Innovative Textbook Research Articles

Reform Strategies for the Popular Music Public Course Based on Key Competences

This study aims to explore the application potential of international music teaching methods in the reform of public basic courses of popular music in Chinese universities. Using mixed research methods, the applicability of Dalcroze, Kodaly, and Orff teaching methods was systematically evaluated through expert interviews, teaching material development, and a quasi-experimental design. The study found that these methods have high overall applicability in the Chinese higher education environment (average rating 4.183/5), but require localization adjustments. Based on this, the innovative textbook "Fundamentals and Applications of Popular Music" (IOC value 0.920) and a 12-week teaching plan (IOC value 0.880) were developed. The results of the 16-week teaching experiment showed that the students in the experimental group were significantly better than the control group in terms of music theory knowledge, appreciation ability, creative ability and learning interest (p<0.01). This study proposes a curriculum reform strategy that integrates innovation, technology empowerment, and interdisciplinary integration, providing theoretical basis and practical guidance for improving the quality of popular music education in colleges and universities. Future research directions include expanding the sample scope, conducting long-term follow-up studies, and deepening cross-cultural comparative analysis.

Technology of creating an innovative textbook for teacher education system

The transformation of education, caused by the constantly changing demands of society and the avalanche growth of information, necessitates the search for new means of training future teachers, focused on the formation of universal qualities of a specialist. The creation of psycho-pedagogical classes requires expanded research into ways to improve pedagogical training with continuity at all levels, starting from school. Considering the focus on professional training, it is important to model the structure and content of educational tools that allow forming not only subject knowledge but also the readiness of future teachers to “learn to teach” adequately to the cognitive characteristics of modern students and the trends in the formation of digital content.The aim of the article is to substantiate the method of creating end-to-end inversion textbooks that allow forming and developing the readiness to learn to teach in students planning their future professional activities in the educational field (by the example of studying the topic of the informatics course “Information and information processes”).The literature analysis allowed us to identify three tools for modeling the format of presentation and structuring of the textbook content: the “inverted” or inversion (question-task) format of the structural composition of educational content; the end-to-end or vertical selection of educational content according to the principle of “vertical lever”, the principle of “transparent” box” based on structural mental diagrams for visualizing all components of educational material (theory, tasks, control methods). Using the example of the topic “Information and information processes”, the article shows the technology of applying these tools in compiling of innovative teaching resources is shown.An expert assessment of the created textbook confirmed the possibility and feasibility of its use in psycho-pedagogical classes and pedagogical universities for training, self-study, and self-control of students.

Briefly Recalling Moments in Mathematics Education History:

Arithmetic was the first mathematical subject to enter the school curriculum in the United States in a formalized manner. Until the first quarter of the nineteenth century, the prevailing pedegogy of this subject revolved around the tenets of mental discipline theory and the rules method of teaching, which valued memorization and repetivive drill of procedures. This continued until pedegogical alternatives to this approach were offered by innovative textbook writers, most notably William Colburn and his 1825 text First Lessons in Arithmetic on the Plan of Pestalozzi. In this article, the teaching of arithemtic in the early United States and the influence of Colburn's text is discussed and is later contextualized through their influence on modern mathematics education practice.

Bringing Modern Russian Literature to Life: an Innovative Textbook Using Content and Language Integrated Learning for Students of Russian as a Foreign Language

The article outlines an innovative approach to teaching modern Russian literature to international learners studying Russian as a foreign language. The method is based on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), a widely recognized approach to teaching various disciplines in foreign languages. By employing authentic materials and exercises, this approach helps learners to build their linguocultural competency while improving their language and speech competencies. The article proposes a well-structured students’ book that includes modern Russian writers’ texts, biographies, summaries, possible criticism of their works, and other authentic materials. The textbook is designed to be used for classwork and homework by students studying Russian as a foreign language at Philology departments. This approach has the potential to enhance learners’ understanding and appreciation of modern Russian literature while simultaneously improving their language skills.

Henry W. Heikkinen

Henry W. Heikkinen, 87, died Nov. 9, 2022, in Denver. “An ACS fellow and recipient of the 2009 ACS George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education, Henry was an energetic, nationally and internationally known leader in the improvement of the teaching and learning of chemistry. Among his many contributions, he was once chief editor of Chemistry in the Community , ACS’s highly innovative textbook and approach to teaching high school chemistry, which covers traditional chemistry topics within the context of societal issues and real-world scenarios. Henry touched the lives of many. He was a beloved colleague, inspiring teacher, mentor, and friend. He was generous, warm, witty, and kind.”—Cathy Heikkinen, wife Most recent title: Professor emeritus, University of Northern Colorado Education: BS, chemical engineering, Yale University, 1956; MA, chemistry education, Columbia University, 1962; PhD, chemical education, University of Maryland, 1973 Survivors: Wife, Cathy; son, Henry; daughter, Susan; three grandchildren To recognize

Development of Information Technology Support for Legal Activity (LegalTech) (review of the textbook “Information and technological support of legal activity (LegalTech)”)

The article presents the analysis and evaluation of a new innovative textbook “Information technology support of legal activity (LegalTech): textbook / under the general editorship of A. V. Minbaleev / of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL) — Moscow: Prospect, 2022. 368 p.”, prepared by the staff of the Department of information law and digital technologies of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL). The textbook reveals the essence and main directions of the development of LegalTech. The purpose is to identify the advantages and disadvantages of the reviewed work. It is noted that the textbook aims to develop digital innovations in professional legal activity and contribute to the formation of new knowledge in the field of LegalTech. It is concluded that the innovative nature of the textbook is also reflected in its structure, reflecting the synergy of legal activities and information technologies that have become an integral part of legal procedures in various industries.

Possibilities and advantages of using an innovative electronic textbook in chemistry

Possibilities and advantages of using an innovative electronic textbook in chemistry

Possibilities of using innovative electronic textbook and virtual education tenology in chemistry lessons

Possibilities of using innovative electronic textbook and virtual education tenology in chemistry lessons

Концептуальные основания разработки учебного пособия, ориентированного на подготовку будущего учителя иностранного языка к межкультурной коммуникации

The article gives an insight into some basic conceptual guidelines on how to design a university foreign language textbook as a tool for developing students’ intercultural communicative competence. The fundamental methodological approaches and principles for creating it are defined. In addition, an innovative textbook focused on preparing a future foreign language teacher for intercultural communication, designed in accordance with the described requirements, is presented

Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Kimia Siswa pada Pokok Bahasan Sistem Koloid Menggunakan Buku Ajar Kimia Inovatifproject Based Learning (PJBL)

<p class="HowToCite"><em>The development of paradigm for the human resources potential needed indemandsin all areas, notjustthe qualityof human resources, buthumancharacteritself. Teaching innovations incorporated into textbooks is expected to enhance thequality of education and develop the character building ofthe nation's generation. This research aims to know learners gain optimal learning results. The population is allhigh schools inNorth Sumatra. The sampleinthis study were used research and development methodand taken by purposive sampling, namely SMA Hang Tuah Belawan, SMAN 9 Medan and SMAN 19 Medan each as much as 2classes. Experiment and Control Class. Data were analyzed by using independent sample t-test with SPSS 20 for windowsat significance level 0.05. Results showed that innovative chemistry textbook has been successfully improved the student learning out comes. Innovative textbook can be used to transform the original teacher centered learning into a student centered learning.</em></p>

Effect of single-herb traditional Chinese medicine for eliminating dampness on metabolism of uric acid

Through literature review, it was found that there were many literature reports on the effect of single-herb traditional Chinese medicine for lowering uric acid in comparison with other single-herb traditional Chinese medicines. Then what is the relationship between single-herb traditional Chinese medicines for eliminating dampness and uric acid? How do they play a role in lowering uric acid? In this study, traditional Chinese medicines for eliminating dampness in the 2015 Chinese Pharmacopoeia and the innovative textbook of Clinical Chinese Pharmacy for Chinese medicine colleges and universities in the new century were selected as the research objects, and articles about the effect of single-herb traditional Chinese medicines for eliminating dampness in the treatment of hyperuricemia were searched through CNKI, WanFang and VIP. Afterwards, Excel(2016) was used to establish a database, and Excel screening tool was used to extract the classification statistics of its uric acid lowering effect, pharmacodynamic sites, uric acid lowering pathway and mechanism, so as to clarify the relationship between single-herb traditional Chinese medicines for eliminating dampness and uric acid as well as their mechanism on lowering uric acid. The results showed that there were 16 kinds of traditional Chinese medicines with uric acid lowering effect, accounting for 23.88% of the 67 kinds of traditional Chinese medicines for eliminating dampness. Other medicines with the uric acid lowering effect included traditional Chinese medicine extracts and chemical components. The main ways of reducing uric acid included: inhibiting uric acid synthesis and promoting uric acid excretion; mechanism of action was mainly regulating the two key enzymes generated by uric acid and the ion transporters excreted by uric acid. Therefore, it can be seen that this kind of traditional Chinese medicines have a clear effect in reducing uric acid, providing new ideas for drug screening, prescription compatibility and target determination for the treatment of hyperuricemia as well as a theoretical basis for the clinical treatment and research of hyperuricemia.

A Case Study and Analysis of a Successful and Collaborative Student-Centered Textbook Reserve Program in a Mid-Size Academic Library

This article presents an innovative textbook reserve program at a mid-sized academic library. Research conducted subsequent to the program’s launch showed a positive correlation between students’ use of the program and their perceived academic success. In addition, the program has proved effective at helping students with college affordability. The outlines of the program and the results of the survey are presented and contextualized in the framework of the local institution.

An innovative textbook: design and implementation

The 'flipped classroom' instructional strategy has gained much momentum in educational discourse, yet no single educational offering exists in postgraduate medical education (PME) to systematically replace the lecture element of didactic sessions. This article describes the design and implementation of Clinical Anesthesia Fundamentals, the first known textbook in PME addressing this gap in resources through the integration of full-length interactive multimedia-enhanced video lectures. The 'flipped classroom' instructional strategy has gained much momentum in educational discourse INNOVATION: The textbook was developed in alignment with the content outline for the specialty provided by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Its accompanying video lectures, produced at the Media Lab in the Department of Anesthesiology at Boston University Medical Center (BUMC), cover the topics in each chapter of the textbook and include review questions featuring explanatory feedback. Following a 5-month trial period at the BUMC Anesthesiology Residency Program, the complete resident class (25 of 25; 100%) participated in an anonymous, Institutional Review Board (IRB) -approved, five-point Likert-type scale survey assessing an underlying variable of preference for the use of multimedia learning tools. Survey results suggest that residents favour technology-enhanced learning environments in which textbooks are coupled with interactive multimedia, and the 'flipped classroom' approach is employed. Although the development of digital videos requires time and financial investment, the improved accessibility and uniform delivery of didactic content are two positive outcomes. This textbook provides an example for educators wishing to learn how to capitalise on advances in technology to further enhance learning and accessibility. Further studies could address the impact of this approach on the academic performance of residents.

Collaboration is Key to Innovative Textbook Affordability Solutions

Collaboration is Key to Innovative Textbook Affordability Solutions

Book Review: Comparative Political Economy: States, Markets and Global Capitalism by Ben Clift

Ben Clift Comparative Political Economy: States, Markets and Global Capitalism, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, 2014; 392 pp: 9780230555174, 28.99 [pounds sterling] (pbk) Ben Clift provides an innovative textbook that integrates numerous accounts and perspectives within the study of political economy. The book focuses especially on highlighting and explaining the linkages between political economy, international political economy (IPE) and comparative political economy (CPE). In doing so, the book successfully fills a gap between IPE and CPE, interpreting the historical evolution and transformation of state-market relations, and providing theoretically and empirically rich explanations for those transformations. Chapters 1 and 2 justify the importance of historical change in state/market relations and contemporary capitalist restructuring, locating the discussion within the context of theoretical debates in political economy. Clift situates CPE as a field of study within classical political economy, tracing especially the influence of key thinkers, including Adam Smith, Karl Marx and Friedrich List. In doing so, he grounds the history of political economy in the emergence of modern capitalism and market societies, before subsequently integrating IPE and CPE by emphasising the importance of the analysis of both international and domestic forces, and discussing how international influences are mediated and channeled in domestic contexts. Chapters 3 to 7 introduce the theories and approaches that comprise CPE, again highlighting their emergence from classical political economy. Chapter 3 introduces Adam Smith and classical liberal political economy, which emphasises the importance of free market principles. The chapter also examines economic nationalism by introducing Listian political economy, in which List highlights the importance of nations as intermediaries between individuals and humanity, and the way in which this was earlier ignored by classical political economists. Clift goes on to contrast Smithian and Listian approaches with Marxian political economy on one hand, on the other, to highlight the different understanding of wealth, value, and the concepts of capital, capitalist market and exploitation contained within Marx's work, contrasted with both liberal and nationalist understandings. Not only does Clift describe Marxian political economy concisely and clearly, but he also develops the argument that Marx's formation of the problem of historical specificity is something that can and should be adopted within theories of CPE. Clift's analysis of Marx therefore brings to the fore the potentiality for Marx's insights, especially when integrated with other theories, to understand state-market relations, social relations and structure, and how and why human beings act in the way they do. Chapter 4 describes disciplinary politics and genealogy by introducing debates on methods between protagonists and schools that include the German Historical School, Marx and historical materialism, marginalist political economy, Hayek and Keynes. Clift introduces these debates with a specific focus on the way in which CPE has emerged, and the focus and research questions that have developed at its core. In Chapter 5, the book turns to consider the influence of institutional analysis upon CPE, focusing in particular upon the varieties of capitalism (VoC) literature. This highlights the significance of institutions and approaches that examine the role of political, societal, and economic institutions in studying political economy. The strength of Clift's analysis of CPE is here particularly evident; that is, his ability to discuss, contextualise and integrate both contemporary and classical debates in a way that shows considerable attention to state-of-the-art developments within the literature. Chapter 6 moves to a focus on 'interest-based approaches' to CPE, which are considered in terms of their exploration of the question 'Who benefits? …

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Realistic mathematics education in initial geometry teaching

The aim of this paper is to examine in which way teaching approach Realistic Mathematics Education in initial geometry teaching influences students' achievements (according to the levels of knowledge) and reasoning, as well as students' motivation for learning. We have used experimental method here. We have studied geometry bases and didactical-methodological bases of geometry as well as theoretical foundation of the teaching approach Realistic Mathematics Education using the method of theoretical analysis. Innovative textbook, which is supporting Realistic Mathematics Education approach, models and actions we have tried to make teaching more efficient and improve levels of students' achievements. Introducing Realistic Mathematics Education and additional innovative mathematics textbook positively influences achievements and students motivation of the 4th grade in geometry and this approves effect of the chosen teaching approach. We have also presented innovative mathematics textbook as practical implication which supports constructivists' approach to teaching in Realistic Mathematics Education and we pointed at key results and their methodological implications on mathematics teaching, obtained by experimental research. Our opinion is that the programme in a long lasting approach would show greater effect and we posed questions for further research in teaching geometry, which is more directed to development of research in measuring length, area and volume, especially in initial teaching.

Historical linguistics: toward a twenty-first century reintegration

Bringing the advances of theoretical linguistics to the study of language change in a systematic way, this innovative textbook demonstrates the mutual relevance of historical linguistics and contemporary linguistics. Numerous case studies throughout the book show both that theoretical linguistics can be used to solve problems where traditional approaches to historical linguistics have failed to produce satisfying results, and that the results of historical research can have an impact on theory. The book first explains the nature of human language and the sources of language change in broad terms. It then focuses on different types of language change from contemporary viewpoints, before exploring comparative reconstruction - the most spectacular success of traditional historical linguistics - and the problems inherent in trying to devise new methods for linguistic comparison. Positioned at the cutting edge of the field, the book argues that this approach can and should lead to the re-integration of historical linguistics as one of the core areas in the study of language.

INOVASI PEMBELAJARAN DI DALAM BUKU AJAR KIMIA SMA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA

Abstract Learning innovation of chemistry textbook to improve students achievement of senior high school students is explained. The study is carried out through development of innovative textbook, standardization to meet the standard textbook requirement based on BNSP and UNESCO standar, and implementation of the textbook as learning media in the class. Text book development is conducted to enrich chemistry materials based on the curriculum followed by innovation by integrating teaching method and learning media into the textboox. The developed textbook is the standarized by expert judgement. Finally the innovated textbook is then used as learning media on the teaching of chemistry to year XI senior high school students. The research showed that learning innovation into the textbook has successfully been done. Innovated textbook is found very effective to improve students achievemen in chemistry. Students achievement in experimental class which were taught by innovated textbook is found higher thatn that in control class that are taught by ordinary references. The students are interested to use innovated textbook. Innovated textbook is able to bring students to study independently and bring them moving from teacher centre learning into students centre learning

Sandlot stats: learning statistics with baseball

As Derek Jeter strolls toward the plate, the announcer tosses out a smattering of statistics - from hitting streaks to batting averages. But what do the numbers mean? And how can America's favorite pastime be a model for learning about statistics? Sandlot Stats is an innovative textbook that explains the mathematical underpinnings of baseball so that students can understand the world of statistics and probability. Carefully illustrated and filled with exercises and examples, this book teaches the fundamentals of probability and statistics through the feats of baseball legends such as Hank Aaron, Joe DiMaggio, and Ted Williams - and more recent players such as Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols, and Alex Rodriguez. Exercises require only pen-and-paper or Microsoft Excel to perform the analyses. Sandlot Stats covers all the bases, including: descriptive and inferential statistics; linear regression and correlation; probability; sports betting; probability distribution functions; sampling distributions; hypothesis testing; confidence intervals; chi-square distribution. Sandlot Stats offers information covered in most introductory statistics books, yet is peppered with interesting facts from the history of baseball to enhance the interest of the student and make learning fun.