A5073683012- Online and Blended Learning
- Evaluation of Teaching Practices
- Engineering Education and Curriculum Development
- Experimental Learning in Engineering
- Adult and Continuing Education Topics
- Higher Education Learning Practices
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Social and Educational Sciences
- Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development
- E-Learning and Knowledge Management
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Education Systems and Policy
- Biomedical and Engineering Education
- Hospitality and Tourism Education
- Student Assessment and Feedback
- Reflective Practices in Education
- Problem and Project Based Learning
- Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
- Global Education Systems and Policies
- Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy
- Open Education and E-Learning
- Career Development and Diversity
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Agriculture
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- Higher Education Practises and Engagement
Charles Darwin University
2008-2025
University of the Sunshine Coast
2003-2020
University of Rochester Medical Center
2014
Stockholm University
2011-2013
University of Borås
2013
Chalmers University of Technology
2001-2010
Government of the Northern Territory
2000
Naval Surface Warfare Center
1995
In this paper the authors draw on three sequential keynote addresses that they gave at Active Learning in Engineering Education (ALE) workshops Copenhagen (2012), Caxias do Sol (2014) and San Sebastian (2015). is an informal international network of engineering educators dedicated to improving education through active learning (http://www.ale-net.org/). The reiterates themes from those keynotes, namely, philosophical pedagogical underpinnings Education, scholarly questions inspire go their...
This case study trialled the introduction of a student-response system (Top Hat) in third-year engineering Fluid Mechanics course (n = 44) to improve student engagement, motivation and cognition. It was recognised that for potential benefits systems (SRSs) be fully realised, more time must allocated engagement active learning components course. In order allow sufficient engage with SRSs other classroom activities, traditional lectures were revised format flipped. paper presents initial...
Abstract Objective To evaluate the impact of a 4‐month dietary and lifestyle program co‐designed led by Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people on weight metabolic markers, diet, physical activity in overweight obese adults remote Indigenous community. Study design Single arm, pre–post intervention study. Setting, participants Adult residents (18–65 years) Northern Territory community with body mass index (BMI) values at least 25 kg/m 2 or waist circumferences exceeding 94 cm (men) 80...
Interpretation is an indispensable tool for achieving the goals of ecotourism (Weiler & Ham, 2001). Tour guiding educational activity that part process interpretation (Knudson et al., 1995; Pond, 1993). In past, tour guides were usually untrained, but guide training now common in most developed countries (McArthur, 1996). adult education activity, much competency-based with emphasis on knowledge transmission and skill acquisition. This article suggests good should lead to change, not only...
Past aggression is a potent predictor of future and informs the prediction violent criminal recidivism. However, heterogeneous construct different types may confer levels risk for violence. In this prospective study 91 adults in pretrial diversion program, we examined (a) premeditated versus impulsive recidivism during one‐year follow‐up period, (b) whether either type would have incremental validity after taking into account frequency past general aggression. Findings indicate that...
In this article, the authors report on a study that was carried out at University College of Borås. Teachers using an online learning platform (WebCT) were surveyed to see what extent they made use various features available them platform. The which teachers employed all low. article provides comparative details about (chat, discussion forums, assessment etc) and analyses reasons for their underutilisation. This case is used make more general points pedagogy discusses need greater...
Participation rates of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is comparatively low their attrition high. An obvious solution to attract more study such subjects. In 2016 the authors undertook research find out why so few enrolled STEM subjects investigate ways increasing recruitment retention this area. The informants our were a tertiary preparation course as well nursing education programs. A critique literature was used develop survey that informed focus group...
This study estimates the location, quality, and quantity of undiscovered copper in stratabound deposits within Neoproterozoic Roan Group Katanga Basin Democratic Republic Congo Zambia. The area encompasses Central African Copperbelt, greatest sediment-hosted copper-cobalt province world, containing 152 million metric tons greater than 80 deposits. (1) delineates permissive areas (tracts) where may occur 2 kilometers surface, (2) provides a database known prospects, (3) numbers these tracts...
At a time when more and natural science subjects are attracting an increasing number of women (chemistry for example) physics remains male stronghold. It is not easy to understand this phenomenon or the anomaly that over-representation males in faculties likely occur countries known their attempts at equalizing opportunities women. Sweden, example, has parliament which 40% its members yet average percentage lecturers about half that. In Sweden today professors (both appointed promoted)...
Tour guiding is an educational activity that part of the process interpretation. Although in past, most tour guides were untrained, guide training now common developed countries. adult education activity. Much this knowledge-based and competency-based, with emphasis on skill acquisition while regarded as important, article suggests good should be also about values attitudes. The argues a course lead to change—not just terms knowledge skills, but change way think act. It if trainee learn how...
This study compares the use and efficacy of assessment grading tools within postgraduate education courses in a regional Australian university US. Specifically, we investigate how quality can be improved through rubrics or Criterion Referenced Assessment sheets (CRA sheets). The researchers utilised interviews modified form Delphi Method to answer three research questions relating to; student motivation, raising learning, as well assuring tools. resulted development checklist, set questions,...
A focus on quality assurance of assessment processes in tertiary education within Australia and throughout the world has resulted a changing landscape types grading schemes over last decade. The use criteria standards-based systems are now very commonplace education. There variety models used, but typically they include sheet levelled rubric. An alternative to traditional matrix-style rubric is Continua Model Guide Making Judgments (GTMJ). In this paper, we analyse available their capacity...
Data driven pedagogy has been introduced into Australian schools over the last decade to improve student learning outcomes, but are teacher educators preparing preservice teachers be data literate? We used a survey investigate ready-to-graduate teachers' beliefs regarding their knowledge and skills in literacy. Before entering course on literacy belief responses indicated that they had basic interpretation knowledge, were unsure of how translate classroom outcomes. The was administered again...
The tsunami of global educational reform in the past decade has led to national, regional and school-based policy redevelopment elevate teaching standards, enrich student learning improve results. Consequently, principals are frequently charged with leading mandated pedagogical their schools. Building on earlier research concerning school improvement, principal leadership reform, a case study aimed discover benefits challenges implementing such change one region Queensland's Department...
<span>In this paper the authors analyse design and implementation of a course about learning management systems (LMS). The was first given in Cuba then Guatemala Peru, within project USo+I: </span><em>Universidad, Sociedad e Innovación, Mejora de la pertinencia educación en las ingenierías Latinoamérica</em><span> financed by European Union's ALFA III program. In only open educational resources (OER) were used all material stored on USB drives together with...
Abstract This paper is based on an evaluation of a mixed mode course called Learning Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations from the Web. The authors discuss impact information communication technology (ICT) provision tertiary education and cite as example how it can be used at subject level. employed ICT in number different ways. introductory part was held specifically designed video-conferencing facility that had range capabilities. design room critiqued use made it....
The Yolngu studies program at Charles Darwin University has been active in the teaching of (East Arnhemland Aboriginal) languages and culture, collaborative transdisciplinary research, community engagement for well over ten years. original undergraduate was set up under guidance elders. They instituted key principles tertiary level which reflected protocols knowledge production representation derived from traditional culture. These ensured continuation an ongoing practice that enabled...
The publicly available free computer program, SimChemistry, was used as an active learning tool in the chemical engineering curriculum at University College of Borås, Sweden. activity involved students writing their own simulation programs on topics area molecular structure and interactions. Evaluation experience done using interviews by comparing outcomes with previous teachings topics. Overall, outcome interactively engaging group work, high quality construction simulations, a much better...
This paper evaluates the validity of teaching English grammar to preservice teachers in a teacher education course at regional university. The was delivered blended mode using component My Writing Lab Global (MWLG) and face-to-face instruction. aim this study establish if there are benefits derive from knowledge about language (KAL) teachers. Our quasi-experimental found MWLG well-received by participants who believed it had improved their KAL; improvement confirmed 10% on pre post KAL test...
Asia literacy is a growing concern of the Federal Government in relation to development an literate workforce. Despite 30 years funded initiatives, thought teaching about daunting one for pre-service teachers. This due lack foci university courses and complicated by definition literacy. study sought identify needs 54 undergraduate students teacher education programme at regional university. Results this indicated that few respondents considered themselves be most did not believe they were...