Student Retention and Effective Strategies for Promoting Personal Success
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Foundations of Problem-Based Learning (Savin-Baden & Major, 2004)
This book represents one of the first attempts to compile a comprehensive text that introduces problem-based learning. Problem-based learning can be thought of as a pedagogy that is focused on providing students open-ended problems to solve. This methodology first appeared in medical schools and has since been applied to many disciplines and the academic process in general. This approach became popular in the 1960s and has increased in popularity since that time.
The approach is considered an active learning style in which students tackle problems in which they lead their own educational efforts. The instructor is considered more of a guide or a facilitator than someone who teaches in a more authoritarian position. The format is more project based and represents a shift from the more traditional lecture-based environment.
Transformational Change in Higher Education: Positioning Colleges and Universities for Future Success (d'Ambrosio & Ehrenberg, 2007)
The landscape of higher education has gone through major evolutions in the previous generations. There have been new challenges and demands that have been placed educational institutions as well as challenges to the system in regard to the growing complexities...
PBL vs. Traditional Two of the methods of pedagogy that are currently employed in respiratory therapy are Problem-Based Learning and Traditional Teaching. Both instructional methods can provide a strenuous curriculum for the student interested in comprehensive training in the field of respiratory therapy, and each method has its advantages and (of course) its disadvantages. The focus of this study will be to determine which pedagogical methodology provides the most efficient and
Learning that is imparted through an educational institution or training company within the workplace setting in known as Work-based learning (WBL). WBL is administered by an external teacher in professional capacity and supervised by an employee of the company where WBL is imparted. An exhaustive literature review indicates that it was only after Moser report's shocking revelations, regarding lack of literacy, language, and numeracy skills in one out every five
Problem Solving Model for Classic Airline Company Overview Classic Airlines is ranked as the fifth largest airline globally with the net income of $10 million and $8.7 million operating revenue. Before 2008, the company recorded a net income of 71 billion and $8.5 billion operating revenue. However, evaluation of the company financial records reveals that Classic Airline recorded $61 million decrease in the net income within one year. Careful assessment of the
Annotated Bibliography AssignmentHivner, E. A., Hoke, A. M., Francis, E. B., Hwang, G. W. & Kraschnewski, J. L. (2019). Training Teachers to Implement Physical Activity: Applying Social Cognitive Theory. Health Educational Journal, 78(4), 464-475.The authors use the social cognitive theory to gauge the impact of physical training on teachers. According to the authors, school happens to be an effective setting where students can engage in physical activity. Comprehensive School Physical
Brain-Based Learning Theory Learning does not only bring enlightenment to the weary souls but it also helps us learn, grow and be what we are potentially able to become. Therefore education plays a vital role in inculcating a sense of responsibility in children and to assist them in learning other highly important social skills. Thus through adequate instructional framework and effective and logical application of the learning theories, both educators and
Hyperlinked tables of contents and indexes are tremendous time-savers as well as navigational aides. The non-linear presentation of digital texts appeals to learners adept at spatial relations, or those who appreciate metaphors. Hypertext allows learners to create and understand conceptual links between current course material and new or prior knowledge. The multimedia presentation of digital text appeals to learners who rely on multiple senses including sight and hearing. Many students
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