scholarly journals TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES OF PRE-SERVICE EARLY YEARS TEACHERS: INSIGHTS FROM A GREEK HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Athina Charissi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Perspective Transformation ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Self Awareness

This study aimed to investigate the transformative learning experiences of university students, namely pre-service teachers from an Early Years University Department in Greece. A total of 127 students were involved. The data were collected by using the Learning Activities Survey (L.A.S.). The questionnaire is divided into four parts, consisting of closed and two open-ended questions (King, 2009). The basic research questions were: (a) What stages of perspective transformation students went through during their studies, (b) What educational experiences and what personal events that experienced during their studies contributed to their perspective transformation, and (c) What elements related to students’ participation-presence at school contributed to change. It was noticed that critical reflection on assumptions, the third most important precursor step in fostering transformative learning, was one of the less common stages that students went through along with self-examination. Only 4 students went through all the stages of perspective transformation as described by Mezirow (2012). However, certain patterns of transformative learning experience were identified. The respondents were found to face disorienting dilemmas causing their awareness to be raised in terms of: (a) Previously held values, beliefs, points of view or expectations regarding children (b) Their role as early years practitioners and its impact on children, (c) The need to exceed taken for granted ideas and obsolete pedagogical perceptions and (d) The importance of self-awareness, personal growth, and empowerment. It was shown that specific educational/learning activities, especially those engaging their experience, their active participation, mutual understanding, support (between classmates or classmates and teacher) and cooperation as well as exercising theory in practice, triggered perspective transformation. These findings imply the need for cultivating a higher education learning environment that supports the practicing of strategies and the development of skills that can help learner’s transformation and promote a more sustainable, socially-just and fulfilling world. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0946/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

The Impact of Web 2.0 Technologies on the Learning Experience of Students in Higher Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afaf Mubarak Bugawa ◽  
Andri Mirzal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Traditional Classrooms ◽  
Web 2.0 Technologies ◽  
The Impact

This article describes how the use of Web 2.0 technologies in the field of learning is on the rise. By their nature, Web 2.0 technologies increase the interactivity between users where interactivity is considered to be a key to success in traditional classrooms. This article reviews recent studies in the field of Web 2.0 technologies for learning and their impacts on the learning experiences and investigates relationship between Web 2.0 technologies and pedagogy in higher education on student learning. Key findings about the impacts of using social networks like Facebook, Twitter, blogs and wikis on learning experiences are also discussed. Web 2.0 technologies' characteristics and the rationale of Web 2.0 technologies in learning will also be explored.

scholarly journals Global mobility in music higher education: Reflections on how intercultural music-making can enhance students’ musical practices and identities

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brydie-Leigh Bartleet ◽  
Catherine Grant ◽  
Charulatha Mani ◽  
Vanessa Tomlinson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
International Study ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Music Making ◽  
Global Mobility ◽  
Musical Practices ◽  
Intercultural Music

Music higher education institutions are increasingly recognising the educational value of intercultural learning experiences. Delivering such learning experiences in a way that provides music students with a rich cultural and musical learning experience, rather than a superficial one, can be a challenging task, particularly in the case of short-term ‘mobility’ or ‘study-abroad’ programmes. This article explores ways to address this challenge by reflecting on student learnings from a suite of international study experiences, or ‘global mobility programmes’, at one Australian tertiary music institution, run in collaboration with community partners, universities and nongovernmental organisations in the Asia Pacific. Focusing on how intercultural music-making in the context can enhance students’ musical practices and identities, we first outline the sociocultural contexts of our music global mobility programmes in Cambodia, China and India, and explore the different modes of music-making these experiences afforded. We then draw on Coessens’ ‘web of artistic practice’ to explore site-specific examples of the ways in which global mobility programmes can enhance students’ musical practices and identities. These findings hold particular relevance for music educators and higher education institutions in justifying, designing and carrying out such intercultural experiences to maximise student learning and success.

Considering Transformative Learning for Adolescents Enrolled at Semester Schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-28
Author(s):  
Lisa Meerts-Brandsma ◽  
Jim Sibthorp
Keyword(s):  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Perspective Transformation ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Adolescent Population ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Values And Beliefs ◽  
Challenging Environment ◽  
Insight Into

This study examines semester schools, which have elements associated with transformative learning, and an adolescent population, where transformative learning has less commonly been studied. We administered the Learning Activities Survey pre/post semester ( n = 173) and followed the survey with semistructured interviews ( n = 30) to assess whether students experienced Mezirow’s stages of transformative learning and achieved perspective transformation. Our results suggest that adolescents experience the stages of transformative learning more frequently at semester schools than at their originating schools. However, while students said they achieved perspective transformation on the surveys, interviews revealed that the outcome might better be described as a cycle of identity formation. Students said that the relationships with teachers and students, time for reflection, and the structure of the semester were important to their learning. Specifically, a supportive but challenging environment provided content that they reflected on to gain insight into their values and beliefs.

scholarly journals How does storytelling within higher education contribute to the learning experience of early years students?

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 162-184
Author(s):  
Sarah Flanagan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Professional Group ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Culture

Background and rationale. Reading stories telling stories is a familiar practice within primary education; furthermore there is recognition that stories are used within higher education. This study seeks to understand how storytelling within higher education contributes to the learning experience of early years students. It is anticipated that a deeper understanding of stories and storytelling in this context will lead to a greater appreciation of this resource and its enhanced use. Design/methods. A qualitative methodology was used. The participants included 45 early years students. All students involved in the study were employed as early years workers contributing to the care and education of children aged 0–5. Semi structured interviews and non-participant observations were completed to collect the data and thematic analysis was used in its interpretation. Findings. Participants saw multiple contributions of story and storytelling including the facilitation of learning, the enhancement of reflective practice and the reinforcement of professional/group culture. Story and storytelling provided opportunities for relaxation, entertainment and had a significant social impact. Certain activities encouraged storytelling and the most engaging stories were those that the listener could relate to

scholarly journals CURRICULUM PREPARATION TRAINING INDEPENDENT CAMPUS, FREEDOM TO LEARN (MBKM) IN STUDY PROGRAMS AS AN EFFORT TO MEET THE MAIN PERFORMANCE INDICATORS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 173-180
Author(s):  
Dedi Mulyadi ◽  
Tanti Kirana Utami ◽  
Hilman Nur ◽  
Kuswandi ◽  
Cucu Solihah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
Assessment Techniques ◽  
Education Performance ◽  
The Impact

The MBKM policy provides opportunities for students to gain more comprehensive learning experiences and new competencies through several learning activities. Service activities are carried out by holding two types of activities, namely the socialization of MBKM policies and workshops on preparing the MBKM curriculum. The target of this activity is the leadership of the study program, lecturers, and education staff; with this activity, the participants become more familiar with preparing the curriculum, starting from making learning outcomes to assessment techniques. Furthermore, the impact of this training realizes the fulfillment of higher education performance indicators.

scholarly journals “We just disagree:” Using deliberative inquiry to seek consensus about the effects of e-learning on higher education

2008 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer H. Kelland ◽  
Heather Kanuka
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Epistemological Beliefs ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Il Y A ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Deliberative Inquiry

Building on the results of a prior study, the purpose of this qualitative study was to further explore where there is agreement on the effects of e-learning technologies in higher education learning experiences. The results confirm that (1) there are many varied and polarized perspectives about e-learning, and each position should be carefully considered by policymakers and administrators concerned with implementing e-learning technologies; (2) it is unlikely that e-learning experts will ever reach consensus on the effects of e-learning technologies within educational contexts; and, (3) the use of e-learning technologies in higher education will continue to vary based on subject matter, instructors, institutions, contexts, availability of technology and various other factors—not the least of which are the purpose of the learning activities and the epistemological beliefs about higher education. The diversity of opinions that currently exist does not make one view more correct or superior to another. Résumé: Construisant sur les résultats d’une étude antérieure, le but de cette étude qualitative était d’explorer plus à fond s’il y avait consensus sur les effets des technologies de l’eLearning dans les expériences d’apprentissage aux cycles supérieurs. Les résultats confirment que 1) il y a plusieurs perspectives variées et polarisées sur le eLearning, et chaque point de vue devrait être sérieusement considéré par les administrateurs et les rédacteurs de politiques concernés par l’implantation des technologies du eLearning, 2) il est peu probable que les experts en eLearning en arriveront jamais à un consensus sur les effets des technologies du eLearning dans un contexte éducationnel, et 3) l’utilisation des technologies du eLearning aux cycles supérieurs continuera de varier en fonction de la matière, des formateurs, des institutions, des contextes, de la disponibilité de la technologie et d’autres facteurs. Le moindre de ces facteurs n’est pas le but des activités d’apprentissage et les croyances épistémologiques à propos de l’éducation universitaire. La diversité des opinions qui existent présentement ne privilégie pas un point de vue en particulier.

scholarly journals Developing socio-emotional intelligence in first year higher education students through one-to-one learning development tutorials

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Devis-Rozental ◽  
Sue Eccles ◽  
Marian Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
First Year ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
One To One ◽  
Learning Development ◽  
The Individual

The relationship between socio-emotional intelligence and one-to-one Learning Development (LD) support offered to HE students is relatively under-explored. Socio-emotional attributes are often difficult to achieve solely within the classroom environment, although we know that engaging students in becoming more confident, resilient and self-aware can reduce their likelihood of withdrawal from their studies and improve personal achievement and success.This study explored whether the support provided during one-to-one LD tutorials enhances areas of students' socio-emotional intelligence and, in turn, positively impacts on their overall academic and personal development. Through a focus group with students and analysing feedback given by students from one UK university in the south of England, the experiences and benefits of receiving faculty-based LD support were explored. The findings suggest that students accessing this type of support further develop aspects of socio-emotional intelligence. This assists students in their transition into and through Higher Education, can reduce withdrawal rates and significantly enhances the individual student's learning experience. We argue that supporting students in developing areas of socio-emotional intelligence such as motivation, self-awareness and confidence as part of the LD provision, empowers them to successfully complete their learning journey and benefit from the wider student experience.

Black Girls and Mathematics Learning

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Crystal Morton ◽  
Danielle Tate McMillan ◽  
Winterbourne Harrison-Jones
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Black Girls ◽  
Advanced Mathematics ◽  
Informal Mathematics ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
K 12

Though the formal and informal mathematics learning experiences of Black girls are gaining more visibility in the literature, there is still a paucity of research around Black girls’ mathematics learning experiences. Black girls face unique challenges as learners in K–12 educational spaces because of their marginalized racial and gender identities. The interplay of race and racism unfolds in complex ways in Black girls’ learning experiences. This interplay hinders their development as mathematics learners and limits their access to transformative learning. As early as elementary school, Black girls are labeled as having limited mathematics knowledge and are often disproportionately placed in “lower level classrooms” devoid of any rigorous and transformative learning experiences. Teachers spend more time socially correcting Black girls rather than building on their brilliance. Even though Black girls value mathematics more and have higher confidence in mathematics than their White counterparts, they are still held to lower expectations by their teachers and are less likely to complete an advanced mathematics course. Nationally and globally, mathematics serves as an academic gatekeeper into every avenue of the labor market and higher education opportunities. Thus, the lack of opportunities Black girls have to engage in rigorous and transformative mathematics potentially locks them out of higher education opportunities and STEM-based careers. The mathematics learning experiences of Black girls move beyond challenges in K–12 spaces to limiting life choices and individual and community progress. To improve the formal and informal mathematics learning experiences of Black girls, we must understand their unique learning experiences more fully.

Dialogue Journals and Transformational Learning

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Yolanda Nieves
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Transformational Learning ◽  
Latino Students ◽  
Developmental Reading ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Dialogue Journals ◽  
Critical Writing ◽  
Transformational Learning Theory

This article explores how dialogue journals can lead to a transformative learning experience. Adult Latino students enrolled in a community college developmental reading class agree to speak truth to power through this critical writing process. Using Mezirow's(2002) transformational learning theory, Brookfield's (2000) concepts on teaching for critical thinking, and Cranton's (2000) ideas of individuation and strategy for fostering self-awareness in students, the students and professor “talk-back” to each other through dialogue journals. The complexities of discourse, culture, and individuation or resistance to it are revealed.

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