scholarly journals Engaging Student Teachers in Peer Learning via a Blended Learning Environment

10.28945/3233 ◽  
2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugenia Ng
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Peer Learning ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Group Project ◽  
Model Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Paradoxical Situation

T eacher education, which encompasses teaching, teaching effectiveness, the factors that determine teachers' thought processes and performances, and the social policies that affect teachers in all aspects and stages of their careers, is the fundamental groundwork and primary foundation, for attemptingto undertake various innovative and model learning and teaching approaches. However, a number of studies have indicated that teacher education does not adequately prepare teachers to teach with technology. In light ofthis paradoxical situation, the author attempted to integrate content, pedagogy and technology when teaching her post-graduate student teachers. In addition, technology was used to foster peer learning, so that participants could learn through a holistic approach in an experiential environment, rather than using technology as an add-on tool. An institutional standard questionnaire and a focus group meeting were conducted as part of this study, to gather feedback from the participants in the study, on the new learning approach, and the grades that these student teachers obtained for their individual work and group project were analyzed. It was found that the participants embraced both a peer and blended learning approach, and yet the grades that they obtained for their group projects were not superior to the grades on their individual assignments.

scholarly journals Academic writing MOOCs – a blended learning approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 88 ◽  
pp. 02010
Author(s):  
Maria Rudneva ◽  
Nailya Valeeva ◽  
Rdouan Faizi
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Learning Trajectory ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Model Learning ◽  
Language Classes ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
Blended Course

The paper discusses a blended learning approach to teaching academic writing using an externally created MOOC fully incorporated into the existing pedagogic design. The authors intend to demonstrate potentials and limitations of mixed model learning in the ESP classroom. To this day there has been little research of repurposing MOOCs for language classes, as they are usually more practical and interactive. However, the authors believe that the online component of the blended course creates an additional dimension for language acquisition and allows to address numerous general issues on academic writing which are not traditionally discussed in ESP/EAP classes. Based on the results of the case study conducted at RUDN university, the study outlines numerous benefits of blended learning trajectory. However, the investigation revealed a few challenges, some of which can be easily remedied, whereas others are of more problematic nature.

Cross-Institutional Blended Learning in Teacher Education

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-49
Author(s):  
Carolin Fuchs
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Internet ◽  
American Student ◽  
Model Learning ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Teachers Perspectives

This paper presents findings from an exploratory case study, with the purpose of illustrating how student teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) in the United States and student teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Germany evaluated a blended learning course that focused on jointly creating Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) units via the Internet. This project enabled participants to share perspectives about teaching contexts and practices in other countries and learn about TBLT through model learning (Willis, 2001). Consequently, student teachers not only became more proficient users of technology, but also grew from the unique opportunity of collaborating with their future colleagues abroad. The author presents the German and American student teachers’ perspectives with regard to what both groups gained by participating in this project. Finally, the author makes suggestions for language teacher training.

Asynchronous Online Role-Plays Using a Blended Learning Design

2010 ◽  
pp. 53-71
Author(s):  
Belinda Johnson ◽  
Kathy Douglas
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
University Education ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Reflexive Practice ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Design Options

The use of online role-plays has grown in university education as an increasing number of teachers in a variety of discipline areas utilise role-play simulations in the online environment. The focus of this chapter is on design options for asynchronous online role-plays that may assist students to integrate theory and practice and develop skills in reflexive practice. The design options discussed in this chapter adopt a “blended” learning approach where online learning is used to complement face-to-face learning. Five models of online role-plays are discussed and various learning and teaching strategies canvassed to assist those teaching in the human services area to adopt and adapt these design options to meet their curriculum objectives.

Blended Learning at Ajman University of Science and Technology

2014 ◽  
pp. 218-242
Author(s):  
Ahmed Ankit ◽  
Mirna Nachouki ◽  
Mahmoud Abou Naaj
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Instructor Satisfaction

Over the past few years, there has been a rapid increase in the development of technology-based learning and teaching. Professors have become more pragmatic in their approach to technology-based media by using it to supplement or to replace traditional face-to-face teaching. Blended learning, which combines both electronic and face-to-face interaction, has gained more ground as midway between distance and face-to-face teaching approaches. Thus, opportunities for both educators and learners have been created. The teaching and learning approach adopted at Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST) combines an equal balance of traditional face-to-face and videoconference learning, complemented with the use of a learning management system (Moodle). Student and instructor satisfaction is considered the most important factor in measuring the quality of blended learning. The purpose of this chapter is, therefore, to examine student and instructor satisfaction of blended learning at AUST. The chapter demonstrates that the majority of students and instructors hold positive views but are still attached to the traditional face-to-face learning and teaching. They also show that the level of satisfaction may depend on individual experience as well as on the major studied/taught.

Using Blended Learning Approach to Deliver Courses in An Engineering Programme

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richie Moalosi ◽  
Jacek Uziak ◽  
Moses Tunde Oladiran
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Learning Preferences ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Mechanics Of Machines ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
University Of Botswana ◽  
The University

The paper discusses how the use of blended learning approach was adopted to deliver a 3rd year Mechanics of Machines course for Mechanical Engineering students at the University of Botswana. The course delivery involved a mix of both face-to-face and Blackboard technology to create an efficient and effective learning environment. A survey of 101 students was conducted over a period of 3 years for the respondents to evaluate their teaching and learning preferences. The results show that students accepted the blended learning approach because of its benefits. More lecturers are encouraged to use blended learning and teaching approaches to promote active, independent and lifelong learning.

Quality Matters in Transcultural Blended Learning and Teaching in Postsecondary Education

2012 ◽  
pp. 322-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Jean Francois
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Quality Matters ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Institutional Leadership

Quality matters in transcultural blended learning and teaching in postsecondary education. The purpose of this chapter is to introduce a framework for quality assurance in transcultural blended learning and teaching in postsecondary education. The framework includes a transcultural blend of institutional fitness, teaching effectiveness, and learning outcomes. The institutional outcomes encompass factors such as institutional leadership, administrative and logistic supports, and the accreditation standards. Teaching effectiveness includes the overall curriculum design and the delivery of courses. The learning outcomes concern the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that stakeholders expect students to exhibit after attending a blended learning program or course.

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