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Neuro-Holistic Learning©: An Integrated Kinesthetic Approach to Cognitive Learning© Using Collaborative Interactive Thought Exchange© in a Blended Environment to Enhance the Learning of Young African American Males
Author: Osler, James Edward, II
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: African American Students,Males,Problem Solving,Neurology,Kinesthetic Methods,Cognitive Processes,Cooperation,Barriers,High School Students,College Students,Teaching Methods,Black Colleges,Health,Stress Variables,Thinking Skills,Goal Orientation,Interpersonal Communication

This paper is part two of the article entitled, &quot;Dynamic Neuroscientific Systemology: Using Tri-Squared Meta-Analysis and Innovative Instructional Design to Develop a Novel Distance Education Model for the Systemic Creation of Engaging Online Learning Environments&quot; published in the July-September 2015 issue of i-manager's &quot;Journal of Educational Technology.&quot; The aim of this paper is to introduce three novel problem-solving conceptual solutions which are: (1) Neuro-Holistic Learning© as an (2) &quot;Integrated Kinesthetic Approach to Cognitive Learning©&quot; using a (3) &quot;Collaborative Interactive Thought Exchange©&quot; as a dialogue and discussion procedure. The purpose of this original and novel instructional methodology is to conceptually addresses the four main challenges faced by 21 century African American high school and college students, particularly African American males, who are attempting to succeed in life and in their future professional careers. As an instructional methodology, Neuro-Holistic Learning© provides an active solution that addresses the needs of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are actively seeking novel methods to aid in the achievement of their respective academic goals, increase student retention, and meet their institutional graduation objectives. The results of this dynamic and engaging approach to learning determinedly responds to HBCU high standards of academic excellence and collaborative goals to produce dynamic global citizens and actively responsive alumni. [For &quot;Dynamic Neuroscientific Systemology: Using Tri-Squared Meta-Analysis and Innovative Instructional Design to Develop a Novel Distance Education Model for the Systemic Creation of Engaging Online Learning Environments,&quot; see EJ1098559.]
Barriers in Palliative Care: Means to Integrate It into Health Care Mainstream
Author: Khudeir, Hamzeh
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Barriers,Health Services,Quality of Life,Classification,Physician Patient Relationship,Physicians,Attitudes,Nursing,Policy

Although palliative care has significant and positive effects on patients and their families, as it is scientifically proven, however, it is not a permanent part of health care mainstream. The aim of this systematic literature review was to describe barriers in palliative care that stops it from becoming a permanent component of healthcare mainstream. Method: two electronic data base (Medline, Embase) were searched for potentially relevant records published after 2010. Barriers were categorized, and the means to overcome such barriers were also categorized. 36 studies were searched among them 10 CAT studies that are of high quality and specialized in doctor-patient communication, barriers related to physician attitudes, nursing, policies, technology and heavy case load. Means are categorized to minimize the negative effects of such barriers and the possibility of becoming part of healthcare mainstream. Results revealed the importance of palliative care, and the possibility and opportunity is available to become a component and integral part of medical care main stream.
Students' Views towards the Usage of Smart Board in Biology Lessons
Author: Onder, Recep
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Educational Technology,Science Instruction,Teaching Methods,Biology,High School Students,Foreign Countries,Grade 10,Observation,Semi Structured Interviews,Content Analysis,Attitude Change

The aim of this study was to determine students' view on the use of smart boards in the tenth grade Secondary Education Biology classes. The research was carried out in a Public High School in Izmir with the participation of ten students. Data of the research were collected through a semi-structured interview and unstructured observation techniques. The data dump were subjected to content analysis in the analysis stage and the results were presented by grouping according to the content properties for study purposes. Students interviewed in research results that facilitate smart board to learn, improve their success, while providing the advantage of changing attitudes towards use; disruptions due to nonavailability and remote emergence of technical problems during the use of smart boards as their disadvantages.
Attitude towards Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation of High School Students
Author: Cyril, A. Vences
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Evaluation,Attitude Measures,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Student Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Gender Differences,Institutional Characteristics,Hypothesis Testing,High School Students,Middle School Students,Progress Monitoring,Evaluation Methods

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) refers to a system of school-based evaluation introduced by CBSE in all CBSE affiliated schools across the country to evaluate both scholastic and non-scholastic aspects of students' growth and development. Continuous and comprehensive evaluation is to evaluate every aspect of the child during their presence at the school. This is believed to help reduce the pressure on the child during and before the examination and to improve the overall skill and ability of the student by means of evaluation of other activities. The focus was on identifying the talents of the learner and empowering with positive input. The purpose of the present study was to find out the attitude towards continuous and comprehensive evaluation of high school students. The research type was a survey method, which consists of purposive sampling of 99 high school students in Dindigul district. Personal data sheet and Attitude towards continuous and comprehensive evaluation scale was prepared and validated by the investigator. The interpretation of data was done with statistical methods in percentage analysis, mean, standard deviation and &quot;t&quot;-test. The results showed that, the attitude of continuous and comprehensive evaluation of high school students in Dindigul district, found to be positive.
Relationship of Perceptual Learning Styles and Academic Achievement among High School Students
Author: Rani, K. V.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Academic Achievement,Cognitive Style,Dravidian Languages,Language of Instruction,Cognitive Processes,Perception,High School Students,Measures (Individuals),Statistical Analysis,Gender Differences,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries

Perceptual Learning styles are different ways in which people process the information in the course of learning, intimately involved in producing more effective response stimuli. The objective of the study was to find out the correlation between the variables of Perceptual learning style in total and with its dimensions to Academic achievement. Population of the study includes all students studying in High Schools of Kanyakumari District. Samples of the study were 328 students who were studying in various High Schools located in Kanyakumari District. The tool adopted here was &quot;The Learning Styles Scale&quot; developed by the Investigator herself. Statistical techniques involved here were &quot;t-test&quot; and Pearson's Product Moment coefficient of correlation&quot;. The findings of the study revealed that, perceptual styles of learning were greater for Female and Tamil medium students than that of their counterparts. Also from correlation, it was revealed that, the perceptual learning styles have a high correlation with the academic achievement of students. So, educators need to recognize different modes of learning and had to adopt different approaches to teaching, that enable students to adopt different learning styles to learn effectively. This means that, teaching needs to be designed to include different learning opportunities and appropriate assessments to ensure that, the learning is accessible to the largest number of students. The teachers must be persons who are capable for applying a mix of teaching approaches to the classroom and in planning the learning opportunities for students which should benefit the maximum numbers of students, thereby develop our Mother India.
B.Ed. Trainees Opinion on Usage of Internet in Preparation of Their Projects--A Study
Author: Madhav K., Venu
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Student Projects,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Student Attitudes,Student Surveys,Questionnaires,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Assignments,Statistical Analysis

This research article focus is particularly on the usage of internet for preparation of B.Ed. projects for the teacher trainees under Kakatiya University region of Telangana State, India. For this, the investigators used the Normative Survey method of research. For data collection, the researchers used the well prepared questionnaire developed by the researchers. The stratified random sampling technique was used for selection of sample of 288 Teacher trainees comprised both male and female from different teaching methodologies. The data is systematically classified and tabulated according to the established objectives of the study. The results revealed that the majority of the teacher trainees are using the internet to identify the social mapping, information of different societies in the world, extract logos, cultural symbols, dance/art/festivals/classical music, to know the diseases, games, sports and physical education, etc. And also, the trainees use the internet for case sheet, psychological tests and treatments, school and student development activities, and co-curricular activities.
Effect of Blended Learning Strategy on Achievement in Biology and Social and Environmental Attitude of Students at Secondary Level
Author: Nair, Tara S.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Blended Learning,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Academic Achievement,Secondary School Students,Science Instruction,Biology,Student Attitudes,Social Attitudes,Environment,Pretests Posttests,Student Surveys,Attitude Measures,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis

Blended Learning is mostly understood as the use of resources which combine e-learning with other educational resources. In this study, a blended learning strategy was designed with a variety of factors addressed to create a meaningful learning environment facilitated by a variety of modes, methods and moments through a combination of Objectives (Cognitive, Affective &amp; Psychomotor), Methods (Exploratory, Guided Discovery, Self-paced learning) and Media - Synchronous -- (Instructor-led Classrooms, Field visits) and Asynchronous - (Surveys, Web/Computer-Based Learning). The strategy encourages task-based learning which includes specific tasks for the pupil to be completed within a specific time through consequent events which are executed through specific activities. The purpose of the present study was to find out the effect of blended leaning strategy on achievement in Biology and social and environmental attitude of secondary school students of Kerala. Experimental cum survey method was adopted. The basic experimental design adopted was Pre-test, Post-test and Non - equivalent group Design. Survey method was used to find out the social and environmental attitude of secondary school students using attitude scales viz., Social Attitude Scale and Environmental Attitude Scale developed and standardized by the investigator. The findings reveal that Blended Learning strategy is an effective means for enhancing achievement in Biology, for improving Social Attitude and Environmental Attitude of secondary school students.
Social Media Use in Academics: Undergraduate Perceptions and Practices
Author: Ciampa, Mark
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Social Media,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Preferences,College Faculty,Electronic Mail,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Online Surveys,Computer Mediated Communication,Undergraduate Students,Communication Strategies,Teaching Methods

The aim of this research was to elicit student perceptions and practices regarding the use of social media in the academic setting. More specifically, the objectives of this study were to (1) assess student perceptions of technology use in an academic setting and to rank their preferences; (2) determine which resources and communication options available to students and faculty are preferred by students; (3) determine if those preferences change depending upon the reason for communication; and (4) determine if students want to use social media in an academic setting, and if so, in what ways and for what purposes. Using an electronic survey instrument, undergraduate students at a regionally accredited Mid-South university in the United States were asked to rank their preferences regarding the use of eight different communication resources as part of a college course. In addition, students were asked to identify the social media tools they currently use and for what purpose(s), both in and out of the classroom. The results showed that, overall, Facebook was the most commonly used technology, that students use social media primarily for communicating with friends, and email is the preferred method for sending and receiving class-wide and individual communication, and that a learning management system is the preferred method for submitting class assignments and examinations. However, students generally do not want to use social media for academic activities.
Career Planning with CareerForward: Exploring Student Perceptions and Experiences in an Online Career Preparation Course
Author: Barbour, Michael
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Career Planning,Student Attitudes,Student Experience,Graduation Requirements,Electronic Learning,Online Courses,Virtual Classrooms,Access to Education,Data Analysis,Outcomes of Education,Career Education,High School Graduates,Program Evaluation,Student Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Qualitative Research

In April 2006, the Michigan State Board of Education and Michigan Legislatures adopted a rigorous package of high school graduation requirements, one of which made Michigan the first state that incorporated an online learning graduation requirement into the K-12 curriculum. All Michigan's students entering high school during 2008-2009 school year were required to complete online learning during their course of high school studies in order to graduate. Michigan Virtual School helped the schools in Michigan to fulfill this requirement by developing a 20-hour online learning course called &quot;Career Forward&quot;. In December 2008, the Michigan Virtual University provided the National Repository of Online Courses access to the CareerForward course content, allowing students from anywhere in the United States, the ability to access CareerForward free of charge. This evaluation study was conducted to provide Michigan Virtual School with information to improve the design and delivery of the Career Forward course, in order to improve the learning experiences of the future students and to improve the overall efficiency of the course. Analysis of data from this research indicated that, CareerForward in its current format had very little impact on student attitude towards career planning. Recommendations for changes in design and delivery options of the course for future offerings are suggested in order to make the course more effective and to meet its objectives.
Mindfulness Behavior and Its Effects on Anxiety
Author: Mayorga, Mary G.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Metacognition,Attention Control,Anxiety,Quasiexperimental Design,Counseling Services,Control Groups,Stress Management,Depression (Psychology),Burnout,Counselors,Counseling,Counselor Training,Cognitive Restructuring,Anxiety Disorders,Statistical Analysis,Experimental Groups,Correlation,Counseling Techniques,Counseling Psychology

A quasi experimental study was conducted at a South West State University counseling program to investigate if using meditation techniques would lower levels of anxiety and create mindfulness attention awareness among counseling students enrolled in a counseling skills course, taught in a masters-level counseling program. A total of 29 students were recruited from three counseling skills courses, two of which were included in the treatment condition and one was designated as the control condition. Students in the treatment condition were instructed in one pointed breathing meditation and it was practiced for five minutes at the beginning of each class. The results indicated that, there was a significant reduction in anxiety in the treatment group; however, no significant changes in mindfulness were noted.
Effects of Multimodal Instruction on Personal Finance Skills for High School Students
Author: Dyer, Steffani P.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Seniors,Money Management,Interaction,Conventional Instruction,Academic Achievement,Skill Development,Student Attitudes,Learner Engagement,Pretests Posttests,Likert Scales,Student Surveys,Check Lists,Observation,Statistical Analysis,Achievement Tests,Scores,Direct Instruction,Grade 12,Teaching Methods

The purpose of the current research study was to compare the use of interactive instruction to direct instruction on the acquisition of personal finance skills for high school students. Participants were 45 high school seniors who were divided into a Traditional and an Interactive Instruction group. The 9-week research study measured the impact that interactive instruction had on students' achievement in acquiring personal finance skills, students' attitudes toward personal finance instruction, and student's engagement in learning personal finance skills. The data collection instruments included a pre-test and post-test, a Likert-scaled attitude survey, an engagement checklist, and field notes detailing qualitative observations of students' behaviors. Results indicated no significant statistical difference on achievement test scores between the groups, but a medium effect for practical significance. Students' attitudes toward instruction changed as a result of the type of instruction they received and students' engagement was statistically higher for the interactive instruction group.
Stress among School-Going Adolescents in Relation to Psychological Hardiness
Author: Singh, Raminder
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Adolescents,Rural Schools,Urban Schools,Stress Variables,Psychological Patterns,Resilience (Psychology),Gender Differences,Correlation,Student Surveys,Hypothesis Testing,Statistical Analysis

The present study was designed to investigate the stress among school-going adolescents in relation to psychological hardiness and also to study the gender and locale-wise differences in various dimensions and components of stress. The study was conducted over a sample of 200 (100 rural and 100 urban) adolescents studying in 10+1 and 10+2 classes in four schools (2 rural and 2 urban) of the Muktsar Sahib District of Punjab. Dr. Abha Rani Bisht's Battery of Stress Scales (1992) and Nowack's Psychological Hardiness Scale (1990) were employed to measure the adolescents' various dimensions and components of stress and psychological hardiness respectively. The results reported that there exist significant gender differences among school-going adolescents in terms of their existential stress, achievement stress, academic stress, self-concept stress, self-actualization stress, physical stress, social stress, institutional stress, financial stress and superstition stress, whereas significant locale-wise differences among school-going adolescents were found only in terms of existential stress, role stress, institutional stress and financial stress. Apart from the above, stress among school-going adolescents was found to be significantly negatively correlated with the psychological hardiness of the adolescents.
Marketing Needed to Make Universities Globally Competitive
Author: Naik, B. M.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Competition,Global Approach,Institutional Advancement,Advertising,Universities,Knowledge Economy,Educational Quality,Educational Change,Exhibits,Technology Transfer,Research and Development,Research Utilization,Foreign Countries

The article aims at improving the quality of higher and technical education in India to world class standard. Institutions in knowledge economy are reckoned to be the drivers of development. Indian institutions are making efforts, investing money, appointing professors, students are studying hard but due to the lack of marketing strategy, their efforts do not bring the expected results. Industries do not get new knowledge, new technology from the institutes, and they remain uncompetitive in the global market. Thousands of students with degree in hand are jobless, 25% of people live below poverty line, India remains a low income economy, with Human Development Index as low as 135. Purpose of the article is to drive deep in the minds of key people, global the winds of change. The institutions are expected to be extrovert, benchmarking the world best institutions. Professors and students have high potential and it can be developed by adopting marketing strategies. The article recommends that we should adopt them without any delay and bring fruits of development to Indian people.
Effects of Practical Activities and Manual on Science Students' Academic Performance on Solubility in Uruan Local Education Authority of Akwa Ibom State
Author: Etiubon, Rebecca Ufonabasi
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary School Students,Secondary School Science,Science Activities,Hands on Science,Science Achievement,Scientific Concepts,Pretests Posttests,Quasiexperimental Design,Multiple Choice Tests,Statistical Analysis,Science Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,Science Laboratories,Laboratory Manuals,Gender Differences

This study investigated the effects of practical activities and manual on science students' academic performance on solubility in Uruan Local Education Authority of Akwa Ibom State. The study adopted pretest, posttest non randomized quasi experimental design. Three research questions and three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. One hundred and four (104) science students from the population of two thousand, nine hundred and fifty (2, 950) senior secondary two in 2015/2016 academic session formed the sample size using simple random sampling technique. Instrument for data collection was a 20- multiple-choice-test item on the concept of solubility. The instrument was validated by three experienced secondary school science teachers of over 10 years teaching experience and by three lecturers from the department of science education and test and measurement unit of the University of Uyo, Uyo. Kuder Richardson formular 21was used in determining the reliability of the instrument was which 0.80. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The findings of the study showed that students taught solubility with practical activities performed equally with their counterparts taught the same concept with practical manual. Results also showed that gender had no significant influence on the students' mean performance scores when taught solubility with practical activities and practical manual. Recommendations among others were that science teachers should make effective use of practical activities and manual in teaching abstract concepts like solubility.