bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La didactique professionnelle dans les métiers adressés à autrui. Légitimer l’indicible ou didactiser le faire ?
Authors: Couturier Yves , Salles Mylène
Published: March 2021

La relation dans les métiers adressés à autrui se caractérise par une incertitude. La relative indicibilité de leur action professionnelle contribue à leur relégation partielle du côté de l’art ou à une certaine invisibilité de leur production. Le présent article cherche à réfléchir la didactique professionnelle du point de vue de la dimension relationnelle à partir du champ du travail social, dont l’homologie est grande en termes de positionnement dans le champ professionnel avec celui de l’enseignement. Après avoir présenté quelques fondamentaux de la professionnalité, et effectué une analyse de la relation dans les métiers concernés, nous proposons un énoncé théorique permettant de réfléchir, à partir de la didactique professionnelle, la dimension épistémique de la relation en tant que caractéristique centrale de la professionnalité.
Emancipation et formation professionnelle : une voie étroite entre pressions sur le travail et référence au métier
Authors: Olry Paul
Published: March 2021

La formation professionnelle peut-elle émanciper ceux qui la suivent ? Cette question se pose en permanence entre milieu de travail/milieu d’enseignement professionnel. Elle est notamment centrale dans l’alternance, où se joue tant l’acculturation professionnelle qu’une certaine conformation des apprentis. En d’autres termes, forme-t-on des individus ou offre-t-on les conditions pour que des professionnels en devenir se forment ? A quelles conditions la formation professionnelle est-elle porteuse d’émancipation ? Cette tension pour les formateurs est abordée ici sous deux aspects. A quelles conditions la pratique du travail peut permettre sinon l’expression de créativité des professionnels en formation, du moins l’exercice d’un libre-arbitre que supporte leur formation au métier. La satisfaction de ces deux conditions, est au cœur de tout projet d’émancipation porté par les professionnels, et singulièrement les débutants. Les données présentées s’inscrivent dans le cadre d’études réalisées dans une perspective de didactique professionnelle. La lecture que nous proposons d’une reprise de ces données prend appui sur une clinique du travail (Clot, 2008 ; Ughetto & Combes, 2007) qui questionne les conditions sociales, pratiques, d’une réflexivité sur son métier. Elle constitue le cadre au travers duquel nous étudions les productions réflexives produites par des professionnels engagés dans une analyse du travail en didactique professionnelle. Appliquée à trois dispositifs, la communication s’attache à souligner les tentatives et impasses d’une formation professionnelle « lieu d’émancipation ».
Accompagner des adolescents malades chroniques : prendre en compte leur vécu pour favoriser l’autorégulation
Authors: Baeza Carole , Janner-Raimondi Martine
Published: March 2021

Cet article présente une recherche inscrite dans le champ de l’anthropologie de la maladie et de la philosophie phénoménologique qui vise à recueillir l’énonciation sur le vécu en première personne d’adolescents malades chroniques concernant leur itinéraire de santé, l’organisation de leur vie quotidienne et leurs besoins spécifiques en matière d’éducation thérapeutique et d’autorégulation. Le recueil de treize entretiens semi-directifs d’adolescents atteints d’obésité, de mucoviscidose, de cancer et d’asthme ainsi que de trois de leurs soignants a permis de brosser les traits de portraits d’adolescents à partir de leurs savoirs expérientiels.
Tableaux croisés : le marché de la peinture, entre sociologie de l’art et histoire culturelle
Authors: Sofio Séverine , Verlaine Julie
Published: March 2021

Dans cet entretien avec Julie Verlaine, spécialiste d’histoire culturelle, on revient sur une expérience de recherche singulière - celle d’une historienne explorant un monde passé qui fut étudié, en son temps, par une sociologue. Dans ce cas, il s’agit du marché de l’art parisien après 1945 : en effet, ce monde fut d’abord le lieu d’une longue enquête de terrain menée par la sociologue Raymonde Moulin, dans les années 1950-60 ; le résultat en fut son livre - devenu un classique de la sociologie de l’art - Le marché de la peinture, paru en 1967. Cinquante ans plus tard, c’est à ce même monde que Julie Verlaine s’est intéressée, depuis une autre discipline ; le résultat en fut son livre Les galeries d’art contemporain à Paris de la Libération à la fin des années 1960, paru en 2013. Quelle place a pris le travail de la sociologue dans celui de l’historienne ? Qu’apporte à la connaissance du marché de l’art, ce double éclairage disciplinaire ? Quels enjeux théoriques et scientifiques implique la transformation d’une enquête sociologique en source historique ?
A Review on Critical Success Factors for Big Data Projects
Authors: Uğur Naciye Güliz , Turan Aykut Hamit
Published: March 2021

For an organization every year, a large amount of information is generated regarding its employees, customers, business partners, suppliers, etc. Volume, which is one of the attributes of big data, is aptly named because of the vast number of data sources and the size of data generated by these sources. Big data solutions should not only focus on the technological aspects, but also on the challenges that may occur during the project lifecycle. The main purpose of this research is to build on the current diverse literature around big data by contributing discussion on factors that influence successful big data projects. The systematic literature review adopted in this study includes relevant research regarding such critical success factors that are validated in previous studies. The study compiled these critical success factors as provided in the literature regarding big data projects. Notable success factors for big data projects were compiled from literature such as case studies, theoretical observations, or experiments.
Transformation of Diplomacy
Authors: Akçay Ekrem Yaşar
Published: March 2021

In this study, the transformation and digitalization of diplomacy within the framework of digitalization is discussed. Primarily, classical diplomacy and public diplomacy will be examined in the study. Then digital diplomacy will be discussed. After digital diplomacy is defined, the use of digital diplomacy during and after the pandemic process will be analyzed. In the study, it will be inferred that digital diplomacy, which is actively used during the pandemic process, will be used intensively after the pandemic process, and that the digitalization process and digital diplomacy will be an indispensable element among the actors in the international system. Comparative method will be used as a method in the study.
The Role of Social Media Use in Health Communication
Authors: Karanfiloglu Mehmet
Published: March 2021

In the digitalized world, the use of social media is increasing and spreading to many areas. Moreover, the process of digitalization of everything transforms the media tools and fits mass communication into digital coding together with interpersonal communication. Health communication ensues between doctors, patients, and other healthcare professionals, and its strength is important. Health institutions, doctors, and patients can now communicate through new media and discuss health-related issues through these channels. Many phone applications have transformed health into e-health by digitizing the patient-doctor relationship. On the other hand, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which spread from China to the whole world and affected almost every country in a short time, forced the world to a more isolated lifestyle. This study investigates the role of new media opportunities in health communication during the pandemic. In this context, the literature research is examined.
Could There Be an Alternative Method of Media Literacy in Promoting Health in Children and Adolescents?
Authors: Aslan Funda
Published: March 2021

It is stated that the media is the most influential social tool on creation/shaping of health behaviors of children and adolescents. Most of the individuals that pose into the media tools are misinformed about numerous facts that are either wrong or manipulated about health, and this information adversely affects the health behaviors. In this study, a compilation was conducted with the aim of both raising the awareness of media literacy approach in health promotion concept and emphasizing that the usage of educational methods implemented in the media literacy might also be used by nurses.
Competitiveness in Medical Tourism
Authors: Halis Mine , Tepret Selma , Çamlibel Zafer , Halis Muhsin
Published: March 2021

For people who want to be healthy, contemporary developments have made it possible to meet this need from other countries. It is the distinctive feature of medical tourism that those who want to be treated outside their own country for various reasons travel for treatment purposes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the medical tourism potential for Kocaeli. For the research, 15 health facilities, including one public university, two public health facilities, and 12 private health facilities which have deserved Health Tourism Certificate, have been determined in Kocaeli. In addition, officials from the accommodation sector and public bureaucracy who are competent, and decision-makers on medical tourism were interviewed. The medical tourism potential of Kocaeli has been determined in terms of competitiveness criteria by analysing the data collected as a result of the interviews. As a result, even if the government puts emphasis on health tourism in Turkey, it has been observed that there isn't enough competitiveness in public hospitals.
Impact of Social Media on Pandemic COVID-19 Outbreak
Authors: Barua Ranjit , Datta Sudipto , Bardhan Nibedita
Published: March 2021

There are lots of social media tools that are accessible for medical or healthcare professionals, which include different social networking blogs, microblogs, media-sharing sites, wikis, virtual reality. All these different media tools can be utilized to develop or improve specialized networking and organizational promotion, education, patient education, patient care, and different public health agendas. But they also can perpetuate the risks to patients and healthcare professionals regarding the circulation of low-quality information, violate the patient privacy, and also have legal issues. To prevent all these risks, professional organizations and healthcare institutions have introduced a few guidelines. These guidelines were established to deliver emergency medicine residency programs control with leadership and best perform in the suitable practice and guidelines of social media but are valid to all residency programs that desire to create a social media presence. In this chapter, the authors describe how social media made their impact on this pandemic COVID-19 situation.
The Role of Social Media in Preventing the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Konac Ayse , Barut Yuksel
Published: March 2021

This chapter reviews the role of media in preventing the spread of COVID-19, summarizing a selection of key ideas and examples on previous scientific studies. As a result, the role of media is crucial in the prevention of the COVID-19 spread today. It is very important for it to reflect actual, honest facts, informing the public with accuracy and objectivity and without causing any distress whilst in cooperation with the global health institutions. It is obvious that all forms of media play a very important role by raising public awareness about the importance of wearing masks, maintaining social distance, taking care of hand and body hygiene.
Fabrication and Characterization of Copper-Chelated Polyethersulfone/Polydopamine Microfiltration Membrane for Antifouling Applications
Authors: Dela Paz Xech Rafael Aldrei U. , Leron Rhoda B.
Published: March 2021

In this work, we investigated the applicability of polyethersulfone/polydopamine/copper (II) (PES/PDA/Cu2+) membrane composite in microfiltration. Pristine PES membrane was prepared via non-induced phase separation (NIPS), and the surface was modified by coating with PDA and deposition of Cu (II) to enhance its physical and antibacterial properties. The membrane was characterized using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and water contact angle measurement. The hydrophilic character of the PES membrane significantly increased and the mechanical properties were greatly improved. Results showed that the porosity of the membrane was affected by the concentration of the polymer in the casting solution, and the membrane was suitable for filtration application due to its open-cell structure. Pure water flux was enhanced upon surface modification implying that hydrophilicity has more influence on the flux than the shrinking of the pore size. The antibacterial assay suggested that the membranes possess antibacterial property.
Microencapsulation of Thermochromic Material by Silicon Oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: Hakami Abdullatif , Indrakar Sharan , Krishnegowda Ashwini , Huang Ming Yang , Sahebkar Keon , Biswas Prasanta Kumar , Stefanakos Elias , Srinivasan Sesha
Published: March 2021

This study is mainly focused on the fabrication of SiO2 as an inorganic shell material encapsulated an organic thermochromic (TC) core material comprises of either the (i) three-component as-synthesized blue dyes [BDTCM@SiO2] or (ii) off-the-shelf (commercial) black dyes [CDTCM@SiO2]. Both the SiO2 encapsulated thermochromic systems have successfully demonstrated the color transition at around 31 °C. For the three-component thermochromic microcapsules, we have used the crystal violet lactone (CVL) as a leuco dye, bisphenol-A (BPA) as a color developer, and 1-tetradecanol (TD) as a solvent. Different ratios of the thermochromic dye and the metal oxide were prepared to examine the effect of the core@shell ratio on the microstructural and thermal properties of the encapsulated microcapsules. The mean particles sizes of the BDTCM@SiO2 are below 100 nm, whereas, the CDTCM@SiO2 samples exhibited the mean particle sizes varied in a range of 100-1000 nm. The endothermic phase transition due to melting and in general, the thermal stabilities of these SiO2 encapsulated TCMs have been explored for the purpose of deploying these systems for thermal energy savings or storage applications.
Enhancing Heat Resistance of Red Color by Coating Fe2O3 Nanoparticles with Mesostructured Silica
Authors: Yada Mitsunori , Tanaka Hiroki , Akiyama Masato , Kitajima Takeru , Inoue Yuko , Watari Takanori
Published: March 2021

The surface of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles was successfully coated with mesostructured silica templated by surfactant assemblies using cetyltrimethylammonium ions. By repeating the coating operation, it was possible to control the thickness of the mesostructured silica phase. In the sample obtained with ten coatings, in particular, the aggregation and sintering of the α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles was suppressed, and the bright red before the heat treatment was maintained even after a heat treatment at 1300 °C.
First-phase insulin response (FPIR) to intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT), insulin sensitivity and long-term follow-up in ?- transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) normoglycemic patients with reduced insulin secretion to oral glucose tolerance t
Authors: De Sanctis Vincenzo
Published: March 2021

Summary. Objective: To  study the function of the endocrine pancreas in transfusion-dependent ?-thalassemia (?-TDT) patients with normal oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and hypoinsulinemia. Patients and methods: Seven ?-TDT patients  (mean age 22.4 ± 4.2 years) with normal glucose tolerance test (NGT) and poor insulin response (hypoinsulinemia) to OGTT,  not associated with ?-cell autoimmunity, were referred for a second opinion to an Italian Centre, part of the International Network of Clinicians for Endocrinopathies in Thalassemia and Adolescence Medicine (ICET-A). In this pilot study,  the first-phase insulin response (FPIR), expressed as the sum of 1 and  3 minutes insulin, of ?-TDT patients to intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT), was tested. Moreover, the long-term natural history was followed prospectively using an annual OGTT, with the aim of detecting any abnormality of glucose metabolism. Results: The FPIR value  was between the 1st and 3rd percentile in two patients and between the 3rd and 10th percentile in  five. After 43 ± 26 months (range 11 - 80 months) of follow-up, 2 patients developed impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), 3 both IGT and impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and two overt diabetes mellitus (DM). Interestingly, the patients who developed DM had, at baseline the lowest value of insulinogenic index (IGI, 0.08 and 0.25), defined as the ratio of the increment of plasma insulin to plasma glucose during the first 30 minutes after OGTT. Moreover, a significant correlation was found between the IGI at baseline and at follow-up in the patients who developed IGT with or without IFG (R= 0.927; P: 0.023). A significant reduction of Matsuda insulin sensitivity index (ISIM) and Insulin Secretion-Sensitivity Index-2 (ISSI-2) was documented in the study cohort at diagnosis of IFG, IGT and DM. There was a significant inverse correlation between ISSI-2 and area under the curve of plasma glucose (AUC-PG). Conclusions: These data demonstrated, for the first time, a progressive deterioration in glucose homeostasis in ?-TDT subjects with NGT and hypoinsulinemia.  Thus, we consider that variations of insulin sensitivity could possibly have an impact on glucose tolerance in adult patients with TDT. Further investigations should focus on factors that might positively influence insulin sensitivity, including nutrition, drugs and physical activity.
Pitfalls in diagnosing orbital malignancy through orbital incisional biopsy
Authors: Alkatan Hind M. , Helmi Khaled A. , Maktabi Azza M. Y.
Published: March 2021

Several methods have been implemented to obtain suitable samples from patients for the purpose of histopathological examination and definitive diagnosis. This has been of paramount importance in dealing with oncology cases including orbital neoplasms. Open surgical biopsy has been the common standard technique used in our eye centers in Saudi Arabia for diagnosing various orbital lesions. Other modalities such as fine-needle aspiration biopsy, core biopsy, and imaging-guided core biopsy are not popular. We report two cases where open surgical biopsies may have not been optimal in reaching the desired tissue diagnosis of orbital malignancy on time, thus resulting in delaying further management of the two patients.
Qualitative Research Like Politics Can Also Be Local: A Review of Interdisciplinary Standards for Systematic Qualitative Research
Authors: Chenail Ronald
Published: March 2021

The political nature of defining what constitutes standards of rigor and quality in qualitative research comes to the forefront again in Lamont and Whites’ (2008) new report, Interdisciplinary Standards for Systematic Qualitative Research. Based upon a 2005 National Science Foundation (NSF) funded workshop for representatives from NSF’s Cultural Anthropology, Law and Social Science, Political Science, and Sociology programs, Lamont, White, and their colleagues share perspectives on what they see as strengths, standards, and opportunities for qualitative research today and in the near future. Although this manuscript might not allay the fears of those in the field concerned over the "conservative challenge" that such federal policy reports can issue, the work does offer some promising contrasts to some similarly oriented reports of the recent past.
Measure Twice and Cut Once: A Review of Clark and Creswell’s Mixed Methods Reader
Authors: Terrell Steven
Published: March 2021

The Mixed Methods Reader is an edited book that presents the reader with a synthesized introduction to the philosophy, history, methodology and practice of mixed methods research. The first section presents the reader with a series of 14 foundational articles, with a second section presenting nine carefully chosen exemplar articles demonstrating best practices in the field. The editors did a remarkable job in combining theory and application with the inclusion of a framework throughout the text which includes discussion questions, visual diagrams and introductory comments for each article. This creates a synthesis and ease of use that guarantees this text to be a classic for years to come.
A Review of Action Research in Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide to Conducting Pedagogical Research in Universities
Authors: Tunon Johanna
Published: March 2021

Action Research in Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide to Conducting Pedagogical Research in Universities by Lynn S. Norton provides a useful resource for those in higher education interested in using action research. Action research takes place when educational practitioners reflect on their approach to education and test pedagogical theories with research that is then presented for consideration within the institution and in the wider academic arena. After making a case for the use of action research as an important part of the scholarship of teaching and learning that should take place in higher education, the author discusses the steps for conducting action research— from identifying the problem to addressing quantitative and qualitative research approaches and publishing the results.
TO THE QUESTION ABOUT THE SOURCES OF THE EDUCATIONAL VIEWS OF MAHMUDHODJI BEHBUDI
Authors: Begbudiyeva Р
Published: March 2021

В статье анализируется общее направление развитияобщественно-политических просветительских взглядов МахмудходжиБехбуди, в частности эволюция воззрений на духовность, нравственность,культуру, образование конца XIX– начала XXвеков.
THE ROLE OF MAHMUDKHOJA BEHBUDIY IN UBAYDULLA ASADULLAHOJAEV'S ENLIGHTENMENT ACTIVITY
Authors: Halimova Sayyora
Published: March 2021

This article discusses the role of the great enlightenerMahmudkhoja Behbudi in the activities of the first Uzbek lawyer UbaydullaAsadullahojaev, a national independence fighter. In particular, his founding andideological direction of the newspaper "Sadoi Turkiston" in 1914-1915, hisjournalistic articles on topical issues published in it are analyzed on the basis ofsources citing the spiritual support of the scholar.
MUNAVVARKORI ABDURASHIDKHANOV THE ISSUE OF EDUCATION IN PUBLICISTICS
Authors: Nurillayeva Sadoqat
Published: March 2021

In this thesis, the great representative of the Jadids, MunavvarqoriAbdurashidkhonov, founded new schools of thought, and his ideological struggleagainst tyranny through enlightenment was analyzed on the example of the article"We are angry - it is difficult to be angry." .
FITRAT - AS AN INTERNATIONAL COMMENTARY
Authors: Djumanova Sanobar
Published: March 2021

Тезисда жадид матбуотида жанр ва маҳорат масаласи,хусусан, Абдурауф Фитратнинг “Шарқ сиёсати”, “Йиғла, ислом” каби қаторасарларида халқаро мавзуларнинг кўтарилиши, унда шарҳ унсурларининг кўзгаташланиши тадқиқ этилган. Жадидчилик намоёндасининг фактларни қўллаш,фикрларни далиллар, таҳлиллар келтириш маҳорати ўрганилган.
Registration Legality of Deed of Establishment of Limited Partnership from District Court to Ministry of Law and Human Rights
Authors: Kartika Dewi , Nadirah Ida , Ramlan Ramlan
Published: March 2021

Based on Article 23 of the KUHD, registration of the deed of establishment of Limited Partnership (CV) is carried out at the secretariat of the district court where the CV is established. However, since the enactment of the Regulation of Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Permenkumham) No.17/2018, registration of the deed of establishment Limited has been carried out through SABU which is under the auspices of the Directorate General of General Legal Administration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights. The position of Permenkumham No.17/2018 in the hierarchy of legislation in Indonesia is under the KUHD, so the purpose of this study was to determine the legality of the registration deed of CV from the district court to the ministry of law and human rights. This research uses normative research, with a statutory approach method and the level of legal synchronization, with qualitative analysis. Based on Article I of the Transitional Rules of the 1945 Constitution, the position of the KUHD is still a law, this is emphasized in Article 7 Paragraph (1) of Law No.12 of 2011. So that based on the principle of lex superior derogat legi inferior, then the authorities to carry out and receive registration deed of incorporation CV is the clerk of the district court where CV is located
An overview of the development of Personal Development Planning (PDP) and e-Portfolio practice in UK higher education
Authors: Strivens Janet , Ward Rob
Published: March 2021

This article presents an overview of the origins of Personal Development Planning (PDP) in UK higher education and the development of the concept into a range of practices, rooted in the processes of recording achievement, reflection, review and planning. It reviews the various theoretical underpinnings that have been proposed for PDP and charts how the developing evidence base has become an increasing focus of interest to practitioners and policymakers alike. The role of technology in supporting PDP processes is acknowledged and in particular the close association between PDP and e-Portfolio practices is examined. The article concludes with a look at current initiatives which draw on PDP concepts, the continuing importance of these concepts to educational practice and the size of the research task which still lies ahead.
Enhancing the quality of Final Year Projects in Computing through weekly written tasks
Authors: Bowman Marion , Cullen Andrea
Published: March 2021

Writing can be used as a means of engaging students in their studies, leading to greater time spent on the subject, greater interest in the subject and ultimately better grades. The intervention discussed in this paper involved the setting of weekly written tasks embedded within the lecture strand of a Computing Final Year Project (FYP) module. The aims behind this Ã¢â¬Ëthinking through writingÃ¢â¬â¢ intervention were to enhance studentsÃ¢â¬â¢ ability to produce high quality projects and written project reports, as well as to improve studentsÃ¢â¬â¢ ability to manage their time while completing their projects. Results from this study showed that there was a significant positive relationship between weekly task marks and project marks, however, only 57% of the cohort were classed as being Ã¢â¬ËengagedÃ¢â¬â¢ in doing the written tasks (as they had completed seven or more of the ten tasks). In addition, tentative results showed that the weekly task intervention seemed to be associated with better quality written project reports. Also, students generally seemed to regard the weekly written tasks as useful for time management, in terms of completing their written project reports. However, this collaborative intervention did raise questions about the link between learning and writing in this context. Finally, a number of recommendations are made for Ã¢â¬Ëlearning through writingÃ¢â¬â¢ interventions in FYP modules.
Embedding Technology Enhanced Learning at Universities: A collaboration between University of Cumbria and Newcastle University
Authors: Thanaraj Ann , Williams Steve
Published: March 2021

The aim of this article is to raise the profile of how universities can support academics in implementing their university strategy on Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL), thereby contributing to the transformation of studentsÃ¢â¬â¢ learning. Using evidence from a series of workshops and structured interviews, our findings suggest that universities should undertake a contextual analysis of the factors that motivate and constrain academics in their own organisations to engage with technology in curriculum delivery and development. The authors encourage universities to explore how the barriers and motivators can be used to develop and implement TEL in an institution. Institutional leaders should develop and publicise a vision for what TEL can do for their organisation, recognising the barriers and enablers to the successful adoption of TEL by academics. Institutions need to recognise the role of academics as leaders of cultural change, subject experts and content creators.
Mentoring in the Writing Café: Identity, Belonging and Ownership
Authors: Pritchard Christie
Published: March 2021

The historical legacy of the coffeehouse, the predecessor to the café, is rooted in a culture of community, collaboration and social activity. In January 2014, the Learning Development team at Plymouth University opened the Writing Café; a developmental, creative space that offers the potential to reframe their work and provides the opportunity to work in partnership with students. Along with serving great coffee and locally sourced food, conversations and activities in the café provide a space for students and staff to meet and discuss writing practices and gain support from the Learning Development team and trained student Writing Mentors. This paper reports on a small-scale action research project undertaken to investigate to what extent the Writing Mentors benefitted from being partners in this project; as co-designers, advisors, writing mentors, baristas and more.
Aim for success: peer-led team learning supports first-year transition to college-level mathematics
Authors: Liou-Mark Janet , Dreyfess A.E. , Han Sandie , Yuen-Lau Laura , Yu Karmen
Published: March 2021

Students graduating from high school in the United States are often underprepared, unaware of, and surprised by the rigors of college courses, especially mathematics, and consequently stumble in their first year. A pilot intervention, the Academic Inventory Module (AIM) for Success in Mathematics project, at a minority-serving institution was offered to incoming freshmen students, which included a nine-hour mathematics preparation course and participation in a peer-led workshop in their first mathematics credit-bearing course. The goal of the AIM project was to establish a seamless pathway from high school to college learning of mathematics through the Peer-Led Team Learning model of instruction. The principal activities of the project were to offer a bridge program preparing students for a combined algebra and geometry course and to create a peer-led community to support freshmen enrolled in the course. Results from this study showed students participating in peer-led workshops had significantly higher grades and lower failure and withdrawal rates than those who did not participate.
Peer feedback: moving from assessment of learning to assessment for learning
Authors: Wagner Sigrun M
Published: March 2021

The following case study showcases a model of academic peer learning that has demonstrated clear links to learning development in final year students. The paper discusses the introduction of a new assessment structure for a 15 credit course unit usually taken by 90 students in the form of a short discursive essay (500 words) due early in the first teaching term. This essay is peer assessed in groups of four students. The peer feedback and tutor mark then serve as formative feedback (feed forward) for the main, longer essay (2-2,500 words) due in the second teaching term. Following the outline of the case background, details of the peer assessment are provided, including its development and structure. The new assessment structure has resulted in deeper learning, positive student feedback, fewer student complaints with regard to grades received for the main essay, and better preparation for the final exam. Reflections are offered in the conclusion. ÃÂ
Facilitating learning about academic phraseology: teaching activities for student writers
Authors: Davis Mary , Morley John
Published: March 2021

Academic Phrasebank is an online, open-access compendium of formulaic phrases for academic writers, created and continuously developed at the University of Manchester. Originally developed for student writers whose first language is not English, data suggests that over half of the many users are in fact native speakers of English. Underpinned by current approaches to academic text analysis and to understanding the phraseological nature of language, the Academic Phrasebank has become a well-known and widely-used resource which many learning support teachers recommend to students at all levels of study, mainly as a self-study or quick reference tool. In order to explore ways to facilitate learning about academic phraseology, this paper seeks to demonstrate how exercises developed from Academic Phrasebank can be used to help student writers to better understand the nature and role of academic phrases and to improve their academic writing. The usefulness of different exercise types is discussed, drawing on comments from learning developers. The implication of the study is that such teaching activities can facilitate student engagement with academic phrases and help them to write more effectively.
Making the second year count: embedding learning development in a progressive student journey
Authors: Hill Pat , Tinker Amanda
Published: March 2021

In over a decade of working on embedding skills within the curriculum, it became apparent to us that the second or intermediate year was rather neglected in terms of intervention.  Across the UK higher education sector, focus has been on supporting first year transition and final year projects (Yorke, 2015; Whittle, 2018). The aim of this paper is to explore a progressive approach to learning development within the curriculum which ensures that the second year is fully exploited in terms of bridging the gap between first and final years. Focus groups were used to investigate perceptions of students, subject specialists and learning developers and the subsequent issues are thematically analysed and discussed. Two case studies are then used to demonstrate the design of a curriculum which supports a collaborative and progressive approach to student learning in which learning developers can play a key role.
Tell me what you want, what you really, really want
Authors: Rice Paul , Farmer Robert
Published: March 2021

Given the current popularity of educational videos, and given the time, effort and expense academics and institutions are investing to provide educational videos to students, it was thought worthwhile to evaluate whether students at the University of Northampton (UoN) actually want and use these resources. Moreover, if it was found they do use educational videos, investigation was required to determine if they are in a format that students want. The study was carried out in two distinct stages. The first stage was a questionnaire which was followed by a focus group. It was found that students at Northampton do overwhelmingly use educational videos. Furthermore, the research found that students prefer videos to any other resource and that videos can increase motivation. Additionally, high-risk production strategies, such as seeing the presenter on screen, and the use of animation, humour and quizzes were identified, and it was found that the use of music in an educational video was considered a negative component of a video. The optimum length of the video is less clear, however, it is recommended they are kept to less than 10 minutes (although this is dependent upon the level of study of the student). The key recommendation when producing videos is to ensure they have been designed taking cognitive research into account. The key strength of a well-designed educational video, it is concluded, is to give the students something additional they cannot find in another resource, in a way which encourages effective learning.
Book Review: Learning with the labyrinth: creating reflective space in higher education, edited by Jan Sellers and Bernard Moss
Authors: James Alison , Watling Sue
Published: March 2021

This book discusses the theory and practice of labyrinth creation and use. From issues of design and cost, to how a labyrinth may be used as a university-wide resource and also be used for outreach to the wider community, it covers labyrinth use: Within disciplines, such as initiatives to deepen reflection and explore contemplative approaches to learning In wider university contexts, such as counselling; chaplaincy; learning and educational development; widening participation and student transition Across the whole university, and reaching out to the wider community of which the university is a part, from the labyrinth as a conference resource (as well as topic), to festival contributions. Learning with the Labyrinth seeks to illustrate, inspire and share ideas that can be taken further by the reader.
Development and evaluation of an online learning object to improve pre-registration nursing students' knowledge and engagement with pre-operative fasting
Authors: Roberts Stuart , Windle Richard
Published: March 2021

Background - Having identified a need to improve education around pre-operative fasting, and to facilitate more Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), an online learning tool was developed. Design - An evaluation study was conducted to ascertain the effectiveness of the tool in developing knowledge in a group of pre-registration nursing students. Results - A quiz attached to the online teaching tool showed a high level of information uptake, 63% (n=44) of the students achieved a mark of 90% or higher and only 15% (n=11) achieving a mark of less than 70%. A questionnaire was undertaken resulting in the students highlighting their enthusiasm for engagement in similar learning opportunities in the future.
Coming from Somewhere Else: Group engagement between students and academics
Authors: Chanda-Gool Sofia , Mamas Christoforos
Published: March 2021

The present political and economic climate for universities can promote competitive learning and anxieties about individual students' academic achievements. It can inhibit the enjoyment and skill in shared learning. Group work can provide a creative, empowering avenue so students become proactive in their learning and engage more equally with academics. It has potential to enhance intellectual ability as well as social and emotional wellbeing, yet careful planning is essential to achieve this. This paper addresses the shortfall of prioritising assessment over relationships and identifies how relationships are central in preparation for assessment. It draws upon an ethnographic, qualitative and emancipatory approach to research. This approach enabled students to initiate the research focus and design of the last session. The paper identifies how the group was set up, developed and what it achieved. It makes recommendations for overcoming some tensions and fears that can inhibit effective group work so that social and emotional equity inspires intellectual development.
Using UX research techniques to explore how Computing undergraduates understand and use library and student guidance services
Authors: Woods Laura , Dockery Richard , Sharman Alison
Published: March 2021

This collaborative project, between the library and student guidance services at a medium-sized UK university, used qualitative User Experience (UX) techniques to explore Computing undergraduates’ experiences of support services. The research found that most students struggled with academic skills, and felt they had lacked support in developing academic literacies. Students were often unaware of support services available from student guidance and the library. Many struggled to balance studying with work, commuting, or family life. Lack of time due to external commitments may be a barrier to accessing support services. This research project has suggested several avenues for future research, including a larger-scale study to investigate demographic categories such as mature students and overseas students, and an exploration of the needs of commuter students.
‘Once there was a learning developer…’: the potential of parables to stimulate critique.
Authors: Rooney Steve
Published: March 2021

This article builds on a workshop that took place at the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education (ALDinHE) annual conference in April 2019. It explores the role of the parable in provoking and stimulating debate and critical reflection. Beginning with a discussion of the parable as a form, the article then explores how the oft-cited parables that appear in the Gospels according to Mark, Matthew and Luke help to reveal the subversive pedagogical potential of parables. Returning to the terrain of contemporary higher education, it is argued that the parable is an apt form for encouraging education practitioners to explore more deeply and more critically some of the assumptions and practices they encounter in their working lives. All this serves as a prelude to the presentation of a selection of parables, which are accompanied by some guidance to help structure and support engagement. The article ‘concludes’, at the risk of infuriating readers, with yet another parable.
Special Collections as a catalyst for flexible pedagogical approaches: three case studies
Authors: Kukhareva Maria , Lawrence Anne , Koulle Katherine , Bhimani Nazlin
Published: March 2021

University Special Collections are increasingly being recognised as a valuable pedagogical resource in higher education teaching and learning. The value of historic artefacts as a cross-disciplinary tool to promote higher order thinking processes such as criticality, questioning and narrative construction is well-established in the museum education literature and is gaining increasing attention in teaching and learning development. In this paper, we present three case studies in which we explore the application of Special Collections in a range of learning development contexts, in order to help students engage with their discipline and discipline-specific higher order skills. Our case studies are explorative in the sense of ‘trialling’ the use of historic artefacts in the classroom, to inform our next steps and development of our method. We conclude with our reflections on the process and outcomes of our explorations, to inform our practice and that of other educators looking to apply this method.
Scholarship in Mathematics Support Services
Authors: Samuels Peter , Patel Chetna
Published: March 2021

Mathematics Support is a recognised collective term for a variety of extracurricular mathematics and statistics teaching and learning services and resources provided by many Tertiary Educational Institutions. Typical services currently provided in the UK are described. Even with scholarly Mathematics teaching, the authors argue that, in the current UK Tertiary Educational climate, there is still a need for Mathematics Support services. This paper provides evidence of maturity and scholarly practice within the UK Higher Education Mathematics Support community of practice. Three areas where scholarship can be demonstrated in mathematics support services are explored. Firstly, scholarship in the Mathematics Support community of practice in the UK since the early 1990s is demonstrated through surveys of the extent of Mathematics Support provision. Secondly, scholarly practice in Mathematics Support is explored through case studies of good practice. In particular, a detailed case study of the use of electronic record-keeping in Mathematics Support tutoring to improve support effectiveness is provided. Thirdly, the Mathematics Support excellence rewarded by the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning status given to Coventry and Loughborough Universities is investigated. Evidence is provided of scholarship both leading to this award and in developments in Mathematics Support services provided after it was made. This paper concludes by evaluating how far scholarship has gone within the discipline of Mathematics Support and anticipating how the community of practice will develop in the future.
The fragmented route to a whole institution approach to integrating learning development. Reporting on a work in progress
Authors: Myers Janette , Gibson Frances
Published: March 2021

This paper considers the pathway to changing institutional approaches to learning development, in particular the introduction of integrated learning development. A piecemeal, fragmented approach is described in relation to a whole institution approach. The role of academic development and links to learning development are considered. One initiative within the overall project is explained in detail to give a flavour of the project and to explain the role of individual initiatives in creating opportunities for learning development and in contributing to a process of change.
Cite them right - is it an essential referencing guide?
Authors: Wilding Liz
Published: March 2021

OverviewThis 2010 publication is the eighth edition of Cite them right, now published by Palgrave Macmillan, the well-known producer of study skills handbooks for secondary and higher education. The book describes itself as a 'guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism' and is designed for a wide range of users; from secondary to post-graduate levels and for students, researchers, and authors. This new edition contains many updates to reflect the ever expanding and changing world of electronic publishing, which means that most students now locate information via the internet.
Fanning the flames of non-conformity
Authors: Derounian James Garo
Published: March 2021

This opinion piece argues that higher education is and should be about the systematic encouragement of independent thought, action and non-conformity.But that various forces act against these intentions. The author issues a rallying cry for the re-ignition of the flames of non-conformity......as a contribution to the future wellbeing of the higher education.
Report on Postgraduate Training Event in Science Education Writing
Authors: Samuels Peter , Deane Mary , Griffin Jeanne
Published: March 2021

This case study reports on a Writing in the Disciplines intervention for doctoral students in science education held at Coventry University in May 2010. Unique features of this event compared with previous ones are described, including the use of an online writing peer review system. An overview is provided of the subjects covered in the training and issues that emerged during the discussions. The outcome of the event on the day is discussed and an evaluation of the event as a whole is provided. Conclusions are drawn about the importance of developing social communities in writing, the effectiveness of supporting them with an online writing peer review system and the tensions created by the provision on subject specialist feedback alongside generic writing specialist feedback.
Public feedback - but personal feedforward?
Authors: Cowan John , Chiu YiChing Jean
Published: March 2021

People can learn by considering and understanding examples. With assistance, students should see and appreciate in examples strengths on which they can build, and weaknesses which they should minimise. So feedback and feedforward to students can usefully dwell on both types of example, especially if drawn from individual studentsÃ¢â¬â¢ work. But this can generate problems for learners from a Confucian Heritage Culture (CHC). The writers encountered acute sensitivity in Taiwan to their judgements and responses to weak discussion board postings. Their gently constructive feedforward was regarded by some CHC students as stern and hurtful criticism, Such students often withdrew from participation in class activity. So the writers differentiated in their responding to weak and strong postings, When individuals had made weak postings, the writers opted for personal and private feedback leading naturally to constructive feedforward, For better postings, they mainly provided positive feedback with reasons for their judgements, and summarised this to the class - making generic points about strengths. They now favour using different approaches to communicating and balancing feedback and feedforward, depending on the standard of work being judged, They suggest this might also be a useful practice when tutoring solely in the West.