Academic Exchange Quarterly articles from December 2006

Academic Exchange Quarterly archives from December 2006

Self-regulation of Learning.(Editorial)(Editorial)
December 22, 2006... Self-regulation of Learning This special issue of Academic Exchange Quarterly presents various ways in which self-regulation of learning is assessed at diverse academic levels and how it influences learners and educators in different academic...

Teaching Political Science: Accomplishments and Challenges.
December 22, 2006... These are exciting times for those interested in the pedagogy of political science. The Political Science Education section of the American Political Science Association has established a new academic journal and annual conference, both devoted...

Emergence of self-regulation among online learners.
December 22, 2006... Abstract The author examines the emergence of indication of increased self-regulation strategies among online adult learners as part of a qualitative study of elementary education students in an online cohort. After two rounds of...

Thank you for smoking: learning about politics.
December 22, 2006... Abstract The subfield of political interest groups is difficult to teach and for students to understand coherently. While it is descriptively and conceptually rich, it is challenging for students to organize and to apply the information in...

Parental involvement, homework, and self-regulation.
December 22, 2006... Abstract This study examined the predictive association between gender, ethnicity, parental involvement in homework, self-regulated learning processes, and motivational beliefs among a national sample of tenth grade high school students. A...

Case difficulty of simulation software.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Preliminary results concerning difficulty levels of client cases in "Simulations in Developmental Disabilities: SIDD" are presented. Participants conducted assessments to identify causes of problem behavior and propose treatments...

Self-directed learning versus lecture in medicine.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Despite the predominance of large-group lecture in medical education, little research demonstrates its value over more self-directed learning. Medical students were randomly assigned either to attend lectures or not to attend...

Developing self-regulation: the Vygotskian view.
December 22, 2006... Abstract This paper focuses on current definitions of self-regulation and emerging research indicating its contribution to school readiness. Traditionally relegated to the social-emotional realm, the definition of self-regulation is...

Simulating a federal legislature.
December 22, 2006... Abstract This article describes implementation of an online learning tool designed to complement traditional didactic teaching. LegSim is a web-based virtual legislature that students organize and operate. They represent constituents,...

Teaching about HIV/AIDS through online education.
December 22, 2006... Abstract HIV/AIDS prevention/education has been taught in classrooms for several years, yet exposure to infection remains to be a worldwide concern as behaviors have been slow to change in many cultures. It's important to be able to reach...

On-line courses: recommendations for teachers.
December 22, 2006... Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the problems that learners faced while dealing with instructor-related issues when taking on-line courses. In this study, fifteen graduate students enrolled in 5 on-line graduate courses...

Self-regulation in improving university education.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Methods of improving university education were investigated. Participants were 15 graduate students in a university in Japan. Each participant alternatively took the role of an instructor and a learner. Self-modeling by watching...

Students' perceptions of student-led conferences.
December 22, 2006... Abstract The study participants consisted of 21 fourth grade students at a private Catholic school who participated in student-led conferences for the first time. Students' perceptions of their goal setting effort on self-regulated...

Retrieval from a case-based reasoning database.
December 22, 2006... Abstract We examined users' information retrieval performance and their perceptions of their performance for a case-based reasoning knowledge repository to determine how users should be supported for effective use. The users were able to...

The voice as a learning technology: a review.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Voice recognition technologies (VRT) are learning technologies that enhance students' composing processes. They encourage instructors to ask questions concerning what benefits oral composing can bring. This essay reviews several...

Students' attitudes toward online interaction.
December 22, 2006... Abstract This study sought to explore students' attitudes toward four types of interaction in the online learning environment: instructional, affective, collaborative, and vicarious interactions. The results indicated that students had...

Lessons learned: leading collaborative reform.
December 22, 2006... Abstract This article describes the evolution of the professional cultures of two urban high schools as collaborative reforms are undertaken. Both schools experience remarkable similarities in the challenges faced and the ultimate paths to...

Student use and evaluation of an edublog.
December 22, 2006... Abstract The blog has rapidly grown in popularity since its inception in the mid-1990s. Likewise, the edublog (aka educational blog) has recently emerged as an online tool to support instruction. Little research has been conducted that...

Developing Swiss students' learning strategies.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Self-regulated learning (SRL) has emerged as an important new construct in the European higher education reform rhetoric. Meanwhile, self-regulated learning represents a key competence being both prerequisite and goal of the...

Assessing effective online instruction sites.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Using student evaluators and a random sample of on-line instructional sites, we assess the usefulness of on-line instructional sites for learning. Theorists' theories of learning and criteria used in constructing useful sites play...

International studies and Political Science.
December 22, 2006... Abstract International Studies is emerging as a separate interdisciplinary major at many universities. This article places this growing field in the context of its disciplinary origins and assesses its curricular requirements. It argues...

Virtual design based research.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Instructional materials for the online course may be designed with rich multimedia content and innovative approaches. Student engagement with these materials is unseen and left to be inferred. Design based research is an approach...

Competition in Political Science pedagogy.
December 22, 2006... Abstract We argue that certain intercollegiate activities such as mock trial effectively combine competitive and cooperative elements to provide unique educational opportunities. After a survey of other Mock Trial coaches, we conclude that...

Secondary students' strategies and achievement.
December 22, 2006... Abstract This study expands previous research on whether college students' examination scores are influenced by their use of self-regulatory strategies during test preparation and performance. Sixty-one high school chemistry students were...

Epistemology, self-regulation and challenge.
December 22, 2006... Abstract For prospective teachers, the development of self-regulatory behaviors--those which embody an incremental framework--is vital. This study examines the self beliefs and academic behaviors of pre-service teachers. The results of...

Comparing problem-based learning and lectures.
December 22, 2006... Abstract This study documents medical students' opinions of the relative efficacy of PBL versus lectures. Second-year medical students exposed to both traditional lectures and PBL were surveyed regarding their attitudes towards PBL and its...

Exploring political science's signature pedagogy.
December 22, 2006... Abstract The international political science community has demonstrated a reluctance to engage with the discourse of education. Academics tend to be concerned chiefly with political science as an academic discipline and not with political...

SRL and EFL homework: gender and grade effects.(English as Foreign Language, self regulated learning)
December 22, 2006... Abstract This study investigates the associations between gender and school grade level and some process variables such as: students' English as Foreign Language (EFL) homework attitudes, time spent on homework and students' self regulated...

Self-regulation of field-based writing.
December 22, 2006... Abstract This paper describes a field-based project focused on sell-regulation of the writing process. Undergraduate teacher education students engaged in the self-regulated learning process through planning, composing, and reviewing of...

CoRT thinking skills guide PBL science.(Cognitive Research Trust, problem-based learning )
December 22, 2006... Abstract This study examined the role of CoRT thinking skills in supporting problem-based learning through a collaborative classroom culture, adjusting to changing student roles through structured "rituals," scaffolding student learning...

The design process of problem solving.
December 22, 2006... Abstract The design process of problem solving, which provides a cognitive framework of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation is used by many professional designers to create solutions to design problems. Students may be taught this process...

Role playing games for political science.
December 22, 2006... Abstract This paper attends to issues that instructors want to be mindful of when considering simulations or role-plays for use in political science courses. The potential of these exercises are addressed. An annotated bibliography of...

School psychology consultation: another approach.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Behavioral approaches dominate the field of school psychology teacher consultation. The author examines the problems with school psychologists relying exclusively on this approach and offers an alternative consultation...

Collaborating for information Literacy.
December 22, 2006... Abstract This article describes a faculty-librarian collaborative project to help students develop information literacy and research skills and apply those skills to their education research project. Information literacy components and...

Promoting scholarship through writing groups.
December 22, 2006... Abstract This article describes the work of a writing group over a two year period organized to help seven tenure track faculty members increase scholarly productivity. This story documents efforts to organize a writing group, reviews...

Learning online: motivated to self-regulate?
December 22, 2006... Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate how different motivational components of social cognitive theory relate to students' use of learning strategies in online courses. University students (n = 96) completed a survey that...

Middle school homework management and attitudes.
December 22, 2006... Abstract The present study linked family help and time spent on homework to homework attitudes and homework management strategies reported by 238 students in grades 7-8. Students who received family help reported more positive attitudes...

Gender differences in students' social goals.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Social goals have been linked to academic motivation and performance in college students. The present article examines gender differences in college students' social goals, as some evidence exists that males and females will...

Teacher collaboration for science activity design.
December 22, 2006... Abstract An effective way of preparing teachers for professional development is the establishment of learning networks and collaboration among teachers. This study presents the results of a yearlong science teacher collaboration project...

Intrinsic self-regulation in the classroom.
December 22, 2006... Abstract It is essential to establish a conceptualization for effective teaching that includes the dynamics of caring and supportive relationships, since accountability and standards alone do not ensure student achievement and success....

Tutorless PBL groups in a medical school.(problem-based learning)
December 22, 2006... Abstract Problem-based learning (PBL) has become a popular teaching method in medical schools because of its emphasis on developing problem solving skills as well as delivering course content. Typically PBL depends on the availability of...

Simulation and learning theories.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Before simulation courseware is designed, it is imperative to analyse the learning theories that are embedded in it. This is because the aim of the courseware, amongst others, is to facilitate and improve the conditions of...

Self-regulation and Web-Based Pedagogical Tools.
December 22, 2006... Abstract The purpose of this article is to describe how college instructors can use Web-Based Pedagogical Tools (WBPT) to promote students' self-regulation. Given that a plethora of research studies show that high achieving college...

Teaching U.S. politics in comparative perspective.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Introduction to American Politics classes would benefit from the use of examples from non-U.S. countries. These examples provide a contrast to the U.S. material, and create a learning environment in which students more thoroughly...

Course development issues in online education.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Institutions seeking to attract students to online programs should closely monitor the course development process to ensure quality standards are being met. This case study delves into this process using a systems approach to...

Teaching and learning online in political science.
December 22, 2006... Abstract We report results from an analysis that assesses the effectiveness of teaching political science courses online. We look at three questions: How can the Internet effectively enhance student learning? What are the effects of online...

Discussion in a blended course: risks and rewards.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Facilitating meaningful discussions in a blended, inquiry-based course is a challenge for instructors and learners alike. Little is known about the discussion process in blended courses, and learners often have difficulty adapting...

Student expectations for distance education.(Survey)
December 22, 2006... Abstract Students enrolled in both onsite and online management courses were surveyed to ascertain their expectations regarding interaction with professors and peers, the impact of outside obligations on course performance, and the amount...

Using PBL to teach the university mission.(problem based learning)
December 22, 2006... Abstract Faculty at institutions of higher education are charged with modeling, embedding, and advancing the mission of their institution both in and outside of the college classroom. A course embedded assessment with the objective of...

Global competency: an interdisciplinary approach.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Participation in international service-learning projects is shown to be a viable tool to educate students towards global competency. The presented model provides opportunities for intercultural engagement and meaningful exposure...

Participation and interaction: F2F vs. online.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Research has shown that traditional college classrooms do not produce copious classroom discussion or participation and interaction is largely teacher directed. Current distance education pedagogy promotes extensive...

Trust and satisfaction in peer learning groups.(Survey)
December 22, 2006... Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the antecedents of trust and the relationship of trust on student satisfaction within collaborative peer learning groups. Students from a mid-sized regional comprehensive university (n=423)...

Sequences of discourse in e-learning environments.
December 22, 2006... Abstract In this article we describe the research we have carried out aimed at contributing conceptual and methodological tools to help in understanding better how online teaching and learning works. We develop a qualitative analysis of...

PBL improves retention of exercise physiology.(problem based learning)
December 22, 2006... Abstract Performance on exam questions at the end of the course and one year later was compared in an exercise physiology course where students were taught using lecture or problem-based learning (PBL) approaches. Student perceptions were...