Communication Roulette: Engaging Students in the Practice of Tailored Communication

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bachman P. Fulmer ◽  
Sarah M. Fulmer ◽  
Yuebing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Peer Feedback ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Accounting Profession ◽  
Content Areas ◽  
Learning Intervention ◽  
Tailored Communication ◽  
Survey Results

The ability to communicate effectively is critical in the accounting profession, yet research shows there is a gap between employer expectations and student abilities to adapt communication to various contexts. In this paper we introduce "Communication Roulette", a novel learning intervention that encourages students to practice their written communication skills by sensitizing them to the need to tailor their message to different audiences (i.e. shareholders, management, clients, etc.) using various communication formats (i.e. letter, email, presentation etc.) while simultaneously reinforcing their knowledge in important content areas. We provide implementation instructions and sample prompts, along with ideas to modify the intervention for a variety of classroom settings. Survey results indicate students find Communication Roulette increases both their confidence and ability to communicate effectively with different audiences and formats. We find these improvements in learning outcomes can largely be achieved through peer feedback alone, although we document incremental improvements in self-reported confidence with supplemental instructor feedback. Finally, pre- and post-assessments indicate an increase in student content knowledge following implementation of Communication Roulette.

scholarly journals Game-Based Learning in Pharmacy Education

Pharmacy ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Julie H. Oestreich ◽  
Jason W. Guy
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Content Areas ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Game Elements

Game-based learning (GBL) involves adding game elements to non-game activities to encourage engagement. Pharmacy curricula are required to incorporate active learning to meet accreditation standards. The literature supports that well-designed GBL holds the attention of students and improves knowledge in some instances. Furthermore, these adaptable experiences can be leveraged for a variety of content areas in pharmacy education. Some activities utilized by educators require large amounts of technological expertise, while others involve minimal use of technology. The incorporation of technology can create highly immersive experiences for learners; however, there are barriers (e.g., financial and technology prowess) to implementation compared to simpler designs. One area of GBL that is not well defined in the literature is how to adequately assess student learning outcomes. Most current studies describe subjective attitudes and confidence or assess content knowledge through objective pre- and post-tests. In the future, more defined and connected methods for assessment—such as active demonstrations within the game—will be needed to better incorporate GBL into pharmacy curricula. Based on the collective evidence in the literature, some GBL activities may serve as useful tools to improve pharmacy student engagement and learning.

Addressing the Content Vocabulary With Core: Theory and Practice for Nonliterate or Emerging Literate Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 74-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debbie Witkowski ◽  
Bruce Baker
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Academic Tasks ◽  
Meaningful Participation ◽  
Core Theory ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Core Vocabulary ◽  
Personal Success

Abstract In the early elementary grades, the primary emphasis is on developing skills crucial to future academic and personal success—specifically oral and written communication skills. These skills are vital to student success as well as to meaningful participation in the classroom and interaction with peers. Children with complex communication needs (CCN) may require the use of high-performance speech generating devices (SGDs). The challenges for these students are further complicated by the task of learning language at a time when they are expected to apply their linguistic skills to academic tasks. However, by focusing on core vocabulary as a primary vehicle for instruction, educators can equip students who use SGDs to develop language skills and be competitive in the classroom. In this article, we will define core vocabulary and provide theoretical and practical insights into integrating it into the classroom routine for developing oral and written communication skills.

PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR IPA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE PEMBERIAN LEMBAR TUGAS SISWA PADA MATERI EKOSISTIM SISWA KELAS VII 2 SMP NEGERI 2 DUMAI

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 301
Author(s):  
Sajarotunnur '
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Mastery Learning ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Activities ◽  
Research Instrument ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Improve Student Learning

This study aims to improve student learning outcomes by applying the method VII.2 classassignment sheet giving students conducted in March and April 2016. Subjects were seventhgrade students of SMP Negeri 2 Dumai totaling 26 students. The parameters in this study isthe absorption and mastery learning as well as student activities and teacher activities assupporting data. The research instrument used is the study and data collection instruments.The device consists of a learning syllabus, lesson plan, test, observation of student activitysheets, activity sheets teacher observation. The survey results revealed absorption of studentsin the first cycle is 70% with moderate category and second cycle increased to 78% in thehigh category. Mastery learning of students in the first cycle is 88.46% and 88.50% in thesecond cycle students completed. Activities of students in the first cycle an average of80.76%% (very good) and the second cycle is an increase of 97.5% (excellent). It can beconcluded that the method of administration of the student assignment sheet can improvestudent learning outcomes in the classroom ecosystem VII 2 material SMP Negeri 2 Dumai.

IMPLEMENTATION THE PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (PCK) OF PHYSIC TEACHER BASED-ON STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES AT SMAN 4 BANDA ACEH

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 321
Author(s):  
Saminan Saminan ◽  
Roza Zulfira
Keyword(s):  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Physic Teacher ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Teacher Success ◽  
Banda Aceh

One of the factors of low student learning outcomes on physic learning coursed lack of ability teachers in effecting the pedagogic practice and knowing subject matter in the learning environment. Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) is the blending of pedagogical knowledge and content knowledge which must have by teachers in realizing learning objectives. This research aims to showed the implementation pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of physic teacher based on students learning outcomes on measurement and magnitude material at class of X IA4 SMAN 4 Banda Aceh. Outcomes of this research are: the average value of students learning outcomes is 80 with description the PCK of physic teacher are 95% teacher have understood students of characteristics in learning process, 67% teacher success in planning of learning, 70% teacher success in implementing learning activities, 67% teacher success in evaluating learning outcomes, 75% teacher has been able developing the potentials of the students, and 75% teacher has mastered the science of substances.

Tools for Analysis: Journals and Writing Skills

1986 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 10-11
Author(s):  
David M. Brodsky ◽  
Eileen M. Meagher
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Student Writing ◽  
English Department ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Student Journals

Instructors directly responsible for improving student writing skills rely on many techniques, among them student journals, to help their charges master the rudiments of written communication. Instructors in such disciplines as political science, however, may exclude the development of written communication skills from the objectives they hope students achieve. Instead they regularly bemoan their students inability to put together two or three readily understandable sentences on any topic of concern, simultaneously condemning the high schools or English department for failing to teach students how to write.

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