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A Preliminary Study On The Use Of Mind Mapping As A Visual-Learning Strategy In General Education Science Classes For Arabic Speakers In The United Arab Emirates., Kenesha Wilson
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Mind mapping was introduced as a culturally relevant pedagogy aimed at enhancing the teaching and learning experience in a general education, Environmental Science class for mostly Emirati English Language Learners (ELL). Anecdotal evidence suggests that the students are very artistic and visual and enjoy group-based activities. It was decided to integrate an intervention that would incorporate Emirati artistic and collaborative practices, in an effort to engage them on all levels, such that their academic attainment is positively affected. Preliminary results based on a group of 60 students, from on-going active research, suggest that this method is quite useful in helping …
Book Review: Student Writing In The Quantitative Disciplines: A Guide For College Faculty, Mark Causapin
Book Review: Student Writing In The Quantitative Disciplines: A Guide For College Faculty, Mark Causapin
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Ielts And Academic Success In Higher Education: A Uae Perspective, Kevin Schoepp, Dawn Garinger
Ielts And Academic Success In Higher Education: A Uae Perspective, Kevin Schoepp, Dawn Garinger
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© 2016, Australian International Academic Centre PTY LTD. All rights reserved. This study compares the relationship between International English Language Testing System (IELTS) entrance scores and academic success as defined by general education program GPA for students at a federal university in the United Arab Emirates in order to reflect upon regional English language proficiency entrance requirements. It focuses on one group of students, direct entry students who have bypassed the English language foundation program with an overall IELTS 6.0 or greater and were admitted straight into the baccalaureate program. Students were grouped according to their IELTS proficiency levels: 6.0, …
An Innovative Approach To Assessing Professional Skills Learning Outcomes: A Uae Pilot Study, Kevin Schoepp, Maurice Danaher
An Innovative Approach To Assessing Professional Skills Learning Outcomes: A Uae Pilot Study, Kevin Schoepp, Maurice Danaher
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This paper describes a pilot project in a computing college at a UAE university that was conducted to determine the feasibility of adapting a US-developed innovative approach to program level assessment of generic skills, 21st century, or general education learning outcomes. These learning outcomes are thought to comprise critical thinking, problem solving, global perspective, teamwork, and communication- ones that cross all disciplinary boundaries. The method of assessment utilized was an online discussion forum built around an open-ended computing scenario. Results indicated that this approach proved to be a success and demonstrated very clearly where the students' strengths and weaknesses resided. …
The Next Generation Of Technology: Mobile Apps In The English Language Classroom, Jenny Eppard, Omaima Nasser, Preeya Reddy
The Next Generation Of Technology: Mobile Apps In The English Language Classroom, Jenny Eppard, Omaima Nasser, Preeya Reddy
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The purpose of this research was to make suggestions for choosing Apps for a Foundation level English program in the United Arab Emirates. The program had to prepare for the integration of iPads into the English program for approximately 800 students. To prepare, the program launched a pilot study with a small group of teachers, administrators and technology specialists. We used qualitative research to fulfill our research needs which included participant diaries, focus groups, a research journal and observations. From the data, we developed a list of criteria for choosing Apps and a process for selecting Apps.
Instructional Videos As Part Of A 'Flipped' Approach In Academic Writing, Marion Engin, Senem Donanci
Instructional Videos As Part Of A 'Flipped' Approach In Academic Writing, Marion Engin, Senem Donanci
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This paper reports on a project in which students watched short instructional videos on aspects of academic writing as part of a 'flipped classroom' approach at an English-medium university in the United Arab Emirates. The authors present the video tutorial project in the context of the flipped classroom, and evaluate student satisfaction with the video input. The findings suggest that although most students liked watching the videos at home, and found the input easy to understand, they still felt the need for teacher explanations. One conclusion from this study is that students are not yet ready for a complete flipped …
Learning Management Systems: A Shift Toward Learning And Academic Analytics, Adam Marks, Maytha Al-Ali, Kees Rietsema
Learning Management Systems: A Shift Toward Learning And Academic Analytics, Adam Marks, Maytha Al-Ali, Kees Rietsema
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© 2016. This paper presents the major findings from a study conducted with six different universities in the U.S. regarding their use of the Learning Analytics (LA) capabilities available within their learning management systems (LMS). Data was collected from an online survey instrument, in-depth interviews with IT directors and academic administrators, and a case study in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. One observation is that universities are attempting to make better use of new analytics functions and the data stored in the university LMS in order to make more informed decisions regarding short-term and longterm goals and objectives. The new functions include …
Assessment Of Online Information Literacy Learning Objects For First Year Community College English Composition, Mara Bordignon, Alana Otis, Adele Georgievski, Jennifer Peters, Gail Strachan, Joy Muller, Rana Tamin
Assessment Of Online Information Literacy Learning Objects For First Year Community College English Composition, Mara Bordignon, Alana Otis, Adele Georgievski, Jennifer Peters, Gail Strachan, Joy Muller, Rana Tamin
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© 2016 Bordignon, Otis, Georgievski, Peters, Strachan, Muller, and Tamin. Objective - The main objective was to determine whether information literacy (IL) learning objects (LOs) impact student IL competency, specifically in a foundational first year English composition course. The primary research question was: What is the effectiveness of IL LOs compared to face-to-face instruction in terms of students' skill acquisition? Methods - The methods involved testing student IL competency through a multiple-choice test given pre- and post-IL intervention. Effectiveness was measured by assessing whether IL competency improves after exposure to one of two interventions: online IL LOs or face-to-face librarian-led …
Book Review: The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning In And Across The Disciplines, Shashidhar Belbase
Book Review: The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning In And Across The Disciplines, Shashidhar Belbase
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