scholarly journals Attitudes Toward and Implications of the Computer-Based Exams at Arab American University of Palestine

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Marwan M. A. Abualrob ◽  
Nizar A. A. Asad ◽  
Mohannad A. M. Abu Daqar
Keyword(s):  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Arab American ◽  
American University ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
The University

We examine the computer-based exams system at Arab American University-Palestine in terms of teacher and student attitudes as well as the quality of the test items. A three-pronged approach to data collection was used. First, we elicited answers to questionnaires from 704 faculty and student respondents. Second, we conducted eight individual interviews with students and instructors, as well as three focus groups—each comprising 8–10 students—from different majors in the university. Third, we had access to the records of the registrar on the grades of students in different years prior to and after introducing the system. We utilized descriptive statistics to examine the quantitative data and qualitative methods to analyze the interviews. The results suggested that the attitudes of instructors and students, as well as the quality of the exams were not adequately considered by AAUP when it introduced the computer-based exams system. We found significant differences between grades prior to and after adopting the system; yet the changes are not necessarily positive, at least from an academic point of view.

scholarly journals The Current Status of Applying E-Learning Quality Standards from the Perspective of Faculty Members at Arab American University

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (49) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mousa Khalil Odeh ◽  
Abeer Mohammad Alwahaidi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Standards ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Arab American ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
American University ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

The study aimed to identify the current status of applying e-learning quality standards at the Arab American University from the point of view of faculty members, and to what extent average means differ according to the different demographic variables. To achieve this, the descriptive analytical method was used, and (211) members were randomly selected, who represented (45.4%) of the study population (465) faculty members working at the Arab American university. A questionnaire consisting of (39) items covering (3) dimensions (the lecturer’s role in using e-learning system, the quality of e-learning system, the role of the university administration in the quality of e-learning system) was used after testing its validity and reliability. After the descriptive statistical analysis, the results showed that the average means of the study sample towards the current status of applying the quality standards of e-learning at the university received a high degree. There were also statistically significant differences in the gender variable in favor of females; in qualification in favor of PhD holders; and in experience in favor of (more than 10 years). The study concluded with a number of recommendations, including developing and innovating new methods of evaluation suitable for the e-learning system, providing all kinds of support to faculty members, and relieving the psychological stress faced during the e-learning process.

A Futures Study on the Quality Of Life from the Point Of View of Iranian Youth

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sina Saeedy ◽  
Mojtaba Amiri ◽  
Mohammad Mahdi Zolfagharzadeh ◽  
Mohammad Rahim Eyvazi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Futures Studies ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University

Quality of life and satisfaction with life as tightly interconnected concepts have become of much importance in the urbanism era. No doubt, it is one of the most important goals of every human society to enhance a citizen’s quality of life and to increase their satisfaction with life. However, there are many signs which demonstrate the low level of life satisfaction of Iranian citizens especially among the youth. Thus, considering the temporal concept of life satisfaction, this research aims to make a futures study in this field. Therefore, using a mixed model and employing research methods from futures studies, life satisfaction among the students of the University of Tehran were measured and their views on this subject investigated. Both quantitative and qualitative data were analysed together in order to test the hypotheses and to address the research questions on the youth discontentment with quality of life. Findings showed that the level of life satisfaction among students is relatively low and their image of the future is not positive and not optimistic. These views were elicited and discussed in the social, economic, political, environmental and technological perspectives. Keywords:  futures studies, quality of life, satisfaction with life, youth

Technical services and user service improvement

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 505-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Huang ◽  
Katherine Wong
Keyword(s):  
Point Of View ◽  
Service Improvement ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Of Oklahoma ◽  
Online Catalog ◽  
Efficient Processing ◽  
The University ◽  
Technical Services

PurposeFrom the cataloging librarians' point of view, this paper aims to present how technical services, especially the cataloging department, can play important roles in the improvement of user services.Design/methodology/approachThe paper examines the practices of the University of Oklahoma Libraries.FindingsThe paper identifies several aspects in which technical services can enhance the quality of user services, especially in the cataloging department. A library's online catalog becomes the first point of access to the library's information resources. Its quality can be improved and enriched in many ways to raise users’ satisfaction. Aside from the improvement in technical aspects, efforts should also be made to promote collaboration between technical and public services so as to ensure efficient processing of materials and to meet the needs of library users.Originality/valueThe value of the paper is in showing that the quality of an online catalog and the cooperation between public and technical services are two of the key factors in achieving high quality of user services.

Educational work at the university as an element of the quality management system

2021 ◽  
pp. 3-12
Author(s):  
Ya.A. Vavilin ◽  
◽  
V.A. Soldatov ◽  
I.G. Mankevich ◽  
N.YU. Chistokletov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
System Analysis ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Intercultural Interaction ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The University ◽  
Formation Of Groups

The article deals with an important component of the learning process - educational work, in terms of the formation of a moral and patriotic portrait of a graduate, as well as the formation of groups of universal competencies related to intercultural interaction and civic position. The task of improving upbringing work at the university received particular urgency in connection with the implementation of the strategy for the development of education in the Russian Federation. The authors attempt to evaluate and analyze educational work from the point of view of the process approach and system analysis. A hierarchical model of educational work is proposed and the components of the process are highlighted, and a system of indicators for assessing the quality of educational work is developed. The proposed approach can be applied in the formation and evaluation of the strategy for the development of the educational process in higher education and the development of work programs for educational work, as an obligatory element of the main professional educational program.

Looking up in anger: translation practice in the CALL lab

ReCALL ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Talbot
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
Traditional Practice ◽  
Translation Practice ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
The University

Final-year translation teaching in the Italian department at the University of Hull involves modules using a computer-based methodology from Italian into English. These modules are taught using Translt-TIGER and TransLit-TIGER, in the forms in which they are commercially available. The aim of our courses is to use technology in order to enhance the quality of training in translation. The modules are conceived of as a move beyond traditional practice towards a type of teaching model which may be more relevant to best practices in the translation profession. Indeed it may well hasten more students beyond the noise of interlanguage to the quiddities of idiom.

scholarly journals Kualitas Kepemilikan Pengetahuan Simbol Melayu Bidang Permainan di Kalangan Mahasiswa

GERAM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Hermandra Hermandra ◽  
M. Nur Mustafa ◽  
Zulhafizh Zulhafizh
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Cultural Symbol ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
The University ◽  
Very High

This research was motivated by technological advances that have influenced traditional games' popularity as symbols of culture, so it is necessary to preserve and maintain them through the quality of knowledge. How can the quality of possession of knowledge of Malay symbols in the field of play among FKIP Riau University students be formulated? The research objective was to analyze and describe the quality of possession of knowledge of Malay symbols in the field of play among FKIP students at the University of Riau. This research used a descriptive quantitative approach—observation of knowledge with a likert scale. The observation sample was 870 people from a population of 6300 people or 13.8% of 100%. The sample was taken randomly based on questionnaire filling and collection. The technique of collecting data employed a questionnaire related to the traditional games of the Riau Malay community. The process of collecting data distributed through a google form. The collected data were substituted and analyzed with descriptive statistics, Product Moment, and Anova. The analysis results showed that students' knowledge regarding traditional games of the Malay community as a cultural symbol was at a standard of mean 4.37 with a very high category. The games of gasing, bakiak, congkak, enggrang, layang-layang, tarik tambang, petak umpet, benteng, ligu, and statak can contribute information to knowledge ownership of the games of the Riau Malay community by 35.9%. In comparison, other games were at 64.1%. The possession of this knowledge has supported documenting various games and preserving the existence of these games. Besides, the content of values ​​in the game is a means of character education and supports learning and learning activities.

scholarly journals EVALUACIÓN DE ASIGNATURAS DESDE LA PERSPECTIVA DE LOS ESTUDIANTES EN PROGRAMAS DE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR A DISTANCIA

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-60
Author(s):  
Jensy Campos-Céspedes ◽  
Alejandro Sánchez-Araya
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Costa Rica ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Educación A Distancia ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The University

El propósito de este artículo  es compartir  los resultados de una experiencia evaluativa realizada en una asignatura  de investigación de la Cátedra de Investigación Educativa de la Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) de Costa Rica. En el estudio participaron 126 estudiantes de los diferentes centros universitarios de la universidad y se basó en la aplicación de un cuestionario autoadministrado  mediante el cual el estudiantado valoró la calidad de la asignatura desde los diferentes aspectos que lo componen. Los resultados se analizaron mediante estadísticas descriptivas utilizando el software spss. La evaluación concluyó que la valoración general que los estudiantes hacen de la asignatura es satisfactoria. No obstante, se detectan aspecto relacionados especialmente con  los materiales que indican la necesidad realizar modificaciones de la asignatura para lograr un mejoramiento en términos de fortalecer los procesos de aprendizaje de los estudiantes.Palabras clave: Evaluación; calidad; Educación a distancia; opinión de estudiantesAbstratThe purpose of this article is to share the results of an evaluative experience conducted in a subject of investigation by the Educational Research Chair of the Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) of Costa Rica. The study involved 126 students from different colleges of the university and was based on the application of a selfadministered questionnaire in which the students assessed the quality of the course from different aspects that comprise it. The results were analyzed by descriptive statistics using SPSS. The evaluation concluded that the overall assessment made by students of the subject is satisfactory. However, looks are detected especially related materials indicating the need for modifications of the subject to achieve an improvement in terms of strengthening the processes of student learning.Keywords: Assessment ; Quality; Distance Education; Student’s Opinion

scholarly journals Nowy wymiar niepełnosprawności? Rozważania na temat wpływu pojęć na wizerunek osób z różnymi dysfunkcjami

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Dorota Burczyc
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Social Advertising ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

A new dimension of disability? Reflections on the impact of concepts on the image of people with various dysfunctionsThe work focuses on the impact of concepts on the image of people with disabilities. The article is based on research on interpretation of both “disabled person” and “person with disability” terms. The survey was performed among students at the University of Wroclaw at the Faculty of Philology.The results of this study indicate the scale and scope of ignorance regarding the disability among society. Indicates on the gap caused by the mismatch of language with respect to the constantly changing quality of life of people with disabilities. Research results are important from the point of view of design­ing communication tools, especially social advertising.

scholarly journals Reflection of the Test-Item Quality in State SMP and SMA in Bandar Lampung

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-87
Author(s):  
Ujang Suparman ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Test Item ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Test Items ◽  
National Examination ◽  
Discriminating Power ◽  
Item Quality ◽  
Level Of Difficulty

The objectives of this research are to analyze critically the quality of test items used in SMP and SMA (mid semester, final semester, and National Examination Practice) in terms of reliability as a whole, level of difficulty, discriminating power, the quality of answer keys and distractors. The methods used to analyze the test items are item analysis (ITEMAN), two types of descriptive statistics for analyzing test items and another for analyzing the options. The findings of the research are very far from what is believed, that is, the quality of majority of test items as well as key answers and distractors are unsatisfactory. Based the results of the analysis, conclusions are drawn and recommendations are put forward.

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