scholarly journals Title Author Hits Investigating the Effects of Cognitive Style Diversity on the Hypothesis Generation and Troubleshooting Ability of Undergraduate Students Enrolled in an Introductory Agricultural Mechanics Course at Louisiana State University Written by Whitney L. Figland, J. Joey Blackburn, Kristin S. Stair, and Michael F. Burnet Hits: 268 Exploring Curriculum Congruence and Connectivity within School-Based Agricultural Education Written by Eric M. Moser and Aaron J. McKim Hits: 343 An Application of Social Network Analysis to Focus Group Discussions: Unobserved Interaction between Participants and Discussion Topics Written by Yu-Lun Wu, Joy N. Rumble, Taylor K. Ruth, Alexa J. Lamm, Jason D. Ellis Hits: 537 Commonly Accepted Theories, Models and Philosophies: The Subjective Norms of Our Discipline(s) Written by Amy Harder, T. Grady Roberts, James R. Lindner Hits: 538 Intent to Teach: Perspectives from Pre-Service Agricultural Education Teachers Written by Christopher J. Eck, Jessica M. Toombs, and J. Shane Robinson Hits: 250 Pre-Service Teachers Self-Perceived Training Needs Associated with Program Design and Management and Leadership and SAE Development Written by Mark S. Hainline and Scott W. Smalley Hits: 316 Hemp, Hemp, Hooray: The Impact of a Hemp Educational Campaign on College Students’ Attitudes and Knowledge of Industrial Hemp Written by Blake C. Colclasure, Taylor K. Ruth, Tessa Durham Brooks, and Andrea E. Holmes Hits: 215 The Influence of CASE on Agriculture Teachers’ Use of Inquiry-Based Methods

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
State University ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Louisiana State University ◽  
School Based ◽  
Educational Campaign ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Industrial Hemp ◽  
The Impact

The Impact of TimeSlips on Undergraduate Students in Service Learning With Older Adults

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Sabine Heuer
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Attitudes Toward Older Adults ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Attitude Shift ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Journal Entries

Purpose Future speech-language pathologists are often unprepared in their academic training to serve the communicative and cognitive needs of older adults with dementia. While negative attitudes toward older adults are prevalent among undergraduate students, service learning has been shown to positively affect students' attitudes toward older adults. TimeSlips is an evidence-based approach that has been shown to improve health care students' attitudes toward older adults. The purpose of this study is to explore the change in attitudes in speech-language pathology students toward older adults using TimeSlips in service learning. Method Fifty-one students participated in TimeSlips service learning with older adults and completed the Dementia Attitude Scale (DAS) before and after service learning. In addition, students completed a reflection journal. The DAS data were analyzed using nonparametric statistics, and journal entries were analyzed using a qualitative analysis approach. Results The service learners exhibited a significant increase in positive attitude as indexed on the DAS. The reflective journal entries supported the positive change in attitudes. Conclusions A noticeable attitude shift was indexed in reflective journals and on the DAS. TimeSlips is an evidence-based, patient-centered approach well suited to address challenges in the preparation of Communication Sciences and Disorders students to work with the growing population of older adults.

scholarly journals Impact of an Online Sleep and Circadian Education Program on University Students’ Sleep Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10180
Author(s):  
Caitlin R. Semsarian ◽  
Gabrielle Rigney ◽  
Peter A. Cistulli ◽  
Yu Sun Bin
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Course Grades ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Impact

University students consistently report poor sleep. We conducted a before-and-after study to evaluate the impact of an online 10-week course on undergraduate students’ sleep knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours at 6-month follow-up. Data were collected via baseline course surveys (August–September 2020) and follow-up surveys distributed via email (February–March 2021). n = 212 students completed baseline surveys and n = 75 (35%) completed follow-up. Students retained to follow-up possessed higher baseline sleep knowledge and received higher course grades. At the 6-month follow-up, sleep knowledge had increased (mean score out of 5: 3.0 vs. 4.2, p < 0.001). At baseline, 85% of students aimed to increase their sleep knowledge and 83% aimed to improve their sleep. At follow-up, 91% reported being more knowledgeable and 37% reported improved sleep. A novel Stages of Change item revealed that 53% of students’ attitudes towards their sleep behaviours had changed from baseline. There was a reduction in sleep latency at follow-up (mean 33.3 vs. 25.6 min, p = 0.015), but no change in the total Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score. In summary, completion of an online course led to increased sleep and circadian knowledge and changed sleep attitudes, with no meaningful change in sleep behaviours. Future interventions should consider components of behavioural change that go beyond the knowledge–attitudes–behaviour continuum.

scholarly journals The Impact of Curriculum and Instructional Choices on Undergraduate Students in Introductory Geology

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Christopher Roemmele
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Pedagogical Choices ◽  
Introductory Geology ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Curriculum Topics

This research investigated the impact of an introductory geology class on undergraduate students' attitudes toward and conceptual understanding of geology. The purpose was to identify students' geologic blindness, a construct of disinterest, disdain, and unawareness of geology, geologic processes, and their relationship to humans, by assessing students’ views on curricular and pedagogical choices. A convergent parallel mixed-methods research design was conducted. The participants consisted of 289 students enrolled over two semesters in an introductory geology class for non-majors. Specific to content and instruction, students found the format of rock and mineral labs and exams difficult and in need of change. They expressed positive attitudes about the hands-on, collaborative nature of these labs, and observation skills to perform them. Curriculum topics judged more interesting were deemed less difficult to understand, and vice versa, and that there was general understanding of geology’s broader themes of tectonics and time. Open-ended responses from participants, and interviews with key informants provided further evidence for these results. Students indicated that explicit instruction on the topic relevance, cross-topic connections, and on-going assessment and the use of a variety of visualizations and collaborative work would help to improve understanding and attitudes. The results provide insight into ways to improve introductory geology courses by addressing geologic blindness.

Women's Studies as Change Agent

1977 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Scott ◽  
Ann Richards ◽  
Marie Wade
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Women's Studies ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Change Agent ◽  
Liberal Arts College ◽  
Attitudes Toward Women ◽  
State University ◽  
Women’S Studies ◽  
Regional Campus ◽  
Students Attitudes

Students' attitudes toward women and changes in those attitudes after taking a women's studies course were studied. The Spence Attitude Toward Women Scale was administered to 354 undergraduate students at two mid-western institutions. Matched pre- and posttests were obtained for 176 students. Results showed that attitudes toward women became more liberal after taking a women's studies course ( p < .001); also that attitudes were initially more liberal at an affluent liberal arts college than at a regional campus of a state university ( p < .001).

scholarly journals Participatory Archives: Theory and Practice. Edward Benoit, III and Alexandra Eveleigh, eds.

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Lauren Goss
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
User Participation ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
User Engagement ◽  
State University ◽  
Louisiana State University ◽  
Participatory Archives ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Information Manager

The archival community continues to expand its reliance on digital tools to yield dynamic user engagement and increased access to collections. Editors Edward Benoit, III and Alexandra Eveleigh posit that the advancement of web technology during the last two decades increased the scope and impact of participatory archives. Benoit, currently a professor at the School of Library &amp; Information Science at Louisiana State University, is the founder of the Virtual Footlocker Project, focusing on digital tools for soldiers to document their military experience. Eveleigh, Collections Information Manager at the Wellcome Collection, focuses her research on digital humanities and the impact of user participation.

scholarly journals The Impact Of ICTs In Education: The Case Of University Of Macedonia Students

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Areti Valasidou ◽  
Despoina Bousiou-Makridou
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Administrative Personnel ◽  
Political Studies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this paper is to describe the results of a research that took place in order to examine the opinion and impact of Information and Communication Technology to undergraduate students of University of Macedonia. The research was conducted with two main purposes. The first purpose is to investigate how familiar are the students of international and political studies with the use of ICTs on and off campus. The second purpose of the research is to examine the possible relationship between the use of ICTs and the gender and the students performance (marks) at the Introduction to Computers module that is part of their programme of studies. The results revealed that male students are more favourable toward ICT usage and the students that scored high at the module Introduction to Computers were more likely to find that the use of ICTs help them at their studies with various ways. The university academic and administrative personnel is highly recommended to find ways in order the students to be motivated and maintain positive students attitudes to use ICTs. Thus, the students will find it very helpful during their studying or even a supplement to other teaching activities.

Assessing the Impact of Study Abroad on Student Learning at Michigan State University

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward C. Ingraham ◽  
Debra L. Peterson
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Michigan State University ◽  
State University ◽  
General Direction ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Assessment Committee ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Relative Scarcity

Michigan State University (MSU) is strongly committed to the idea that study abroad is deeply beneficial and important for undergraduate students. However, there is a relative scarcity of systematically gathered qualitative and quantitative information that assesses the impact of study abroad. In the summer of 2000, MSU implemented a broad plan to design and put in place mechanisms for continuously assessing the impact of study abroad on students, on faculty, and on MSU as a whole. An institutional assessment committee was established to oversee the project, setting the general direction and goals of the project, with the day-to-day responsibility for the activities of the project delegated to staff members. The project has proceeded inductively; that is, inferring general results from specific student and faculty responses. The results of the project were obtained primarily for internal MSU use. Therefore, while we recognize that our conclusions may be similar to some to be found in the literature, the discussion presented here is limited to these internal results, and not intended to be comparative. To this end, we have not undertaken a search of the existing literature in order to provide a bibliography and citations.

scholarly journals Opettajaopiskelijat suomalaisten alkuperää selvittämässä

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-81
Author(s):  
Jukka Rantala ◽  
Helena Thuneberg ◽  
Hannu Salmi
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Interdisciplinary Instruction ◽  
Learning Modules ◽  
Interdisciplinary Knowledge ◽  
Attitude Scales ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Artikkeli käsittelee opettajaopiskelijoilla (N = 160) toteutettua tiedonalalähtöisen eheyttämisen opintokokonaisuutta ja siihen liittyvää tutkimusta. Tutkimuksessa selvitettiin opiskelijoiden asenteissa ja tiedonalalähtöisen eheyttämisen valmiuksissa tapahtuneita muutoksia alku- ja loppukyselyn sekä tuottamistehtävien avulla. Opintokokonaisuus, joka koostui noin kymmenestä tunnista asiantuntijaluentoja sekä neljän kuukauden aikana opiskelijoiden keskenään ja opettajiensa kanssa käymistä ryhmäkeskusteluista, vahvisti opiskelijoiden uskoa kykyihinsä toteuttaa oppiaineintegraatiota. Varsinkin ne opiskelijat, joiden mielestä asiantuntijaluennot avasivat onnistuneesti eri tieteenalojen selitysperusteita, kokivat eheyttämisvalmiuksiensa kohentuneen. Kuitenkin myös opiskelijat, jotka eivät käyneet luennoilla kokivat hyötyneensä opintokokonaisuudesta. Tämä selittynee ryhmäkeskustelujen yhteydessä opiskelutovereilta tihkuneella tiedolla. Lisäksi opintokokonaisuuden yhteydessä tehdyn DNA-testin voi olettaa herkistäneen eheyttämisteemalle nekin opiskelijat, jotka eivät käyneet luennoilla. Tutkimus osoittaa tiedonalalähtöiseen eheyttämiseen keskittyvän opintokokonaisuuden mahdollisuudet opiskelijoiden eheyttämisasenteiden ja -osaamisen kehittäjänä. Solving the origin of the Finns: A study of the impact of interdisciplinary instruction in the perceptions of student teachers to carry out discipline-based integration Abstract: The article presents the study relating to a discipline-based integration course for student teachers (N = 160) carried out in the University of Helsinki between January and May in 2018. The content of the course was the origin of the Finns. Pre and post tests were conducted to obtain students’ perceptions of their own abilities relating to the discipline-based integration and their readiness to carry it out in the future. In addition to the attitude scales, the test included writing tasks to analyse students’ disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge. The course showed to increase students’ faith in their own abilities to fulfill discipline-based integration. Particularly, those students who valued the ten-hours of lectures on archaeology, philology, history and genealogy thought that their disciplinary-based integrative instruction ability was improved in consequence of the course. However, also those students who did not participate in the lectures experienced the course useful. Undoubtedly, they benefited from knowledge, which has trickled in connection with the group discussions from the fellow students during the course. Another explanation seems to be the results of personal DNA tests which increased students’ interest towards the theme of the course. The study indicates the potential of the discipline-based integrative course in fostering students’ attitudes and knowledge management for discipline-based integration. It also emphasizes the importance of blending the formal instruction with informal learning in forming significant learning experiences. Keywords: discipline-based integration, multidisciplinary learning modules, elementary teacher education, university pedagogy, informal learning

scholarly journals Comparing The Impact Of An Astronomy Course And A Science And Society Seminar On Undergraduate Students' Attitudes Toward Science

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-94
Author(s):  
Helene M. L. G. Flohic
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Scientific Content ◽  
University Professors ◽  
Science Courses ◽  
Most Significant Change ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Intensive Reading ◽  
Education Science ◽  
The Impact

A common challenge among university professors is how to best design undergraduate courses to successfully enhance students' attitudes. To compare which curriculum was more efficient at fostering a positive attitude towards science in general, I studied the impact of two different general education science courses on the attitudes of college students. The first course was an arithmetic-based Introductory Astronomy course for non-science majoring undergraduates that used interactive and inquiry-based teaching techniques. The comparison course was a Science, Technology, & Society (STS) seminar with context-based science contents, discussions, and intensive reading and writing. The post-semester results showed that neither curriculum on its own significantly changed the overall attitude of students towards science as far the assessment could measure, but that each curriculum did successfully enhance specific aspects of the students’ attitude in differing categories. The STS students had scores showing a gain in believing that scientists are honest. The astronomy students had scores showing a gain in understanding that scientific theories can change in the light of new evidence. However, the most significant change was a loss in the astronomy students’ confidence that the general public can and should understand science. Thus, the results suggest that professors who strongly desire to enhance the broad nature of students' attitudes need to use more purposeful instructional experiences rather than rely only on students' deepening understanding of the specific scientific content.

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