Peer Instruction (PI) is an evidence based pedagogy commonly used in undergraduate physics instruction. When asked questions designed to test conceptual understanding, it has been observed that the proportion of students choosing correct answer increases following peer discussion; however, relatively little known about what takes place during these discussions or how they are beneficial processes learning [M. C. James and S. Willoughby, Am. J. Phys. 79, 123 (2011)]. In this paper a framework...

Interactive engagement activities are increasingly common in undergraduate physics teaching. As research efforts move beyond simply showing that interactive pedagogies work towards developing an understanding of how they lead to improved learning outcomes, a detailed analysis the way which these used practice is needed. Our aim this paper present characterization type and duration interactions, as experienced by students, took place during two introductory courses (1A 1B) at university...

According to dual processing theory there are two types, or modes, of thinking: system 1, which involves intuitive and nonreflective thinking, 2, is more deliberate requires conscious effort thought. The Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) a widely used robust three item instrument that measures the tendency override 1 thinking engage in reflective, 2 thinking. Each on CRT has an (but wrong) answer must be rejected order correctly. We therefore hypothesized performance may give useful insights...

The Great Recession disproportionately impacted older adults and women of color, suggesting that may be entering retirement without adequate assets. However, the current literature lacks a detailed account women's experiences mortgage trouble foreclosure, as well longitudinal view how these their overall financial assets.Grounded in cumulative inequality theory, this mixed methods study employed QUAL→quan approach to gather qualitative data from sample 21 adult regarding trouble....

We describe the design and evaluation of an innovative course for beginning undergraduate mathematics students. The is delivered almost entirely online, making extensive use computer-aided assessment to provide students with practice problems. outline various ideas from education research that informed course, how these are put into practice. present quantitative impact on students' subsequent performance (N = 1401), as well qualitative analysis interviews a sample 14 who took course. find...

While it is increasingly common for live lectures to be recorded and made available online, there has been little exploration of how lecture capture usage fits within the wider context digital resources students. Here authors report on in-depth semi-structured interviews with first-year students taking both flipped non-flipped classes in mathematics physics at University Edinburgh. Through thematic analysis two conceptual themes emerged: (a) Supporting learning (b) Self-customisation...

A survey was undertaken to identify emerging areas for practice placements as the first part of a three-phase project. Quantitative data pertaining number non-traditional and role-emerging taking place were obtained. Qualitative gathered impetus creating these types placement, ways that they assessed reviewed their potential further development. The questionnaire circulated 27 placement tutors, 24 whom responded. anonymised. Twenty-one tutors stated higher education institutions offered...

In this paper we develop knowledge of the discourse that takes place between teacher and students in two large undergraduate classes which use a flipped, active learning approach. flipped encounter content through pre-class resources, freeing up class time for more engagement with material. This results increased opportunities teacher-student interactions may be beneficial learning. Our aim here is to explore nature purposes these dialogues. Two case studies from introductory physics at...

Introduction Sleep difficulties are prevalent in borderline personality disorder; however, the experience of sleep for individuals with a diagnosis disorder has not been considered from an occupational therapy perspective. Method This study adopted qualitative methodology. Semi-structured interviews were utilised to explore how is experienced by four women disorder, inpatient setting. Interviews recorded and transcribed verbatim. Findings Through thematic analysis themes identified: ‘there...

This paper presents findings from a study into the value of lecture captures for online postgraduate courses. There has been little scrutiny role on-campus capture in We addressed this gap by exploring distance learning students' perceptions through lens community inquiry framework. found that students were enthusiastic about campus due to their naturalistic lecturing style and opportunity learn vicariously. However, also expressed preferences video material was produced specifically...

While it is increasingly common for live lectures to be recorded and made available online, there has been little exploration of how lecture capture usage fits within the wider context digital resources students. Here we report on in-depth semi-structured interviews with first year students taking both flipped non-flipped classes in mathematics physics at University Edinburgh. Thematic analysis was used understand students’ experiences other such as slides notes these were during their...

This study explored the way in which detailed data about how time is spent on classroom activities, generated by FILL+ tool (Framework for Interactive Learning Lectures), can stimulate professional conversations teaching practices and aid reflection STEMM lecturers. The lecturers felt that personalised provided an unbiased view of lecture, overcoming difficulty relying their memory alone. They indicated this approach would help them to reflect teaching, particularly when was surprising, many...

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In reply to Philip Moriarty's article "The power of YouTube" (March p31–34, http://ow.ly/vAL2T) in the Physics World special issue on education.

Conversations between academics and students play a central part in teaching learning at university level effective dialogues are key to academic success. An essential feature of these is the question which triggers interaction. However, we note that often reluctant ask questions teachers sometimes talk cross-purposes. The aim this project was explore, through semi-structured interviews, what happens contexts. Our initial results give insights into barriers dialogue, conditions promote as...

This study explored the way in which detailed data about how time is spent on classroom activities, generated by FILL+ tool (Framework for Interactive Learning Lectures), can stimulate professional conversations teaching practices and aid reflection STEMM lecturers. The lecturers felt that personalised provided an unbiased view of lecture, overcoming difficultly relying their memory alone. They indicated this approach would help them to reflect teaching, particularly when was surprising,...