-year engineering course, by using low-cost technology aids and proven pedagogical techniques to enhance student learning. Implemented in a first-year engineering course, this modified flipped model demonstrated an improved student awareness of essential engineering concepts and improved academic performance through collaborative and active learning activities, including flipped learning methodologies, without the need for expensive, formal active learning spaces. These findings have been validated through two studies and have shown similar results confirming that student learning is improved by the implementation of multi-pedagogical strategies in-formed by the use of an instructional design in a traditional classroom setting.

scholarly journals Using audience response systems to enhance student engagement and learning in information literacy teaching

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Funnell
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Audience Response ◽  
Audience Response Systems ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
Response Systems

One of the key challenges in Information Literacy (IL) teaching in higher education is ensuring student engagement. As such, active learning approaches are encouraged in order to maximise student participation and interaction with the teaching. The use of audience response systems (ARSs) is one active learning approach which is being used increasingly in IL teaching. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of ARSs in terms of increased engagement and student learning. Previous research has explored the use of ARSs as an active learning approach in comparison to traditional lectures, but this study aims to specifically examine the effectiveness of these tools as part of an active learning pedagogy. Most existing studies have looked at a single ARS, usually clickers. With an increase in availability and functionality of online tools, and discussions at a university level about moving to a single system which makes use of students’ own devices, this study also aims to compare the effectiveness of clickers and online ARSs. A controlled study was carried out on two cohorts of medical students at Queen Mary University of London comparing the use of clickers, online response tools, or a mixture of the two, to teaching without ARSs. Class observation and student evaluation were used to measure student engagement, and quizzes and student confidence levels to measure student learning. Results of the study showed that ARSs, when used as part of an active learning pedagogy, are an effective tool in terms of increasing student engagement, and have a generally positive impact on student learning, with online tools being slightly more effective than clickers. The study provides evidence which can be used by IL practitioners to help integrate ARSs into their teaching as well as inform institutional decisions on the use of these tools.

scholarly journals COMPARISON STUDENT LEARNING APPROACH OF FIRST YEAR LIFE SCIENCE STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Leiva-Brondo ◽  
Jaime Cebolla-Cornejo ◽  
Rosa Peiró ◽  
Ana María Pérez-de-Castro
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Life Science ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Science Students

scholarly journals Aprendizaje basado en proyectos colaborativos de entornos de programación a partir de proyectos de ingeniería civil

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Fernando Herrera
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
First Year ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Engineering Career ◽  
Self Learning ◽  
Academic Year

The objective of this research is to present and support the implementation of a teaching methodology based on active learning in a programming course taught to students of the first year of the civil engineering career. The active learning techniques used are project-based learning and collaborative learning. The research methodology is the study of three cases. The application of this methodology is supported by the increase in the percentages of achievement of the learning results obtained by the students of the same course in which this methodology was implemented (academic year 2015), to the detriment of students where a traditional methodology of teaching was applied (academic year 2013-2014). To evaluate the achievement, formative and summative evaluations were used by the teaching staff (heteroevaluation), and a self-assessment was implemented at the end of the course as well. From the obtained results it is evident that, when applying an active methodology, the students increase their achievement in each learning result; they reduce the gap between their perception of what is learned and the evaluation of teachers; and they improve their attitudinal skills (self-learning, teamwork, development and presentation of reports), among other benefits.

scholarly journals Traditional learning approach versus gamification: an example from psychology

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Limniou ◽  
Rosie Mansfield
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Interactive Approach ◽  
Active And Collaborative Learning ◽  
Improve Student Learning ◽  
Study Student

Teaching research methods and statistics in Psychology is a known pedagogic challenge due to students’ varied mathematical aptitude, prior knowledge and attitudes towards modules. The aim of this investigation was to study student perspectives of an interactive learning approach for the first year practical class of a “Research Methods and Statistics” psychology module based on problems and games. The approach was developed by integrating problem-based learning and games supported by Kahoot and PollEverWhere (Web 2.0 applications). Two groups of first year psychology students (20 persons per group) attended practical classes based on an interactive and a traditional approach but following a different attending order (1. interactive and 2. traditional approach or vice versa) and completed two online surveys. Overall, the interactive approach was perceived to significantly improve student learning experience by promoting active and collaborative learning though the use of real research study applications and formative feedback.

PENERAPAN PENDEKATAN PEMBELAJARAN PAKEM DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS IV SDN 002 BAGAN BESAR

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 411
Author(s):  
Elvi Zahara
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Increased Activity

The background of this research is the lack of students' mathematics learning outcomes. Thelow yield caused by the learning of mathematics teaching is so very boring, monotonous,stressful and meaningless. Departing from the problems that occur in the field, especially ingrade IV SDN 002 Bagan Besar then there needs to be a strategy that can provide learningmathematics is expected to show active learning, creative, effective and fun. This research istindaan class (PTK), instrument collecting data observation and test learning outcomes. Theresults obtained: Increased activity of the students from the first cycle to the second cycle arevery significant. The increase in active learning, creative, and fun efekif the students alsofollowed by an increase in student learning outcomes. This is evidenced by the increase in thelearning outcomes of the first cycle to the second cycle. Namely, from the average value of 88,27 (cycle I) increased to an average value of 97, 59 (cycle II).

Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Fisika Melalui Pendekatan Numbered Head Together Dengan Pemberian Reward di SMP Negeri 5 Kota Jambi

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Delismar Delismar
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Physics Learning ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
Student Observation

In classical learning approach, conventional lecture method is commonly used by teachers in implementing learning process in classes.  The teacher becomes the main source of learning.  The current student’s habit that tends to be passive and individualistic resulted in a passive and monotone learning.      To overcome these problems, I was interested to implement the model of numbered heads together in learning Physics in the Class VII B of SMP Negeri 5 Kota Jambi. The purpose of this learning approach is to enable students to develop cooperative skill and more active learning of physics and to improve learning results. This research is a class action research, which were performed in two cycles.  All students’ activities in the class were observed and recorded in observation sheet, consisting of teacher observation sheet and student observation sheet. To find out the learning outcomes, formative test was performed using a written instrument form.  The results show the increase of students’ discipline, cooperation, liveliness, timeliness in learning Physics.  In addition, the learning model also increases the students’ learning outcomes. The average learning results increased to 75.38 (increase 3.25 points).  To conclude, the implementation of Number Head Together increase students’ discipline, cooperation, activities, and timeliness.  The model also increase the Physics learning outcome of student in SMP Negeri 5 Kota  Jambi.

An Active Learning Approach to Teaching Social Determinants of Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 266-273
Author(s):  
Jeanita W. Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Learning Style Preferences ◽  
Open Discussion ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Style Preferences ◽  
The Impact

This active learning exercise is designed to deconstruct the impact of social determinants through the assumption of randomly selected personas. As an active learning exercise, it provides opportunities for discussion, problem solving, writing, and synthesis, while incorporating multiple learning style preferences. Part 1 involves assessing the individual social determinants at work. Part 2 involves exploring ways said determinants can enhance community health through collaboration. Assumption of personas unlike one’s own facilitates an open discussion of social position and ranges of factors influential to health without potentially evoking a sense of defensiveness associated with personal privilege (or the lack thereof).

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