scholarly journals Flipped Higher Education Classroom: An Application in Environmental Education Course in Primary Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozkan Yilmaz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Instruction And Learning ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Study Participants

Usage of technology in educational settings is becoming a standard for 21st century’s learners. Flipped classroom presents an entirely new learning environment based on technology for students, thus requiring different research for establishing effective learning and teaching.This paper aimed to explore usability of flipped classroom in higher education from the perspective of students’ experience. The study participants are undergraduate students who are enrolled department of primary education in faculty of education. In study used a mixed-method to answer research questions. Students were post tested on usage of flipped classroom model in the frame of instructional materials attitude. And, focus group interview used to get students’ perceptions. One of the more significant findings to emerge from this study is that students’ attitude toward the flipped classroom were positive. The second major finding was that flipped classroom model is effective on: (1) Instruction and learning environment, (2) Individual changes.

scholarly journals MOOCs as Disruptive Innovation in Higher Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-12
Author(s):  
Kamarudin Hussin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
E Learning

The advancement of technology in higher education is always perceived as a valuable innovation that create better impact to the society. The advent of the Internet for instance, has magnificently created important features in learning environment globally. Higher education community optimizes the Internet as an essential resource, communication platforms and dynamic tools in their core teaching-learning, research, consultation activities, entertainment and many others. Moreover, innovations such as mobile technology has successfully broadened access to the Internet and related online services and facilities. Higher education institutions as the hub for technology development and innovation have invested in virtual learning environment to support current needs of global population. Related to this fact, e- learning modules and contents are offered across universities, and interested learners in public communities are benefited by this opportunity. Educators and experts in higher education institutions are delivering their knowledge, discoveries and expertise via e-learning platforms and other supported technology. Equally important, e-learning has successfully expanded opportunities for lifelong and flexible learning, and offered a solution for practical issues and increasing student numbers. As a matter of fact, e-learning has been proposed as a promising way out for many complex issues such asfunding constraints, increasing demand and access to higher education while improving quality and high impact educational provisions in many countries. While addressing these issues, higher education administrators, educators, researchers and policy makers have developed responses in various frameworks. Initiatives such as Competency-Based Online Programs, development of open source materials, flipped classroom and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have contributed towards reducing cost of higher education as well as increasing access to higher education. MOOCs technology has proven its capability to reach massive audienceof about 30,000 students at a time. Across the globe, MOOCs offer free access to online course lectures, self- paced lessons, readings, problem sets, blogs, discussion boards, peer assessment and even online discussion group platforms for global students (Leon and Price, 2016). In 2017, MOOCs offered more than 9,400 courses with more than 500 MOOC based credentials according to data gathered by Class Central. Excitingly, MOOC platforms have recorded more than 81 million learners to date (Class Central, 2017).  

scholarly journals Teaching and Learning Without a Textbook

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Lin
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Open Educational Resources ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Introductory Course ◽  
Internet Connections ◽  
Study Participants

Given the upsurge of textbook costs, college students increasingly expect universities and instructors to offer alternatives to traditional textbooks. One textbook alternative is using open educational resources (OER). While OER unquestionably save students money, the question remains whether the adoption of OER (instructional materials) is aligned with open pedagogy (methods). This study investigated 46 undergraduate students’ perceptions of using only OER in an introductory course in a large American public university. As reported by study participants, advantages of using OER include textbook cost savings, access to dynamic and plentiful OER materials, that OER enabling mobile learning, and that OER foster the development of self-directed skills and copyright guidelines. Challenges reported include lacking a tactile sense with OER, slow Internet connections, unclear instruction and guidance, and insufficient self-regulation skills. Course design and implementation considerations were discussed.

scholarly journals An examination of violence that students are exposed and students’ responses against violence according to their school levelsÖğrencilerin okul düzeylerine göre yaşadıkları şiddet ve bu şiddete karşı gösterdikleri tepkilerin incelenmesi

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 1278
Author(s):  
Yüksel Gündüz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
English Summary ◽  
The Other ◽  
School Level ◽  
Screening Model ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Academic Year

The purpose of this study is to reveal violence that students are exposed and students’ responses against violence according to their school levels. In this context, it has been searched for answers related to in which school level students are exposed to violence the most, the gender of teachers that engage in violence, the types of violence that students are exposed the most and what students’ responses against violence in school level are. This research was carried out using general screening model. The sample of this research consists of 615 voluntary students that took education of pedagogical proficiency in Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Education in 2015-2016 Academic year. Four surveys developed by researcher and prepared with expert opinion were used to obtain data. When examined the findings of this research, it can be seen that violence exists in the first five years of primary education the most while it exists in higher education the least. The other finding is that male teachers engage in much more violence to their students. Hitting hands with a stick, slapping face, pulling ear, hitting fingers with a ruler and standing on one foot are emerged as types of violence. Students exhibit behaviors as keeping silent, adopting negative attitude, being uninterested in lessons, sulking, being disrespectful, showing grudge or hatred against violence. Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file.ÖzetYapılan çalışmanın amacı, okul düzeylerine göre öğrencilerin yaşadıkları şiddet ve bu şiddete karşı gösterdikleri tepkilerin neler olduğunu ortaya koymaktır. Bu kapsamda, öğrencilerin şiddeti en çok yaşadıkları eğitim düzeyinin, şiddet uygulayan öğretmenlerin cinsiyetinin, en çok uğranılan şiddet türünün ve uygulanan şiddete karşı okul düzeyinde gösterilen tepkilerin neler olduğuna ilişkin sorulara yanıt aranmıştır. Araştırmada tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini, 2015-2016 eğitim öğretim yılında Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi bünyesinde yapılan pedagojik formasyon eğitimi alan 615 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen ve uzman görüşü alınarak hazırlanan 4 anket kullanılmıştır. Bulgularına bakıldığında: En çok şiddet ilköğretimin ilk 5 yılında, en az şiddet yükseköğretim düzeyinde yaşanmıştır. Erkek öğretmenlerin daha çok şiddet uyguladığı görülmektedir. Şiddet türü olarak, ele sopayla vurma, yüze tokat atma, kulak çekme, cetvelle parmak uçlarına vurma, tek ayaküstünde durdurmanın uygulandığı görülmektedir. Öğrenciler şiddete karşı,  sessiz kalma, olumsuz tavır takınma, derse ilgisiz kalma, küsme, saygı göstermeme, kin ve nefret gösterme davranışlarında bulunmuşlardır.

scholarly journals Engaging Virtual Learning Environment System to Enhance Communication and Collaboration Skills among ASEAN Higher Education Learners

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jintavee Khlaisang ◽  
Kemmanat Mingsiritham
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Cultural Community ◽  
Collaboration Skills

The study aims to design and develop a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) system to enhance the communication and collaboration skills of higher education learners in the ASEAN cultural community. The system was developed based on a literature review of ASEAN to identity its educational goals for 2015, as well as the subjects of open learning, VLE, active learning, activity based learning, ASEAN cultural community, and collaboration and communication skills in 21st century. The results of the literature review were developed into a questionnaire for 400 higher education instructors. The survey results were then tabulated using G* Power and were analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to find the core elements to be developed to be an appropriate VLE system. The resulting system was tested using a sample group of 30 volunteer undergraduate students from 5 ASEAN member countries. Data analysis using t-test dependent indicated that there was statistical difference between pre and post self-assessment scores of the 21st century skills in communication and collaboration at a 0.05 level of significance. The result was consistent with the results of behavior and trace observations and the quality of project assignments produced using the system. The system developed consisted of four elements was approved by experts in the education field.

scholarly journals Impact on the Virtual Learning Environment Due to COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 582
Author(s):  
César Torres Martín ◽  
Christian Acal ◽  
Mohammed El Honrani ◽  
Ángel Custodio Mingorance Estrada
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Faculty Of Education

As a result of the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, universities have carried out teaching in a digital way, accelerating the inclusion and use of technologies in methodological adaptation. The research aims to ascertain the perception that students at the Faculty of Education Sciences of the University of Granada have regarding the pedagogical model adopted in the virtual learning environment during confinement through the second semester of the 2019–2020 academic year. The information collection method was an online questionnaire, using simple random sampling with proportional affixing 0.5, 95% confidence level and maximum permissible error of 4.7%. The results demonstrate a generalised dissatisfaction of the students, being fundamental to carry out the transition of the educational processes and training of the teaching staff. The implementation of active methodologies increases due to the virtual condition, specifically the flipped classroom methodology, but students manifest generalised dissatisfaction regarding the adequate methodological development and the involvement of professors. There is an outstanding use of e-mail and the virtual learning platform (PRADO), although they consider that they do not have the appropriate knowledge about image editors, video, computer graphics, synchronous response systems and anti-plagiarism tools. The students surveyed express that the tutoring functions, tasks and beliefs of the teaching staff in e-learning are not satisfactory.

scholarly journals De-territorialisations for pedagogical co-creation: Challenging traditionalistic pedagogies with students in higher education

2021 ◽  
pp. 214-227
Author(s):  
Jessie Bustillos Morales ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
First Year ◽  
Power Relationships ◽  
Open Debate ◽  
Way Of Thinking

The notion of pedagogy tends to be understood as the domain of teachers, this is a reductive way of thinking about pedagogy. Instead, in this paper I explore the heteroglossia of pedagogy through the Deleuzian-Guattarian notion of assemblage. Through this approach, pedagogy is an open debate which needs to involve students to co-create the learning environment in Higher Education (HE). Drawing on data collected with first year undergraduate students and through an action research methodological approach, I will argue that collaborative and progressive pedagogies in HE must go beyond the authority of the teacher and offer students in-class opportunities to negotiate the usual power relationships that characterise traditionalistic pedagogies. Whilst there is a stronger emphasis on engaging students differently in HE, it is important to also reflect on the dynamics that emerge from initiatives that seek to redress the pedagogical imbalances that the traditionalistic classroom perpetuates, such as enforcing a prescriptive curriculum where knowledge is transferable, inert and closely policed to satisfy performative regimes of assessment. I suggest that the notion of assemblages can help us understand the solidified and accepted classroom pedagogies as territories which are still normative in education, including HE, therefore, mapping out these territories open up possibilities for de-territorialisations.

scholarly journals Coming to Grips with Bologna: Change and Student Empowerment in Transforming Classes into an Effective Learning Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Paz Kindelan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Education Reform ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Academic Culture ◽  
Higher Education Reform ◽  
Student Empowerment ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Effective Learning

With the advent of the Bologna Process to develop higher education in the European Union, university teachers and students have gone through a process of change. This change required an adjustment to the demands of higher education reform governed by European convergence. However, the resulting transformations in pedagogical practice have ostensibly affected not only teacher-student attitudes and relationships but also the academic culture. Within the new educational paradigm, the shift to a student-centered pedagogy has meant the empowering of individual students providing them with the opportunity to direct their own learning. However, the issue now is how to address and exercise student empowerment in the real-life class. This study is an investigation into the role of teachers to strike a balance between the forces pushing them to adapt to the new pedagogical framework and the need to improve student self-reliance and ownership of learning. It concludes by reaffirming the advantages of applying an empowerment-based approach, already recognized by current research, that enhances teacher and students relations in an effective learning environment.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Students for Sudden Movement from Face-to-Face Teaching to Online Learning Environment: A Regional Study in Conditions Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Valentina (Xhafa) Haxhiymeri
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
Regional Study ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Education Delivery ◽  
Faculty Of Education

This paper is focused on exploring the learning experiences of students of Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Elbasan, Albania, during the period of sudden movement from teaching in auditorium to the online learning environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the study was to identify the positive and negative aspects of online learning as experienced by students, as well as to find out their preference for the most appropriate form of higher education delivery (face-to-face, hybrid, online) for young people of digital age. The methodology used in this study included an item-based questionnaire to collect data which was developed through a web-based application known as Google Forms and was delivered to students via Internet. Qualitative and quantitative analysis was undertaken for the answers obtained by the open-ended and closed-ended questions. The results of the study showed that the biggest challenge for all students was the immediate adaptation to the form of distance learning. Most of them had perceived the online learning dominated more by negative experiences than positive ones. The study concluded that new reality created by COVID-19 tested the current capacity of Higher Education Institutions regarding the ICT integration process in teaching. As this process was progressing very slowly, universities were found unprepared to transfer the teaching process from the auditorium to the online environment with the same quality. In order to meet the demands of the future, it is imperative that every university to plan strategically the increase investment towards its digital transformation.

scholarly journals Increasing Access to Higher Education Through Open and Distance Learning: Empirical Findings From Mzuzu University, Malawi

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Winner Dominic Chawinga ◽  
Paxton Andrew Zozie
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
University Education ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
Transactional Distance Theory ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The University

<p>Slowly but surely, open and distance learning (ODL) programmes are being regarded as one of the most practical ways that universities across the world are increasingly adopting in order to increase access to university education.  Likewise, Mzuzu University (MZUNI) set up the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL) to oversee the running of these programmes in 2011. In this study, we adopted the Transactional Distance Theory (Moore, 1997) to investigate the modes of instructional systems, benefits or opportunities, and the challenges associated with the delivery of ODL programmes at MZUNI. By self-administering a questionnaire to 350 ODL students and 9 Heads of Department in the Faculty of Education whose programmes are offered through ODL, we found that instructions are mostly delivered to students through print-based instructional materials. The major benefits noted include increased access to quality higher education, affordable tuition fees, and flexibility in payment of fees. However, we established some challenges which need to be addressed by the University which include, delayed feedback of assignments and release of end of semester examination results, absence of information for courses of study, poor communication between the Centre and departments, and poor remuneration for lecturers.</p>

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