scholarly journals The learning climate of chartered quantity surveying practices

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Lowe ◽  
Martin Skitmore
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Learning Climate ◽  
Working Practices ◽  
Quantity Surveying ◽  
Human Support

This paper reports on a fully structured interview survey investigating the relationship between the learning climate of chartered quantity surveying practices and individual learning styles, approaches to learning, ability, measures of length of service and the size of the quantity surveying organisation. The results indicate that the learning environment is generally supportive in terms of human support, but less supportive in terms of staff development systems; as individuals rise in the hierarchy of an organisation, their perception of its ability to provide an appropriate learning environment increases. Likewise, perceptions of human support and working practices within organisations increase significantly with length of time in the profession; larger organisations have more advanced staff development systems but provide less human support; and the learning environment both overall and in terms of working practices correlates positively with learning styles and approaches to learning.

Who Profits Most from Blended Learning?

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk T. Tempelaar ◽  
Bart Rienties ◽  
Bas Giesbers
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Innovative Learning ◽  
The Relationship

The authors investigate the relationship between student learning choices and learning styles in the use of an innovative learning environment for statistics. For teaching introductory statistics to first-year students in economics and business, Maastricht University uses a blended learning environment. It allows students to individualize learning by attuning the available learning tools to their personal preferences. The blended learning environment consists of tutorials focused on problem-based learning, lectures, independent learning and an electronic learning environment (ALEKS) based on knowledge space theory. The paper examines the intensity of use of ALEKS and investigates the relationship between this and student learning dispositions in a correlational study. Data from around 4,650 students are used. The findings suggest that less academically-inclined students, such as those with ‘surface’ approaches to learning, profit most from the availability of e-learning tools.

Learning Styles in the e-Learning Environment

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel Doulik ◽  
Jiri Skoda ◽  
Ivana Simonova
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Period 2 ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Traditional Approaches

The paper focuses on the field of learning styles in e-learning. The study is structured in two main parts: (1) a brief overview of traditional approaches to learning styles is presented and their role in the process of instruction is set; this part results in the reflection of current state, when learning styles are considered within e-learning; (2) results of meta-analysis dealing with learning styles in the e-learning environment are introduced focusing on two periods (2001-2007, 2008-2014) and journals in selected databases ProQuest Central, Elsevier Science Direct and ERIC. Totally 5,361 papers were collected and structured according to three criteria: (1) time period, (2) relevancy of information sources and (3) relevant key words. Collected data underwent the chí-squared test for independence and the analysis of adjusted residuals on the significance level a=0.05. No statistically significant changes were discovered in the research sample, however, some shifts were detected in this field. Finally, the results were discussed and relating conclusions provided.

scholarly journals Action learning in undergraduate engineering thesis supervision

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Brad Stappenbelt
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Action Learning ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Engineering Research ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Student Approaches To Learning ◽  
Learning Sets

In the present action learning implementation, twelve action learning sets were conducted over eight years. The action learning sets consisted of students involved in undergraduate engineering research thesis work. The concurrent study accompanying this initiative, investigated the influence of the action learning environment on student approaches to learning and any accompanying academic, learning and personal benefits realised. The influence of preferred learning styles on set function and student adoption of the action learning process were also examined. The action learning environment implemented had a measurable significant positive effect on student academic performance, their ability to cope with the stresses associated with conducting a research thesis, the depth of learning, the development of autonomous learners and student perception of the research thesis experience. The present study acts as an addendum to a smaller scale implementation of this action learning approach, applied to supervision of third and fourth year research projects and theses, published in 2010.

scholarly journals The impact of the interaction between the e-learning environment and the level of self-learning ability on critical thinking and achievement in mathematics among secondary school students

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nourah Marzouq Al Qathami - Ghadir Zein Eddin Flambain
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Self Learning

The aim of the research is to identify the effect of the interaction between the e-learning environment and the level of self-learning ability on critical thinking and achievement in mathematics among secondary school students. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher relied on the semi-experimental approach, where the research tools were in the measure of self-learning ability, electronic achievement test, After verifying the validity of the research tools and their consistency, they were applied to a sample of (35) female high school students in Taif, They were divided into the first two experimental groups (18) and the second (17) according to the level of self-learning ability (high and low). The first group is taught through a virtual e-learning environment and the other through a personal electronic learning environment. The data were processed using the SPSS statistical program and the research reached a number of results, the most important of which are: There was a statistically significant difference (0.05) among the average scores of the students in the post-test of the achievement test among the first experimental group using the virtual e-learning environment, and the general average (14.28) and the second experimental group using the personal e-learning environment and got a general average (15.39), and shows the difference in favor of the second experimental group. There was also no statistically significant difference (0.05) between the mean scores of the students of the two groups in the post-measurement scores of the Critical Thinking Skills Scale. A statistically significant difference (0.05) was found between the mean scores of the students of the experimental groups in the academic achievement and the critical thinking skills scale due to the main effect of the different level of self-learning ability (high / low) For students with high self-learning ability, There were no statistically significant differences at (0.05) between the mean scores of the students of the two groups due to interaction between the e-learning environment (virtual / personal) and the level of self-learning (high / low) in academic achievement and critical thinking skills. In the light of the results, a number of recommendations and suggestions were presented to enhance the critical thinking skills and the achievement of mathematics in secondary school students and in all educational stages, Including the awareness of teachers and teachers of the importance of using e-learning environments in achieving the desired educational goals and attention to the development of thinking skills in general and critical thinking skills in particular to ensure the efficiency of the process of learning and continuous learning process.

scholarly journals A look at the advanced learners' use of mobile devices for English language study: Insights from interview data

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Mariusz Kruk
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Advanced Learners ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
The One

<p>The paper discusses the results of a study which explored advanced learners of English engagement with their mobile devices to develop learning experiences that meet their needs and goals as foreign language learners. The data were collected from 20 students by means of a semi-structured interview. The gathered data were subjected to qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results of the study demonstrated that, on the one hand, some subjects manifested heightened awareness relating to the advantageous role of mobile devices in their learning endeavors, their ability to reach for suitable tools and retrieve necessary information so as to achieve their goals, meet their needs and adjust their learning of English to their personal learning styles, and on the other, a rather intuitive and/or ad hoc use of their mobile devices in the classroom.</p>

scholarly journals PENGARUH MOTIVASI BELAJAR, GAYA BELAJAR, DAN LINGKUNGAN BELAJAR PADA HASIL BELAJAR EKONOMI DI SMA NEGERI 1 WRINGINANOM GRESIK

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Muhammad Miftah Farid
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Regression Techniques

This study aims to analyze the influence of learning motivation, learning styles and learning environments on learning outcomes economy partially or simultaneously. The population in this study is IPS students a total of 314 people and a total sample of 153 students in SMA Negeri 1 Wringinanom Gresik. The data collection techniques used were questionnaires and documentation. Analysis method using multiple linear regression techniques. The results showed that the learning motivation, learning style and learning environment partially positive significant effect on learning outcomes. Learning motivation, learning style and the learning environment simultaneously positive significant effect on learning outcomes

scholarly journals Effects of web-based electrocardiography simulation on strategies and learning styles

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 0650-0656 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Granero-Molina ◽  
Cayetano Fernández-Sola ◽  
Esperanza López-Domene ◽  
José Manuel Hernández-Padilla ◽  
Leonel São Romão Preto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Advanced Cardiac Life Support ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Item Scores ◽  
Electrocardiogram Ecg

OBJECTIVETo identify the association between the use of web simulation electrocardiography and the learning approaches, strategies and styles of nursing degree students.METHODA descriptive and correlational design with a one-group pretest-posttest measurement was used. The study sample included 246 students in a Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support nursing class of nursing degree.RESULTSNo significant differences between genders were found in any dimension of learning styles and approaches to learning. After the introduction of web simulation electrocardiography, significant differences were found in some item scores of learning styles: theorist (p < 0.040), pragmatic (p < 0.010) and approaches to learning.CONCLUSIONThe use of a web electrocardiogram (ECG) simulation is associated with the development of active and reflexive learning styles, improving motivation and a deep approach in nursing students.

Instructional Strategies for the Inclusive Music Classroom

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice-Ann Darrow ◽  
Mary Adamek
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Inclusive Classroom ◽  
Teaching Approaches ◽  
Music Classroom ◽  
Inclusive Teaching

While inclusive education is an admirable ideal, it is often difficult to implement. Successful educators have found that employing certain instructional strategies can help meet the needs of students with varying abilities. Inclusive teaching strategies refer to any number of teaching approaches that address the needs of students with a variety of backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities. This article cites various strategies found to be effective in the inclusive classroom. These strategies contribute to the overall learning environment.

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