scholarly journals Towards an Analysis of Poor Learner Performance in a Theoretical Computer Literacy Course

10.28945/3102 ◽  
2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huibrecht Margaretha van der Poll ◽  
John Andrew van der Poll
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
School Level ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Theoretical Computer ◽  
Third Language ◽  
Learner Performance ◽  
Introductory Course ◽  
Poor Learner ◽  
Literacy Course

An alarming number of learners in Accounting at a large distance teaching university fail an introductory course in computer literacy. The lecturers proposed over a period of three years various methods of studying and preparing for the examination in the subject, but with limited success. The problem seems to start at school level even as early on as primary school education. Distance-teaching institutions are furthermore faced with the absence of a classroom environment, a facility which many learners, fresh from school, still have a need for. However, having marked a few thousand scripts twice a year over the past three years, the lecturers identified a number of subproblems all part of the larger problem of learners having to use English as their second or third language to master a content subject. Other problems include an inability to determine the relevance of a formulated answer to a question.

Fit for Purpose: Using a Distance Education Approach to Support Underperforming Schools in South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Irene McKay
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Curriculum Reform ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Educational Design ◽  
Learner Performance ◽  
Poor Learner ◽  
Fit For Purpose ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
Content Support

This article explores the South African government’s national school workbook intervention aimed at addressing poor learner performance in the context of teacher under-preparedness and curriculum reform. It shows how the workbooks use a distance education approach to provide pedagogical and content support for teachers, albeit in the context of classroom teaching, to compensate for teachers’ pedagogical challenges. This article uses a mixed methods research approach to explore how teachers, learners and parents used the workbooks and shows that while the distance educational design scaffolded teaching, additional support is necessary to enable the intervention to be more impactful. 

The Influence of Personal Attributes on Demand for Bachelor of Education Degree Among Non-Graduate Teachers in Transnzoia County, Kenya

2021 ◽  
pp. 62-71
Author(s):  
Joseph Amulioto Opanda ◽  
Maureen Olel ◽  
Tony Okwach
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Economic Factor ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
School Level ◽  
Personal Attributes ◽  
Minimum Requirement ◽  
Learner Performance ◽  
Bachelor Of Education ◽  
In Trans ◽  
Education Degree

There has been a rapid expansion in the field of of higher education. This has been precipitated by factors of demand and supply leading to various innovations in programmes and modes of study. A new trend has emerged where a wide scope of working professionals, including teachers are undertaking continuing education. To teach at the primary level in Kenya, a Primary 1 (P1) certificate is minimum requirement. However, a significant number of teachers at this level either hold or are pursuing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree. As of December 2016, of the 4,406 teachers in public primary schools in Trans-Nzoia, 896 possessed a B.Ed. degree. Despite the minimum qualifications for the primary school level teaching, there is concern over the increasing number of teachers pursuing B.Ed. degree without corresponding improvement in learner performance in KCPE where the mean mark has remained below 250 for over a decade. The purpose of this study was to determine the personal attributes that influence demand for a Bachelor of Education degree in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya. The findings indicated that personal attributes, occupational, institutional and socio-economic factors all account for the surge in demand for B.Ed. degree although the economic factor is the most important one. The study also found that teachers’ qualifications have a significantly low effect on learners’ academic performance. The findings will help policymakers and educational planners plan for relevant, efficient, effective, equitable and quality education.

scholarly journals TEACHER SUPERVISION USING TEACHER COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT IN THE ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING IMPLEMENTATION COMPONENTS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL JURUMUDI 5 TANGERANG STATE

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-63
Author(s):  
Bambang Afriadi ◽  
Dahlia Dahlia
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Classroom Climate ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
School Level ◽  
Teacher Competence ◽  
State University ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Impact

The focus of this research is mainly based on the elementary school level at SDN Jurumudi 5 Tangerang City hoping that this research topic will enable teachers to expand their knowledge about the impact of classroom climate on their students' learning processes. These factors contribute to a relevant classroom environment in classrooms with students of all ages and grade levels. For students to be able to learn in school, it is not only important for teachers to instruct students on what is in the textbooks, but it is also important that the classroom environment allows students to perform to their highest potential. The focus of this research is related to the classroom environment and its impact on student learning. This study will use an evaluation analysis model with a qualitative and quantitative method approach. Through a qualitative approach, the data collected will try to be processed and presented in a description based on expressions, language, ways of thinking, and the views of the research subject. While the method used in this research is evaluation research. In the analysis of this study using the APKG instrument analysis that has been made by the State University of Jakarta. The data that has been obtained were analyzed using the average of the evaluation results with the following criteria with a range of values ​​1 very not good, 2 enough, 3 good, and 4 very good. The results of the researchers showed results with good criteria, while the components in the assessment that was not optimal could be improved by the teacher. Especially in the use of science and technology, this is due to inadequate school facilities. While the components related to methods, the use of learning resources, and class management are very good. In this case, every ideal teacher class is unique and creative and can be an opportunity to build great classroom conditions and situations between teachers and students

Further evidence of gender differences in high school-level computer literacy

CHANCE ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Sink ◽  
Matthew Sink ◽  
Jonathan Stob ◽  
Kevin Taniguchi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
School Level ◽  
High School Level

Beginning Chinese as a Foreign Language Online Course Design

2016 ◽  
pp. 104-142
Author(s):  
Bailu Li ◽  
Sijia Yao ◽  
Wei Hong
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
First Year ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Virtual Interaction

The explosive worldwide growth of the internet inspired the initial emergence and further implementation of distance teaching and learning in a multitude of areas, including languages (Harasim, 2000; Holmberg et al., 2005; White, 2003, 2006; Blake & Delforge, 2007; Hampel & de los Arcos, 2013). The change from the traditional classroom environment to a more diversified and flexible distance setting has been embraced by many educators, administrators, and students, yet it has also generated doubt and resistance from others. Students may potentially benefit from more efficient uses of multimedia resources with increased critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills (Tricker et al., 2001; Felix, 2002; Spangle, Hodne & Schierling, 2002; Levy & Stockwell, 2006). Meanwhile, critics also highlight the potential drawbacks for distance learning students, including isolation from peers, lack of engagement, and insufficient technical support (Shield 2000; Muilenburg and Berge, 2005; Simonson et al., 2009; Berge 1999; Hara and Kling 2000; Bower, 2001; Wang & Chen 2013). This chapter concerns the ways in which distance online learning content can be designed and developed through the utilization of multimedia and cultural-enriched materials for first-year-level College Chinese Foreign Language (CFL) courses. Discussions about employing virtual interaction, including student-content, student-instructor, and student-student interaction in course design and course design development. The chapter will end with discussions of the current challenges and new directions for a better practice of teaching and learning of Chinese language courses at a distance.

Measurement of a College Computer Literacy Course

2011 ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
Nancy Tsai ◽  
Thomas E. Hebert
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Word Processing ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
Business World ◽  
Computer Knowledge ◽  
Management Decision Making ◽  
College Of Business ◽  
Computer Literate

A college graduate has to be computer literate in order to gain competitive edge in today’s business world since information technology, ranging from the basic word processing software to the complex data base management systems, is used constantly to prepare, present, and exchange information for management decision making. Consequently, it is the responsibility of the education institution to offer a computer literacy class or series of classes for preparing its students with proper computer knowledge in a suitable learning environment before they enter the business world. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to discuss and present some issues of the college computer literacy classes offered by the Management Information Science Department (MIS) of College of Business Administration (CBA) at the California State University, Sacramento. These issues include the objectives of the classes, the contents of the classes, the classroom environment, and the measurement of class objectives.

The Effect of Individual Differences on Computer Attitudes

2002 ◽  
pp. 210-232
Author(s):  
Claudia Orr ◽  
David Allen ◽  
Sandra Poindexter
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Personality Type ◽  
Computer Attitudes ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Computer Competency ◽  
Literacy Course ◽  
Educational Variables ◽  
The Relationship

Computer competency is no longer a skill to be learned only by students majoring in technology-related fields. All individuals in our society must acquire basic computer literacy to function successfully. Despite the widespread influx of technology in all segments of our society, the literature often reports high levels of anxiety and negative attitudes about using computers. Monitoring the computer attitudes and developing an understanding of the variables that affect computer attitudes will assist educators and adult trainers in providing appropriate learning experiences in which learners can succeed. This study examined the relationship between computer attitude and experience, demographic/educational variables, personality type, and learning style of 214 students enrolled in a university computer literacy course.

Prospective English Teachers' Digital Storytelling Experiences Through a Flipped Classroom Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-99
Author(s):  
Hatice Sancar Tokmak ◽  
Ilker Yakin ◽  
Berrin Dogusoy
Keyword(s):  
Product Quality ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
English Education ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Literacy Course

The purpose of this case study was to explore prospective English education teachers' (PEET) experiences of digital storytelling (DST) through a flipped classroom approach. 36 prospective teachers who enrolled in a computer literacy course participated in the study. The data was collected through a demographic questionnaire, three open-ended questionnaires, and a semi-structured interview form. Four videos were prepared to give theoretical input in line with the DST phases described by Robin and presented asynchronously via Edmodo system. The results showed that PEETs described the DST process through a flipped classroom approach. described as entertaining, challenging, and instructive. Moreover, according to the results, PEETs learnt specific strategies about DST, were inspired, and had the opportunity to check their product quality, thanks to the flipped classroom approach. These results revealed insights about the design of a flipped classroom approach and the DST process.

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