scholarly journals An Action Research on Design, Delivery, and Evaluation of a Distance Course in a Vocational Higher Education Institution

2015 ◽  
pp. 138-166
Author(s):  
Erman Uzun ◽  
M. Yaşar Özden ◽  
Ali Yildirim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Web Design ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Vocational Higher Education

In this chapter, the main purpose is to explain design, development, delivery, and evaluation process of a new distance web design course for the needs of students in a vocational higher education institution. It is important to highlight how wisely instructional technology was designed and used to mitigate problems to effectively support the course. Proactive action research was used as a framework of the study. This research focused on an analysis of the existing face-to-face course to mitigate its problems in the new design. Then, strengths and weaknesses of the new design in the new context were investigated. It is important to highlight that technology comes with its unique problems and opportunities. Thus, teaching in a technological environment confronts instructors with a wide range of pedagogical, technological, and physical challenges.

scholarly journals An Action Research on Design, Delivery, and Evaluation of a Distance Course in a Vocational Higher Education Institution

2016 ◽  
pp. 414-439
Author(s):  
Erman Uzun ◽  
M. Yaşar Özden ◽  
Ali Yildirim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Web Design ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Vocational Higher Education

In this chapter, the main purpose is to explain design, development, delivery, and evaluation process of a new distance web design course for the needs of students in a vocational higher education institution. It is important to highlight how wisely instructional technology was designed and used to mitigate problems to effectively support the course. Proactive action research was used as a framework of the study. This research focused on an analysis of the existing face-to-face course to mitigate its problems in the new design. Then, strengths and weaknesses of the new design in the new context were investigated. It is important to highlight that technology comes with its unique problems and opportunities. Thus, teaching in a technological environment confronts instructors with a wide range of pedagogical, technological, and physical challenges.

K-A-RPE Model

2011 ◽  
pp. 493-497
Author(s):  
Lawrence A. Tomei
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Past

The phenomenon of distance-based learning has dramatically changed the direction and delivery of education in the past decade. Course Web sites, whether used as supplemental resources for face-to-face courses or as essential materials in an online course, have exploded since the mid-1990s. By the end of the millennium, higher education institution world-wide were racing to establish dominance on the distance education bandwagon.

scholarly journals Piloting a Methodology for Sustainability Education: Project Examples and Exploratory Action Research Highlights

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 312-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cory Jensen ◽  
Mohamed Kotaish ◽  
Aditi Chopra ◽  
Kiran A. Jacob ◽  
Taqdees I. Widekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Wicked Problem ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Research Perspective ◽  
Educational Structure ◽  
Student Projects

This invited writing shares the education methodology known as Wicked problem, Experiences, Available Resources, Solution-Innovation (WEARS) and results from applying a pilot education program with a group of international students. The pilot involved three components that contribute to enhancing leadership skills based on stakeholder informed or bottom-up change: 1) developing a professional competition, 2) proposing a WEARS project, and 3) initiating a related outreach event. Outlines of student projects are shared. Students’ interests in generalized sustainability related education topics were polled and results are presented as an average of the group. Reflection on conducting the pilot is also presented from an exploratory action research perspective. Potential translation to higher education sustainability related projects was a driver for action research. Several conclusions are shared related to the educational structure and content for application of the WEARS methodology at a higher education institution. Future research and iterations of the program are proposed in coordination with a higher education institution that promotes interdisciplinary education. Specifically, means to select program candidates and longitudinal study of overall impacts are proposed as necessary to continuously update the WEARS methodology.

scholarly journals Migrating From Face-To-Face to Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Experiences of Psychology Students at a Private Higher Education Institution in Gauteng

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Monique Cloete ◽  
Jessica Michele Ellington ◽  
Anke Jansen van Vuuren ◽  
Elisca Adele Marais ◽  
Poppy Masinga
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Face To Face

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an accelerated migration from face-to-face to online learning. This article aims to explore and describe how psychology students experienced the migration from face-to-face to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. It entailed a qualitative research design with an exploratory and descriptive approach. The participants were 28 purposively sampled psychology students from a Private Higher Education Institution in Gauteng. An online survey method was employed to gather the needed information which was then subjected to a thematic analysis. It emerged that the challenges experienced by students were internet connectivity issues, insufficient computer literacy, reduced class time, anxiety, physical impact, and communication issues. Moreover, some benefits related to flexibility, the convenience of online studies and safety from infection with COVID-19 were identified. It was also noted that having certain attributes such as independence, time management skills, having support and being tech savvy improved the online learning process. Some opportunities for Higher Education Institutions to improve the experiences of students included creativity in module delivery as well as providing guidelines on how to use these online platforms.

scholarly journals The Perceptions Of Employees In A Private Higher Education Institution Towards Corporate Social Responsibility

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona Mcdonald ◽  
Jacques Liebenberg
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Selection Of

This article explores the perceptions a private Higher Education Institution’s employees have of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Results were gathered from a selection of 19 employees at the organisation, through in depth face-to-face interviews and one focus group. Results were substantiated across both groups. A brief analysis of secondary unsolicited data was conducted to further explore the organisation’s role in CSR. It was found that employees of the organisation are not positively predisposed to CSR and that many of them lack an understanding of the concept.

scholarly journals Improving Students' Humanistic Quality in the Teaching of Chinese Language and Literature in Vocational Higher Education Institution

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shijing Sun
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Chinese Literature ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
Traditional Culture ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Language And Literature ◽  
Vocational Higher Education ◽  
Literature Education

Our country has a long history and culture. Teachers should actively promote the excellent Chinese traditional culture, do a good job of teaching and guidance, and effectively improve students' learning enthusiasm in the teaching of Chinese language and literature. However, the current Chinese literature taught in vocational higher education institution still has problems such as unclear educational goals, low curriculum status, and low level of informatization. Therefore, this paper fully studies and utilizes the advantages of vocational education on the premise of fully understanding the development goals of Chinese education in vocational higher education institution, enriching the content of Chinese language and literature education, strengthening Chinese language and literature education, and cultivating information ability. It is to help students better understand our country’s fine traditional culture, guide students to establish correct learning concepts, and improve overall quality.

scholarly journals Models for Administration to Ensure the Successful Transition to Distance Learning during the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4751
Author(s):  
Vacius Jusas ◽  
Rita Butkiene ◽  
Algimantas Venčkauskas ◽  
Renata Burbaite ◽  
Daina Gudoniene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Learning Competencies

Lack of guidelines for implementing distance learning, lack of infrastructure, lack of competencies, and security-related problems were the challenges met during the pandemic. These challenges firstly fall on the administration of a higher education institution. To assist in solving the challenges of the pandemic for the administration of a higher education institution, the paper presents several models for the organization of the processes of distance learning. These models are as follows: a conceptual model of distance learning, a model of strategic planning of distance learning, a model of the assessment before the start of distance learning, a model of the preparation for distance learning, and a model of the process of distance learning and remote work. Student profile, lecturer profile, organizational environment, assessment, and planning of the infrastructure of information and communication technology (ICT), assessment and planning of the virtual learning environment, and assessment of distance learning competencies of participants of the study process are also considered. The developed models are based on five main processes of instructional design, i.e., analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The models provide guidelines for the administration of higher education institutions on the preparation and delivery of distance learning during the pandemic. The models were validated by 10 experts from different higher education institutions. The feasibility of the data collection instrument was determined by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient that is above 0.9.

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