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Blended Spaces, Work-Based Learning And The Notion Of Constructive Alignment : Impacts On Student Engagement, Peter Reaburn, Nona Muldoon, Cheryl Bookallil Dec 2009

Blended Spaces, Work-Based Learning And The Notion Of Constructive Alignment : Impacts On Student Engagement, Peter Reaburn, Nona Muldoon, Cheryl Bookallil

Peter Reaburn

This study examined students’ active engagement in the context of aligned curriculum and instruction. In conjunction with Biggs’ (2003) notion of constructive alignment, the ten principles of engagement suggested by Krause (2005) informed the redesign of an undergraduate course, which was delivered fully online and had a work-based learning component. The results of the present study strongly suggest that the course redesign has lead to significantly increased student engagement and achievement of higher order outcomes. Statistical analyses using Student t-tests revealed highly significant increases (p=0.002) in student engagement as measured by the average total ‘hits per student’ on learning resources, …


Invited Panel Presentation: Whole Of University Approaches, Alisa Percy, Christian Ritz Nov 2009

Invited Panel Presentation: Whole Of University Approaches, Alisa Percy, Christian Ritz

Alisa Percy, PhD

No abstract provided.


A Survey Of Religious Book Publishing With Implications For Collection Development In Christian College Libraries, Gregory A. Smith Nov 2009

A Survey Of Religious Book Publishing With Implications For Collection Development In Christian College Libraries, Gregory A. Smith

Gregory A. Smith

Discusses five sources of religious books. Profiles the religious book publishing industry. Describes a delicate balance between ministry and industry. Situates religious book publishing in its cultural context. Discusses implications for collection development in libraries at evangelical Christian colleges.


Advancing The Next Generation Of Higher Education Scholars: An Examination Of One Doctoral Classroom, Caroline Turner, Jonathan Wood, Rebecca A. Neal, Idara Essien, Aaron Coe, Gabriel Escontrias Jr. Oct 2009

Advancing The Next Generation Of Higher Education Scholars: An Examination Of One Doctoral Classroom, Caroline Turner, Jonathan Wood, Rebecca A. Neal, Idara Essien, Aaron Coe, Gabriel Escontrias Jr.

Rebecca Neal

Presentation made at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Conference. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.


An Evolving Service-Learning Model Of Critical Engagement For The Assessment-Phobic: Striving Towards Meaningful Growth Of Pedagogy And Program, Julia Van Der Ryn, Thomas Burke Oct 2009

An Evolving Service-Learning Model Of Critical Engagement For The Assessment-Phobic: Striving Towards Meaningful Growth Of Pedagogy And Program, Julia Van Der Ryn, Thomas Burke

Julia van der Ryn

No abstract provided.


Paradigms Of Aall Work: A Practical Exploration Of Contradictions And Convergences, Bronwyn James, Alisa Percy Sep 2009

Paradigms Of Aall Work: A Practical Exploration Of Contradictions And Convergences, Bronwyn James, Alisa Percy

Alisa Percy, PhD

No abstract provided.


Supply, Demand And Approaches To Employment By People With Postgraduate Research Qualifications In Science And Mathematics: Literature Review And Data Analysis, Daniel Edwards, T Fred Smith Jul 2009

Supply, Demand And Approaches To Employment By People With Postgraduate Research Qualifications In Science And Mathematics: Literature Review And Data Analysis, Daniel Edwards, T Fred Smith

Dr Daniel Edwards

This report is the first in a project that investigates the demand for and supply of people with science and mathematics postgraduate qualifications in Australia. This report is divided into two main parts: a literature review and a data analysis. The report uses numerous national data sets to present a picture of the supply, demand and employment dynamics of postgraduates in the natural and physical sciences in Australia. The figures indicate an increasing number of postgraduates are completing studies in these fields. However, compared with other fields of education, supply in the natural and physical sciences is increasing at a …


Internationalizing A Psychology Curriculum (Poster), A. Gharib, W. Phillips, L Bartolini Apr 2009

Internationalizing A Psychology Curriculum (Poster), A. Gharib, W. Phillips, L Bartolini

LeeAnn Bartolini

No abstract available


Incorporating International Research Into Psychology Classes: Three Case Studies (Poster), L. Bartolini, W. Phillips, A. Gharib Mar 2009

Incorporating International Research Into Psychology Classes: Three Case Studies (Poster), L. Bartolini, W. Phillips, A. Gharib

LeeAnn Bartolini

No abstract available


Plagiarism, Linda Masselink, Anne Merkle Mar 2009

Plagiarism, Linda Masselink, Anne Merkle

Linda Masselink

Handout for Problematic Plagiarism presentation


Individual Heterogeneity In The Returns To Schooling: Instrumental Variables Quantile Regression Using Twins Data, Omar Arias, Kevin F. Hallock, Walter Sosa-Escudero Mar 2009

Individual Heterogeneity In The Returns To Schooling: Instrumental Variables Quantile Regression Using Twins Data, Omar Arias, Kevin F. Hallock, Walter Sosa-Escudero

Kevin F Hallock

Considerable effort has been exercised in estimating mean returns to education while carefully considering biases arising from unmeasured ability and measurement error. Recent work has investigated whether there are variations from the “mean” return to education across the population with mixed results. We use an instrumental variables estimator for quantile regression on a sample of twins to estimate an entire family of returns to education at different quantiles of the conditional distribution of wages while addressing simultaneity and measurement error biases. We test whether there is individual heterogeneity in returns to education and find that: more able individuals obtain more …


Skills Lab Vs. Simulation Lab: A Comparison Of Two Approaches For Teacing Intravenous Push Medication Administration, Margaret Fink Feb 2009

Skills Lab Vs. Simulation Lab: A Comparison Of Two Approaches For Teacing Intravenous Push Medication Administration, Margaret Fink

Margaret Fink

No abstract available


Internationalizing The Psychology Curriculum: Examples Of Course Transformations, Leeann Bartolini, Afshin Gharib, William Phillips Jan 2009

Internationalizing The Psychology Curriculum: Examples Of Course Transformations, Leeann Bartolini, Afshin Gharib, William Phillips

LeeAnn Bartolini

"This volume's editors have compiled a set of wide-ranging tools for teaching about diversity among diverse student populations. Articles cover an array of topics, including general approaches to diversity education, specific exercises within and across disciplines, and strategies for coping with the stresses of teaching controversial topics. The collection offers guidance that is particularly valuable for those just beginning to incorporate diversity in the classroom?and is pertinent to veteran teachers as well." ~ Diversity & Democracy (AAC&U)


Visual Literacy Across Disciplines (Panel Presentation), Lynn Sondag, Carlos Rodriguez, Leslie Ross Dec 2008

Visual Literacy Across Disciplines (Panel Presentation), Lynn Sondag, Carlos Rodriguez, Leslie Ross

Lynn Sondag

No abstract provided.


Future Focus 2009 Grant Writing: Help To Get You Started..Doc, Mary Jo Maccracken Dec 2008

Future Focus 2009 Grant Writing: Help To Get You Started..Doc, Mary Jo Maccracken

Dr. Mary J. MacCracken

This article seeks to help and motivate educators who have considered “writing a grant someday” so that the process and work of grant writing might become less threatening and more rewarding for the reader.  From the viewpoint of her own experience, the author will share the basics of what constitutes good preparation in order fora a grant proposal to be successful. To illustrate points being featured, the author will provide examples from her own successful grant applications. [This paper acknowledges funding from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health (OCMH) and Serves (United States Tennis Foundation for Academics, Character, and Excellence).]


The Last Admission Decision, Christopher W. Tremblay, Ed.D Dec 2008

The Last Admission Decision, Christopher W. Tremblay, Ed.D

Christopher W Tremblay, Ed.D

No abstract provided.


Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Upward Bound Programs, Bradley J. Coverdale Dec 2008

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Upward Bound Programs, Bradley J. Coverdale

Bradley J Coverdale

No abstract provided.


La Tendencia A La Masificación De La Cobertura De La Educación Superior En América Latina, Claudio Rama Dr Dec 2008

La Tendencia A La Masificación De La Cobertura De La Educación Superior En América Latina, Claudio Rama Dr

Claudio Rama Vitale (Dr. ED; Dr. DER)

No abstract provided.


Perceptions: Reconciliation, Maureen E. Schlangen Dec 2008

Perceptions: Reconciliation, Maureen E. Schlangen

Maureen E. Schlangen

A personal essay about a missed appointment, a crisp autumn sky, worldwide economic collapse, and the prevailing of hope over fear and uncertainty.