scholarly journals Higher Education Students' Preferences for Applying the Principles of Constructivism in Learning Programming Languages with the Use of ICTs

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Al-Mothana Gasaymeh ◽  
Ibraheem A. AlJa'afreh ◽  
Ayman Al-Dmour ◽  
Mohammad Abu Alrub
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Programming Languages ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Learning Programming

This study investigated university students’ preferences when the principles of constructivism are applied in their learning of programming languages with the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the factors which influence these preferences.‎ The respondents for this study were 193 students from three courses teaching programming languages in computer labs. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The study involved one group of students who were taught programming languages based on the principles of constructivism and another group which was taught using the lecture-based teaching methods. At the end of the courses, data were collected through a questionnaire instrument that consisted of set of questions on a five-point Likert scale. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and ANOVA. The results show that in their learning of programming languages, the students had strong preferences for using each of the principles of constructivism considered in this study. The results showed that there were no significant differences in students’ preferences regarding the use of constructivist principles based on gender, age, major, and prior experience in constructivist learning except for one scale. To maximize students' learning, students' preferences regarding the characteristics of the classroom learning environment should govern educational practice. The recommendations for higher education are related to educational practice as well as to ways of using ICTs to support university students' learning in general and to support the learning of programming languages in particular.

scholarly journals TEACHERS’ ICT INTEGRATION STATES ON THE EVE OF FATIH PROJECT

2012 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-42
Author(s):  
İsmail Yüksel ◽  
Melek Alemdar
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Work Group ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Ict Integration ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Turkish Government ◽  
Information And Communication

Integration of Information and Communication Technologies into education has recently been one of the most challenging issues in educational improvement and recovery plan of Turkish government. Immediately before the implementation of Fatih Project (Action for Increasing Opportunities and Improving Technology), it is important to have a look at the insights of teachers. In this study, it was aimed to find out the level of background knowledge about the usage of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and the integration of ICT in education process by today’s teachers. So as to find the answers to this question, the study was designed in quantitative research model as a survey research in cross-sectional survey design. The work group included 172 teachers who works in MNE schools. The data were collected through ‘ICT Integration in Education’ questionnaire. In the analysis of data; descriptive statistics, t-tests and Anova tests were used. And as a result, the study showed that current initiatives with ICT need further investigation for a successful implementation of ICT usage. Keywords: Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), technology integration, Fatih Project.

scholarly journals “The Use Of Information And Communication Technologies In Latinamerican Dentists: A Cross-Sectional Study”

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda ◽  
Carlos A. Vera-Paz ◽  
Emanuel Vanegas ◽  
Juan Carlos Gallardo ◽  
Miguel Felix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Information Searching ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Academic Information

Abstract Objectives: The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) allows people to communicate in "real-time". The popularity of these tools has created a need for healthcare providers to have an online presence and interact with their patients via an increasing number of channels. The purpose of this study was to assess the frequency of use, perceptions, and barriers of ICTs among Ecuadorian dentists. Methods: An anonymous, cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted among 342 Ecuadorian dentists. The questionnaire included 13 items related to the frequency of use, perceptions and barriers of ICTs among dentists.Results: Almost all participants reported communicating with colleagues (99.7%) and with patients (96.2%) using ICTs. In contrast, academic information searching was the least used application, with 36.5% (n = 125) of respondents indicating no ICT use for this purpose. WhatsApp was overall the most used ICT with 97.4% of participants using it to contact colleagues and 93.6% to contact patients. Similarly, Facebook was used by 88.0% (n = 301) of dentists to interact with colleagues while 67.8% did so with patients. More than 90% (n = 308) of dentists perceived that ICTs are useful for health and service promotion, getting involved in research projects, solving daily clinical cases, working in groups and finding new job opportunities. Regarding barriers, privacy was the biggest concern among dentists, with 65.2% (n = 223) agreeing that it is an issue concerning ICT use. The second most frequent barrier was time, with 48% (n = 164) of respondents considering not having enough time to use ICTs.Conclusions: We found that Ecuadorian dentists had high usage of ICTs, mainly for communication among professionals and communication with their patients. Academic information searching remains a comparatively underused application of these tools. Most participants had a positive perception of ICTs in the dentistry practice, particularly younger dentists. Furthermore, dentists had a positive perception of ICTs. Finally, privacy remains the main barrier for ICT adoption according to our survey.

scholarly journals Occupational stress, organisational commitment and ill-health of employees at a higher education institution in South Africa

2005 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. E. Coetzee ◽  
S. Rothmann
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Organisational Commitment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Control Work

The objectives of this study were to assess the indicators and moderators of occupational stress at a higher education institution in South Africa, as well as differences based on language and years of experience at the institution. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The participants included academic and support staff at a higher education institution (N = 372). An Organisational Stress Screening Tool (ASSET) and a biographical questionnaire were administered. Workload, control, work-relationships and pay and benefits were the major occupational stressors in the institution. Compared to the international norm, participants reported higher levels of physical and psychological ill-health and perceived lack of commitment from the organisation. Analysis of variance revealed differences in occupational stress levels for all the biographical variables tested. Organisational commitment moderated the effect of occupational stress on ill-health. Opsomming Die doelstellings van hierdie studie was om die aanwysers en verligtende faktore van beroepstres in ’n hoëronderwysinstansie in Suid-Afrika te identifiseer, asook moontlike verskille gebaseer op taal en jare ervaring by die instansie te bepaal. ’n Dwarsdeursnee-opnameontwerp is gebruik. Die deelnemers het bestaan uit akademiese en ondersteuningspersoneel verbonde aan ’n hoëronderwysinstansie (N = 372). ’n Organisasiestresgraderingsinstrument (ASSET) en ’n biografiese vraelys is afgeneem. Oorlading, kontrole, werksverhoudinge en salaris en byvoordele was die vernaamste stressore in die instelling. Vergeleke met die internasionale norm, het deelnemers hoër vlakke van fisieke en psigologiese ongesondheid gerapporteer, en ook ’n gebrek aan verbondenheid komende van die werkgewer ervaar. Variansieanalise het verskille in werkstresvlakke uitgewys vir al die biografiese veranderlikes wat getoets is. Organisasieverbondenheid het die effek van beroepstres op ongesondheid gematig.

scholarly journals Strengths use, deficit correction, thriving and performance of academics at universities of technology

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fathima E. Mahomed ◽  
Sebastiaan Rothmann
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Strengths Use ◽  
Perceived Organisational Support ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Thriving At Work

Orientation: Research regarding strengths use, deficit correction and thriving of academics in higher education institutions is necessary, given the possible effects thereof on their task and contextual performance.Research purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationships among strengths use and deficit correction, thriving at work and performance of academics. Furthermore, it sought to investigate whether performance-related pay moderates the effects of thriving on performance.Motivation for the study: No studies were found regarding the relationships among a balanced strengths- and deficit-based approach, thriving at work, and performance in the context of South African higher education.Research approach/design and method: A cross-sectional survey design was used, with a convenience sample of 276 academic employees from three universities of technology in South Africa. The participants completed the Strengths Use and Deficit Correction Scale, the Thriving at Work Scale, a scale that measured perceptions of performance-related pay and measures of task and contextual performance.Main findings: The results showed that perceived organisational support for strengths use, as well as individual strengths use and deficit correction, predicted thriving at work. Thriving predicted task and contextual performance. A significant interaction was found between thriving and perceptions of performance-related pay. The most robust relation between thriving and performance existed when performance-related pay was perceived to be good.Practical/managerial implications: Higher education institutions must invest resources to enable academics to thrive at work via the balanced strength- and deficit-based approach. This approach should be seen as a core development tool for academics to increase employees’ thriving at work.Contribution/value-add: This study contributes to scientific knowledge regarding strengths use and deficit correction, thriving and performance of academics in higher education institutions. It also resulted in new knowledge regarding the interaction effects of performance-related pay and thriving on task performance of academics.

scholarly journals Positive affect and mindfulness as predictors of resilience amongst women leaders in higher education institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daphne Pillay
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Women Leaders ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Psychological Resources ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internal Resources ◽  
Managerial Implications

Orientation: Psychological resources are the factors that appear to have a significant impact on how leaders adapt to adversity and remain resilient. Positive affect and mindfulness are the psychological resources that positively relate to the levels of resilience of women leaders in higher education institutions.Research purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of positive affect and mindfulness on the levels of resilience of women leaders in higher education institutions in South Africa.Motivation for the study: Identifying the internal resources women leaders use to facilitate resilience will allow higher education institutions to prioritise these resources in leadership support programmes to assist these women leaders.Research approach/design and method: A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data in a purposive sample of n = 255 women leaders in four South African higher education institutions. Pearson’s correlation analyses, multiple regression analyses and mediation analysis were used to analyse the data.Main findings: Findings indicated that positive affect and mindfulness were found to be significant predictors of resilience. Additionally, mindfulness was found to be a partial mediator in the relationship between positive affect and resilience.Practical/managerial implications: Higher education institutions can assist women leaders by investing in psychological resources such as mindfulness and positive affect to enhance the levels of resilience.Contribution/value-add: This study contributes to the limited research on the role of internal resources to enhance resilience in a workplace setting and more specifically amongst women leaders.

scholarly journals Academic presenteeism and violence against women in schools of business and engineering in Peruvian universities

2020 ◽  
pp. 127-153
Author(s):  
Raquel Chafloque-Cespedes ◽  
Aristides Vara-Horna ◽  
Zaida Asencios-Gonzales ◽  
Dennis Rolando López-Odar ◽  
Aldo Alvarez-Risco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Least Squares Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Intimate Partner Relationships ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

The aim of the current study was to demonstrate the relationship between violence against women (VAW) in intimate partner relationships and academic presenteeism of students enrolled in business and engineering programs, at Peruvian universities. This study adopted an exploratory cross-sectional survey design through a survey of 2640 university students from the business and engineering schools of 34 Peruvian universities. It was found that 96.5% of the respondents reported academic presenteeism and 32.0% are survivors of VAW. Partial least squares regression found that VAW generates 8.47 days lost due to academic presenteeism, which at the same time generates 15.12 critical incidents with professors and colleagues, during the academic year. Finally, it was demonstrated that VAW is a determining factor that explains 7.2% of university students’ academic presenteeism. This study is among the very few that empirically seek to explore the actual time that students use in a day at university. Thus, it measured actual academic productive hours of university students in Peru.

The Effect of Learning Expectations and Internet Speed on University Student Moodle Usage

2021 ◽  
pp. 35-57
Author(s):  
Philip Siaw Kissi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
University Student ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Face To Face Instruction

Several higher education institutions have combined Moodle and face-to-face instruction to support and assist student learning. However, the purpose of using Moodle will be appreciated if factors influencing the use of this learning platform are known. Therefore, this chapter investigated the effect of learning expectation and internet speed on university student Moodle usage and further examined the mediating role of perceived fun features of the Moodle. This present study employed a cross-sectional survey design with 327 selected university students. Data collected were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM). The results revealed that internet speed, fun features, and learning expectation have a significant impact on university student Moodle usage. Furthermore, the findings from the analysis of mediation showed that Moodle perceived fun features mediate the relationship between learning expectation and Moodle usage in higher education. The implication of the results and further study avenues are discussed.

scholarly journals Dimensionality of the UWES-17: An item response modelling analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deon P. De Bruin ◽  
Carin Hill ◽  
Carolina M. Henn ◽  
Klaus-Peter Muller
Keyword(s):  
Item Response ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Conflicting Evidence ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Value Add ◽  
Individual Scores

Orientation: Questionnaires, particularly the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-17), are an almost standard method by which to measure work engagement. Conflicting evidence regarding the dimensionality of the UWES-17 has led to confusion regarding the interpretation of scores.Research purpose: The main focus of this study was to use the Rasch model to provide insight into the dimensionality of the UWES-17, and to assess whether work engagement should be interpreted as one single overall score, three separate scores, or a combination.Motivation for the study: It is unclear whether a summative score is more representative of work engagement or whether scores are more meaningful when interpreted for each dimension separately. Previous work relied on confirmatory factor analysis; the potential of item response models has not been tapped.Research design: A quantitative cross-sectional survey design approach was used. Participants, 2429 employees of a South African Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company, completed the UWES-17.Main findings: Findings indicate that work engagement should be treated as a unidimensional construct: individual scores should be interpreted in a summative manner, giving a single global score.Practical/managerial implications: Users of the UWES-17 may interpret a single, summative score for work engagement. Findings of this study should also contribute towards standardising UWES-17 scores, allowing meaningful comparisons to be made.Contribution/value-add: The findings will benefit researchers, organisational consultants and managers. Clarity on dimensionality and interpretation of work engagement will assist researchers in future studies. Managers and consultants will be able to make better-informed decisions when using work engagement data.

scholarly journals Culturally Diverse Teaching Competence of Teachers as Perceived by Students at an International University in Thailand

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1668-1686
Author(s):  
Naltan Lampadan ◽  
Thomas D ◽  
G K Hibbert ◽  
H W Ginajil ◽  
F M Gara
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teaching Competence

As higher education institutions deal with the increase of international students, teachers are increasingly concerned with the potential challenges in dealing with teaching and learning in a culturally diverse classroom. The purpose of this study is to examine the level of culturally diverse teaching competence of teachers in international higher education institutions. The cultural diverse teaching competence is measured based on the five dimensions typology of multicultural education. They are awareness, relationship, instruction, respect, and prejudice. A cross-sectional survey design was employed with a sample of 241 participants was taken from a university located in Thailand. The results of the students thought that teachers were most competent at building respect for diversity and that teachers were least competent at general cultural awareness and combating prejudice. In addition, the majority of students come from single cultural and become more multicultural as they progress through school. Lastly, there were differences in cultural competence when comparisons were made by faculty.

scholarly journals E-Learning Implementation Barriers during COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Survey Design

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 176-193
Author(s):  
Ishaq Al-Naabi ◽  
Abdullah Al-Abri
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Prior Experience ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Implementation Barriers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Academic Qualifications

Most higher education institutions have embraced emergency remote teaching (ERT) as a response to school and university closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We used a cross-sectional survey design to examine teachers’ views on the implementation of e-learning for ERT due to Covid-19 in Omani higher education. We examined four barrier categories: teacher-related, institutional-related, curriculum-related and student-related. We also assessed the relationship between these barrier levels and measured the differences between e-learning and teachers’ gender, academic qualifications, teaching experience and prior experience in e-learning. Through an investigation of 856 university faculty members, we found that student-level barriers had the strongest impact on the implementation of e-learning for ERT during Covid-19. Furthermore, teachers’ academic qualifications and prior experience influenced the success of e-learning practices. Based on these results, we presented some implications with respect to student preparedness, curriculum modifications and institutional readiness for the successful implementation of ERT during Covid-19 or any similar future pandemics.

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