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Full-Text Articles in Education
Developing Multicultural Self-Awareness Through A Transformative Learning Experience, Cynthia Bezard, Sara A. Shaw
Developing Multicultural Self-Awareness Through A Transformative Learning Experience, Cynthia Bezard, Sara A. Shaw
Journal of Research in Technical Careers
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the ways that a change in perspective can create a better understanding of cultural identity. This study addressed: (1) How does a self-awareness transformative learning experience develop critical cultural competence in career and technical education instructors? (2) How does the practice of critical reflection construct career and technical education instructors’ ability to develop self-awareness of critical cultural competence? (3) How does involvement in critical discourse construct career and technical education instructors’ ability to develop self-awareness of critical cultural competence? A three-phase professional development experience rooted in multicultural education provided key …
A Study Of Strengthening Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Knowledge Of Statistics And Probability Via Professional Development, Lina Devaul
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
A professional development program (PSPD) was implemented to improve in-service secondary mathematics teachers’ content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and self-efficacy in teaching secondary school statistics and probability. Participants generated a teaching resource website at the conclusion of the PSPD program. Participants’ content knowledge change and self-efficacy change were measured. After PSPD, three participants were selected to represent three types of change. Teachers’ classroom instructions were video-taped and analyzed to explore the enactment of PSPD components, such as activities and concepts. Interviews were conducted to assess factors that facilitated teachers’ change and the enactment of PSPD components. Preservice teachers who majored in …
Iowa Agricultural Educators’ Current And Perceived Grading Practices, Jenny Ann Lichty, Michael S. Retallick
Iowa Agricultural Educators’ Current And Perceived Grading Practices, Jenny Ann Lichty, Michael S. Retallick
Journal of Research in Technical Careers
Literature on grading reveals that grading practices have not changed much since they were first introduced. However, with alternative approaches, such as standards-based grading, being introduced, it is important to look at how agricultural educators are using grades to evaluate student learning. The purpose of this study was to determine the grading practices of Iowa high school agricultural educators. The accessible population consisted of 236 high school agricultural educators. Findings were based on responses of 157 (69.8%) educators who responded to the study via an online questionnaire. These agricultural educators used a variety of learning approaches, and their beliefs aligned …
The Nature And Extent Of Instructors’ Use Of Learning Analytics In Higher Education To Inform Teaching And Learning, Janet L. King
The Nature And Extent Of Instructors’ Use Of Learning Analytics In Higher Education To Inform Teaching And Learning, Janet L. King
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The utilization of learning analytics to support teaching and learning has emerged as a newer phenomenon combining instructor-oriented action research, the mining of educational data, and the analyses of statistics and patterns. Learning analytics have documented, quantified and graphically displayed students’ interactions, engagement, and performance to gain a more complex understanding of teaching and learning. Researchers and scholars have hailed learning analytics as one of the future game-changers in higher education. This study addressed important questions. How have instructors at institutions of higher learning explored learning analytics to reflect upon their teaching practice—specifically, curriculum, pedagogy, student learning and outcomes? What …
Examining The Affordances Of Dual Cognitive Processing To Explain The Development Of High School Students’ Nature Of Science Views, Luke Jackson
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
This mixed method study was aimed at examining the influence of dual processing (Type 1 and Type 2 thinking) on the development of high school students’ nature of science (NOS) views. Type 1 thinking is intuitive, experiential, and heuristic. Type 2 thinking is rational, analytical, and explicit. Three research questions were asked: (1) Do the experiential process (Type 1) and the logical process (Type 2) influence the development of students’ NOS views? (2) If there is an influence on students’ NOS views, then what is the nature of relationship between the experiential process (Type 1) and the development of NOS …
A Comparison Of The Effects Of Video Modeling Other And Peer-Implemented Pivotal Response Training To Video Modeling Other On Positive Social Interactions Of Young Children With Developmental Disabilities, Maryssa Kucskar
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Young children with developmental disabilities (DD) frequently have delays in social play skills. Students with DD may require social skills instruction in order to be successful in playing cooperatively with others. These opportunities to practice social play skills learned from specialized interventions must be available throughout the school day. Providing opportunities for positive social interactions, engagement, and play within a classroom setting allows children to make friendships, engage in higher levels of play, participate with peers in multiple social contexts, and lead to overall school success.
The purpose of this study was to answer two research questions. The first question …
Games, Learning, And Classroom Community, Joe Ervin
Games, Learning, And Classroom Community, Joe Ervin
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
The use of games in my COLA 100E classroom makes up a small minority of my instructional approach. The games are used to compliment my regular pedagogy. The two games that I utilize consistently are Kahoot! and UNLV Trivia.
Office Of Online Education: Tips For Effective Online Teaching, Leeann Fields, Dan Antoniuk, Dedrick Catus, Doris Ostrander
Office Of Online Education: Tips For Effective Online Teaching, Leeann Fields, Dan Antoniuk, Dedrick Catus, Doris Ostrander
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
To be successful in online classes, students must participate consistently and frequently. This requires a high level of both student-student and student-instructor interaction.
Service Learning Collaboration With Student Affairs, Nathan Hanke, Leanne Soter, Kelsi Sullivan
Service Learning Collaboration With Student Affairs, Nathan Hanke, Leanne Soter, Kelsi Sullivan
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
Service Learning is Applicable to courses across academic disciplines
Instant Class Polling Using Mobile Devices: An Interactive And Effective Pedagogical Tool, Lori D. Johnson, Emma Babler
Instant Class Polling Using Mobile Devices: An Interactive And Effective Pedagogical Tool, Lori D. Johnson, Emma Babler
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
Available methods of instant class feedback had been limited to technology associated with clickers purchased by students, or tied to responses from laptops, which professors have begun banning from the classroom due to distraction. However, obtaining real-time feedback on students’ comprehension of complex concepts remains a critical pedagogical goal, particularly in rule-based courses such as Professional Responsibility.
Student Class Presentations, Roberta Sabbath
Student Class Presentations, Roberta Sabbath
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
NEED: Practice expressing ideas orally and functioning in a collaborative setting NEED: Practice preparing and delivering oral presentations
Approaching Intersections In The Classroom, Shelly Volsche
Approaching Intersections In The Classroom, Shelly Volsche
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
Most university professionals are accustomed to understanding diversity by demographics.
Learning Through Intradepartmental Scholarship In The History 251 Milestone, Mary D. Wammack
Learning Through Intradepartmental Scholarship In The History 251 Milestone, Mary D. Wammack
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
The History Department established HIST 251 in 1996 to supply students with the opportunity to acquire and develop the methodological skills and habits of critical thinking and analysis considered essential for student success.
Increasing Identification, Thus Success And Graduation From Unlv, Emmanuel Ayim
Increasing Identification, Thus Success And Graduation From Unlv, Emmanuel Ayim
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
When our students are connected to UNLV at multiple levels, and identify as UNLV students, they will more likely persist and graduate.
Using Mastery Learning To Help All Students Achieve, Jori S. Beck, Christina J. Santoyo
Using Mastery Learning To Help All Students Achieve, Jori S. Beck, Christina J. Santoyo
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
In 1968, Benjamin Bloom outlined a specific strategy that he dubbed learning for mastery, which later became mastery learning (Guskey, 2007).
Scalable, Web-Delivered Supports To Help Students "Learn To Learn", Matthew L. Bernacki
Scalable, Web-Delivered Supports To Help Students "Learn To Learn", Matthew L. Bernacki
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
Many graduate K-12 without skills necessary to manage learning (ACT, 2008)
Socrative Student And Real Time Assessment, Emma Frances Bloomfield
Socrative Student And Real Time Assessment, Emma Frances Bloomfield
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
Many graduate K-12 without skills necessary to manage learning (ACT, 2008)
Cumulative Exams (With A Twist), David E. Copeland
Cumulative Exams (With A Twist), David E. Copeland
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
When first hearing about cumulative exams, students generally have a negative reaction – their impression is that cumulative exams are more difficult because knowledge has to be retained for longer periods of time.
Teaching Strategies To Engage Student To Content, Student To Student And Student To Teacher In Online Courses Using The Community Of Inquiry, Lori Candela
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
Researchers have found a sense of community enhances learning.
In “Kahoots” With Student Engagement In The Classroom, Kim Nehls
In “Kahoots” With Student Engagement In The Classroom, Kim Nehls
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
In a recent classroom survey, 95 percent of my students recommended additional use of Kahoot. One student remarked that he was more likely to complete the reading in advance and participate in class if he was going to be part of a friendly competition. Kahoot is an exciting and fun way to utilize the cell phones and tablets already in play in the classroom.
Critical Pedagogy: Building Strong Learning Communities, Malayka Neith Cornejo
Critical Pedagogy: Building Strong Learning Communities, Malayka Neith Cornejo
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
Strengthens instructor-student relationship; peer interactions; connection to course content, and sense of belonging. Shifts normative power structures and empowers students to co-construct the learning experience. Student voice matters.
Large Class Splitting To Reduce Class Size, Ed Jorgensen
Large Class Splitting To Reduce Class Size, Ed Jorgensen
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
It is well recognized that smaller classes lead to improved student outcomes. However, instructor resources are limited, particularly for first year introductory classes.
Building Relationships For Unlv Students’ Success, Nathan M. Slife
Building Relationships For Unlv Students’ Success, Nathan M. Slife
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
Racially diverse, first-generation students gain more from one key relationship with an instructor or administrator than from money spent on typical support services (Bensimon, 2007). Instructors can strive to build this relationship with their students by meeting one-on-one for 3-5 minutes outside of class.
Critical Service Learning, Anna C. Smedly-Lopez
Critical Service Learning, Anna C. Smedly-Lopez
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
Service Learning Initiative for Community Engagement in Sociology (SLICES) is a critical, research-focused, community-based, leadership and knowledge project. By engaging in Community Based Participatory Action Research Projects (CBPAR) students have an opportunity to work multiple semesters, if they choose, to develop research skills, serve in leadership roles, serve and collaborate with local organization, and engage in professional development.
Providing Annotated Examples Increases Science Learning, Elana A. Paladino
Providing Annotated Examples Increases Science Learning, Elana A. Paladino
UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo
Students consistently score low in the areas of application of scientific results, critical analysis of results, proper citation usage, and poster design