Reflections on a Rubric Used to Facilitate Accurate and Informative Assessment

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-66
Author(s):  
Dorian Lee-Wilkerson ◽  
Shelly S. Chabon
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Student Reflections

Abstract This article discusses the reasons for creating a rubric to facilitate and assess student learning and its application in a Communication Sciences and Disorders course. The rationale for using reflection as a method of‘ “informed assessment” is presented, the rubric is described, and a summary of the course and learning activities that provided the framework for the student reflections is provided. An example of how the rubric may be used to guide and structure reflections as a part of experiential learning and informed assessment is also provided.

scholarly journals Fostering Interdisciplinary Research through Experiential Learning

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Hirsch ◽  
Agnieszka Paczynska ◽  
Philip Gamaghelyan
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Capstone Course ◽  
Faculty Team

For a number of years, a student/faculty team at the School for Conflict Analysisand Resolution has been developing experiential learning activities (ELAs) toincrease student learning, student engagement, and students' critical thinkingabilities. The team developed several new activities focused on improving studentlearning of research skills and conventions in the interdisciplinary conflict analysisand resolution field. During this session, presenters will discuss activities andmaterials developed for the program's capstone course, CONF 490, wheretheoretical readings and class activities that helped students prepare their finalresearch product were supplemented by examples of real-life research. 

A Case Study of Designing Experiential Learning Activities in Virtual Worlds

2013 ◽  
pp. 227-242
Author(s):  
C. C. Chou ◽  
Rama Kaye Hart
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Second Life ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Learning Tasks ◽  
Student Reflections

This chapter aims at examining, through a case study, student perceptions of interactive learning activities based on the experiential learning model in Second Life (SL). Undergraduate students in an Honors Program reflected on their learning experiences in a blended learning course that took place both in person and in SL for four weeks. Student reflections on two main learning tasks: discussion about assigned readings and SL field trips which include simulating and gaming, were recorded in weekly journals. Sixty journal entries were the data source for coding. Student experiences of the learning tasks are predominately positive with some challenges. Positive views include: excitement, enhanced confidence, motivation for learning, and increased knowledge. Challenges were mostly due to technical issues. Instructor interventions, including ground rules for online conversation and tech support, were important in minimizing barriers to student learning in virtual worlds.

Influence of Experiential Learning Activities in a Natural Resource Policy Course on Student Learning and Civic Engagement

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Watkins ◽  
Neelam C Poudyal
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Policy Process ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Natural Resource Policy ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
Resource Policy

Abstract There is a growing recognition that students in forestry and other natural resource management programs need an understanding of natural resource policy to become well-versed natural resource professionals. As such, instructors need to find creative ways to draw student interest in course content, which students may view as peripheral to their core professional interests. Experiential learning activities can help students engage with course content, increase student motivation and confidence, and develop professional skills. They can also be beneficial in policy courses to encourage civic engagement outside of the classroom. This study assessed student’s attitudes and perceptions about various experiential learning activities conducted in an undergraduate natural resource policy course. Data was collected from an online retrospective survey of student reflections after completion of the course. Results indicate a positive influence of experiential learning activities on student learning and likelihood of future participation in the policy process. Study Implications Students in forestry and other natural resource programs need good understanding of programs, players, and processes of policy-making to become well-versed professionals. Instructors of such classes, however, often struggle to draw student interest in course content, which students may view as peripheral to their professional interest of becoming a forester. By assessing attitudes and perceptions about various experiential learning activities conducted in an undergraduate natural resource policy course, this study demonstrates that incorporating experiential learning activities can positively affect student learning of policy course content as well as likelihood of participating in forest policy process in future.

PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE NHT UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PKN SISWA KELAS V SD NEGERI 018 UKUI 1 KECAMATAN UKUI

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 591
Author(s):  
Narko '
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Civic Education ◽  
Preliminary Data ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Learning Activities

This research was motivated by lack of civics student learning outcomes. Low learningoutcomes are caused by: (a) students do not really follow civics and they talk to each othersawaktu teacher explains the lesson; (B) students are not active in learning; (C) if the teacherasking questions, very few students who answered; and (d) very few students were askedabout the learning that has not been understood, in addition to the learning activities in theclassroom dominated by teachers and children are much more powerful. This study aims toimprove learning outcomes civics through cooperative learning model NHT. This study is aclass action, which was conducted in 018 primary schools Ukui 1 Subdistrict Ukui. This studyfocused on students' learning outcomes data civics. Based on the results of the study revealedthat the civic education learning outcomes of students has increased. This is evidenced by:Improved student learning outcomes at the preliminary data the number of students who passare 15 students (50%), increasing in the first cycle increased to 26 students (87%) and incycle II further increased up to 27 students (90 %).

IMPACT OF STUDENT TEAMS ACHIEVEMENT DIVISION BASED ON HYBRID LEARNING AND JIGSAW TOWARD HIGH ORDER THINKING SKILL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 560
Author(s):  
Arief Rahman Yusuf ◽  
Sandi Kurniawan ◽  
Eddy Sutadji ◽  
Imam Sudjono
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Hybrid Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
High Order ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Student Teams ◽  
High Order Thinking

The background of the research is the low assessment of high order thinking skills of students due to the conventional methods used by the school. The aims of this study are: (1) how student learning activities when using hybrid learning Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) and jigsaw, (2) how student learning activities when taught using the direct learning model, and (3) the effect of hybrid learning Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) and jigsaw towards high order thinking skills. This study used a quasi experimental nonequivalent control group design with the sample of 50 students from a population of vocational high school students in Ponorogo. Data collection techniques used instruments in the form of high order tests and non-test instruments in the form of observation sheets. Data analysis used was independent sample t-test. The results showed: (1) the use of Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) based on hybrid learning and jigsaw made 28% of students were very active, 28% of students active, and 44% of students quite active in the learning process, this was evidenced by an average value of 70.56, (2) the use of direct learning models in learning made 24% of students quite active, 36% of students less active, and 40% of students passive in the learning process, which can be seen from the acquisition of an average value of 51.52, and (3) there was a significant effect of Student Learning Achievement Division (STAD) based on hybrid learning and jigsaw on students' high order thinking skills.

PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN METODE DISKUSI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS BELAJAR SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPS TERPADU DI KELAS VIII.B SMP NEGERI 5 KOTA SOLOK

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Erma Yenis
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Good Teaching ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Class Viii

Abstractlearning process  good teaching  can create a situation that allows children to learn, so that is the starting point of the success of teaching. The low quality of education depends on the management of the teaching and learning process which can be interpreted as being less effective in the teaching and learning process, the causes: (1) Low learning activities, (2) Inadequate facilities and infrastructure. The case in Solok City Middle School, the low level of student learning activities allegedly influenced the low student learning outcomes. Based on observations on class VIII A which included the superior class had not yet achieved the desired completeness, the class with the least completeness was class VIII B which was 33.33% with KKM 65 criteria. Seeing this reality, teachers were required to motivate students and foster enthusiasm student learning. Therefore, to foster students' enthusiasm for learning, the author tries to apply student learning activities through discussion methods in small groups.Keywords: Learning, discussion AbstrakProses belajar mengajar yang baik dapat menciptakan situasi yang mmemungkinkan anak belajar, sehingga merupakan titik awal keberhasilan pengajaran. Rendahnya mutu pendidikan tergantung pada pengelolaan proses belajar mengajar yang dapat diartikan kurang efektifnya proses belajar mengajar, penyebabnya: (1) Rendahnya aktifitas belajar,  (2) Sarana dan prasarana yang belum memadai. Kasus pada SMP Negeri % Kota Solok rendahnya aktifitas belajar siswa diduga berpengaruh terhadap rendahnya hasil belajar siswa. Berdasarkan pengamatanpada  kelas VIII A yang termasuk kelas unggul belum mencapai ketuntasan yang di inginkan, sedangkan kelas yang paling sedikit ketuntasannya adalah kelas VIII B yaitu sebanyak 33,33 % dengan kriterian KKM 65. Melihat kenyataan tersebut, guru dituntut untuk dapat memotivasi siswa dan menumbuhkan semangat belajar siswa. Karena itu, untuk menumbuhkan semangat belajar siswa, penulis mencoba untuk menerapkan aktivitas belajar siswa melalui metode diskusi dalam kelompok kecil. Kata kunci: Pembelajaran, diskusi

Using Interprofessional Simulation to Enhance Student Knowledge and Promote Collaborative Practice in Disaster Management

2021 ◽  
pp. 237337992098757
Author(s):  
Matthew Fifolt ◽  
Michelle Brown ◽  
Elena Kidd ◽  
Meena Nabavi ◽  
Heather Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Collaborative Practice ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Gain ◽  
Student Knowledge ◽  
Complex Situation ◽  
Incident Command

Introduction. Experiential learning activities, such as simulations, strengthen student learning by allowing students to apply didactic knowledge to real-world settings. Moreover, simulation-based interprofessional education supports teamwork and skill development as outlined in accreditation standards for many health and health-related academic programs. The purpose of this article is to describe the role of interprofessional simulation in enhancing student knowledge and promoting collaborative practice for disaster management. Method. Multiple data sources were used to assess a simulated EF-5 tornado disaster event including an observational protocol, a disaster simulation survey, and a survey from the Office of Interprofessional Simulation for Innovative Clinical Practice. Results. Students reported increased satisfaction and knowledge with applying skills associated with interprofessional practice, including communication, teamwork, and collaboration. Additionally, students identified skills that could be broadly applied to a range of work settings on graduation such as seeking role clarity, utilizing job action sheets, and responding to a complex situation. Notably, students reported increased levels of knowledge gain of the incident command structure after applying knowledge from didactic sessions to the simulation. Conclusion. Simulation is an innovative strategy for integrating theory and practice to best prepare graduates for the dynamic world in which they live and work. Experiential learning opportunities appeal to the assumptions of adult learning, promote the skills that employers value, and bridge the competencies of multiple academic disciplines that frequently operate in silos. Institutional leaders should view experiential learning as a critical component of student learning and an investment in workforce development.

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