scholarly journals The Impact of ESL Discussion Groups in an Undergraduate Counselling Psychology Course

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonya Corbin Dwyer
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Esl Programs ◽  
Psychology Course ◽  
Intelligence Scores ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed to understand the impact of an experiential learning activity in a third year undergraduate course on the theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy at a small Canadian university campus. The experiential learning activity required students to participate in bi-weekly one-to-one discussion groups with international students participating in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs at the university. The results of two pre- and post-assessment measures demonstrated that the students’ cultural competence and cultural intelligence scores improved after participating in the course. Findings may encourage more university educators to develop experiential learning activities between domestic and international students.

Experiential Learning in Graduate Archival Education at the University of Botswana

Mousaion ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olefhile Mosweu
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Archival Theory ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
The Real ◽  
The University

Most curriculum components of archival graduate programmes consist of contextual knowledge, archival knowledge, complementary knowledge, practicum, and scholarly research. The practicum, now commonly known as experiential learning in the global hub, is now widely accepted in library and information studies (LIS) education as necessary and important. It is through experiential learning that, over and above the theoretical aspects of a profession, students are provided with the opportunity to learn by doing in a workplace environment. The University of Botswana’s Master’s in Archives and Records Management (MARM) programme has a six weeks experiential learning programme whose purpose is to expose prospective archivists and/or records managers to the real archival world in terms of practice as informed by archival theory. The main objective of the study was to determine the extent to which the University of Botswana’s experiential learning component exposes students to real-life archival work to put into practice theoretical aspects learnt in the classroom as intended by the university guidelines. This study adopted a qualitative research design and collected data through interviews from participants selected through purposive and snowball sampling strategies. Documentary review supplemented the interviews. The data collected were analysed thematically in line with research objectives. The study determined that experiential learning does indeed expose students to the real world of work. It thus helps to bridge the gap between archival theory and practice for students without archives and records management work experience. For those with prior archival experience, experiential learning does not add value. This study recommends that students with prior archives and records management experience should rather, as an alternative to experiential learning, undertake supervised research, and write a research essay in a chosen thematic area in archives and records management.

Structural Model of Service Quality Factors Affecting Loyalty Sustainability

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Al-erqi ◽  
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Mohd Lizam Mohd Diah ◽  
Najmaddin Abo Mosali ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

This study seeks to address the impact of service quality affecting international student's satisfaction towards loyalty tothe Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia(UTHM). The aim of thestudy is to develop relationship between service quality factor and loyalty to the university from the international students’ perspectives. The study adopted quantitative approach where data was collected through questionnaire survey and analysed statistically. A total of 246 responses were received and found to be valid. The model was developed and analysed using AMOS-SEM software. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) function of the software was to assessed the measurement models and found that all the models achieved goodness of fit. Then path analysis function was used to assessed structural model and found that service qualityfactors have a significant effect on the students’ satisfaction and thus affecting the loyaltyto the university. Hopefully the outcome form this study will benefit the university in providing services especially to the international students.

Brokering reflective spaces: Experiential learning in a summer opera program

2021 ◽  
pp. 147402222110074
Author(s):  
Kelly Bylica ◽  
Sophie Louise Roland ◽  
Laura Benjamins
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Music Performance ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Musical Skills ◽  
Musical Engagement ◽  
High Level ◽  
Practice Framework ◽  
The Impact

Formal music performance studies within university settings strive to prepare the next generation of performers and pedagogues for musical engagement beyond university. Yet literature suggests that these spaces of study do not always lead to a sense of readiness for potential professional worlds, due in part to a lack of opportunities for guided, in-depth, critical reflection that helps students connect theory and practice. This article articulates findings from a study that sought to consider the impact of deliberate opportunities for reflection in The Accademia Europea dell’Opera (AEDO), a university-affiliated summer opera intensive experiential learning program. Utilizing a communities of musical practice framework, researchers worked collaboratively to help participants engage in guided critical reflection as they developed high-level musical skills through rehearsals and performances. This article specifically considers the ways in which a ‘broker’ helped participants develop practices of reflection and personal agency both within and beyond this context.

Supporting Mobile Access to VLE Resources through MobiGlam

2012 ◽  
pp. 315-332
Author(s):  
Fatma Meawad ◽  
Geneen Stubbs
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Mobile Access ◽  
Generic Framework ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

MobiGlam is a generic framework of interoperability with existing virtual learning environments (VLEs) that provides a compact and easy to use implementation of learning activity on Java enabled mobile devices. A case study was conducted at the University of Glamorgan, UK where MobiGlam was seamlessly integrated with the university’s VLE to support the delivery of computer courses at the foundation level. Such integration showed an added value to the participants and in many cases, it improved their use of the VLE. This chapter reports on the deployment, the evaluation, and the results of this case study. The results are analysed from two views: the impact on the participants’ use of the VLE and the framework’s overall usability.

Impact of an Optional Experiential Learning Opportunity on Student Engagement and Performance in Undergraduate Nutrition Courses

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Szeto ◽  
Jess Haines ◽  
Andrea C. Buchholz
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Satisfaction Survey ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Body Composition Assessment ◽  
Percentile Rank ◽  
Final Exams ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

We examined the impact of an optional experiential learning activity (ELA) on student engagement and performance in 2 undergraduate nutrition courses. The ELA involved completion of a 3-day food record, research lab tour, body composition assessment, and reflective take-home assignment. Of the 808 students in the 2 courses (1 first-year and 1 second-year course), 172 (21%) participated. Engagement was assessed by the Classroom Survey of Student Engagement (CLASSE), and performance was assessed by percentile rank on midterm and final exams. Students’ perceived learning was assessed using a satisfaction survey. Paired-samples t tests examined change in CLASSE scores and percentile rank from baseline to follow-up. Frequencies and thematic analysis were used to examine responses to Likert scale and open-ended questions on the satisfaction survey, respectively. There was an 11%–22% increase (P < 0.05) in the 3 dimensions of student engagement and a greater increase in percentile rank between the midterm and final exams among participants (7.63 ± 21.9) versus nonparticipants (−1.80 ± 22.4, P < 0.001). The majority of participants indicated the ELA enhanced their interest and learning in both their personal health and the course. Findings suggest ELAs related to personal health may improve interest, engagement, and performance among undergraduate students.

scholarly journals Simulating 2008: A Mock Presidential Election's Impact on Civic Engagement

2012 ◽  
Vol 45 (04) ◽  
pp. 743-747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janna L. Deitz ◽  
Keith Boeckelman
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Science Curriculum ◽  
Political Knowledge ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

AbstractYoung adults have particularly low levels of civic engagement. Incorporating experiential learning activities as part of the political science curriculum shows promise to reverse this trend. We analyze the impact of a mock presidential election simulation on the civic engagement of college-aged students. Exit surveys of student participants and a one-year follow-up survey confirm that this experiential learning activity had a positive effect on participants' levels of political knowledge, their interest in public life, and their attitudes about government in general.

scholarly journals The impact of experiential learning on Environmental Education during a Moroccan summer university

2021 ◽  
Vol 234 ◽  
pp. 00031
Author(s):  
Malak Bouhazzama ◽  
Said Mssassi
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Original Learning ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Experiential Learning Theory ◽  
Great Capacity ◽  
Global Vision ◽  
The Impact

In this study, the goal is to explore the impact of Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) and different experiential approaches on learning about sustainable development in environmental experiential learning education. Teachers were involved in participation with students to enhance their understanding of the importance of environment, developing their aptitude to combine theory and practice, also expanding their global vision. In order to accomplish this project with original learning opportunities, qualitative data of thirty participators was collected and revealed important issues in terms of pedagogical methodology in applying this theory. Overall, this paper shows the great capacity of learners to identify their styles and modes of learning and to expand them in all disciplines and fields even in their personal usual or professional life in the future and proposes global innovations in Moroccan environmental education.

scholarly journals Enhancing Student Active Learning in Consumer Behaviour Class Using 5E Learning Cycle: A Conceptual Paper

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Learning Cycle ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Learning Cycles ◽  
The Impact

5E learning cycle was suggested as a better option for students’ learning and has brought a positive impact on students learning education, particularly with theory and practice components. These method of learning is a student’s centre oriented learning model which solely prioritize on students own experiences, creates active participation and built creative critical thinking skills. 5E learning cycle consist of engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation. This study is intended to determine students’ perceptions of 5E learning cycles in their learning activity and to explore the impact of 5E learning cycles towards student’s active learning. The discussion is based on the information gauged from an estimated number of 60 undergraduate students who will be enrolling in BPMM3013 Consumer Behaviour Class in UUM. Data will be collected qualitatively from various sources such as students’ reflections, lecturer’s reflections, peer feedback, lecturer’s feedback, and focus group interview. Meanwhile for quantitative method, a survey will be developed through Google form. The data will be analysed using transcribe technique and regression analysis.

Online Applied Learning in Nursing Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 75-89
Author(s):  
Beth Oyarzun ◽  
Elizabeth A. Gazza
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Nursing Leadership ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Pedagogical Approach ◽  
Applied Learning ◽  
Instructional Design Process ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
The University

The instructional design process, Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate (ADDIE), along with a pedagogical approach was applied to the design and implementation of an online applied learning activity. The activity was delivered in an accelerated nursing leadership asynchronous online course within the fully online RN-BSN program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). Research associated with online applied and experiential learning, particularly in the area of nursing education, that guided the design is presented. The design process and the evaluation results are discussed with future implications.

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