scholarly journals Perceptions of Students Regarding the Effect of Layered Curriculum on Problem Solving Skills in Science and Technology Course

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sevda Koc Akran
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Technology Course

scholarly journals UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DEVELOPING IMAGINATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS — THE CASE OF FOOD ENGINEERING

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
José S. Torrecilla ◽  
Roberto Aguado ◽  
Antonio Tijero ◽  
Menta Ballesteros ◽  
Ana Moral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
University Students ◽  
Chemical Engineering ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
Teaching Approach ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Food Engineering ◽  
Teaching Technique

In this summary, a teaching technique to learn relevant food engineering and chemical engineering concepts has been presented. This method has been tested experimentally for the last two years in a class which belongs to the Food Science and Technology Bachelor’s Degree in the Complutense University of Madrid in Spain, and it is based on the induction of complex concepts through comprehensive everyday examples. More than 90% of students have adequately been able to extrapolate the knowledge acquired to other technical fields. The application of this method has resulted in an increased rate of passing exams and classes, as well as a higher attendance percentage. And most importantly, the students are having fun while learning. Furthermore, this great experience has encouraged some students to collaborate in the development of this teaching approach.

scholarly journals Teachers And Students Perceptions Of Students Problem-Solving Difficulties In Physics: Implications For Remediation

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayodele O. Ogunleye
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Physics Problems

In recent times, science education researchers have identified a lot of instruments for evaluating conceptual understanding as well as students’ attitudes and beliefs about physics; unfortunately however, there are no broad based evaluation instruments in the field of problem-solving in physics. This missing tool is an indication of the complexity of the field. However, one obvious way by means of which we can evaluate students’ problem-solving skills is to find out how teachers and students perceive problem-solving difficulties in physics. Using a population of 210 Senior Secondary School (SSS) physics students and their teachers, this study investigated aspects of students’ problem-solving difficulties in physics and possible remedies. The result of the analysis show that lack of students understanding of the problem and their poor mathematical skills constitute the major obstacles in the circle of difficulties that students experience in solving physics problems. Furthermore, the study identified two major remedies that could possibly assist students in solving physics problems: 1) the provision of enough home assignments and 2) the employment of qualified physics teachers. The results are further discussed in terms of their implications for effective learning of physics.

Assessing Collaborative Behavior in Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarina Krkovic ◽  
Sascha Wüstenberg ◽  
Samuel Greiff
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Collaborative Problem Solving ◽  
Seventh Graders ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Personality Tests ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Knowledge Application ◽  
Computer Agent ◽  
Collaborative Behavior ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract. Skilful collaborative problem-solving is becoming increasingly important in various life areas. However, researchers are still seeking ways to assess and foster this skill in individuals. In this study, we developed a computer-assisted assessment for collaborative behavior (COLBAS) following the experiment-based assessment of behavior approach (objective personality tests; Cattell, 1958 ). The instrument captures participants’ collaborative behavior in problem-solving tasks using the MicroDYN approach while participants work collaboratively with a computer-agent. COLBAS can thereby assess problem-solving and collaborative behavior expressed through communication acts. To investigate its validity, we administered COLBAS to 483 German seventh graders along with MicroDYN as a measure of individual problem-solving skills and questions regarding the motivation to collaborate. A latent confirmatory factor analysis suggested a five-dimensional construct with two problem-solving dimensions (knowledge acquisition and knowledge application) and three collaboration dimensions (questioning, asserting, and requesting). The results showed that extending MicroDYN to include collaborative aspects did not considerably change the measurement of problem-solving. Finally, students who were more motivated to collaborate interacted more with the computer-agent but also obtained worse problem-solving results.

Dimensions of marital conflict and children's social problem-solving skills.

1999 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherryl H. Goodman ◽  
Bill Barfoot ◽  
Alice A. Frye ◽  
Andrea M. Belli
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Marital Conflict ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Social Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

Problem Solving Skills Training for Return to Work

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
William S. Shaw ◽  
Michael Feuerstein ◽  
Virginia I. Miller ◽  
Patricia M. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Problem Solving Skills
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