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“We’Re Off To Replace The Wizard”: Lessons From A Collaborative Group Project Assignment, Miguel Centellas, Gregory J. Love
“We’Re Off To Replace The Wizard”: Lessons From A Collaborative Group Project Assignment, Miguel Centellas, Gregory J. Love
Miguel Centellas
This article examines the effectiveness of a collaborative group learning project for teaching a core competency in comparative politics: constitutional structures. We use a quasi-experimental design and propensity score matching to assess the value of a consti- tutional writing group project and presentation. The results provide strong evidence that these learning tools are highly valuable for teaching abstract concepts. Students who par- ticipated in the project scored significantly higher on a short series of questions in final exams given several weeks after the completion of the group project. Somewhat paradox- ically, the project increased competency but did not affect student …
A Comparison Of Institutional Climates In Higher Education In The United States And South Africa, Juanyce Deanna Taylor
A Comparison Of Institutional Climates In Higher Education In The United States And South Africa, Juanyce Deanna Taylor
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Increasing opportunities and access of historically underrepresented populations to higher education in both the United States and South Africa have proved challenging due to institutional climates that are perceived as unwelcoming and unsupportive. The purpose of this study was to investigate factors relating to institutional climates to uncover social constructs that positively and negatively impact the institutional environment. Transformational leadership serves as the theoretical framework for this study.
Data results from institutional climate studies administered higher education institutions in the United States and South Africa were analyzed and compared. Collegiality and collaboration; communication; diversity and equity; governance and strategy; harassment …
La Educación Y El Futuro De México, Humberto Muñoz-García, Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez
La Educación Y El Futuro De México, Humberto Muñoz-García, Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez
Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez
Ensayo panorámico sobre la problemática educativa de México al inicio de la segunda década del siglo XXI. Diagnóstico general y propuestas para solucionar algunos de los problemas identificados.
Cobertura Y Estructura Del Sistema Educativo Mexicano: Problemática Y Propuestas, Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez, Imanol Ordorika
Cobertura Y Estructura Del Sistema Educativo Mexicano: Problemática Y Propuestas, Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez, Imanol Ordorika
Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez
En primer lugar se analizan las dimensiones social, política, territorial, económica y cultural de la cobertura educativa alcanzada en los distintos tipos, niveles y modalidades del sistema. En segundo lugar se analizan las estructuras del Sistema Educativo Nacional a fin de explorar alternativas organizativas para enfrentar la problemática previamente expuesta en torno a la distribución de oportunidades educativas.