Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Resources for Introductory Materials Science and Engineering Courses

2011 ◽  
Vol 1364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Krause ◽  
Jacquelyn Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Content Understanding ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
New Applications ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

ABSTRACTIn order to make innovative curriculum materials more accessible to instructors, a set of teaching, learning, and assessment resources have been created to implement more student-centered pedagogy for many topics in an introductory materials course. The resource development has been based on major principles for effective learning described in the book, How People Learn. The book states that, for more effective teaching and learning, instructors need pay attention to three major principles. One is that they should be aware of students’ prior knowledge and experience and misconceptions in order to inform classroom instruction and materials. As such, we have created tools to assess prior knowledge including the Materials Concept Inventory and Pre-Post Topical Concept Question Sets. Eliciting such information is critical in informing creation of innovative and misconception-informed teaching materials. A second principle is that instructors should create opportunities for student engagement with one another in order to promote conceptual change with deeper content understanding. This will help students build a conceptual framework that facilitates recall and transfer of concepts to new applications. As such, we have created visually-rich, contextualized content to promote student interest and link abstract concepts to concrete applications. The constructivist materials and activities that have been created include: Misconception-Informed Mini-Lecture Slide Sets, topical concept-context maps, a variety of classroom engagement activities, and homework that includes just-in-time preview problems to prepare students for the next class. A third principle is that instructors should promote student reflection so they become more metacognitive learners who can develop their own expertise by defining learning goals and monitoring their own progress. This need was addressed with a Daily Reflection Points sheet that requested students to write down their own class Points of Interest, Muddiness, and Learning. Most of these resources are available on the web at http://concept.asu.edu/. Assessment results showed significant gains on specific course topics using the innovative materials and an increase in persistence of students completing the class that rose from 85% to 95% compared with earlier lecture-based classes.

Incorporation of GTM and CLT: An Effective Way to Teach & Learn English in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Asif Al Matin
Keyword(s):  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Education System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Native Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

The two very prominent methodologies are GTM and CLT in the education system in teaching & learning English in Bangladesh. To show the importance of the combination of these two phenomenal methods is the purpose of this paper. In Bangladesh GTM is commonly used for a long time, and at present CLT is also a very famous method. In this paper, the two methods are elaborated clearly in effective teaching and learning of English in Bangladesh. The study focuses on GTM and CLT in respects of achieving four skills, accuracy/fluency, teaching-learning process, handling the students’ feelings and emotions, the role of the native language of students, the language skills that are emphasized, and the way of teacher’s response to students’ errors. Though CLT is the more beneficial method nowadays GTM also has some positive things to offer. Based on the data and findings, this paper has also presented some suggestions for effective teaching and learning of English in Bangladesh.

T-Scan as a Patient Education Tool

2015 ◽  
pp. 672-704
Author(s):  
John R. Droter, DDS
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Recorded Data ◽  
Scan Data ◽  
Education Tool ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

The T-Scan is an effective patient education tool for illustrating existing occlusal pathology. It presents complex occlusal information in a visual format that is easily understood. The T-Scan applies to all stages of the teaching/learning process because its recorded data forms the framework upon which a doctor/patient discussion can begin regarding the patient's occlusal disease manifestations, the potential benefit of treatments, and the risks of not undergoing corrective treatment. When used as part of an educational strategy, the T-Scan can lead the patient to accept procedures that would benefit their long-term dental health. This chapter outlines the four stages of creating optimum dental health, the steps required to perform effective teaching and learning, the differing styles of teaching and learning utilized in educational forums, and how to best employ the technique of Feature, Function, and Benefit. A case study illustrates how T-Scan data can educate a patient about their own occlusal problems.

T-Scan as an Education Tool

2020 ◽  
pp. 1316-1356
Author(s):  
John R. Droter, DDS
Keyword(s):  
Potential Benefit ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Recorded Data ◽  
Scan Data ◽  
Education Tool ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

The T-Scan is an effective patient and doctor education tool for illustrating existing occlusal pathology, as it presents complex occlusal force and timing information in a visual format that is easily understood. The T-Scan applies to all stages of the teaching/learning process because its recorded data forms the framework upon which a doctor/patient discussion can begin regarding the patient's occlusal disease manifestations, the potential benefit of treatments, and the risks of not undergoing corrective treatment. When used as part of an educational strategy, the T-Scan can lead the patient to accept procedures that would benefit their long-term dental health. Chapter 19 outlines the four stages of creating optimum dental health, the steps required to perform effective teaching and learning, the differing styles of teaching and learning utilized in educational forums, and how to best employ the technique of Feature, Function, and Benefit. A few case examples illustrate how T-Scan data can educate a patient about their own occlusal problems, while describing both normal and abnormal occlusal function to a dentist.

Teaching, Learning and Multimedia

2005 ◽  
pp. 60-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loreen M. Butcher-Powell
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Streaming Video ◽  
Internet Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Almost All

“We must not forget that almost all teaching is Multimedia” (Schramm, p.37). Today, the magnetism of multimedia is clearly oblivious via the use of streaming video, audio clips, and the Internet. Research has shown that the use of multimedia can aid in the comprehension and retention of student learning (Cronin & Myers, 1997; Large Behesti, Breulex & Renaud, 1996; Tennenbaum, 1998). As a result, more educators are utilizing Web-based multimedia materials to augment instruction online and in the classroom. This chapter provides a theoretical framework for transforming Student Centered Discussion (SCD), a traditional based pedagogy strategy, to a new multimedia pedagogy SCD strategy. The new multimedia SCD pedagogy represents a new way of teaching and learning. As a result, positive responses and feedback have been collected from students in their ability to interpret facts, compare and contract material, and make inferences based on recall of information previously presented or assigned in article readings.

scholarly journals impact of adopting of assessment for learning and adaptive learning system on students’ foreign language performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
Alhassan Tijani Forgor
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Adaptive Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Assessment Feedback ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning ◽  
Frequent Assessment

Globalisation has made the learning of foreign language very important, however, to provide effective teaching and learning of foreign languages to achieve better performance (anticipated targets) is necessary to understand the factors influencing teaching, learning, and attainment of learning targets of students. Based on factors such as knowing of course content, knowing of assessment schedule, frequent assessment, feedback after assessment, the adoption of adaptive learning system, and individualized learning environment the paper examines their impact on effective teaching and learning as well as better performance of learners at RUDN University. Using sum of squares regression model, it was found that knowing of course content and frequent assessment positively influence effective teaching and learning, while frequent assessment, feedback after assessment, and an individualised learning environment promote better performance of students by helping attain anticipated targets during their foreign language course. This is instructive to stakeholders to take the necessary steps required to help enhance teaching, learning and performance of learners.        

scholarly journals Implementing a Student-Centered Pedagogy: Doing so in the Indonesian Teaching-Learning Context

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Hanung Triyoko
Keyword(s):  
Student Interest ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Teaching Experiences ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Successes And Failures

Today’s educators must be willing to shift from the teacher-centered paradigm, which was in place when they themselves were students, to the new paradigm of student-centered education. This article was inspired by the challenges and opportunities experienced by the writers while attempting to  implement a student-centered pedagogy. We will share some of our experiences as educators to provide a context for various aspects of student centered-learning.  Understanding some of the successes and failures we have experienced in our careers may help to highlight the potential and importance of student-centered pedagogy in its many facets. Based on the vignettes from our teaching experiences, we have identified four major ideas about how to adopt a more student-centered approach: planning lessons that encourage student interest; adapting the curriculum to meet student’s needs; using technology in the classroom; and developing mutually respectful relationships. Keywords : Student-Centered Pedagogy; Student’s Interest, Student’s Needs; Mutually Respectful Relationships 

scholarly journals Directions To Modernize Teaching Methodology

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 560-564
Author(s):  
Nicolae Căpăţînă
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Society Today ◽  
Teacher Centered

Abstract Article presents the main directions of modernization of teaching methods, factor for modernization of education. Modernization of teaching methods is required by changes taking place in society today latter directly influencing the conduct of education. Shift from teacher-centered education to student-centered learning and changing paradigms instructional, teaching methods require modernization and transformation of his conception of education. Classical paradigm of teaching and learning profound changes, transforming the teaching learning, resulting in the need to change teacher.

scholarly journals Effective Teaching and Learning

1970 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-33
Author(s):  
Mohammad Jalal Uddin ◽  
Abdus Salam
Keyword(s):  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Positive Change ◽  
Dynamic Relationship ◽  
Teacher Needs ◽  
Class Room ◽  
Written Word ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning

Teaching-learning process involves teacher and learner in a set of dynamic relationship in order to bring positive change in the behavior of learner. To facilitate learning the teacher needs to make teaching in an organized fashion keeping in mind objectives, contents, methods, assessment and sequence of instruction. Some values are to be communicated in the class room which can not be communicated easily by written word. This small article focuses on essential aspects of the subjectDOI: 10.3329/medtoday.v22i1.5603Medicine Today Vol.22(1) 2010. 32-33

scholarly journals Student-Centered Learning at Sultan Qaboos University: EFL Students’ Perceptions

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 194
Author(s):  
Salma Al- Humaidi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Research In Education ◽  
Teaching Learning

<p>On-going research in education is focusing on exploring various approaches driven by a<br />growing concern of ideal teaching and learning methods. Student-Centered Learning is<br />characterized by innovative methods of teaching and it has been promoted to support the<br />rapidly changing education environment. This study aims at investigating EFL students’<br />perceptions of practicing SCL in the teaching/learning process at Sultan Qaboos University.<br />Data was gathered through a survey from 57 EFL students studying at SQU. Results show<br />that the different dimensions of Student-Centered Learning are used to significantly varying<br />degrees. Some implications and recommendations were elaborated in this paper.</p>

scholarly journals Student Centered Approach to Teaching: What Does it Mean for the Stakeholders of a Community School in Karachi, Pakistan?

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadruddin Bahadur Qutoshi ◽  
Tikaram Poudel
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Community Schools ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Community School ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Individual Interaction ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
Teaching Learning

Assuming the effectiveness of student-centered approach to teaching, this study explores the perceptions of purposefully selected seven students and teachers from a community school in Karachi about this pedagogical approach. Using interviews and observations of classroom practices as methodological tools, we concentrate on finding answers to the questions: How does student-centered approach to teaching used in community schools in Pakistan contribute to achieving quality education? How does this approach affect teaching and learning activities?  How does this approach facilitate teachers to overcome the problems of teaching and learning? The findings of this study identify that student-centered approach to teaching encourages students’ engagement in teaching-learning activities focusing on individual interaction to achieve common objectives. However, inadequate resources, small sized classrooms, and lack of expertise on the part of teachers were the challenges to the teaching learning activities in the community schools. These findings would be valuable to teaching and learning communities and educational policy makers as well.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jer.v4i1.9620 Journal of Education and Research, March 2014, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 19-33

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