Spring 2010 E-Certi Newsletter,
2010
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Spring 2010 E-Certi Newsletter, Center For Educational Research And Teaching Innovation
CAFE Faculty Newsletters
Welcome to the first issue of the e-CERTI newsletter, where you will find teaching and learning topics concerning the Missouri S&T campus highlighted on a quarterly basis. Check out our featured faculty member Bill Fahrenholtz in this issue, as well as articles about the early findings on electronic student evaluations and what one instructor found as a solution for increasing student motivation. Enjoy!
Optimistic Bias In The University Classroom,
2010
Columbus State University
Optimistic Bias In The University Classroom, Harvey Richman Ph.D.
Perspectives In Learning
This research investigated the prevalence of “optimistic bias” (unrealistic performance expectations) among low scoring students. Possible causes and remediations are discussed. Two hundred seventy four undergraduate students were surveyed after their first course exam, and again after their second exam, to assess the effects of optimistic bias. At both survey points, each student provided (1) a performance estimate for the recently taken exam, (2) actual score for that exam after receiving it, and (3) an estimate of future exam performance. The sample was divided into quartiles based on first exam actual scores. Lowest quartile students were overly optimistic regarding their …
Taking The Lead Role In Intern Supervision: The Mentor Teacher Intern Project,
2010
Columbus State University
Taking The Lead Role In Intern Supervision: The Mentor Teacher Intern Project, Melissa Sullivan
Perspectives In Learning
Classroom teachers participate in many university teacher education programs as partners in the education of teacher candidates. The Mentor Teacher project was initiated in 2003 to allow teachers a voice in the school internship or student teaching process. This study investigated the strengths and weaknesses of the program through individual interviews and open-ended surveys. The program was perceived as very successful by the Mentor Teachers as they moved into a new level in their profession.
Using Wimba Live Classroom For Student Engagement At A Distance,
2010
Columbus State University
Using Wimba Live Classroom For Student Engagement At A Distance, Larry Moore
Perspectives In Learning
Synchronous online classes are becoming more common in education. Students are demanding quality educational opportunities outside the traditional classroom that are flexible and engaging. This article explores the virtual learning environment of Wimba Live Classroom that was incorporated into CougarView Vista at Columbus State University. Wimba Live offers the conduit that allows teachers and students to interact in a virtual classroom closely resembling the traditional face-to-face class. Students enrolled in two separate classes were surveyed to ascertain their perceptions concerning the Wimba Live experience. This article discusses the pedagogical, technical and interaction issues related to the Wimba Live classroom, and …
The Teacher’S Role In Enforcing Hand Washing Techniques Among School-Aged Children In The Midst Of The H1n1 Pandemic,
2010
Columbus State University
The Teacher’S Role In Enforcing Hand Washing Techniques Among School-Aged Children In The Midst Of The H1n1 Pandemic, Tara Redmond
Perspectives In Learning
The endeavor of increasing health literacy among school-aged children is a vital role for teachers to play during these turbulent times of pandemic viruses. This essay will address the vital role that teachers have in enforcing proper hand washing techniques in the classroom among their students in order to prevent the spread of influenza and other illness within the community. The document will also provide information related to the historical perspective of the influenza virus and findings associated with the history of hand washing as a mechanism to prevent the spread of disease and illness among human populations.
Considerations Regarding Leadership Training In A Tofflerian Era Of Change,
2010
Columbus State University
Considerations Regarding Leadership Training In A Tofflerian Era Of Change, Thomas Mccormack, Paul Hackett
Perspectives In Learning
In 1970, sociologist and futurist Alvin Toffler predicted a future characterized by experience and information overload. This overload, said Toffler, would be caused by an exponential increase in the amount of knowledge being produced and our inability to cope with both the volume of information and the rate at which knowledge was being produced. In this article, the authors make the case that we are presently living in a Tofflerian Era that includes constant change in terms of amount of knowledge and the rate at which it is transmitted and collected due to the proliferation of new technologies. In this …
Publish Or Perish: Can Scholarship And Teaching Coexist?,
2010
Columbus State University
Publish Or Perish: Can Scholarship And Teaching Coexist?, Jan Burcham, Kimberly Shaw
Perspectives In Learning
Faculty at institutions of higher education are experiencing constant requests to increase teaching loads and class sizes while, at the same time, continuing to meet the demands for scholarship and service. The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) can serve as one way in which faculty can simultaneously focus on improving their teaching and their students’ learning as well as meeting the rigorous demands for peer review and publication. The systematic approach of asking questions about one’s teaching, designing and conducting appropriate research methodologies to investigate those questions, analyzing the results, and subjecting the entire process and findings to peer …
Multiple Intelligences: Theory And Application,
2010
Columbus State University
Multiple Intelligences: Theory And Application, Hope Phillips
Perspectives In Learning
Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences has challenged the historical view of intelligence as a fixed quantity since he first published Frames of Mind in 1983. Gardner prefers to describe cognitive ability as a set of eight intelligences. Once merely a theoretical perspective, Gardner’s view of intelligence can be seen in a new light with the advances in brain research in the field of neuroscience. The connection between how the mind is organized and the education of students suggests a need for additional classroom teaching and testing applications. A focus on traditional linguistic and logical teaching and testing strategies must …
About This Issue,
2010
Columbus State University
The Phenomenon Of Character Development In A Distance Education Course,
2010
Brigham Young University-Utah
The Phenomenon Of Character Development In A Distance Education Course, Michael C. Johnson, Richard Osguthorpe, David D. Williams
Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundational Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
Rarely are character development-related aims espoused by higher education reflected in the design and delivery of distance education programs. Further, literature exploring the character development aspects of distance education is sparse. This study finds that the instructor and students in a fantasy literature distance course perceived myriad kinds of character development related to performance, moral, relational, and spiritual character traits and strengths. This paper considers implications for character development in distance education and directions for future research.
Effects Of Teacher-To-Teacher Written Praise On Teachers' Perceptions Of School Community,
2010
Brigham Young University
Effects Of Teacher-To-Teacher Written Praise On Teachers' Perceptions Of School Community, Julie Nelson, Paul Caldarella
Faculty Publications
Research exploring school improvement and professional development suggests that teachers want to work collaboratively in professional communities.
The Implementation Of A Conceptually Coherent Curriculum Within A Constructivist Preschool Environment,
2010
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
The Implementation Of A Conceptually Coherent Curriculum Within A Constructivist Preschool Environment, Heather Jones, Sarah Post
Psychology and Child Development
Creating a learning environment that enchants children’s curiosity and sparks exploration, discovery, and thought does not require a great amount of financial resources. Rather, one must concentrate on observation and focus on building on children’s existing interests in the natural world. The research and theories of Swiss psychologist and philosopher, Jean Piaget, and Russian Psychologist, Lev Vygotsky provide a concrete look into a child’s cognitive and social development and can be informative in creating such environments. Using the developmental knowledge presented in these theories, programs such as the Reggio Emilia program, the Preschool Pathways to Science program (PrePS), and the …
Getting Students To School On Time: Effects Of A Praise Note Intervention,
2010
Brigham Young University
Getting Students To School On Time: Effects Of A Praise Note Intervention, Lynnette Christensen, Paul Caldarella, Colleen Densley
Faculty Publications
Our purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of teacher written praise notes on elementary school student on-time behavior.
Social And Emotional Learning In Kindergarten: Evaluation Of The Strong Start Curriculum,
2010
Brigham Young University
Social And Emotional Learning In Kindergarten: Evaluation Of The Strong Start Curriculum, Paul Caldarella, Lynnette Christensen, K. Richard Young, Thomas J. Kramer, Ryan H. Shatzer
Faculty Publications
Social and Emotional Learning promotes competence by teaching skills: Recognize and manage emotion; Develop care and concern for others; Make responsible decisions; Form positive relationships; Handle challenging situations effectively.
Gaye Lynn Macdonald,
2010
University of Mississippi
Gaye Lynn Macdonald, Gaye Lynn Macdonald, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.
Oral History Project (all interviews)
Gaye Lynn MacDonald worked in the school nutrition program of Bellingham Public Schools in Bellingham, Washington for 32½ years, 20 years as the program director, overseeing 23 sites offering breakfast, lunch and after school snacks. In 2002-2003, she served as president of the American School Food Service Association, representing 54,000 members.
Josephine Mendoza Tssa Winter 2009,
2010
CSUSB
Josephine Mendoza Tssa Winter 2009, Josephine Mendoza
Teaching Skills Study Awards (TSSA) Reports
Enhances faculty's teaching by attending a conference devoted to university teaching, a high-impact practice, evidence-based practice or a newly developing teaching practice.
Elizabeth Martin Cd Spring 2009,
2010
CSUSB
Elizabeth Martin Cd Spring 2009, Elizabeth Martin
Innovative Course Redesign Grant Reports
Supports faculty to redesign or develop a course in ways that implement high-impact, evidence-based, and/or innovative teaching strategies to improve student learning.
Designing Successful Online Courses - Part 2,
2010
University of South Florida
Designing Successful Online Courses - Part 2, Kathleen P. King
Department of Leadership, Policy, and Lifelong Learning
Once again, our major goal is to provide faculty with consistent guidance through the many instructional decisions and design steps they need to pursue in this process. This process is a fantastic opportunity to craft a virtual learning space in which people can engaging in learning beyond the constraints of time and space.
Shawn Mcmurran Tssa Winter 2010,
2010
CSUSB
Shawn Mcmurran Tssa Winter 2010, Shawn Mcmurran
Teaching Skills Study Awards (TSSA) Reports
Enhances faculty's teaching by attending a conference devoted to university teaching, a high-impact practice, evidence-based practice or a newly developing teaching practice.
Five Strategies For Successful Writing Of Reports And Essays,
2010
University of South Florida
Five Strategies For Successful Writing Of Reports And Essays, Kathleen P. King
Department of Leadership, Policy, and Lifelong Learning
Many people cannot get started with their literary projects because they do not know where to start. In this brief article, I share insight from years of teaching students and professionals of all ages how to prepare professional work.
