scholarly journals Defining Pedagogical Differentiation in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Eurydice-Maria Kanellopoulou ◽  
Maria Darra
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Procedural Knowledge ◽  
General Category ◽  
Frequency Of Occurrence ◽  
Continuous Assessment ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Flexible Grouping ◽  
Scientific Texts ◽  
Student Centered

The purpose of this paper is, through content analysis of 19 publications in the Greek and international literature in scientific texts, books, journal articles, and conferences, to investigate the conceptual content of pedagogical differentiation in higher education, as it emerges from the descriptions and discussion of authors, researchers, and experts. From the analysis, twelve dimensions or characteristics of pedagogical differentiation emerged that presented the highest frequency of occurrence in four broad categories. These are a. modification of the supportive learning context, meeting the needs of learners, and continuous improvement of the learning for all the learners who joined the category entitled "processes", b. student-centered teaching and learning, flexible learning context / flexible grouping and the possibility of learning option / multiple options as dimensions of a more general category called "context", c. the success and active participation of the learner in his learning, the development of life skills as well as the development of procedural knowledge skills that were included in the category called "learning outcomes" and d. the modification of "learning" products, the alternative / modern forms of assessment and the continuous assessment that were dimensions of the category "assessment". The results of the research show that the dimension with the highest frequency is a modification of the supportive learning context and follows in order of frequency of occurrence, the modification of learning "products" and meeting the needs of learners. Finally, the dimensions with the lowest frequency of occurrence include the continuous assessment and the development of procedural knowledge skills.

scholarly journals Conceptual Dimensions of Pedagogical Differentiation in School Education

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. p79
Author(s):  
Eurydice-Maria Kanellopoulou ◽  
Maria DARRA
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Procedural Knowledge ◽  
School Education ◽  
Frequency Of Occurrence ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Continuous Assessment ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Conceptual Content ◽  
Scientific Texts ◽  
Primary And Secondary Education

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the conceptual content of pedagogical differentiation in school education, as it emerges from the descriptions and discussion of authors, researchers and experts through content analysis of 22 publications in the Greek and international literature in various scientific texts, books, journal articles and conferences. From the analysis that was performed, twelve dimensions or otherwise characteristics of pedagogical differentiation emerged that presented the highest frequency of occurrence and were included in four broad categories that are: a. “processes”, b. “context”, c. “the learning outcomes” and d. “assessment”. The results of the research show that in secondary education the dimension with the highest frequency is the modification of the supportive learning context, followed by meeting the needs of the students and the continuous improvement of the learning for all students. From the publications studied on pedagogical differentiation, which referred to primary and secondary education together, it appears that the most frequent dimensions are the modification of the supportive learning context and meeting the needs of the students. Dimensions with the lowest frequency of occurrence in secondary education include the possibility of learning option / multiple options, the development of procedural knowledge skills and continuous assessment, while in the publications for primary and secondary education together, the dimensions of development of life skills and continuous assessment were not identified.

scholarly journals ‘Centering’ Teaching Excellence in Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diarmaid Lane
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Effectiveness ◽  
Corporate University ◽  
Teaching Excellence ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Teaching Awards ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Significant Weakness

This paper explores the complexity of ‘teaching excellence’ (Kreber, 2002) in contemporary higher education. It describes how a university academic, who has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards, questions if they really are an ‘excellent teacher’ and if their student-centered philosophy is sustainable.  An analysis of data related to teaching and learning effectiveness over a seven year period highlights a significant weakness in how the academic approached the teaching of undergraduate students.  This had a subsequent negative effect on several levels.  The paper concludes by describing the merits of academics ‘centering’ themselves between the corporate university and the needs of students in striving for ‘teaching excellence’.

scholarly journals Uncovering Trend-based Research Insights on Teaching & Learning in Big Data

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-Eun Park
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Algorithm ◽  
Semantic Network ◽  
Academic Leaders ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Diverse Learning ◽  
Quality Programs ◽  
Future Education

Abstract Along with the occurrence of the big data era, digital transformation has had a transformative effect on modern education tremendously in higher education. It transforms an institutional core value of education to better meet students' needs by leveraging big data and digital technology. Based on this background, this study attempts to catch the principal trends, or new directions, paradigms as predictors with an association of each topic by discovering the up-to-date research trends on teaching and learning in higher education via text mining technique. For this, 285 research articles in the area of teaching and learning in higher education were collected from several big databases (distinguishable publishers' web platforms) through search engines for two years in 2018 ~ 2019. Then it was analyzed using a semantic network analysis that processes natural human language. In consequence, research results show a relatively high connection with 'student' or 'student-centered/led' rather than 'teacher-led.' Moreover, it exhibits that the practice and assessment in learning can be attained via diverse learning activities, containing community or outreach activities. Besides, research in academic contexts, experience-based classes, the effect of group activities, how students' feelings or perceptions, and relationships affect learning outcomes were addressed as the main topics through topic modeling of LDA, a machine learning algorithm. This study proposes that educators, researchers, and even academic leaders can exert the extraordinary power to reshape educational quality programs for future education and in a timely manner with recognizable trends or agendas in teaching and learning of higher education.

Applying the Polysynchronous Learning to Foster the Student-Centered Learning in the Higher Education Context

2016 ◽  
pp. 385-403
Author(s):  
Fan Ouyang
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Computer Programming ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Environment Design ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
App Design ◽  
Activity Design

Teaching and learning computer programming has posed great challenges for both instructors and students. An emerging blended learning mode - polysynchronous learning has potentials to motivate and engage students in the programming learning process, to optimize students' programming learning experiences, and to transform the computer programming teaching and learning. This paper aims to integrate the polysynchronous learning, as a communication model, with the student-centered learning, as a pedagogical approach, to design a graduate-level course - App Design and Development. The authors primarily focuses on describing my decision-making process of the physical environment design, the technologies and tools selection, and the polysynchronous learning activity design, as well as specific details regarding these three aspects. Moreover, potentials, challenges, and implications of applying the polysynchronous learning to foster the student-centered learning in the higher education context are discussed.

scholarly journals Use of Web 2.0 technologies as mediation tools in higher education with focus on YouTube

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Imathiu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Proximal Development ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Passive Learning ◽  
Hands On Learning

Although the curricula content for similar study disciplines may differ from one higher education institution to another and from one country and/or region to another, it is without any doubt that for all, they promote active learning rather than passive learning. A recent shift has been observed where emphasis is placed on student-centered, collaborative and practical participation of learners in knowledge creation in a learning environment which is more engaging and stimulating. This has particularly been made possible by emerging educational technology mediation tools that does not only promote hands-on learning but also make the whole learning experience fun. Most of these technological tools have been effectively used by More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) in scaffolding the learners, and they have also been directly used by learners themselves as their MKO in addressing Vygotsky’s concept of Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) which is defined by Vygotsky1 as ‘the distance between the actual developmental level as determined by independent problem-solving and the level of potential development as determined through problem solving under adult guidance or in collaboration with more capable peers’. This literature reviews how YouTube as an example of Web 2.0 technology has been used as a mediation tool to facilitate teaching and learning in higher education.

scholarly journals Aplicativos de Mensagens Instantâneas em Contextos de Aprendizagem

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-42
Author(s):  
Josemeyre Bonifácio da Silva Marques ◽  
Katia Alexandra De Godoi e Silva
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Collaborative Teaching ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Learning Contexts

ResumoO ensino a distância assumiu um papel fundamental com a Pandemia causada pelo coronavírus. Dessa forma, os aplicativos de mensagens instantâneas deixaram de ser apenas formas de comunicação social e assumiram papel importante dentro do contexto do ensino e aprendizagem. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo fazer uma análise crítica das evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre a utilização de aplicativos de mensagem instantânea em contextos de aprendizagem. Para o recorte deste estudo se construiu a revisão integrativa da literatura, e com o levantamento bibliográfico. através da base de dados do Portal de Periódicos CAPES, com termos de busca: “instant messaging application and andragogy. Foram selecionados cinco artigos que tratavam dos seguintes aplicativos: Line, Telegram, WeChat e WhatsApp. Os artigos e as análises revelam, de modo geral, que os aplicativos de mensagem instantânea podem ser utilizados para disseminar informações; contribuir para a aprendizagem de alunos; promover mudanças no comportamento; melhorar a permanência dos estudantes em estudos; atuar como uma plataforma de ensino e aprendizagem colaborativa. Palavras-chave: WhatsApp. WeChat. Line, Andragogia, Ensino Superior. AbstractDistance learning has taken on a fundamental role with the pandemic caused by the coronavirus. Therefore, instant messaging applications are no longer just forms of social communication and have assumed an important role within the teaching and learning context. The present work aimed to make a critical analysis of the evidence available in the literature on the use of instant messaging applications in learning contexts. For the cutoff of this study, an integrative literature review was carried out, and with the bibliographic survey through the CAPES Journal Portal database with search terms “instant messaging application and andragogy”. Five articles were selected that dealt with the following Applications: Line, Telegram, WeChat and WhatsApp applications. Articles and analyzes reveal, in general, that the use of instant messaging applications can be used to disseminate information; contribute to student learning; promote changes in behavior; improve students' stay in studies; act as a collaborative teaching and learning platform. Keywords: WhatsApp. Wechat. Line. Andragogy. Higher Education

scholarly journals Investigating the Use and Acceptance of Technologies by Professors in a Higher Education Institution

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Costa ◽  
Helena Alvelos ◽  
Leonor Teixeira
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Acceptance Model

This article analyses the use and acceptance of technologies by professors in the teaching and learning context in a higher education institution. In the empirical study, a questionnaire based on the technology acceptance model was applied. The results indicated that the most used technologies are Moodle, Facebook and YouTube and it was concluded that in general, those technologies are well accepted. Few statistically significant differences between respondents' gender, scientific areas or ages were found, revealing that the use of those technologies is already widespread in the studied institution. Results also showed that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are two important determinants of Moodle acceptance, and that the majority of respondents did not know the MOOC concept. This article is valuable for researchers in the area and for professors that want to implement the use technologies in the teaching and learning context.

THE INFLUENCE OF SELF-DRIVE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF MALAY LANGUAGE PROGRAMME: NON-NATIVE ADULTS’ PERSPECTIVE

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Punitha Vathi Muniandy ◽  
Abdul Jalil B.Othman ◽  
Sharir Jamaluddin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Continuous Assessment ◽  
Informal Adult Education ◽  
Learning Institutions

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to analyse non-native adults’ self-drive and ways that has influenced towards the development of Malay language programme in which the programme caters to their needs, expectations and self-drive in University of Malaya for Continuing Education. Methodology: This study aims to analyse non-native adults’ self-drive in an informal adult education at a higher learning institution in Malaysia using an action research method comprising 58 non-native adult learners which was implemented from January 2014 to December 2017. The evidence gathered through feedback, observation and continuous assessment. Findings: The outcome of this study reveals that strong self-drive among non-native adult learners encouraged and increased the effort towards the introduction of a Malay language programme that suits their needs and expectations. Research Limitations/Implications: It was reported that the development of new Malay programme would have been more successful and benefits more language instructors and academicians. Their involvement would provide more support and critical views in the research in order to validate the formulation of the Malay programme. Social Implications: The improvement in teaching and learning process undertaken has also accelerated adult learners’ attainment and competency in Malay language. As a result of non-native adult leaners’ excellent attainment has reinforced the Malay language educator to attract and increase the enrolment for continuing education at higher learning institutions that offer Malay programme as lifelong learning programme. Originality/Value: The study on self-drive among non-native adults and how it has influenced towards the development of a Malay programme that caters to their needs, interests and expectations is still new, and it is a first-hand study of its kind. The results will be useful for those who are involved in adult teaching and in steering Malay as Modern Foreign Language programme at higher education.

scholarly journals Voices of Future Educators: Graduate Students’ Conceptions about Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
Philline M. Deraney
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Graduate Level ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Written Responses ◽  
Higher Education Experiences

Teaching and learning as a process and concept is often researched through the viewpoint of graduate students as future educators in their respective fields. The aim of this study was to explore graduate students’ conceptions, experiences, and advice about teaching and learning as they embark on their journey as educators. Through purposive sampling, data were collected from students in the final year of their master’s program in education at a large university in Saudi Arabia. A qualitative content analysis of students’ written responses revealed three main themes: 1) definitions of teaching and learning were either teacher-led (predominant) or student-focused; 2) practical activities and assignments framed students’ memorable experiences; and, 3) updated, diverse methodologies including practical applications formed the main advice for educators. Student conceptions of teaching and learning, while predominantly teacher-led, illustrated elements of student-centered learning.  An underlying trend throughout the data was an awareness and description of the ongoing transition from teacher-centered/led to student-centered classrooms in their higher education experiences. Implications of this study include reflection on teaching and student-centered learning as a concept and process in graduate-level education programs and faculty academic development and reconsideration of the traditional faculty-student relationship to a more cooperative and involved one, particularly at the graduate level.   Received: 12 July 2021 / Accepted: 20 August 2021 / Published: 5 September 2021

Access and Skill in Using ICT in an Open and Distance Learning Context—Students’ ICT Sophistication

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanlie Liebenberg ◽  
Dion Hendrik Van Zyl
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Nuanced Understanding ◽  
The University

A long-standing focus of research in higher education has been on monitoring the degree of student access to information and communications technology (ICT). Recent debates have moved towards a more nuanced understanding of students’ technological experiences and behaviour. As the world changes, so does higher education and expectations regarding the role of technology within this environment. Universities, which continuously strive to improve teaching and learning, need to accommodate students’ increased use of technology and enhance their proficiency and fluency in accessing and using ICT as these skills are required to succeed in education and in life after graduation. This paper proposes that access to ICT constitutes only one dimension of a more complex and elaborate construct, namely that of ICT sophistication, which concerns students’ level of ICT use, and their experience of and engagement and fluency in ICT. As a basis to evaluate the ICT sophistication of students at the University of South Africa, the researchers drew on the findings of the said university’s surveys conducted in 2011 and 2014. This evaluation also served as a method for segmenting the student body to inform interventions. The results obtained supported findings in the literature that “access” could not be fully understood by drawing a one-dimensional distinction between access and non-access.

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