Effectiveness of an Educational Program in the Development of Scientific Thinking among Undergraduate Students in General Teaching Methods

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 989
Author(s):  
Mushriq Mohammed Mojawal ◽  
Shaimaa Hassan Abdul Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Scientific Thinking

Integrating Disciplines in a Plant Chemistry Laboratory Module to Enhance Interdisciplinary and Scientific Thinking in Undergraduate Students

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Busta ◽  
Sabrina E. Russo
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Chemistry Laboratory ◽  
Scientific Thinking ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Plant Chemistry ◽  
Hands On

Here, we describe a hands-on medicinal plant chemistry laboratory module (Phytochemical Laboratory Activities for iNtegrative Thinking and Enhanced Competencies; PLANTEC) for undergraduates that targets the development of core competencies in (i) critical thinking and analysis of text and data, (ii) interdisciplinary and systems thinking, (iii) oral and written communication of science, and (iv) teamwork and collaboration.<br>

scholarly journals The effects of teaching methods of palliative care on life pattern of old women with chronic pain

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Hesari ◽  
Zahra Sabzi ◽  
Shohreh Kolagari
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Old People ◽  
Life Pattern

Chronic pain is among problems of old people and causes changes in their life pattern and processes. Teaching palliative care can help old people suffering from chronic pain to live an active life. The aim of this research was to determine effects of educating of palliative care on life pattern of elderly women with chronic pain. The present study was a Quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post test was conducted on 30 elderly women suffering from chronic pain in 2018 in Iran. The Questionnaire for evaluating the Pattern of Life with Pain in the elderly was filled before the intervention, group educating of palliative care was carried out using an educational package, and the questionnaire was completed again immediately and one and three months after. The data was analyzed using mean, standard deviations, Fisher’s F test, and Greenhouse-Geisser and Bonferroni post-hoc test by employing SPSS- 16. Mean changes before teaching palliative care significantly differed from those of immediately and one and three months after the educational program (p = 0.0), (p = 0.004). There were significant differences between the stages of immediately and one month after the educational program and that of three months after it (p = 0.001), (p = 0.002). Concerning the personal life patterns, there were statistically significant differences between the stage immediately after the educational program and those before the intervention and three months after it (p = 0.005), (p = 0.000). Regarding the social life pattern, only the stage of one month after the educational program significantly differed from that of three months (p = 0.005). Mean growth in life pattern of the old women suffering from chronic pain in the stages after the intervention indicated the importance of and the necessity for palliative care during old age. Moreover, the success of this education three months after the educational program as compared to immediately and one month after it indicates that allocation of sufficient time plays a very important role in transferring information and in teaching methods of palliative care to old people.

scholarly journals Intercultural perceptions among undergraduate students in English for Business and Economics courses.

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 98 ◽  
Author(s):  
ELEFTHERIA NTELIOU ◽  
OLGA KEHAGIA
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Language Instruction ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Intercultural Awareness ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
Language For Specific Purposes ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Economics Courses

<p><em>The practice of intercultural communication should be a primary goal of Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) courses in tertiary education, because, through language instruction, future professionals can become aware of intercultural differences and develop strategies to deal with them, thus equipping themselves with necessary skills for effective cross-cultural communication in a globalized work environment. In this study, the intercultural awareness of first and second year undergraduate students attending an English for Business and Economics course was examined in relation to their interest in the economy and culture of other countries as well as to their preferred sources of information about current economic issues. Their preferences and perceptions regarding the intercultural elements incorporated in the methods and material used in the English course were also explored. The analysis of the Likert-type questionnaire revealed that intercultural awareness needs to be further practiced in class and led to important implications for the teaching methods and tasks used in the LSP courses.</em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>

Developing of the Course of Civil Engineering Material

2013 ◽  
Vol 677 ◽  
pp. 549-553
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Ying Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Strength Characteristics ◽  
Engineering Material ◽  
Teaching Content ◽  
Test Database

Civil Engineering Material is one of the main special courses offered to undergraduate students whose major is Civil Engineering. It aims to let students know major civil engineering materials, their physical properties, mechanical properties, how they are used in construction, how they are tested in the lab, and their strength characteristics-information, so that they can solve problems arising from civil construction. Rapid development in civil engineering material requires construction of this course, which could keep the teaching content up-to-date with current situations. This paper analyzed the current conditions of this course and aims for construction and then describes a construction plan, including revision of the teaching content, improvement of teaching methods and class mode, compiling of test database and exercise database.

scholarly journals Identifying the Characteristics of Virtual Reality Gamification for Complex Educational Topics

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Jannat Falah ◽  
Mohammad Wedyan ◽  
Salsabeel F. M. Alfalah ◽  
Muhannad Abu-Tarboush ◽  
Ahmad Al-Jakheem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Molecular Structures ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Class Environment

Multidisciplinary topics in education pose a major challenge for traditional learning and teaching methods. Such topics can deter students from selecting particular courses or hinder their study progress. This study focused on the subject of medicinal chemistry, which is a discipline combining medicine and chemistry. This combination of applied and basic science creates a complex field of education that is challenging to both teach and learn. Chemical and pharmacological principles are typically presented in 2D molecular structures and, recently, 3D molecular models have been utilized to improve the visualization of chemical compounds and their chemical interactions. Contemporary studies have presented Virtual Reality (VR) as an alternative method for improving the learning and teaching of multidisciplinary specialties such as this. However, current educational efforts employing VR offer limited interactivity and a traditional teaching method previously presented in 2D. This reduces students’ interest and concentration in the taught subjects. This paper presents the development rationale of a novel VR educational application based on the evaluation of the user requirements by 405 pharmacy undergraduate students. The results informed the development and preliminary evaluation of a proposed VR serious game application, which was deployed in a real-life class environment and evaluated in contrast to traditional teaching methods by 15 students. The derived results confirmed the advantages of VR technology as a learning and teaching tool, in addition to the end-users’ willingness to adopt VR systems as a learning aid.

scholarly journals YULII MYKOLAIOVYCH YATCHENKO (1928–2020). MEMORIES OF THE ARTIST [publication of the document]

2021 ◽  
pp. 66-76
Author(s):  
Yuliya Maуstrenko-Vakulenko
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Fine Arts ◽  
Personal Communication ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
Childhood Memories ◽  
Art Exhibitions ◽  
Art Gallery ◽  
Organizational Work

Abstract. The article is a publication of the memories of Yulii Mykolaiovych Yatchenko, a Ukrainian painter, graduate of the Kyiv State Art Institute (KSAI), student of S. Hryhoriev, M. Sharonov, H. Melikhov, and K. Ieleva. Yulii Yatchenko dedicated almost his entire life to pedagogical and organizational work: Director of the Republican Art Secondary School named after T.H. Shevchenko, Professor of the Department of Drawing and Vice-Rector for scientific work of the KSAI, as well as he headed the Directorate of Art Exhibitions of the Ministry of Culture of the USSR. The manuscript work «Memories of the Artist» of Yulii Mykolaiovych Yatchenko was prepared by him for printing in 2014. The manuscript contains two parts: «Memories of the Artist. The Story» and «Work on the Images of Princes and Kings». Now the first part is published, in which the author recalls both his training at the KSAI (now — «the NAFAA») and the methods of work and education of the teachers; describes moments of the creative process over the painting «With the Dream of Peace. Rescuing Works of Dresden Art Gallery by Soviet Troops in 1945» (1959) and other major paintings; revives in memories trips to Dresden and communication with the management of the Dresden Gallery, visits of the Ukrainian delegation for culture to Portugal, creative trips to Lithuania and Latvia, stay in Sedniv and Kanev; as if relives the pleasant moments associated with personal exhibitions in the halls of the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture. Yulii Yatchenko also draws attention to the issues of pedagogy, drawing teaching methods, reflects on the needs of creative youth. Finally, the author dives into his childhood memories, verbally describing his family and his ancestors. The feature of «Memories of the Artist» of Yulii Yatchenko is the absence of a rigid chronology and informality of presentation; the artist wrote down his own memories in the sequence in which they surfaced in his memory. After reading the «Memories», there is a feeling of personal communication with Yulii Mykolaiovych Yatchenko. The publication is a unique original testimony of the artist, a representative of that generation, whose creative path began in the difficult postwar period, in times of severe ideological constraints. The material of his memories is useful for teachers, graduate and undergraduate students, as well as connoisseurs of art in general and the creativity of Yulii Mykolaiovych Yatchenko in particular.

scholarly journals O Perfil do Aluno da Educação a Distância e seu Estilo de Aprendizagem

EAD em FOCO ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mailson Alan De Godoi
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Education Student

O aluno da Educação a Distância possui características específicas. Quais são elas? Esta pesquisa buscou conhecer o perfil de alunos de graduação a distância e discutir o estilo de aprendizagem mais favorável para a sua formação. Desenvolver metodologias de ensino de acordo com o estilo de aprendizagem dos alunos incentiva o aprendizado com autonomia. Trata-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa, de caráter transversal e descritiva. Utilizou-se um questionário fechado com 20 perguntas. O instrumento foi aplicado por meio do software LimeSurvey. Os dados foram analisados por meio do software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 18.0. A amostra é composta de 235 participantes, alunos de graduação de uma instituição de ensino superior privada localizada no Sul de Minas Gerais. Os resultados dos dados sociodemográficos mostraram que os alunos da Educação a Distância são, em sua maioria, do sexo feminino, com idade média de 33 anos e renda aproximada de três salários mínimos. A maioria estudou em escola pública, trabalha, tem compromissos familiares e não tem dificuldade para utilizar as tecnologias na aprendizagem. Por ser um público adulto, os métodos de ensino mais apropriados são a andragogia e a heutagogia. Além desses resultados, outras informações serão apresentadas neste relato de pesquisa.Palavras-chave: Educação a Distância, Dificuldades tecnológicas, Estilos de aprendizagem.  The profile Education Student Distance and Your Learning StyleAbstractThe student of distance education has specific characteristics. What are they? This research aimed to know the profile of undergraduate students to distance and discuss what the most favorable learning style for your training. Develop teaching methods according to the learning style of the students encourages learning with autonomy. This is a quantitative, transversal and descriptive character. We used a closed questionnaire with questions 20. The instrument was applied using the LimeSurvey software. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software 18.0. The sample consists of 235 participants, undergraduate students of a private higher education institution located in southern Minas Gerais. The results of the demographic data showed that Distance Education students are mostly female, with a mean age of 33 years and with an approximate income of three minimum wages. Most studied in public school, work, have family commitments and has no difficulty to use the technology in learning. Being an adult audience, the most appropriate teaching methods are andragogy and heutagogy. In addition to these results other information will be presented in this research report.Keywords: Distance Education, Technological difficulties, Learning styles.

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