scholarly journals Understanding the Behavioural Patterns of University Teachers Toward Using a Learning Management System

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (14) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Chien-Yuan Su ◽  
Yu-Hang Li ◽  
Cheng-Huan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Clustering Analysis ◽  
Sequential Analysis ◽  
Public University ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Behavioural Patterns ◽  
University Instructors ◽  
Behavioural Types ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
The University

Recent research has been very attentive to the examination of learners’ behavioural patterns of using learning management systems (LMS), but these studies seldom address the diversity in the LMS usage behaviours of teachers. This study aimed to discover the behavioural patterns of university instructors regarding the use of an LMS by using sequential and clustering analysis techniques. The usage behaviours of 268 teachers at a public university in China were extracted from the Blackboard platform over the course of one-semester. These behaviours were classified according to five different LMS behavioural types: (1) course and content; (2) assignment; (3) communication and collaboration; (4) assessment; and (5) administration. The results indicated that the most frequent teachers’ LMS usage behaviour was course and content followed by assessment and administration. The results of the sequential analysis indicated that most of the instructors are used to adopting communication and collaboration and assignment when they finish using course and content. In addition, three distinct usage behavioural pattern subgroups were named as teachers preferred assessment, teachers of regular use, and teachers of less use. Implications of these findings are discussed in the light of the university teachers’ behavioural patterns toward using the LMS.

scholarly journals Gestão da Educação a Distância na universidade pública como campo de disputa: da instituição social à academia líquida

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Daniel Mill ◽  
Marcello Ferreira ◽  
Deise Mazzarella Gourlart Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Social Institution ◽  
Public University ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Theoretical Discussion ◽  
The Public ◽  
Enseñanza Superior ◽  
Educación A Distancia ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
The University

Resumo: O texto é uma reflexão teórico-crítica sobre as mais convencionais tipologias de Gestão da Educação a Distância nas instituições públicas de ensino superior brasileiras, fomentando alternativas pela universidade como instituição social. Numa abordagem eminentemente teórica, buscou-se confrontar a visão de universidade pública como instituição social àquela de organização social, tal qual preconiza o Estado neoliberal. Na análise, é apresentada a migração da tipologia, da lógica de universidade como instituição social para a da academia líquida, a partir das tipologias de gestão que se tem adotado.Palavras-chave: Educação a Distância. Gestão. Políticas Públicas. Universidade Pública. Abstract: The text is a critical reflection on the most conventional typologies of Distance Learning Management in Brazilian public higher education institutions, discussing alternatives for the university as a social institution. In this theoretical discussion, the attempt was made to collide the ideas of the public university as a social institution and social organization, as advocated by the neoliberal State. In the analysis, it is presented the migration of the typology, from the logic of university as a social institution to that of the fluid academy, from the typologies of management that have been adopted.Keywords: distance learning; management; public policies; public university. Resumén: El texto es una reflexión teórico-crítica sobre las más convencionales tipologías de Gestión de la Educación a Distancia en las instituciones públicas de enseñanza superior brasileñas, fomentando alternativas por la universidad como institución social. En un enfoque eminentemente teórico, se buscó confrontar la visión de la universidad pública como institución social a la de organización social, tal cual preconiza el Estado neoliberal. En el análisis, se presenta la migración de la tipología, de la lógica de universidad como institución social a la de la academia líquida, a partir de las tipologías de gestión que se han adoptado.Palabras clave: Educación a distancia. Gestión. Políticas públicas. Universidad Pública.

scholarly journals O movimento sindical na universidade pública brasileira

2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (178) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Coelho
Keyword(s):  
International Economic ◽  
Political Process ◽  
International Economic Order ◽  
Public University ◽  
Economic Order ◽  
The Political ◽  
Technological Revolution ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Labor Division ◽  
The University

Compreender as transformações do modo de produção capitalista neste final de século tanto no plano da conjuntura internacional quanto da nacional, buscando explicar a crise da universidade pública brasileira e reconhecer os desafios que se apresentam aos que lutam na perspectiva de integrar o trabalho acadêmico ao processo politico de construção de uma sociedade democrática: tais são os objetivos deste estudo. Ele está organizado em duas partes. A primeira aborda a "nova ordem econômica internacional" (NOEI), destacando principalmente o aparecimento e a atuação da elite orgânica internacional e a revolução científicotecnológica com suas conseqüências para a divisão do trabalho e a organização coletiva dos trabalhadores. A segunda parte discute a problemática dos docentes universitários enquanto trabalhadores e seu envolvimento nas lutas politico-sindicais, apontando, ao final, o desafio com que se depara o movimento docente para a construção de uma verdadeira universidade pública. Abstract One of the objectives of this paper is to Understand the modifications of the capital ist modes of production at the end of the present Century, at the international as well as the national leveis. It attempts at the same time to explain the crisis of the Brazilian Public University, Identifying the challenges which are presented to those who Struggle for the integration of the academic work to the political process of bringing about a democratic Society. The paper is divided into two paris. The first part deals with a "new international economic order ", emphasizing mainly the appearance and the performance of the international organic elite as well as the scientific-technological revolution with its consequences for the labor división and the collective organization of Workers. The Second Hirt discusses the problem of the University teachers as Workers and their nvolvement in the political-syndicalist struggles. Finally this paper points out the challenges to befaced by the teachers movement in the construction of a truly public University. Résumé Cette étude a pour but, dabord, comprendre les transformations du moyen de production capitaliste à là fin de cette siècle, qu 'il soit dans là conjoncture internationale ou alors dans là nationale, en essayant d'expliquer là crise de l'Université publique brésilienne ensuite reconnaitre les défis de ceux qui luttent dans là perspective d'intégrer le travail académique au processus politique de là construction d 'une société démocratique. Elle est organisée en deuxparties: là première traité de le "nouveau ordre économique international" (NOEI) en relevant surtout Vapparition de l 'elite organique internationale et là révolution scientifique-technologique avec ses consequences dans lepartage du travail et dans l 'organization collective ouvrière. La deuxième discute là problématique des enseignants Universitaires dans là condition d 'ouvrier et leurparticipation dans les luttespolitique-syndicales, en arrivant à là fin vers les défis que le mouvement des enseignants trouve lors de là construction d'une véritable Université publique. Resumen Compreender Ias transformaciones del modo de producción capitalista en este final de siglo, tanto en el plano de là conjuntura internacional como de Ia nacional, buscando explicar Ia crisis de là Universidad pública brasilera, y reconocer los desafios que se présentant a los que luchan en là perspectiva de integrar el trabajo acadêmico en el proceso político de construcción de una sociedad democrática: ésos son los objetivos de este estúdio. El está organizado en dos partes. La primera aborda là "nueva orden econômica internacional"(NOEI), destacando principalmente el aparecimiento y Ia actuación de là elite orgânica internacionaly là revolución científico-tecnológica con sus consecuencias para Ia división del trabajo y là organización colectiva de los trabajadores. La segunda parte discute là problemática de los docentes universitários en su calidad de trabajadores y su comprometimiento en Ias luchas político-sindicales, haciendo mención, al final, al desafio que el movimiento docente enfrenta para là construcción de una verdadera Universidad pública.

Evaluation of the Academic Setting in Spain 1This study was financed by the University of Oviedo.

1995 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Fernández ◽  
Miguel A. Mateo ◽  
José Muñiz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Climate ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Academic Setting ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
Evaluation Questionnaire ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
The University

The conditions are investigated in which Spanish university teachers carry out their teaching and research functions. 655 teachers from the University of Oviedo took part in this study by completing the Academic Setting Evaluation Questionnaire (ASEQ). Of the three dimensions assessed in the ASEQ, Satisfaction received the lowest ratings, Social Climate was rated higher, and Relations with students was rated the highest. These results are similar to those found in two studies carried out in the academic years 1986/87 and 1989/90. Their relevance for higher education is twofold because these data can be used as a complement of those obtained by means of students' opinions, and the crossing of both types of data can facilitate decision making in order to improve the quality of the work (teaching and research) of the university institutions.

Visión social de la estrategia de formación de la competencia investigativa en el profesor universitario

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Concepción Elizabeth Marcillo García
Keyword(s):  
World Economy ◽  
Research University ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Social Approach ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Research Competence ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
University Professor ◽  
Relevant Topic ◽  
The University

El momento que viven las universidades ecuatorianas, se caracteriza por la búsqueda de una mejora significativa en el campo académico, investigativo y de vinculación con la comunidad. La intervención de algunas universidades por parte del CES, ha sido una medida que se constituye en oportunidad para lograr cubrir las expectativas de la sociedad y de las instancias superiores encargadas de velar por el desarrollo de la Academia. Las deficiencias encontradas develaron las causas principales que aquejan a estas comunidades: el pobre desarrollo de la investigación. En este marco, el presente trabajo se constituye en un tema pertinente, al proyectar una propuesta que se sustenta en la necesidad de formación de la docencia universitaria en el ámbito de la investigación. El análisis que se realiza a la propuesta, tiene un enfoque social pensado en función del servicio que presta la Universidad a la colectividad en aras de responder a la sociedad que concomitante al progreso mundial, apuntala su economía en el desarrollo del conocimiento. Considerar una estrategia para el desarrollo de las competencias investigativas en los docentes universitarios, ayudará a fortalecer la función investigativa, consecuentemente, se generará y crearán condiciones que permitan transferir tecnologías tendientes a mejorar las condiciones de vida del sector.  Palabras claves: Docencia universitaria, competencia investigativa, investigación, universidad, estrategia  Social view of the strategy for the formation of the research competence in the university professor    Abstract  The Ecuadorian universities are changing today and that is characterized by the search for a significant improvement in the academic and research fields and the link with the community. The intervention of some universities by the CES has been a measure which constitutes an opportunity to meet the society’s expectations and those of the higher level authorities to ensure the development of the university. The deficiencies found uncovered the main causes affecting these communities: the poor development of research. In this context, the present work constitutes a relevant topic, to project a proposal that is based on the need for training in the field of researching the university teachers. The analysis of the proposal has a social approach, which functions through the service provided by the University to the community in order to respond to the global society concomitant progress that seeks the development of knowledge while developing the world economy. To consider a strategy for the researching competence development in university teachers will help strengthening the researching function. Consequently, it will generate and create conditions for transferring technologies aimed at improving the living conditions of the teachers.  Keywords: University teaching, research competence, research, university, strategy

scholarly journals The Higher Education Sustainability before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Spanish and Ecuadorian Case

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6363
Author(s):  
Johanna Andrea Espinosa-Navarro ◽  
Manuel Vaquero-Abellán ◽  
Alberto-Jesús Perea-Moreno ◽  
Gerardo Pedrós-Pérez ◽  
Pilar Aparicio-Martínez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Qualitative Survey ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Older Teachers ◽  
Teachers Perspectives ◽  
The University

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are key to create sustainable higher education institutions (HEIs). Most researchers focused on the students’ perspective, especially during the online teaching caused by COVID-19; however, university teachers are often forgotten, having their opinion missing. This study’s objective was to determine the factors that contribute to the inclusion of ICTs. The research based on a comparative study through an online qualitative survey focused on the inclusion and use of ICTs in two HEIs and two different moments (pre-and post-lockdowns). There were differences regarding country and working experience (p < 0.001), being linked to the ICTs use, evaluation of obstacles, and the role given to ICTs (p < 0.05). The COVID-19 caused modifications of the teachers’ perspectives, including an improvement of the opinion of older teachers regarding the essentialness of ICTs in the teaching process (p < 0.001) and worsening their perception about their ICTs skill (p < 0.05). Additionally, an initial model focused only on the university teachers and their use of ICTs has been proposed. In conclusion, the less experienced university teachers used more ICTs, identified more greatly the problematic factors, and considered more important the ICTs, with the perception of all teachers modified by COVID-19.

scholarly journals Homesickness and Socio-Cultural Adaptation towards Perceived Stress among International Students of a Public University in Sabah: An Exploration Study for Social Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4924
Author(s):  
Balan Rathakrishnan ◽  
Soon Singh Bikar Singh ◽  
Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin ◽  
Mohd Fahmi Ghazali ◽  
Azizi Yahaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Public University ◽  
Overseas Students ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The University ◽  
Local Cultures

When adolescents go overseas to study, they have to face the challenge of adapting to local cultures, homesickness, and dealing with the stress. This study aimed to investigate the socio-cultural adaptation, homesickness, and perceived stress among international students in relation to social sustainability in a public university in Sabah, Malaysia. This research also related how international students manage both positive and negative impacts on their social life in university. The study included all international students in that university except Bruneian and Indonesian students. The sample group comprised 100 male and 100 female students. This study used four questionnaires: (i) Perceived Stress Scale, (ii) Homesickness Scale, (iii) Socio-cultural Adaptation Scale, and (iv) Revised Sociocultural Adaptation Scale. The results indicated that the socio-cultural adaptation and perceived stress levels were significantly correlated, r (198) = 0.354, p < 0.05. The level of homesickness and perceived stress were also significantly correlated, r (198) = 0.314, p < 0.05. The outcome of this study can help overseas students lead better lives abroad, while the university can arrange relevant activities to help them better adapt to local cultures and perceive less stress. The present study underlined the importance of increasing socio-cultural adaptation and social sustainability and decreasing homesickness among international students studying at the public university in Sabah.

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