Creating an Authentic Learning Environment in Economics for MBA Studies

2006 ◽  
pp. 76-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greg Parry ◽  
Clive Reynoldson
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Authentic Learning ◽  
Learning Task ◽  
Business Administration ◽  
Mba Programs ◽  
Teaching Economics ◽  
Traditional Approaches ◽  
Core Part

This chapter discusses a postgraduate economics program that forms a core part of a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree course. The program has been structured so as to create a learning environment in which students construct an understanding of economics through a semester-long, authentic learning task — specifically the development of a competitive strategy for a business in which they have a personal interest. The curriculum, teaching and learning activities and assessment are aligned in such a way that they all contribute to the achievement of this task. The authors have observed that this approach has resulted in greater student engagement and a deeper conceptualisation of the role of economics in business as compared to the traditional approaches to teaching economics in MBA programs.

scholarly journals How to foster the formation of STEM identity: studying diversity in an authentic learning environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Singer ◽  
Georgina Montgomery ◽  
Shannon Schmoll
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Sociology Of Science ◽  
Authentic Learning ◽  
Learning Task ◽  
Short Answer ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Educational Challenge ◽  
Short Answer Questions

Abstract Background STEM identity has been shown to have a powerful role in an individual’s success in educational environments, as well as on their career goals and trajectories. Historically, however, STEM identity formation for underrepresented students has been hampered by the lack of representation of in STEM fields, which predominantly consist of white males. One educational challenge is diversifying STEM classrooms, both in terms of the students themselves and also in terms of the science and scientists they learn about. Methods We piloted a 4-credit History, Philosophy, and Sociology of Science course at Michigan State University. Students were tasked with creating exhibits focused on themes of diversity and inclusion in science for a real client. Using a STEM identity survey, we assessed students’ attitudes towards the sciences, issues of diversity in science, and their sense of belonging to their educational communities. We also had the students respond to various short-answer questions throughout the semester to better understand their experiences working on a collaborative authentic learning task. Results Our results suggest that authentic learning experiences based around ideas of diversity and inclusion can help students develop sense of belonging and positive STEM identities. Students demonstrated shifts in their self-identities as scientists, focusing more on the intersection between their gender, ethnicity, and self-perception as a scientist. Through qualitative analysis of short-answer questions, we were able to ascertain that working in groups in an authentic learning environment helped the students improve their communication and collaboration skills. Conclusions Students’ increased focus on gender and ethnicity suggests that they are thinking critically about how their personal identities intersect with their scientific identities. Additional research would help us better understand if the coupling of authentic learning and inclusive teaching practices have significant impacts on the formation of students’ STEM identities.

The Blended Learning Environment in Higher Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 180-197
Author(s):  
Ellen Boeren
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination

This chapter explores the author's experiences with blended learning, both as a tutor and as a student at a British Russell Group University. The chapter starts from the importance of encouraging an autonomy supporting learning environment, featured within self-determination theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000). In the first part of the chapter, definitions of blended learning will be briefly reviewed. Secondly, the role of the learning environment will be explained, drawing upon previous research on learning environments undertaken by Darkenwald and Valentine (1986), mentioning the importance of the learning environment within motivational theories. Thirdly, results of a critical analysis on the own teaching and learning practice will be conducted, comparing the perspective of being a tutor and being a student. Finally, recommendations for future teaching practice will be discussed, before concluding this chapter.

Using Characters in Online Simulated Environments to Guide Authentic Tasks

2006 ◽  
pp. 88-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirley Agostinho
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Chief Executive Officer ◽  
Authentic Learning ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Authentic Tasks ◽  
Simulated Environments ◽  
Simulated Environment ◽  
The Subject

The use of characters to present tasks and critical information in a simulated environment has proven to be a useful strategy in the creation of more authentic learning environments online. Such characters can not only perform the role of setting and structuring tasks within the fictitious scenario, but also that of providing useful and realistic guidance. This chapter describes a learning environment designed to create an authentic context for learning evaluation skills and strategies appropriate to technology-based learning settings. The subject in which this approach was adopted was a masters-level course in evaluation of technology-based learning environments. The chapter focuses on the use of a fictitious CEO (chief executive officer) who requests certain evaluation tasks of “employees.” Students are given realistic jobs with realistic parameters, and in this way the subject is dealt with in a much more authentic manner than if presented in a more decontextualised way. The rationale for adopting the approach is described together with a description of how it was implemented and summary findings of an evaluation of the approach.

scholarly journals Is Democratic Learning Possible in a High-Stakes Classroom?

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Diana L. Satterfield
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Authentic Learning ◽  
High Stake ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
Learning And Collaboration ◽  
Democratic Learning

However well-intentioned, standardization and increased testing conflict with theories and research that supports authentic learning and collaboration. Implementing methods to empower and engage students can feel nearly impossible within a high-stake environment. This article discusses the findings of an action research study conducted to explore ways for teachers to engage students to become active participants in both teaching and learning. Students were encouraged to explore a democratic learning environment in which they worked collaboratively to develop lesson plans for social studies that adhered to state requirements. The findings showed a profound shift in perceptions of teaching and learning by students and teacher.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING ICT MATERIAL TO ENHANCE EFL TEACHERS PERFORMANCE IN ELT CLASSROOM

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siswandi Siswandi
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Literacies ◽  
English Curriculum ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Critical Awareness ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
The Future ◽  
Traditional Approaches

This paper has identified an exciting future in which the nature of English as a subject is radically changed, embracing new literacies as a focus and a means for learning and teaching. It has also discussed the factors that impede progress. However, this does not mean that our training of future teachers should present the role of ICT in the teaching of English as limited to that of enhancement, providing a tool to support traditional approaches to the teaching and learning of English. On the contrary, it is essential that we encourage student, teachers to appreciate the powerful impact of ICT on English as a subject, the diversity of texts, uses of literacy and means to facilitate teaching and learning it provides. It is therefore essential that student teachers are aware of their potential to transform learning in their classrooms. By supporting them in gaining the knowledge, confidence and critical awareness to recognize the potential of ICT, we may enable them to provide a vibrant and dynamic English curriculum and embrace further change in the future.

scholarly journals With the integration of learning apps, what are Moodle’s prospects?

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Mogaji
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Integration Of Learning ◽  
The University

The role of technology in enhancing teaching and learning cannot be over-emphasised. Often, tutors use innovative tools from the virtual learning environment (VLE) provided by the university. In this piece, I reflect on the prospects of VLE, as tutors and students have begun to find other tools more engaging and interactive.

scholarly journals The University Campus as a Learning Environment: the role of a Campus-based Living Lab in a Blended Teaching and Learning Environment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven L. Rogers ◽  
Adam J. Jeffery ◽  
Jamie K. Pringle ◽  
Antonia C. Law ◽  
Alexandre Nobajas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Education For Sustainability ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Teaching And Learning Environment ◽  
Living Lab ◽  
Living Labs ◽  
The University

Abstract. “Living Labs” provide stakeholders with an authentic and spontaneous environment in which innovations and technologies can be developed. This paper highlights the use of Living Labs as an educational teaching and learning environment. We give examples of practice currently used and present a conceptual framework for pedagogic design of activities and assessment in a Living Lab environment. The examples provided are based around current HE under/post-graduate taught assessment and activities. We suggest that Living Labs, particularly campus based Living Labs, are an excellent opportunity for education providers to provide experiences for students that are realistic, promote empowerment of students, and are spontaneous, promoting student inclusivity and sustainability. Living Labs can introduce opportunities for inter- and transdisciplinarity and cross-cultural working and can provide an excellent base for education for sustainability.

scholarly journals Learning Quality Innovation through Integration of Pedagogical Skill and Adaptive Technology

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9S3) ◽  
pp. 1538-1541 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Adaptive Technology ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Pedagogical Skills ◽  
Technological Tools ◽  
Modern Learning

This paper aims to explore the modern learning environment (MLE) which may emerge from the secondary education into the tertiary education. This integration usually derives from enhancing the pedagogical skill and adaptive technology to strengthen the teaching and learning process. Literature review from referred books and journals was conducted with thematic analysis. The investigation was employed in depth analysis from referred books, journals and conferences using the keywords of pedagogical skill and adaptive technology and modern learning environment. The multiple finding from met-synthesis was conducted by searching for the information which is organised using substantive keywords. The findings reveal that the role of MLE can be divided into attempting to perform learning quality, integrating the learning with continuous process, making easy in getting the sources, creating flexibility in learning. This study is expected to contribute the way of maintaining inside factor within the human being which is significantly necessary to make effort in assisting spirit performance in teaching process. To assist students across learning environment by pedagogical skills with encouraging higher teaching and learning, making convince into the pedagogy might be necessary a way to promote a range of pedagogical skills continuing integration with technological tools. In addition, using experience to boost the abstract ideas acquired in certain subjects as the source of knowledge itself can become a particular principle for the enhancement of learning in higher education.

scholarly journals Administrasi Ketatausahaan Sekolah

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
sophia elvira
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Business Administration

Business Administration is the activity of providing assistance in managing information, people, assets towards a purpose which is collected in an organization. Intangible administration in 6 patterns of activities, namely: collecting, recording, processing, copying, sending, and storing. Office layout is the arrangement of furniture, machinery, and so on in the available space. The forms of office layout are: closed layout and open layout. The role of the teacher in administrative administration is: recording students, recording about the teacher, recording the teaching and learning process, and controlling administrative books.

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