scholarly journals Can the reading load be engaging? Connecting the instrumental, critical and aesthetic in academic reading for student learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-85
Author(s):  
Ha Thi Thu Nguyen ◽  
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Ariana Henderson ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Reading Practices ◽  
Global Awareness ◽  
Reading Practice ◽  
Academic Reading ◽  
Dynamic View ◽  
Aesthetic Reading ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Learning an academic discipline requires at a fundamental level reading of knowledge that has been recorded, debated and developed in writing over time. Given the essential role of reading in shaping knowledge, there needs to be more emphasis on approaches that nurture an engaged reading practice. This article explores the role of instrumental, critical and aesthetic reading stances in engaging students in academic reading at university and the extent to which connecting these reading stances can enhance student learning through academic reading. Using this dynamic view of reading, the article examines insights and evidence from recent research to investigate the connection between these reading stances and student learning. The studies analysed indicate elements of instrumental, critical and aesthetic reading in approaches that effectively engage learners in academic reading. These ways of reading are linked to enhanced learning in terms of individual reflexivity, disciplinary participation, social perspective and global awareness. An analysis of the studies investigated advocates for using a variety of text types, giving students choice of texts, explicitly teaching dynamic reading skills, providing opportunities for social reading practices and implementing process-based assessments for learning. These practices can lighten the academic reading load by enhancing engagement and learning of disciplinary knowledge.

Student Learning and the Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in 21st Century: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 181-185
Author(s):  
Jaspreet Singh ◽  
Amir Shamim Shiekh ◽  
Manmeet Kour ◽  
Pankaj Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Secondary Information

In the last few decades, Information Technology has transformed the entire world into a village, known as Global Village, as proposed by Marshal McLuhan. ICT has increased its influence in every field like the education sector, defense sector, technology etc. In the 21st century, information and communication technology (ICT) has become an important and integral part of most educational organizations throughout the world.. The use of ICT in classroom teaching and learning processes has become indispensable as it gives teachers and learners the opportunity to operate, store, control and retrieve data in addition to promoting self-regulated and active learning. (Ali, Haolader & Muhammad, 2013) Today we are dependent on technology and the role of ICT is increasing day by day and is believed to be a new normal. Keeping that in view, the present paper attempts to examine the relationship between information and communication technologies (ICT) and student learning. This conceptual paper  is based on secondary information collected from different sources such as books, journal articles, newspapers, reports of various government organizations, non-governmental organizations and soon.

The growth hormone axis and cognition: empirical results and integrated theory derived from giant transgenic mice

1999 ◽  
Vol 77 (12) ◽  
pp. 1874-1890 ◽  
Author(s):  
C D Rollo ◽  
C V Ko ◽  
JG A Tyerman ◽  
L J Kajiura
Keyword(s):  
Growth Hormone ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Error Rates ◽  
Transgenic Rat ◽  
Brain Functioning ◽  
Neuroendocrine Mechanisms ◽  
System Functioning ◽  
Plasma Gh ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Sleep is required for the consolidation of memory for complex tasks, and elements of the growth-hormone (GH) axis may regulate sleep. The GH axis also up-regulates protein synthesis, which is required for memory consolidation. Transgenic rat GH mice (TRGHM) express plasma GH at levels 100-300 times normal and sleep 3.4 h longer (30%) than their normal siblings. Consequently, we hypothesized that they might show superior ability to learn a complex task (8-choice radial maze); 47% of the TRGHM learned the task before any normal mice. All 17 TRGHM learned the task, but 33% of the 18 normal mice learned little. TRGHM learned the task significantly faster than normal mice (p < 0.05) and made half as many errors in doing so, even when the normal nonlearners were excluded from the analysis. Whereas normal mice expressed a linear learning curve, TRGHM showed exponentially declining error rates. The contribution of the GH axis to cognition is conspicuously sparse in literature syntheses of knowledge concerning neuroendocrine mechanisms of learning and memory. This paper synthesizes the crucial role of major components of the GH axis in brain functioning into a holistic framework, integrating learning, sleep, free radicals, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases. TRGHM show both enhanced learning in youth and accelerated aging. Thus, they may provide a powerful new probe for use in gaining an understanding of aspects of central nervous system functioning, which is highly relevant to human health.

TECHNOLOGY IN THE TEACHING OF NEUROSCIENCE: ENHANCED STUDENT LEARNING

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 146-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
John D. Griffin
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Education Technology ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Teaching Tools ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Enhanced Learning ◽  
Enhance Student Learning

The primary motivation for integrating any form of education technology into a particular course or curriculum should always be to enhance student learning. However, it can be difficult to determine which technologies will be the most appropriate and effective teaching tools. Through the alignment of technology-enhanced learning experiences with a clear set of learning objectives, teaching becomes more efficient and effective and learning is truly enhanced. In this article, I describe how I have made extensive use of technology in two neuroscience courses that differ in structure and content. Course websites function as resource centers and provide a forum for student interaction. PowerPoint presentations enhance formal lectures and provide an organized outline of presented material. Some lectures are also supplemented with interactive CD-ROMs, used in the presentation of difficult physiological concepts. In addition, a computer-based physiological recording system is used in laboratory sessions, improving the hands-on experience of group learning while reinforcing the concepts of the research method. Although technology can provide powerful teaching tools, the enhancement of the learning environment is still dependent on the instructor. It is the skill and enthusiasm of the instructor that determines whether technology will be used effectively.

scholarly journals STUDENT WORKBOOK USE: DOES IT STILL MATTER TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STUDENTS’ LEARNING?

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Alvi Raihan Utami ◽  
Dyah Aminatun ◽  
Nina Fatriana
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Beneficial Impact ◽  
Survey Administration ◽  
Practice Questions

One effort that teachers can do to improve their learning process is by developing learning resources for themselves and their students. Teachers can use student workbook (LKS) to be used as a source of learning for students. A student workbook that contains material summaries can help students more effectively understand the materials. Student workbook containing a variety of practice questions is believed to affect the effectiveness of student’s learning. This research aims to analyze the effects of using student workbook (LKS) towards the effectiveness of students’ learning. This research was conducted to see students' perceptions of the role of using student workbook (LKS) towards the effectiveness of student learning. To collect data, this study used a questionnaire distributed to 24 students using a survey administration application, consisting of six questions related to the students' perceptions of the role of using student workbook (LKS) towards student’s learning process. After all, participants had completed the questionnaire, the data were then categorized based on relevant findings. The findings reveal that the use of student workbook gives beneficial impact on students’ learning since it can be one of the sources of learning besides the teacher’s explanation. It also makes students easier in understanding the materials with simple content and various practices. In the end, this research hopefully can be useful as a reference or guide for future researchers who want to conduct similar research on the use of student workbook (LKS) as one of the resources in the teaching process.

scholarly journals Penerapan Pembelajaran Problem-Based Instruction Melalui Model Konstruktivisme Pada Materi Program Linear Siswa Kelas X SMK

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Sumihariantini Sumihariantini
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Linear Program ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Program Material ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Learning Test ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Improve Student Learning

Abstrak: Dalam belajar matematika diperlukan pembelajaran yang dapat membangun pemahaman siswa yang didasarkan pada konsep-konsep dasar pemahaman yang dimiliki siswa itu sendiri. Oleh karenanya diharapkan guru mampu meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir dan memecahkan masalah peserta didik dalam Matematika khususnya pada materi program linear. Dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran berdasarkan masalah (Problem-based Instruction) peran guru adalah mengajukan masalah, mengajukan pertanyaan, memberikan kemudahan suasana berdialog dalam proses pemblajaran. Dari hasil pembelajaran yang dilakukan, diperoleh skor nilai rata-rata hasil tes belajar siswa sebesar 78, dimana nilai ketuntasan belajar secara klasikal adalah sebesar 81% dan ini menunjukkan bahwa dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran berdasarkan masalah dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada pokok bahasan program linear.Abstract: Learning mathematics requires learning that can build students' understanding based on the basic concepts of understanding possessed by the students themselves. Therefore the teacher is expected to be able to improve the ability to think and solve the problems of students in Mathematics, especially in linear program material. By applying a learning model based on a problem (Problem-based Instruction) the role of the teacher is to raise problems, ask questions, provide an atmosphere of dialogue in the learning process. From the results of the learning done, the average score of the student learning test results is 78, where the classical learning completeness value is 81% and this shows that applying problem based learning models can improve student learning outcomes in linear program material.

The Role of Affect in Student Learning

2007 ◽  
pp. 107-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Linnenbrink
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning

PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR MEMBACA BESERTA MAKNA AYAT SUCI AL-QUR’AN DALAM SURAT PENDEK PILIHAN MELALUI PENYUNTING SEBAYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Ha Lili
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Religious Values ◽  
Student Activity ◽  
Peer Editing ◽  
Role Of Religion ◽  
Dignified Life

Religion has a very important role in human life. Religion becomes a guide in the effort to create a meaningful, peaceful and dignified life. Realizing the importance of the role of religion for human life, internalization of religious values in the life of each individual becomes a necessity, which is pursued through education both in family, school and community circles. This research was conducted in 2 (two) cycles each cycle of two meetings. . The first cycle of the first meeting was on January 11 and the second meeting was on January 14, 2017. The second cycle of the first meeting was on February 1 and the second meeting was on February 4, 2017 using student activity instruments and teacher activity instruments in learning, as well as student learning outcomes instruments. The results of the study using the Peer Editor by paying attention to the appropriate learning steps in managing learning for the teacher and the existence of a cycle to the next cycle, classically the level of completeness is 93.33% greater than classical, which is 85%, meaning that learning through peer editing can well implemented.Keywords: Reading Meanings, Editors, Peers

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