scholarly journals Attitudes and Beliefs of Students and Lecturers about Educational Theories: Results of a Mixed Methods Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan T. Siegel ◽  
Martin Daumiller
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Abstract Concepts ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Educational Theories

Educational theories are central for teacher education. Despite their theoretical relevance, students’ and lecturers’ understandings of educational theories and their theory-related attitudes and beliefs thereof are hardly understood. To elucidate these constructs and to test their relevance, we conducted a mixed methods study with 32 students and 12 lecturers. We found that both groups perceived educational theories as rather abstract concepts. Students reported rather negative attitudes and naïve beliefs. For both populations, we found that attitudes and beliefs were strongly tied to motivational and affective aspects when dealing with educational theories, which stresses their relevance for teaching and teacher education.

scholarly journals Students’ and Instructors’ Understandings, Attitudes and Beliefs about Educational Theories: Results of a Mixed-Methods Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Stefan T. Siegel ◽  
Martin Daumiller
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Abstract Concepts ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Educational Theories ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Constitutive Element ◽  
Educational Studies

(1) Background: Educational theories are a constitutive element of educational studies. Despite their theoretical relevance, little is still known about students’ and instructors’ understandings of educational theories and their theory-related attitudes and beliefs. (2) Methods: To elucidate these constructs and to test their relevance, we conducted a mixed-methods study with 32 students and 12 instructors of educational studies at a German university. (3) Results: We found that both groups perceived educational theories as rather abstract concepts. Students reported rather negative attitudes and naive beliefs. For both groups, we found that attitudes and beliefs were strongly tied to motivational and affective aspects when dealing with educational theories, which stresses their relevance for educational studies. (4) Conclusions: We suggest a systematic theoretical clarification of the term educational theories. Furthermore, consideration of students’ and instructors’ theory-related attitudes and beliefs can give rise to meaningful practical implications (e.g., through self-reflection).

scholarly journals Using Poverty Simulation for College Students: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maureen Todd ◽  
Maria Rosario T. De Guzman ◽  
Xiaoyun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
Mixed Methods Evaluation ◽  
The Impact

This paper speaks to the potential for simulation and experience-based educational programs in delivering changes in knowledge, attitudes and behaviors, as well as the utility of mixed-methods approaches to program evaluation. The authors discuss a mixed-methods study which evaluates the impact of a poverty simulation program on college students at three Midwestern universities. Findings suggest multiple benefits of the experience, including changes in attitudes and beliefs about how serious the experience of poverty can be, an understanding that poverty is complex and can be caused by multiple factors, and a decrease in their biases and stereotypes about people in poverty. Qualitative findings corroborate these data.

scholarly journals Teacher candidates’ and course instructors' perspectives of a mandatory Indigenous Education course in teacher education

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Melissa Oskineegish ◽  
Paul Berger
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Indigenous Education ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Aboriginal Education ◽  
Faculties Of Education ◽  
Education Courses

This mixed methods study examined non-Indigenous teacher candidates’ disposition towards a mandatory Aboriginal Education course in teacher education from teacher candidates’ and course instructors’ perspectives. Results from a pre- and post Likert Scale survey of two sections of an Aboriginal Education course at a small Canadian University indicated that teacher candidates felt more knowledgeable by the end of the course, and maintained a fairly strong interest in, and positive attitude towards, the course. Results from course instructors provided additional and, at times, contradictory information, describing the course as limited and, at best, an introduction to the issues and perspectives within Indigenous education. The results suggest the need for mandatory Indigenous Education courses and for faculties of education and school boards to provide further learning opportunities with Indigenous education content and resources.

scholarly journals Beliefs about prescribed medication among older patients with polypharmacy: a mixed methods study in primary care

2017 ◽  
Vol 67 (660) ◽  
pp. e507-e518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Clyne ◽  
Janine A Cooper ◽  
Fiona Boland ◽  
Carmel M Hughes ◽  
Tom Fahey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Inappropriate Prescribing ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Negative Attitudes

BackgroundPolypharmacy (≥5 medications) is common in older patients and is associated with adverse outcomes. Patients’ beliefs about medication can influence their expectations for medication, adherence, and willingness to deprescribe. Few studies have examined beliefs about prescribed medication among older patients with polypharmacy in primary care.AimTo explore medication-related beliefs in older patients with polypharmacy and factors that might influence beliefs.Design and settingA mixed methods study utilising data from a randomised controlled trial aiming to decrease potentially inappropriate prescribing in older patients (≥70 years) in Ireland.MethodBeliefs were assessed quantitatively and qualitatively. Participants completed the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire by indicating their degree of agreement with individual statements about medicines on a 5-point Likert scale. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of participants. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and a thematic analysis conducted. Quantitative and qualitative data were analysed separately and triangulated during the interpretation stage.ResultsIn total, 196 patients were included (mean age 76.7 years, SD 4.9, 54% male), with a mean of 9.5 (SD 4.1) medications per patient. The majority (96.3%) believed strongly in the necessity of their medication, while 33.9% reported strong concerns. Qualitative data confirmed these coexisting positive and negative attitudes to medications and suggested the importance of patients’ trust in GPs in establishing positive beliefs and potential willingness to deprescribe.ConclusionParticipants reported strong beliefs in medications with coexisting positive and negative attitudes. The doctor–patient relationship may have influenced beliefs and attitudes towards medicines, highlighting the importance of strong doctor–patient relationships, which need to be considered in the context of deprescribing.

scholarly journals 1054 Mixed Methods Study To Explore Attitudes And Beliefs About Sleep For Clinicians, Administrators And Policy Makers In Child Welfare

SLEEP ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. A392-A392
Author(s):  
A Pandey ◽  
K Littlewood ◽  
L Cooper ◽  
L Hernandez ◽  
A Day
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Child Welfare ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Policy Makers
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