Teaching mathematical modelling: a research based approach

A collaborative, research based laboratory experiment in mathematical modelling was included in a bioprocess engineering laboratory module, taught as part of an interdisciplinary program in biotechnology. The class was divided into six groups of three students and given the task of investigating a novel diafiltration process that is currently the focus of international research. Different aspects of the problem were assigned to each group and inter-group communication via email was required to ensure that there was a coherent set of objectives for each group and for the class as a whole. The software package, Berkeley Madonna, was used for all calculations. As well as giving the students an introduction to mathematical modelling and computer programming, this approach helped to illustrate the importance of research in bioprocess engineering. In general, the experiment was well received by the students and the fact that they were discovering new knowledge generated a degree of enthusiasm. However, many students were consumed by the technical demands of computer programming, especially the attention to detail required. Thus, they did not think too deeply about the physical aspects of the system they were modelling. In future years, therefore, consideration will be given to giving the student prior instruction in the use of the software

A Research-Based Curriculum for Teaching the Photoelectric Effect

Physics faculty consider the photoelectric effect important, but many erroneously believe it is easy for students to understand. We have developed curriculum on this topic including an interactive computer simulation, interactive lectures with peer instruction, and conceptual and mathematical homework problems. Our curriculum addresses established student difficulties and is designed to achieve two learning goals, for students to be able to (1) correctly predict the results of photoelectric effect experiments, and (2) describe how these results lead to the photon model of light. We designed two exam questions to test these learning goals. Our instruction leads to better student mastery of the first goal than either traditional instruction or previous reformed instruction, with approximately 85% of students correctly predicting the results of changes to the experimental conditions. On the question designed to test the second goal, most students are able to correctly state both the observations made in the photoelectric effect experiment and the inferences that can be made from these observations, but are less successful in drawing a clear logical connection between the observations and inferences. This is likely a symptom of a more general lack of the reasoning skills to logically draw inferences from observations.Comment: submitted to American Journal of Physic

Twelve tips to teaching (legal and ethical aspects of) research ethics/responsible conduct of research

Teaching research ethics is a requirement within modern health science, nursing and medical curricula. We have drawn on our experience of designing, developing and integrating the teaching of research ethics in a new, fully integrated medical school curriculum, delivered using Problem Based Learning and the recent literature relating to the teaching of research ethics to produce the following 12 Top Tips designed to encourage readers to seek opportunities to embed this teaching within a variety of curricula

PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR MOBILE APPLICATION BERBASIS SEAMLESS LEARNING DI SEKOLAH DASAR

The learning process will run when there is two-way communication between teachers and students. Teaching materials are used as a support for teachers to make it easier to convey material and for students to understand the material during the learning process. Based on the results of observations and interviews that have been conducted at SDN 2 Gadingkembar in learning activities, practical teaching materials are needed that can be accessed anywhere at any time without time limits, to help students understand the material in IPAS learning. This research aims to develop seamless learning-based mobile application teaching materials in elementary schools. This teaching material development uses the Lee & Owens development model by taking qualitative and quantitative types of data. Mobile application teaching materials based on seamless learning in elementary schools that have been developed will be validated by teaching material experts and material experts. The data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, questionnaires and documentation. The subject of this research is grade IV students of SDN 2 Gadingkembar. The results of the teaching material expert validation test get a percentage score of 89% and for the material validation test get a percentage score of 85%. While the results of the teacher user response obtained 94% while the results of student responses obtained 100%. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that teaching materials for mobile applications based on seamless learning in elementary schools show valid criteria and can be used in the IPAS learning process

Integrating research and teaching in higher education: Conceptual issues

Integrating new knowledge created through research with teaching has become an important area that needs prompt attention with the growing emphasis on student learning activities, quality assurance procedures and research funding mechanisms within the UK higher education system. The link between research and teaching is not automatic. Thus, it needs to be created in higher education departments in order to achieve a productive relationship and manage research activities of university staff with teaching duties. The research study, on which this paper is based on, aims to develop principles in relation to transferring research knowledge into teaching through a literature review and case studies. The paper reports conceptual issues related to such a transfer process based on the literature findings

Applying standard competency assessment in vocational teaching practices

Teaching in vocational education is focused on knowledge and skills. Psychomotor is an aspect that emphasized in teaching competency in vocational education. Teaching based on psychomotor is a way to provide students with the hands on skills. Teachers are the main character in the teaching session. Therefore, this paper explained the differences among teachers in teaching based Standard Competency Assessment with their expertise in particular field. Research used survey design involved 301 teachers from Vocational Colleges specifically teaching practical task in Technology Courses. The focused elements are experienced and qualification of expertise based on recognition by Malaysia Skill Certification. Result showed that there are differences in the application of the teaching methods between experienced and inexperienced instructors teaching at the workshop from the teaching and evaluation aspects. The skills certificates ownership by the instructors shows differences in the aspects of teaching methods compared to the teaching implementation. In summary, teachers or instructors who teaching in vocational courses need the basic requirement especially skills recognition to fulfill competency assessment

Data mining technology for the evaluation of web-based teaching and learning systems

Instructional design for Web-based teaching and learning environments causes problems for two reasons. Firstly, virtual forms of teaching and learning result in little or no direct contact between instructor and learner, making the evaluation of course effectiveness difficult. Secondly, the Web as a relatively new teaching and learning medium still requires more research into learning processes with this technology. We propose data mining – techniques to discover and extract knowledge from a database – as a tool to support the analysis of student learning processes and the evaluation of the effectiveness and usability of Web-based courses. We present and illustrate different data mining techniques for the evaluation of Web-based teaching and learning systems

TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS OF SPEAKING AT SMUN 9 MALANG

The purpose of this study is to investigate: 1) the objectives in teaching learning process of speaking at SMUN 9 Malang; 2) the materials of learning in teaching learning process of speaking at SMUN 9 Malang; 3) the techniques in teaching learning process of speaking at SMUN 9 Malang.; 4) the evaluations techniques in teaching learning process of speaking at SMUN 9 Malang; 5) the teaching media in teaching learning process of speaking at SMUN 9 Malang. This research used descriptive qualitative research design because there was no treatment as it is in experimental research. Subject of the study was the English teacher of the first year at SMUN 9 Malang. The researcher used interview and observation as research instrument The result of the present study shows that 1) the objectives of teaching learning process of speaking at SMUN 9 Malang that have been already determined on the Curriculum through Competence Based Curriculum (KBK) were to express various meaning either in various spoken text or various interactional spoken text and monolog; 2) the materials of teaching learning process of speaking at SMUN 9 Malang was from the textbook entitled “Headlight: An Extensive Exposure to English Learning for SMA Students 1” that was appropriate with the Competence Based Curriculum (KBK); 3) the techniques used in teaching learning process of speaking at SMUN 9 Malang were dialogue, discussion, oral report, games, using picture, giving instruction or explanation, role play, form filling, question and answer and interview; 4) the evaluation techniques in teaching learning process of speaking at SMUN 9 Malang were using discussion and oral report; 5) the media used in teaching learning process of speaking at SMUN 9 Malang were white board, real object, newspaper, magazine, tape recorder and picture

University-Based Forestry Research and The Little Red Hen

Universities have three basic mission areas: service, teaching, and research. Through the service mission, many forest landowners participate in forestry extension programs and use university-based out reach materials and resources. Many forest landowners also recognize the teaching mission of universities by interacting regularly with forestry professionals who were trained through academic programs accredited by the Society of American Foresters. These two mission areas, service and teaching, have been and continue to be relevant to millions of forest landowners across the nation. But what about university-based forestry research? As a forestry dean and as current president of the National Association of University Forest Resources Programs, and (just as importantly) as a forest landowner, I\u27d like to address three key questions about forestry research, including what this has to do with The Little Red Hen