scholarly journals The Value of Relevant, Project-Based Learning to Youth Development

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerry Schwartz ◽  
Darcy Tessman ◽  
Daniel McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Projects ◽  
Relevant Community

Project Based Learning models present authentic learning opportunities with real-life situations, enabling students to set their own learning goals and forge their own relationships (Barab, et al., 2001). The autonomy inherent in this model allows youth to bring their skills and experiences to real situations and to be seen as valued community members. This article describes a project-based learning model involving “externs,” who developed and implemented sustainability projects in their communities. Externs worked with Cooperative Extension professionals on locally relevant community projects during the summer of 2011 in three Arizona counties. The project based learning experience had a positive impact on the lives of our three externs.

scholarly journals Putting Theory into Practice: Incorporating a Community Engagement Model into Online Pre-professional Courses in Legal Studies and Human Resources Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoinette France-Harris, J.D. ◽  
Christie H. Burton, Ed. D. ◽  
Mara Mooney, J.D.
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Educational Partnerships ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Legal Studies ◽  
Online Classrooms

As part of community-engaged educational partnerships, students are paired with community members in instructor-focused activities linked to an academic curriculum.  Scholars widely agree that this type of approach can significantly improve the learning experience for students while simultaneously having a positive impact on the community.  As faculty in higher education implement this pedagogical tool, it is a natural progression for it to expand into online classrooms.  In particular, while there is a growing body of research related to community engagement in online healthcare and science-related fields, less research exists on the incorporation of community engagement in other types of online pre-professional courses.  This paper explores student perceptions in online pre-professional undergraduate courses in the legal studies and human resources fields in which community engagement projects were utilized.  These experiences should lead to a deeper understanding of the benefits and challenges of community-engaged online classrooms and give guidance for developing future projects.

MarineTech Project—Attracting Students towards Math and Science Careers in Shipbuilding and Repair Industry

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (01) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Alok K. Verma ◽  
Ray Ferrari ◽  
Manorama Talaiver ◽  
Sueanne E. McKinney ◽  
Daniel Dickerson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Science Instruction ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Issues ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Math And Science

Low enrollment and high attrition rates in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) based degree programs have created a shortage of workforce in industries such as shipbuilding and repair that are important for national security. Part of this problem can be attributed to pedagogical issues such as lack of engaging hands-on activities used for math and science instruction in middle and high schools. Another reason for this is that the teachers are not trained in taking an integrated approach to teaching math and science. This has led to large-scale flight and attrition from STEM-based career tracks. Consequently, engineering and engineering technology programs throughout the nation have observed declining graduation rates and quality of incoming students. To engage students' interest in STEM-based careers, it is important that students establish a link between the math and science instruction and its application to solve real-life problems early in their learning experience. Project-based activities have a proven record as a pedagogical method. Effectiveness of this pedagogy has been supported by research in the acquisition and retention of knowledge. The MarineTech Project funded by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia and supported by the shipbuilding and repair industry has attempted to address the quality of STEM education in Virginia by developing project-based learning kits and providing professional development training in the use of these kits. The project also provided teacher training in 21st century skills and integrated math and science education while increasing awareness of teachers about the shipbuilding and repair industry. The paper presents the motivation behind developing these project-based learning (PBL) modules, issues related to implementation, and results from student and teacher workshops.

Implementing Service-Learning Through a Community-Based Fitness Program

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 398-402
Author(s):  
Lisa G. Johnson ◽  
Birgitta L. Baker
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Fitness Program ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Capstone Course ◽  
Course Work ◽  
Real Life Setting ◽  
Community Fitness

Louisiana State University’s School of Kinesiology has partnered with the Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Fitness Center in Baton Rouge, LA since 2003 offering our fitness studies concentration majors a unique service-learning experience. The center is located in a community with citizens battling many health issues, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, with limited access and resources that promote a heathy lifestyle. Students enrolled in a senior capstone course work with the community members in the Sensational Seniors fitness program. This fitness program addresses some of those needs by providing a variety of group exercise sessions promoting overall health and longevity for the participants. Our students are able to apply theoretical concepts learned in lectures and laboratories to address public health concerns in a real-life setting. The students lead group fitness activities, monitor blood pressures, and disseminate appropriate and updated health and exercise information for the seniors.

scholarly journals STRATEGI PEMASARAN PRODUK HERBALIFE (STUDI KASUS RUMAH NUTRISI GREEN)

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Gleyni ., Supit ◽  
Ribka M. Kumaat ◽  
Agnes E. Loho
Keyword(s):  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Investment Strategy ◽  
The Public

This study aims to determine the marketing strategy Herbalife in Manado City. The method of determining the area of research done in purposive, using the case study method which is a description of a real-life experience, which is used to make points, raise issues or otherwise enhance understanding and learning experience of the participants. Where, Nutrition Green House as a location or point of research. Data analysis method used is descriptive analysis, SWOT analysis, and business strategy theory. The results showed that the strategies that have been applied are maintained and add to the marketing strategy of "investment strategy", which prioritizes the development of this strategy over the larger business. Home Nutrition Green brings their positive impact on the communities that exist around the city of Manado. Its positive impact, among other things, the public can find out how to live healthy by consuming Herbalife products with the benefits contained in any product without considering the price of Herbalife products.

scholarly journals Physical therapy using robotics: A project-based learning experience for undergraduate students

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 32-42
Author(s):  
Edgar Lopez-Caudana ◽  
Christian Fernando López-Orozco ◽  
César Mendoza Bárbara ◽  
Germán Eduardo Baltazar Reyes ◽  
Pedro Ponce ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Innovative Therapy ◽  
Wide Range

The dynamic society we live in requires constant adaptation and innovation on every aspect of our daily lives, allowing us to improve the necessities of different people by doing it. For this study, we used a new approach with project-based learning to go beyond the typical environment in higher education and bring solutions to real-life scenarios. The project was developed with undergraduate engineering students in collaboration with a rehabilitation institute in Mexico City to design a physical therapy routine using the NAO robot. It allowed interaction between young patients in real time and fostered empathy while developing a final usable product. The study measured the usability of the robotic platform during the rehabilitation sessions and the reproducibility of the project through Cronbach's alpha evaluation. The usability results show a higher interest in the project from both the patients and the medical staff involved while constructing the material needed to develop a product that matches the standards given by the rehabilitation institute. Implications for practice or policy: Therapists could change traditional approaches to caregiving while adopting new technological methodologies using robots. Higher education students could supplement their school curricula with real-case scenarios such as creating innovative therapy sessions for people with physical disabilities. Schools might need to collaborate with a wide range of institutions to provide technological solutions to real problems.

scholarly journals PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN AN EFL SETTING – A CASE STUDY AT A UNIVERSITY IN VIETNAM

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (38) ◽  
pp. 223-236
Author(s):  
Le Thi Chi Giao ◽  
Bich Dieu Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Language Instruction ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Local Context ◽  
The University ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Teaching for enhanced learning experience has well-received great interest from many teachers and educators around the world. In the EFL setting, tremendous efforts have been recognized in taking students out of a conventional classroom to experience a new way of learning which stimulates interest and creative thinking, which improves communication and collaborative skills, and which exposes students to more meaningful real-life situations. Project-based learning (PBL) is an answer to this, and it has developed as an alternative to teaching a foreign language with a focus on enhanced learning experience and increased creative teambuilding and group skills through meaningful projects. This paper presents how PBL has been adopted at the University of Foreign Language Studies – the University of Danang (UFLS-UD). It revisits the significance of PBL, the structure of a PBL activity, and reports how PBL has been situated in the local context of teaching English to students majoring in English in Vietnam. The reflections reported here showcase the gains through the path of action research enacted by individual teachers who act as change agents or enablers of this innovative teaching and learning approach and whose efforts have been recognized by means of several adaptations made to bring real life and a sense of community into language instruction.

scholarly journals ExCEL: A Unique Approach to Providing Experiential Learning Opportunities

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelton Friedrich
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Academic Experience ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Unique Approach ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Work Integrated Learning ◽  
Collaboration Project

McMaster University’s proposed Engineering Centre for Experiential Learning (ExCEL) is a novel example of providing a deep student learning experience outside of the traditional academic experience, and one in which experiential learning opportunities are intended to drive the development of additional learning opportunities. The ExCEL Initiative has students engaged in goal setting and fundraising, and actively involved in the design, construction and management of an engineering student centre building that will support future experiential learning opportunities for students. This integrates a diverse range of engineering pedagogical topics including open ended design, multi-disciplinary collaboration, sustainability, work-integrated learning, industry-academic collaboration, project-based learning and professional development. This learning opportunity will be analyzed on how it was leveraged and integrated to address this host of pedagogical topics through a real world project. Detailing this unique example will allow the rich learning aspects of it to be implemented by other educators in other engineering education institutions.

MarineTech Project - Attracting Students towards Math and Science Careers in Shipbuilding and Repair Industry

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alok K. Verma ◽  
Ray Ferrari ◽  
Manorama Talaiver ◽  
Sueanne E. McKinney ◽  
Daniel Dickerson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Science Instruction ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Issues ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Math And Science

Low enrollment and high attrition rates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) based degree programs have created a shortage of workforce in industries like shipbuilding and repair which are important for national security. Part of this problem can be attributed to pedagogical issues like lack of engaging hands-on activities utilized for math and science instruction in middle and high schools. Another reason for this is that the teachers are not trained in taking an integrated approach to teaching math and science. This has led to large scale flight and attrition from STEM based career tracks. Consequently, engineering and engineering technology programs throughout the nation have observed declining graduation rates and quality of incoming students. To engage student’s interest in STEM based careers, it is important that students establish a link between the math and science instruction and its application to solve real life problems early in their learning experience. Project based activities have a proven record as a pedagogical method. Effectiveness of this pedagogy has been supported by research in the acquisition and retention of knowledge. The MarineTech Project funded by the State Council of Higher education of Virginia and supported by the Shipbuilding and Repair industry has attempted to address the quality of STEM education in Virginia by developing project based learning kits and providing professional development training in the use of these kits. The project also provided teacher training in 21st century skills and Integrated Math and Science education while increasing awareness of teachers about shipbuilding and repair industry. The paper presents the motivation behind developing these project based learning (PBL) modules, issues related to implementation and results from student and teacher workshops.

scholarly journals Does Project-Based Learning (PBL) Promote Student Learning? A Performance Evaluation

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bertha Ngereja ◽  
Bassam Hussein ◽  
Bjørn Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
The Creation ◽  
A Performance

The purpose of the study on which this paper is based was to conduct a performance evaluation of student learning for an introductory course in project management in a higher educational institution in Norway. This was done by utilizing performance measurement philosophy to evaluate perceived student learning after a project-based assignment was applied as an instructional tool. The evaluation was conducted at the end of the semester to determine whether it facilitated learning effectiveness by providing an authentic learning experience. Relevant learning criteria were identified from existing literature and were measured by means of a questionnaire survey. Ten measurement scales were established using a 5-point Likert scale. The survey was then rolled out for the same subject for two consecutive semesters for just over 100 project management students. The results indicated that the incorporation of project-based assignments has a positive impact on student learning, motivation, and performance both in the short and long term. The study finally revealed that the incorporation of project-based assignments enables the creation of real-life experiences, which further stimulates the creation and development of real-life competencies.

scholarly journals Blended learning experience through projects

2019 ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Alma Delia Otero-Escobar ◽  
Elsa Suarez-Jasso ◽  
Jesús Ramirez-Sánchez ◽  
Mayra Minerva Mendez-Anota
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Face To Face

This research applies the method of blended learning with project-based learning as a teaching strategy. The main objective was to identify the didactic contribution of the blended learning method through the solution of problems in a university context as mechanism to support the development of student competencies. The achievement of these competences was evaluated through face-to-face sessions and online interactions which sought to grant technological solutions to real organizations. Thus, through the Canvas model, the student carried out the creation of a business in a collaborative, distributed and integral manner as part of the educational experience called Technological Solutions applicable to organizations, taught at the Universidad Veracruzana in Mexico. The research question is: What is the didactic contribution of the blended learning method through problem solving in a university context? As a result of this mixed study, the contribution of the teacher is determined by coordinating, organizing, investigating and preparing the appropriate educational materials and technological resources for maximum use in student learning. A primary role of the teacher was to motivate the student to make a final product that can connect their educational activities with real-life situations.

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