scholarly journals Interactive Metabolism, a simple and robust active learning tool that improves the biochemistry knowledge of undergraduate students

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-364
Author(s):  
Vitória Costa Pereira Lopes Alves de França ◽  
Wellington Ferreira Campos
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Metabolic Pathways ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cell Metabolism ◽  
Solid Base ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Traditional Lecture ◽  
Teaching Learning

Advances in physiology and other fields are strongly associated with a solid base knowledge of biochemistry and cell metabolism. On the other hand, the complex and abstract nature of metabolic pathways, the traditional lecture method, and other factors made the teaching-learning process of biochemistry a challenging endeavor. To overcome this, we developed and tested a novel active learning tool called Interactive Metabolism ( iM-tool). The iM-tool was developed with simple and low-cost materials. We used it for interactive teaching of several metabolic pathways and physiological mechanisms for students enrolled in the Biochemistry subject belonging to different undergraduate courses. The results of evaluation tests showed that the iM-tool significantly (ANOVA, P < 0.01) and consistently improved the biochemistry knowledge of students in classrooms with up to 50 students for 7 different and consecutive academic semesters. A survey intended to mine students’ opinions on the tools showed significant satisfaction with the teaching using the iM-tool over traditional lecture-based teaching, and the iM-tool contributed to collaborative learning among students. Therefore, our results showed that the iM-tool improves the biochemistry and cell metabolism teaching-learning process in a more attractive and interactive manner.

scholarly journals A viabilidade do uso do pêndulo simples como ferramenta no ensino de física do ensino médio para o cálculo da aceleração da gravidade local

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. e1
Author(s):  
Cristiano Rocha da Cunha ◽  
Lúcio Ângelo Vidal ◽  
Guilherme Tales da Silva ◽  
Ruth Silva Pereira ◽  
Rita Santana Ramos Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Simple Pendulum ◽  
Oscillatory Movement ◽  
High School Classrooms ◽  
G Value ◽  
Acceleration Of Gravity ◽  
Teaching Learning

Knowing the g-value of acceleration of gravity is of paramount importance in various analyzes, and there are several ways of obtaining it experimentally. Here, searching for resources that are easy to apply in high school classrooms, the authors opted for the observation of a simple pendulum, performing a series of measurements of the pendulum period and applying them to the equations (appropriately manipulated for this experiment) of this oscillatory movement. The experiment was carried out in four steps: one with a mass of 10 grams and three with a mass of 20 grams; two with ten swings, one with fifteen and one with twenty. As a result, four values of local acceleration were estimated,which were compared, using the theory of errors, with the value made available in the literature. With these data, the feasibility of using this device in the teaching-learning process was verified, given its ease of handling and assembly, its low cost and its negligible error with the value of the literature.

“Collective Undergraduate Research: A Teaching / Learning Tool For MSE Students”

2000 ◽  
Vol 632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafeek Samuel Wahby
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Technical Writing ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Eastern Illinois University ◽  
Teaching Learning

ABSTRACTA new experiment to implement and collectively publish undergraduate students' research was started at the School of Technology, Eastern Illinois University in the Fall of 1998. A summary of the procedures followed in this experiment, its assessment and its progress are presented. Collective research publications, authored by undergraduate engineering students and edited by their faculty can be used as an effective teaching / learning tool that benefits students/authors, their peers, faculty/editors, local and other institutions, and industry at large, particularly when this research is interactively posted on the Internet. Through a research study format, undergraduates learn the subject matter much better, become familiar with research methods and techniques early in their careers, and polish their technical writing abilities. As the experiment also fosters teamwork and peer collaboration and evaluation, undergraduates sharpen their oral communication skills through group discussions and in-class presentations. The experiment provided an opportunity for students to independently select and research a particular topic and helped them discover the research resources and reference materials available on the subject matter. As one of the few creative opportunities offered in a class, this experiment presented a variety of learning environments to undergraduates and helped promote their creativity and self-directed learning. It was confirmed that most undergraduate students hold unlimited potential for success as researchers, and that enthusiasm, hard work, self-motivation, and dedication of students are likely to constitute better indicators of success than the conventional grades they earned in the past.

scholarly journals Development and validation of the scale of knowledge, comfort and attitudes of physiotherapy students towards human sexuality (SKCAPS)

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscilla Geraldine Wittkopf ◽  
Fernando Luiz Cardoso ◽  
Fabiana Flores Sperandio
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Human Sexuality ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Physiotherapy Students ◽  
Exploratory Factorial Analysis

Introduction Recent studies with Physiotherapy students pointed out for attitudes and conflicting perceptions on their learning process during the phase that precedes the clinical practice. One of those aspects is the human sexuality that appears in the close physical contact that demands Physiotherapists professional practices. Objective To build up the first educational/research instrument that evaluates the knowledge, the comfort and the attitudes of Physiotherapy undergraduate students (SKCAPS). Materials and methods From the literature we extracted three dimensions: knowledge, comfort and attitudes. Initially 50 items were created distributed in the three dimensions that went under the content evaluation, 47 items survived from this process and integrate the first version of SKCAPS. In empiric terms the intern coherence and the reliability of the instrument were tested in 248 students. Results The exploratory factorial analysis carried 37 items in 4 factors that explain 68% of the total variance of the answers of the subjects and that confirmed the proposed dimensions. The dimension comfort became separated in comfort and discomfort. The SKCAPS presented good reliability in terms of intern consistence alpha 0.861. Finally, the instrument was administered to 30 Physiotherapy students for evaluation of clarity following the exclusion of two items that resulted in averages below 8.5. Conclusions With the aim of improve the teaching/learning process, we propose the SKCAPS as the first worth and reliable instrument to evaluate the knowledge, the comfort, the discomfort and the attitudes regard of human sexuality among Physiotherapy students.

scholarly journals Relación Entre la Investigación y la Docencia Activa. Un Punto de Vista Cualitativo de Estudiantes de Ingeniería

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Aránzazu Berbey Álvarez ◽  
Humberto Álvarez ◽  
Jessica Guevara Cedeño ◽  
Juan De Dios Sanz Bobi
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Teaching Learning

This manuscript presents a qualitative analysis about the engineering students perspective of the insertion of research results in the teaching/learning process in the classroom, and if these didactic resources motivated or promoted a future scientific research career.Keywords: research, active learning teaching, engineering students, perception, qualitative study. 

scholarly journals Undergraduate students as knowledge multipliers and facilitators in the teaching-learning process about a digital radiographic system

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-164
Author(s):  
Rafaela Longaray Mazim ◽  
Maximiliano Reidel ◽  
Heraldo Luís Dias da Silveira ◽  
Mariana Boessio Vizzotto ◽  
Priscila Fernanda da Silveira Tiecher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching Learning

Este relato objetiva apresentar uma metodologia em cinco etapas adotada para capacitar a comunidade docente e discente no uso de um sistema radiográfico digital, e ressaltar a importância do estudante de graduação como facilitador e multiplicador no processo ensino-aprendizagem. Dois estudantes foram selecionados para atuarem como facilitadores neste processo e multiplicadores de conhecimento em relação ao sistema radiográfico. Esses acadêmicos, juntamente com os professores de radiologia, participaram de reuniões com a direção e técnicos administrativos para a definição dos objetivos (etapa 1), organizaram material didático (etapa 2), elaboraram atividades teórico-práticas de 2 horas para os alunos das clínicas e professores (etapa 3), acompanharam, por um semestre, a etapa de implementação do sistema no Hospital de Ensino Odontológico (etapa 4), e aplicaram a avaliação do uso do sistema digital (etapa 5). Duas disciplinas clínicas, seus alunos e professores, foram escolhidos para vivenciar a etapa de implementação. No término do semestre, foi realizada uma enquete que avaliou a usabilidade do sistema. Como resultado, 176 estudantes e 12 professores participaram das atividades teórico-práticas. Na etapa de implementação, participaram 68 discentes e 34 professores. A avaliação da usabilidade respondida pelos alunos e professores que utilizaram o sistema foi de 73,35 e 79,37, respectivamente. A implementação do sistema digital proposta ocorreu de forma adequada. A vivência dos estudantes de graduação nas diferentes etapas do projeto, da problematização do tema, da execução do seu trabalho de forma colaborativa, e aplicação de soluções por eles elaboradas contribuiu na formação de profissionais sempre abertos às mudanças de maneira crítica.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Webquest on the Theme "Management of Material Resources in Nursing" by Undergraduate Students

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 1107-1114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Cristiane Alves Pereira ◽  
Márcia Regina Antonietto da Costa Melo ◽  
Adriana Serafim Bispo e Silva ◽  
Yolanda Dora Martinez Évora
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
Favorable Evaluation ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Pedagogical Aspect ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Stage 1

The learning process mediated by information and communication technology has considerable importance in the current context. This study describes the evaluation of a WebQuest on the theme "Management of Material Resources in Nursing". It was developed in three stages: Stage 1 consisted of its pedagogical aspect, that is, elaboration and definition of content; Stage 2 involved the organization of content, inclusion of images and completion; Stage 3 corresponded to its availability to students. Results confirm the importance of information technology and information as instruments for a mediating teaching practice in the integration between valid knowledge and the complex and dynamic reality of health services. As a result of the students’ favorable evaluation of the approximation with the reality of nursing work and satisfaction for performing the activity successfully, the WebQuest method was considered valid and innovating for the teaching-learning process.

ACTIVE LEARNING OF RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY IMPROVES PERFORMANCE ON RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY EXAMINATIONS

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumangala P. Rao ◽  
Stephen E. DiCarlo
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Respiratory Physiology ◽  
Traditional Lecture ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
Lecture Format

Active involvement in the learning process has been suggested to enhance creative thinking, judgement, interpretation, and problem-solving skills. Therefore, educators are encouraged to create an active-learning environment by incorporating active-learning strategies into the class. However, there is very little documentation of the effectiveness of active-learning strategies. Furthermore, faculty are often reluctant to incorporate new strategies without documentation of the effectiveness of these strategies. To address this concern, we compared the performance of two individual classes on an identical respiratory physiology examination. One class was taught respiratory physiology using active-learning strategies. The other class was taught respiratory physiology using the traditional lecture format. The results document that students who learned using active-learning strategies did significantly better ( P < 0.05) on the respiratory physiology examination than students who learned by the traditional lecture format (61 ± 2.2 vs. 86 ± 1.0). Thus, by actively involving students in the learning process, academic performance is enhanced.

scholarly journals Incorporating Local Culture in English Teaching Material for Undergraduate Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 00080
Author(s):  
I Gusti Ngurah Agung Wijaya Mahardika
Keyword(s):  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Local Culture ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
Education Department ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Unique Nature ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Teaching Learning

This paper discusses the incorporation of local cultural material in a teaching material developed for the students of the Hinduism Education Department of IHDN Denpasar. Teaching material plays an important part in teaching learning process, yet inappropriate teaching materials may become more harmful than useful. The unique nature of the HED students warranted the need for a tailor-made teaching material. The study found that the use of culturally familiar materials is beneficial for the students learning process. The result of the study also highlighted students’ needs and prior knowledge as the main factors to be considered when developing teaching material.

scholarly journals OPTIMALISASI PERAN OBSERVERDALAM LESSON STUDY UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI DOSEN

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-24
Author(s):  
I Komang Budiarta
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Participatory Observation

A lecturer should do an ‘extra efforts’ to make the teaching learning process run smoothly. However, during the process, there is a fallibility which might not be directly observed by the lecturer. The lecturer, therefore, needs to carry out an evaluation of his/ her teaching. It can be done is through applying Lesson Study which consists of plan, do and see and involving observers to optimize the process. This research was limited on answering the research problems: what are the observers’ roles in lesson study to improve the competency of the lecturers? and what are the mutual feedback of the observers in conducting lesson study? The design of this study was descriptive and qualitative research. The required data were collected by using active-participatory observation by observing 3 observers and 5 model lecturers. In addition, the researcher also did post-interview. Based on two cycles of lesson study, the researcher found that the observers had significant roles to improve their competency. Moreover, the findings showed that they got mutual feedback to improve their competency and classroom management which is discipline, active, interactive, enjoyable, and motivating to make an active learning. This proves that lesson study is worth to be applied in developing the competency of the lecturers in faculty of teacher training and education.

scholarly journals Challenges of Teaching English Communication to Arabic Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Ehsan Mohammed Abdelgadir
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Experimental Design Method ◽  
Correct Pronunciation ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Arab Students ◽  
Teaching Learning

The present study carries out to investigate and identify the communication problems that affecting the Teaching / Learning process of ELT. It aims to help teachers and learners to know the cause of these problems and to use and practice (IPA) in English pronunciation. It also sheds light on the most common mistakes of English sounds in relation to their spellings. That the teacher&rsquo;s knowledge of these errors makes him /her, able to avoid them. The researcher investigates the topic title: Challenges of teaching communication to Arab students. As a type of problems affecting the Teaching /Learning process of ELT. She follows an experimental design method to achieve this purpose. The subjects for the study were undergraduate students from University of Majmaah (Hotat Sudair College of Science and Humanities for girls). With the sample of two groups of fifty students of the same sex, standard, number, and degree of education. A case study in Hotat Sudair College for girls, to collect data from the subjects by observation through an oral test and statistical analysis. The study arrives at the following results: Only 13% of students care for segmental phonemes. Only 21% of students care for the correct pronunciation of words. Few learners use dictionaries to check English words&rsquo; sound in their daily presentations. On the other hand, care for transcriptions of sounds when speaking. Many students lack the basics that are supposed to be learned for acceptable pronunciation then mispronounce words. Then the researcher suggests some steps. She also finds new ideas for further investigations to improve the teaching/learning process and to achieve the aims of English communication.

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