scholarly journals The Reality of Active Learning Application in Jeddah Schools by English Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Abdullah Subie Alshihri ◽  
Mazin Mansory
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
And Training

This study explored the extent to which teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) adopt and implement active learning strategies in their classrooms. The study, also, examined the obstacles encountering high school teachers to use active learning and it delved further into exploring the participants’ recommendations to mitigate these obstacles. The study followed a quantitative methodology. Sixty-six EFL teachers (Male n=22 and Female n=44) from Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated in this study. The researchers used an electronic custom-designed, 19-items rated on a five-point Likert scale questionnaire, for ease of dissemination and data collection. The findings revealed that the degree of employing active learning was medium (54.8%). However, 55% of the participants responded that they encountered some acute obstacles to implementing active learning in their classrooms. The findings showed no statistically significant differences attributed to gender, experience, and training about using active learning, obstacles, and recommendations to overcome the obstacles. The study discusses some of the obstacles to implementing active learning and concludes with some recommendations to the Ministry of Education to reinforce active learning in the education system of EFL contexts.

scholarly journals The Reality of Using Active Learning Strategies among Secondary School Female Teachers of Arabic Language in Taif City

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 270
Author(s):  
Yusra R. Al-Thubaiti
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Educational Supervisor ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
And Training

The study aimed to identify the reality of using active learning strategies among secondary school female teachers of the Arabic language in Taif city. It also aimed to find out the significant differences according to the variables of qualification, years of experience and training courses. Two instruments were used in the study: a questionnaire and an observation. Both were used on a sample of 32 female teachers at secondary governmental schools. A one sample t-test and Mann Whitney were used. The results of the study revealed that the degree of using active strategies among female teachers was low; the role of the educational supervisor in encouraging female teachers to use active learning strategies was medium, and the degree of difficulties of using active learning strategies was large. Additionally, the findings indicated that there were no significant differences in using active strategies attributed to the variables of qualification and training courses, whereas there was a significant difference in using active strategies attributed to the variable of experience in favor of teachers who have more than 10 years of experience. However, there were no significant differences in the role of the educational supervisor and the degree of difficulties in using active learning strategies attributed to the variables of the study.

Faculty Adoption of Active Learning Strategies via Paired Teaching: Conclusions From Two Science Departments

2019 ◽  
Vol 049 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Strubbe ◽  
Jared Stang ◽  
Tara Holland ◽  
Sarah Bean Sherman ◽  
Warren Code
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
Science Departments

EARTH SCIENCE IN ACTION! ACTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES IN PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABS

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalyca N. Spinler ◽  
◽  
René A. Shroat-Lewis ◽  
Michael T. DeAngelis
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Earth Science ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
Physical Geology

Who wants to be a physician? An educational tool for reviewing pulmonary physiology.

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
J R Moy ◽  
D W Rodenbaugh ◽  
H L Collins ◽  
S E DiCarlo
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Educational Game ◽  
Pulmonary Mechanics ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Evaluation Instrument ◽  
Pulmonary Physiology ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
Popular Television

Traditional review sessions are typically focused on instructor-based learning. However, experts in the field of higher education have long recommended teaching modalities that incorporate student-based active-learning strategies. Given this, we developed an educational game in pulmonary physiology for first-year medical students based loosely on the popular television game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. The purpose of our game, Who Wants To Be A Physician, was to provide students with an educational tool by which to review material previously presented in class. Our goal in designing this game was to encourage students to be active participants in their own learning process. The Who Wants To Be A Physician game was constructed in the form of a manual consisting of a bank of questions in various areas of pulmonary physiology: basic concepts, pulmonary mechanics, ventilation, pulmonary blood flow, pulmonary gas exchange, gas transport, and control of ventilation. Detailed answers are included in the manual to assist the instructor or player in comprehension of the material. In addition, an evaluation instrument was used to assess the effectiveness of this instructional tool in an academic setting. Specifically, the evaluation instrument addressed five major components, including goals and objectives, participation, content, components and organization, and summary and recommendations. Students responded positively to our game and the concept of active learning. Moreover, we are confident that this educational tool has enhanced the students' learning process and their ability to understand and retain information.

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