scholarly journals “Post-it mapping”: analogical disruption in the classroom

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guiomar Liste ◽  
Tamar Buil ◽  
Juan Delgado ◽  
Jose Vicente Pinar
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Teaching Innovation ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Analogical Mapping ◽  
Mapping Techniques ◽  
Set Up

Educators need to prepare students for an increasingly complex and interconnected world, and traditional teaching methods can fail to help students develop some of the needed skills. We set up to combine flipped-calssroom strategies and mapping techniques with the aim to encourage creativity and adaptability while ensuring deep learning of complex theoretical concepts. A simple analogical disruption was added, in the shape of post-it notes used to build concept maps, to disturb an otherwise heavy technology-based course. Our teaching innovation has been pilot tested in a range of groups and theoretical concepts with preliminary positive feedback being reported by students.They have described the innovation as “an entertaining change”, but also referring to improvements on their information searching and critical thinking skills. Students also found that the analogical mapping activity through post-it notes encouraged participation and an active attitude in class. Overall, they reported an improved understading of complex concepts and to their independent learning skills, which appears to support the literature linking visual representations and summary exercises with high student satisfaction and improvements in meaningful learning.

scholarly journals Inquiry-based learning to improve student engagement in a large first year topic

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masha Smallhorn ◽  
Jeanne Young ◽  
Narelle Hunter ◽  
Karen Burke da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
First Year ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Multiple Choice Exam ◽  
The Impact

Increasing the opportunity for students to be involved in inquiry-based activities can improve engagement with content and assist in the development of analysis and critical thinking skills. The science laboratory has traditionally been used as a platform to apply the content gained through the lecture series. These activities have exposed students to experiments which test the concepts taught but which often result in a predicted outcome. To improve the engagement and learning outcomes of our large first year biology cohort, the laboratories were redeveloped. Superlabs were run with 100 students attending weekly sessions increasing the amount of contact time from previous years. Laboratories were redeveloped into guided-inquiry and educators facilitated teams of students to design and carry out an experiment. To analyse the impact of the redevelopment on student satisfaction and learning outcomes, students were surveyed and multiple choice exam data was compared before and after the redevelopment. Results suggest high levels of student satisfaction and a significant improvement in student learning outcomes. All disciplines should consider including inquiry-based activities as a methodology to improve student engagement and learning outcome as it fosters the development of independent learners. 

Nursing Care Plans Versus Concept Maps in the Enhancement of Critical Thinking Skills in Nursing Students Enrolled in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Sinatra-Wilhelm
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Care Plans

Appropriate and effective critical thinking and problem solving is necessary for all nurses in order to make complex decisions that improve patient outcomes, safety, and quality of nursing care. With the current emphasis on quality improvement, critical thinking ability is a noteworthy concern within the nursing profession. An in-depth review of literature related to critical thinking was performed. The use of nursing care plans and concept mapping to improve critical thinking skills was among the recommendations identified. This study compares the use of nursing care plans and concept mapping as a teaching strategy for the enhancement of critical thinking skills in baccalaureate level nursing students. The California Critical Thinking Skills Test was used as a method of comparison and evaluation. Results indicate that concept mapping enhances critical thinking skills in baccalaureate nursing students.

scholarly journals The trilayer approach of teaching physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology concepts in a first-year pharmacy course: the TLAT model

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Islam ◽  
Gauri Sabnis ◽  
Fred Farris
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Class Group ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
Group Activities ◽  
Traditional Lectures ◽  
Active Learning Strategies

This paper describes the development, implementation, and students’ perceptions of a new trilayer approach of teaching (TLAT). The TLAT model involved blending lecture, in-class group activities, and out-of-class assignments on selected content areas and was implemented initially in a first-year integrated pharmacy course. Course contents were either delivered by traditional lectures or by the TLAT. A survey instrument was distributed by SurveyMonkey to determine students’ perceptions of the TLAT model. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. Students’ performance in a total of 225 examination and quiz questions was analyzed to evaluate whether the TLAT model improved students’ learning. Students’ ( n = 98) performance scores for TLAT-based and lecture-based questions were 83.3 ± 10.2 and 79.5 ± 14.0, respectively ( P < 0.05). Ninety-three percent of students believed that in-class group activities enhanced conceptual understanding of course materials, helped them take responsibility of their own learning, and enhanced their overall learning experiences. More than 80% of respondents felt that solving cases and developing concept maps helped them sharpen creative and critical thinking skills. In addition, 90% of the respondents indicated that the homework throughout the semester helped them stay up to date and focused with the progress of the course. The use of the TLAT model led to an improvement in student learning of complex concepts. Moreover, the results suggest that this model improves students’ self-reliance and attitudes toward learning. Our findings should serve as an impetus for inclusion of diverse active learning strategies in pharmacy education.

scholarly journals Challenging High Potential Students In Large Classes: A Hurdles Approach

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Margaret A. Cleek
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
High Potential ◽  
Student Writing ◽  
Writing Assignments ◽  
Large Classes ◽  
High Performing ◽  
Multiple Choice Exam ◽  
Set Up

A hurdles approach, where qualitatively different expectations are linked to higher grades is suggested as a way of challenging high performing students in large classes with extreme range in ability. Large classes and increasing range in student ability and preparedness as well as diverse student learning styles have made it difficult to design assignments and grading schemes which meet the needs of students in the large class environment. High potential students are particularly underserved in this context. Time considerations are also an issue, as large classes make reading student writing assignments impractical. Most instructors know the value of assignments that challenge students critical thinking skills, but many can simply no longer handle the workload and thus resort to no papers, no essay exams, and rely on only the multiple-choice exam. It is suggested that setting up a multiple hurdles approach to grading and assignments in classes can address these problems and issues. Properly worked out, this method can provide the challenge your top students need, the feedback that they deserve, satisfy your need to really challenge students, and address the reality of large classes. This paper outlines how to set up such a multiple hurdles system and make it work.

scholarly journals Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Mahasiswa Melalui Pembelajaran Discovery Learning Berbasis Assessment Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-64
Author(s):  
Eric Dwi Putra ◽  
Ria Amalia
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Discovery Learning ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Discrete Mathematics ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Improved Learning

Improved learning will continue to be done to continuously improve the quality of learning. One of the efforts made through discovery learning is based on assessment learning. Collaborating between discovery learning and assessment learning is expected to improve students' critical thinking skills in discrete mathematics courses. Classroom action research conducted in 2 cycles where each cycle carried out as many as 4 (four) meetings. The results showed that a) Implementation of discovery learning based on assessment learning that can improve students' critical thinking skills is carried out in 7 stages, namely stimulation, problem statement, data collection, data processing, verification, generalitation and peer assessment. The seven stages work together to create independent learning and train students' thinking skills. b) Students' critical thinking skills have increased by 33.33%. This percentage indicates that discovery learning based on assessment learning can improve students' critical thinking skills

Personalized Learning and Online Instruction

2018 ◽  
pp. 164-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Svenningsen ◽  
Steven Bottomley ◽  
Joseph J. Pear
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Personalized Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Behavioral Approach ◽  
Digital Inclusion ◽  
Higher Level Thinking ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Personalized System

This development of digital inclusion with personalized learning has had an impact on how courses are designed and delivered. To that end, a behavioral approach that combines digital with personalized learning is CAPSI (computer-aided personalized system of instruction). In CAPSI, students decide when and where to study course material and where and when to take a test on their learning. The changes occurring in higher education also need to incorporate the development of critical thinking skills. CAPSI is highly adaptable to developing critical or higher-level thinking based on Bloom's taxonomy; CAPSI's emphasis on written answers, providing feedback, and writing appeals leads to higher order thinking. To assess student satisfaction, questionnaires given at the end of a course show that many students find CAPSI to be beneficial to their learning. Also, due to its flexible design, CAPSI is highly modifiable and can be used in all courses in a variety of locations and with students at different educational levels.

scholarly journals CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AMONG MOROCCAN PHD STUDENTS OF HEALTH SCIENCES

2020 ◽  
pp. 279-288
Author(s):  
Imane Ghazlane ◽  
◽  
Bouzekri Touri ◽  
Mohamed Bergadi ◽  
Khalid Marnoufi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Set Up

The significant weakness in problem solving and innovation continues to affect scientific production in Morocco. That’s why, many reforms are set up to address the various problems raised. The national strategy for the development of scientific research by 2025 indicates the proper conduct and methodological integrity of research work. Literature states that critical thinking is the intellectual basis of the scientific research method. Furthermore, it has been empirically demonstrated that students with strong critical thinking skills(CTS)perform well in research methodology subjects. Therefore, the close relationship between critical thinking skills and performance in the research methodology application highlights the potential of young researchers in this area. The present work is the subject of an exploratory study that intends to reveal CTS, considered as an essential foundation for any research methodology, among 25 participants registered as researchers belonging to health sciences majors. The findings of this study scored moderate overall results of CTS. A significant correlation has been found between the overall score skills of the HSRT and the scores of the marks of their final projects. The correlation indicates that the success of their dissertation work was related to the deduction, evaluation, and inference subscales of the HSRT.

scholarly journals The Effect of Critical Thinking Ability, Emotional Intelligence, and Learning Independence on Mathematics Learning Outcomes of Class VIII Students of SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hastuty Musa ◽  
Rusli ◽  
Ranak Lince ◽  
Abdul Gaffar ◽  
Jusnawati
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Learning Together

The purpose of this study was conducted to determine: (1) how is the description of critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence and learning independence of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa. (2) whether there is an influence on the ability to think critically, emotional intelligence and independent learning together on the mathematics learning outcomes of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa. (3) whether there is a positive influence on the ability to think critically on the mathematics learning outcomes of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa. (4) whether there is a positive effect of emotional intelligence on the mathematics learning outcomes of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa. (5) whether there is a positive effect of independent learning on the mathematics learning outcomes of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa. This type of research is an ex-post facto research which is causality with a research sample of 57 students from class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa in the 2019/2020 school year using the sampling technique using cluster random sampling method. Data collection techniques using tests, questionnaires and documentation. The data analysis technique used descriptive statistics and inferential statistical analysis. The results showed that: (1) critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence and learning independence of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa were in the good category while the mathematics learning outcomes of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa were in very high criteria. (2) the ability to think critically, emotional intelligence and independent learning together have an effect on the mathematics learning outcomes of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sunggguminasa. (3) the ability to think critically has a positive effect on the mathematics learning outcomes of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa. (4) emotional intelligence has a positive effect on the mathematics learning outcomes of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa. (5) independent learning has a positive effect on mathematics learning outcomes of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Sungguminasa.

scholarly journals Critical thinking in nursing students from two Brazilian regions

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Paula de Souza Rego Pinto Carvalho ◽  
Allyne Fortes Vitor ◽  
Ana Luísa Petersen Cogo ◽  
Greicy Kelly Gouveia Dias Bittencourt ◽  
Viviane Euzébia Pereira Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Creation

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the overall critical thinking and the development of each of the cognitive skills or attributes that compose it in students of the undergraduate program in nursing through the creation of concept maps in two Brazilian teaching institutions. Method: Before-and-after experimental study, randomized, performed in two universities of two Brazilian regions, with a sample of 21 subjects at the A school and 56 at the B school. Data were collected through sociodemographic questionnaire and the California Critical Thinking Skills Test. Intervention consisted in the creation of four concept maps. Results: Scores measured for overall critical thinking do not differed between the groups of both schools; however, positive aspects among them were found for skills of evaluation, induction, and inference. Conclusion: We perceived validity as a facilitating teaching strategy of the use of concept maps in several aspects.

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