A local instructional theory for the guided reinvention of the quotient group concept

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 726-742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Larsen ◽  
Elise Lockwood
Keyword(s):  
Quotient Group ◽  
Instructional Theory ◽  
Guided Reinvention ◽  
Group Concept

scholarly journals Conceptualizing researchers’ perspectives on involving professionals in research: a group concept mapping study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine E. Laustsen ◽  
Albert Westergren ◽  
Pia Petersson ◽  
Maria Haak
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Scaling Analysis ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Group Concept Mapping ◽  
Process Adaptation ◽  
Group Concept

Abstract Background Researchers have shown an increased interest in involving professionals from outside academia in research projects. Professionals are often involved in research on ageing and health when the purpose is to address the gap between research and practice. However, there is a need to acquire more knowledge about what the involvement might lead to by exploring researchers’ experiences of involving professionals in research on ageing and health and developing conceptual areas. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify conceptual areas of professionals’ involvement in research on ageing and health, from the perspective of researchers themselves. Methods Group concept mapping, a participatory and mixed method, was used to conceptualize areas. Researchers with experience of involving professionals in research projects on ageing and health participated in qualitative data collection through brainstorming sessions (n = 26), and by sorting statements (n = 27). They then took part in quantitative data collection, where they rated statements according to how much a statement strengthened research (n = 26) and strengthened practice (n = 24). Data were analysed using multidimensional scaling analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis. In addition, a qualitative analysis of the latent meaning of the cluster map was conducted. Results Analysis of the sorting stage generated five clusters illustrating conceptual areas of professionals’ involvement in research projects on ageing and health. The five clusters are as follows: complex collaboration throughout the research process; adaptation of research to different stakeholders, mutual learning through partnership; applicable and sustainable knowledge; legitimate research on ageing and health. The qualitative latent meaning of the cluster map showed two themes: the process of involvement and the outcome of involvement. A positive strong correlation (0.87) was found between the rating of strengthened research and practice. Conclusions This study reveals conceptual areas on a comprehensive and illustrative map which contributes to the understanding of professionals’ involvement in research on ageing and health. A conceptual basis for further studies is offered, where the aim is to investigate the processes and outcomes entailed in involving professionals in research on ageing and health. The study also contributes to the development of instruments and theories for optimizing the involvement of professionals in research.

An Instructional Theory: A Beginning

1974 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 286
Author(s):  
Basil S. Deming ◽  
Philip L. Hosford
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Theory

Workplace learning and the metacognitive functions of routines

2003 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugh Munby ◽  
Joan Versnel ◽  
Nancy L. Hutchinson ◽  
Peter Chin ◽  
Derek H. Berg
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Instructional Theory ◽  
Metacognitive Instruction ◽  
The Face ◽  
Generalizable Skills

In the face of research that shows that workplace knowledge and learning are highly contextual, calls for the teaching of generalizable skills for the workplace have been widespread. While the authors reject the usefulness of teaching generalizable skills, they believe that there are commonalities in workplace knowledge that can be taught. These commonalities are related to metacognition rather than simple cognition, and the approach in this paper is to explore the potential of metacognitive instruction for workplace learning. Specifically, the concept of routines is used to develop an instructional theory derived from the inherent metacognitive functions of routines themselves. The paper draws upon contemporary cognitive theory and on recent research on workplace learning, and it builds on studies the authors have conducted on learning in the workplace and on the observation of routines at work.

A Proposed Instructional Theory for Integer Addition and Subtraction

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Stephan ◽  
Didem Akyuz
Keyword(s):  
Number Line ◽  
Teaching Experiment ◽  
Learning Trajectory ◽  
Realistic Mathematics Education ◽  
Instructional Theory ◽  
Education Theory ◽  
Addition And Subtraction ◽  
Support Students ◽  
Grade Classroom ◽  
Viable Model

This article presents the results of a 7th-grade classroom teaching experiment that supported students' understanding of integer addition and subtraction. The experiment was conducted to test and revise a hypothetical learning trajectory so as to propose a potential instructional theory for integer addition and subtraction. The instructional sequence, which was based on a financial context, was designed using the Realistic Mathematics Education theory. Additionally, an empty, vertical number line (VNL) is posited as a potentially viable model to support students' organizing their addition and subtraction strategies. Particular emphasis is placed on the mathematical practices that were established in this setting. These practices indicate that students can successfully draw on their experiences with assets, debts, and net worths to create meaning for integer addition and subtraction.

scholarly journals Designing Learning Outcomes for Handoff Teaching of Medical Students Using Group Concept Mapping

2015 ◽  
Vol 90 (7) ◽  
pp. 988-994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Hynes ◽  
Slavi Stoyanov ◽  
Hendrik Drachsler ◽  
Bridget Maher ◽  
Carola Orrego ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Group Concept Mapping ◽  
Group Concept

Student perceptions and use of an assessment rubric for a group concept map in physiology

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger W. Moni ◽  
Karen B. Moni
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Grade Group ◽  
Assessment Task ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Complex Concept ◽  
Academic Grades ◽  
Group Concept ◽  
Assessment Rubric

We previously reported how the opinions of second-year dentistry students and faculty members can be used to construct an assessment rubric to grade group-based concept maps in physiology ( 14 ). This article describes the second phase of this study of the subsequent year's cohort. A case study approach was used to investigate how groups of students used the criteria to complete their complex concept maps. Students' opinions about the assessment task and newly constructed rubric were sampled. Opinions across groups were correlated to academic achievements in the course. Two groups of four students volunteered to be videorecorded during a 4-h workshop, during which they completed their maps. The mapping task was not generally favored by students. However, those students who did favor the task achieved higher academic grades. Most students favored the newly constructed assessment rubric, commenting that it was easy to understand, fair, and appropriate, but reported that extra guidance from tutors and other resources were required. Coded videorecordings of the two observation groups revealed complex interactions around the three criteria of content, logic and understanding, and presentation. Two broad patterns of working were identified. One group distributed their efforts more evenly across the criteria, whereas the other group completed their maps by addressing the criteria in stages. These findings clearly indicate the academic challenges and social complexity in how students work in groups to complete complex concept maps in physiology.

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