scholarly journals Attitudes and Beliefs of Students and Lecturers about Educational Theories: Results of a Mixed Methods Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan T. Siegel ◽  
Martin Daumiller
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Educational Theories

scholarly journals Students’ and Instructors’ Understandings, Attitudes and Beliefs about Educational Theories: Results of a Mixed-Methods Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Stefan T. Siegel ◽  
Martin Daumiller
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Abstract Concepts ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Educational Theories ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Constitutive Element ◽  
Educational Studies

(1) Background: Educational theories are a constitutive element of educational studies. Despite their theoretical relevance, little is still known about students’ and instructors’ understandings of educational theories and their theory-related attitudes and beliefs. (2) Methods: To elucidate these constructs and to test their relevance, we conducted a mixed-methods study with 32 students and 12 instructors of educational studies at a German university. (3) Results: We found that both groups perceived educational theories as rather abstract concepts. Students reported rather negative attitudes and naive beliefs. For both groups, we found that attitudes and beliefs were strongly tied to motivational and affective aspects when dealing with educational theories, which stresses their relevance for educational studies. (4) Conclusions: We suggest a systematic theoretical clarification of the term educational theories. Furthermore, consideration of students’ and instructors’ theory-related attitudes and beliefs can give rise to meaningful practical implications (e.g., through self-reflection).

scholarly journals Attitudes and Beliefs of Students and Lecturers about Educational Theories: Results of a Mixed Methods Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan T. Siegel ◽  
Martin Daumiller
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Abstract Concepts ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Educational Theories

Educational theories are central for teacher education. Despite their theoretical relevance, students’ and lecturers’ understandings of educational theories and their theory-related attitudes and beliefs thereof are hardly understood. To elucidate these constructs and to test their relevance, we conducted a mixed methods study with 32 students and 12 lecturers. We found that both groups perceived educational theories as rather abstract concepts. Students reported rather negative attitudes and naïve beliefs. For both populations, we found that attitudes and beliefs were strongly tied to motivational and affective aspects when dealing with educational theories, which stresses their relevance for teaching and teacher education.

scholarly journals Using Poverty Simulation for College Students: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maureen Todd ◽  
Maria Rosario T. De Guzman ◽  
Xiaoyun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
Mixed Methods Evaluation ◽  
The Impact

This paper speaks to the potential for simulation and experience-based educational programs in delivering changes in knowledge, attitudes and behaviors, as well as the utility of mixed-methods approaches to program evaluation. The authors discuss a mixed-methods study which evaluates the impact of a poverty simulation program on college students at three Midwestern universities. Findings suggest multiple benefits of the experience, including changes in attitudes and beliefs about how serious the experience of poverty can be, an understanding that poverty is complex and can be caused by multiple factors, and a decrease in their biases and stereotypes about people in poverty. Qualitative findings corroborate these data.

scholarly journals 1054 Mixed Methods Study To Explore Attitudes And Beliefs About Sleep For Clinicians, Administrators And Policy Makers In Child Welfare

SLEEP ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. A392-A392
Author(s):  
A Pandey ◽  
K Littlewood ◽  
L Cooper ◽  
L Hernandez ◽  
A Day
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Child Welfare ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Policy Makers

UK-based physical therapists' attitudes and beliefs regarding exercise and knee osteoarthritis: Findings from a mixed-methods study

2009 ◽  
Vol 61 (11) ◽  
pp. 1511-1521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie A. Holden ◽  
Elaine E. Nicholls ◽  
Julie Young ◽  
Elaine M. Hay ◽  
Nadine E. Foster
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs

Sleep Practices, Attitudes, and Beliefs in Inner City Middle School Children: A Mixed-Methods Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith A. Owens ◽  
Jessica Stahl ◽  
Alison Patton ◽  
Uha Reddy ◽  
Megan Crouch
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Inner City ◽  
School Children ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Middle School Children

Determining Emotional Tone and Verbal Behavior in Patients With Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 660-672
Author(s):  
Suzanne H. Kimball ◽  
Toby Hamilton ◽  
Erin Benear ◽  
Jonathan Baldwin
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Verbal Behavior ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Emotional Tone ◽  
Explanatory Mixed Methods ◽  
Quantitative Results

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the emotional tone and verbal behavior of social media users who self-identified as having tinnitus and/or hyperacusis that caused self-described negative consequences on daily life or health. Research Design and Method An explanatory mixed-methods design was utilized. Two hundred “initial” and 200 “reply” Facebook posts were collected from members of a tinnitus group and a hyperacusis group. Data were analyzed via the LIWC 2015 software program and compared to typical bloggers. As this was an explanatory mixed-methods study, we used qualitative thematic analyses to explain, interpret, and illustrate the quantitative results. Results Overall, quantitative results indicated lower overall emotional tone for all categories (tinnitus and hyperacusis, initial and reply), which was mostly influenced by higher negative emotion. Higher levels of authenticity or truth were found in the hyperacusis sample but not in the tinnitus sample. Lower levels of clout (social standing) were indicated in all groups, and a lower level of analytical thinking style (concepts and complex categories rather than narratives) was found in the hyperacusis sample. Additional analysis of the language indicated higher levels of sadness and anxiety in all groups and lower levels of anger, particularly for initial replies. These data support prior findings indicating higher levels of anxiety and depression in this patient population based on the actual words in blog posts and not from self-report questionnaires. Qualitative results identified 3 major themes from both the tinnitus and hyperacusis texts: suffering, negative emotional tone, and coping strategies. Conclusions Results from this study suggest support for the predominant clinical view that patients with tinnitus and hyperacusis have higher levels of anxiety and depression than the general population. The extent of the suffering described and patterns of coping strategies suggest clinical practice patterns and the need for research in implementing improved practice plans.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document