The Learning Toolkit

2010 ◽  
pp. 168-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip C. Abrami ◽  
Robert S. Savage ◽  
Gia Deleveaux ◽  
Anne Wade ◽  
Elizabeth Meyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Modular Design ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Emerging Readers ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Wide Scale

In this chapter the authors summarize the design, development, testing, and dissemination of the Learning Toolkit—currently a suite of three highly interactive, multimedia tools for learning. ABRACADABRA is early literacy software designed to encourage the development of reading and writing skills of emerging readers, especially students at-risk of school failure. The authors highlight the important modular design considerations underlying ABRACADABRA; how it scaffolds and supports both teachers and students; the evidence on which it is based; the results of field experiments done to date; and directions for future research, development, and applications. They also present ePEARL and explain how it can be used with ABRACADABRA to promote self-regulation, comprehension and writing. They briefly discuss ISIS-21 the prototype of a tool designed to enhance student inquiry skills and promote information literacy. As an evidence-based toolkit available without charge to educators, the authors believe the suite of tools comprising the Learning Toolkit breaks new ground in bringing research evidence to practice in ways that promote wide scale and sustainable changes in teaching and learning using technology.

Impacts of International Baccalaureate programmes on teaching and learning: A review of the literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anisah Dickson ◽  
Laura B. Perry ◽  
Susan Ledger
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
International Baccalaureate ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Additional Stress ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Impact

International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes are growing rapidly worldwide, driven in part by their global reputation and concept-driven, inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning. This thematic review of a range of literature sources examines the impact of IB programmes on teaching and learning, highlighting trends, challenges, and benefits. Findings of the review revealed that most of the studies, both qualitative and quantitative, examined stakeholders’ perspectives or self-reported experiences of IB programmes; a very small number used research designs that control for confounding factors or allow causal inferences to be drawn. A wide range of stakeholders report that IB programmes develop research and critical thinking skills, intercultural appreciation and global awareness, as well as cultivate collaborative working cultures and creative pedagogical practices among teachers. Challenges include extra demands on teachers for lesson planning and assessment, additional stress for teachers and students, and competing demands and expectations with national requirements. Recommendations are provided which may guide future research endeavours.

scholarly journals The Story of Drama Club: A Contemporary Counternarrative of a Transformative Culture of Teaching and Learning for Disenfranchised Black Youth in the School-to-Prison Pipeline

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 242
Author(s):  
Debra Mayes Pane
Keyword(s):  
Critical Race Theory ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy ◽  
Black Youth ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Race Theory ◽  
School To Prison Pipeline ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Culture Of Teaching

<p>This study explored a contemporary counternarrative of Drama Club, a transformative culture of teaching and learning for disenfranchised Black youth who had been systematically funneled out of classrooms and into the school-to-prison pipeline.  Auto/biographical and auto/ethnographical data were collected and assembled as a metaphor of the teachers’ and students’ experiences in Drama Club and their understanding of the teaching and learning process and of themselves within it.  The collective story of Drama Club was analyzed through the lens of culturally responsive pedagogy theory and critical race theory in education.  Implications for future research and teacher education that set out to impact disenfranchised students are included.</p>

Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) in Language Teaching and Learning

1980 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 58-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Otto
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Teacher Educator ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Programmed Learning ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Language Teaching And Learning

Many language teachers have had sporadic exposure to applied linguistics, limited experience with programmed learning/individualized instruction, and an incomplete understanding of ways in which educational technology can significantly augment the quality of the teaching–learning process. what is the process. what is the probability that administrators, teacher educator, materials developers, teachers, and students will appreciate and accept CAI as an approach that seeks to combine these three fields meaningfully? The propose of this discussion is to examine CAI is terms of key definitions, observations, concerns, developments, and contributions that have achieved significance during the 1979–80 academic year in the area of language teaching and learning. Implications and a challenge for future research studies will also be listed.

scholarly journals Record breaking achievements by spiders and the scientists who study them

PeerJ ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. e3972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Mammola ◽  
Peter Michalik ◽  
Eileen A. Hebets ◽  
Marco Isaia
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Organismal Biology ◽  
Discovery Research ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Science Educators ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning ◽  
World Records

Organismal biology has been steadily losing fashion in both formal education and scientific research. Simultaneous with this is an observable decrease in the connection between humans, their environment, and the organisms with which they share the planet. Nonetheless, we propose that organismal biology can facilitate scientific observation, discovery, research, and engagement, especially when the organisms of focus are ubiquitous and charismatic animals such as spiders. Despite being often feared, spiders are mysterious and intriguing, offering a useful foundation for the effective teaching and learning of scientific concepts and processes. In order to provide an entryway for teachers and students—as well as scientists themselves—into the biology of spiders, we compiled a list of 99 record breaking achievements by spiders (the “Spider World Records”). We chose a world-record style format, as this is known to be an effective way to intrigue readers of all ages. We highlighted, for example, the largest and smallest spiders, the largest prey eaten, the fastest runners, the highest fliers, the species with the longest sperm, the most venomous species, and many more. We hope that our compilation will inspire science educators to embrace the biology of spiders as a resource that engages students in science learning. By making these achievements accessible to non-arachnologists and arachnologists alike, we suggest that they could be used: (i) by educators to draw in students for science education, (ii) to highlight gaps in current organismal knowledge, and (iii) to suggest novel avenues for future research efforts. Our contribution is not meant to be comprehensive, but aims to raise public awareness on spiders, while also providing an initial database of their record breaking achievements.

scholarly journals The Validity of Pop-up Book Media at Changing the Form of Objects Topic

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Made Agus Dwi Adnyana ◽  
Desak Putu Parmiti
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Design Development ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teachers And Students

The results of the analysis of the fifth-grade elementary school students' books in the second-semester Theme 7 and the results of observations in elementary schools state that the manuals used by teachers and students in the learning process are still limited especially in science material. The appearance of the book also less attractive, so students become less understanding of the material explained. In addition, the lack of use and development of media in the teaching and learning process also underlies the implementation of this research. The purpose of this research was to develop a pop-up book media on the topic of changing the form of objects with validity tested. This research was conducted using the ADDIE development model (analyze, design, development, implementation, evaluation). However, due to limited time, resources, and finances, the research was only carried out until the development stage. The subject in this research was the pop-up book media on the topic of changing the form of objects. Whereas the object of this research was the validity of the pop-up book media on the topic of changing objects. The method used in this study was a questionnaire given to two teachers and two lecturers as experts. The instrument used was a rating scale in the form of media assessment sheets for experts. The data analyzed with the mean formula to find out its validity. The average score of the pop-up book media after being reviewed by experts was 4.87 with very good qualifications. The implication of this research was the existence of pop-up book media that have very good qualifications. Based on the results of the analysis, the developed media was valid and can be used by the teacher to facilitate the teacher in explaining the material, especially on the topic of changing the form of objects in the fifth grade of elementary school.

scholarly journals Android-Based Physics Learning Media Integrated Landslide Disaster

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-236
Author(s):  
Ulfaturrona Nur Labibah ◽  
Insih Wilujeng ◽  
Syazana Sulaiman ◽  
Lia Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Physics Learning ◽  
Average Percentage ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Trial Test ◽  
Disaster Education ◽  
Landslide Disaster

The purpose of a learning media is to become a learning device to facilitate the teaching and learning process in class. The learning process would be more efficient, and it would help students concentrate better. This research aims to develop an android-based learning media application so teachers and students can use it in the teaching and learning process. This research uses the R&D (Research and Development) method.  This research uses ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluating) development model which results in a product, which is a valid learning media that can be implemented according to validator assessment that was done in the product trial test in Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. It can be concluded that this media belongs in the good category based on assessment from media and material specialists validator, 85,7% average percentage is obtained and belongs to the valid category, so android-based physics media integrated with landslide disaster education is feasible to be used in physics learning. This media is made with an interesting and interactive interface so students can have a better understanding of physics learning integrated with landslide disaster education as well as disaster preparedness.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR SEJARAH TENTANG BIOGRAFI RADEN INTEN II UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA SMA NEGERI 2 SEKAMPUNG TAHUN 2015/ 2016

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-226
Author(s):  
Febri Hartono ◽  
Rulianto Rulianto
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
History Of

This research development aims to produce an effective learning media which is more effective to fulfil the needs of teachers and students in the teaching and learning process in schools. Learning Media which was produced in the form of teaching materials in the subject history. The teaching material is about the biography of Raden Inten II to improve critical thinking skills and strengthening the character of the students in SMAN 2 Sekampung.This type of research is to develop the teaching media using a model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation , Evaluation) . Population in this research is class XI IPS SMAN 2 Sekampung. The sample of this study is implemented in three classes, they were class XI IPS 1 as an experimental class, a class XI IPS 2 as the control class, and class XI IPS 3 as the trials class.The results showed that: (1) the teaching media of history at SMAN 2 Sekampung used is student worksheets, handbook and textbooks; (2) teaching materials of history in high school about the biography of Raden Inten II made through model of ADDIE and generate materials teaching media to form a module that has undergone numerous revisions and has been validated by the experts of media and the expert of materials and subsequently successfully tested in the classroom of XI IPS 3 SMAN 2 Sekampung, (3) test of the effectiveness in teaching material history of biography Raden Inten II is done by comparing the value of post-test experimental class and control class with a significance level of 5% and result of students’ ability to have critical think. It was proved from thit 3,700> 2,756 ttab and the strengthening of character with thit 4,168> 1,697 ttab. Therefore, H0 is rejected. It can be concluded that the teaching media of history in the form of teaching materials about the history of biography Raden Inten II is effective to improve critical thinking skills and strengthening the character of the students SMAN 2 Sekampung.

The Early Literacy Project: Connecting across the Literacy Curriculum

1995 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 253-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Sue Englert ◽  
Art Garmon ◽  
Troy Mariage ◽  
Mary Rozendal ◽  
Kathi Tarrant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Literacy Program ◽  
First Year ◽  
Proximal Development ◽  
Learning To Learn ◽  
Literacy Curriculum ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Literacy Communities ◽  
Responsive Instruction

Research was conducted on the efficacy of an integrated reading-writing program for primary-grade students with mild disabilities. The literacy program was designed to incorporate five principles of teaching and learning: the involvement of students in contextualized literacy activities, the development of learning-to-learn strategies, the construction of classroom dialogues about literacy, the enactment of responsive instruction designed to support learners in their zones of proximal development, and the creation of literacy communities. Furthermore, the study involved three different groups of learners: students of control teachers, students of first-year teachers, and students of second-year teachers. The results clearly indicated the effects of the integrated literacy program on students' reading and writing performance, especially the students of the most experienced teachers. Possible explanations for these findings are discussed.

Emotions in Social-Historical Educational Contexts

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul A. Schutz ◽  
Sharon L. Nichols ◽  
Sofia Bahena
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Learning Tasks ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Regulation Strategies ◽  
Instructional Decision ◽  
Motivation And Learning ◽  
Relationship Of

After two decades of research on emotions in education we have come to understand little about the relationship of teachers and their instructional decision-making and students and their motivation and learning. Most of what we know about emotions stems from studies that look specifically at students and their approach to learning tasks as well as teachers and how they grapple with the stress of teaching and the emotional experiences of working with students. However, we know less about how emotions manifest in varying social-historical educational contexts. When it comes to students, we know that emotions can influence students’ adoption of self-regulation strategies and their subsequent learning outcomes. For example, pleasant emotions tend to be related with effective learning strategies, whereas unpleasant emotions such as anxiety and boredom can reduce motivation and academic achievement. Importantly, these relationships are not consistent throughout the literature, and evidence suggests that, in some cases, anxiety can be motivating for some students. When it comes to teachers, there are two types of research areas. First are studies about how teachers handle unpleasant experiences in an effort to better understand teacher burnout. Second are studies that try to understand the role of emotions and pleasant and unpleasant experiences for newer teachers and how they inform emergent professional identities. More research is needed to understand how emotions play out in the classroom so that we can better support teachers and students and create effective intervention programs aimed at reducing the emotional stress of teaching and learning.

Autonomy in language teaching and learning

2007 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phil Benson
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Language Teaching And Learning

There has been a remarkable growth of interest in the theory and practice of autonomy in language teaching and learning in recent years. Focusing on work published since the turn of the 20th century, this review examines major trends in the recent literature on autonomy related to the emergence of alternative views of autonomy, new contexts of practice and interaction with concepts such as self-regulation, motivation, sociocultural theory and teacher development. The review also covers relevant developments in the philosophy of autonomy and the role of autonomy in global educational policy and reform. It concludes by discussing possible directions for future research in the field.

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