Student-centered Active Learning Research Articles

Student-Centered Active Learning Improves Performance in Solving Higher-Level Cognitive Questions in Health Sciences Education

Student-centered active learning (SCAL) shifts the focus from the teacher to the student. Implementing SCAL requires the development of new forms of assessment beyond memorization and comprehension. This paper aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of SCAL by analyzing student performance at different cognitive levels. In flipped classrooms, students completed tasks with varying cognitive demands. The tests measured knowledge (level 1), comprehension (level 2), application (level 3) and analysis (level 4). This approach to assessment assesses not only the acquisition of content, but also skills that are critical to a health science student’s future career. The results of expository learning were compared with student-centered collaborative learning in the Anatomy and Embryology I course over three academic years. Student opinions were collected through 326 anonymous Wooclap® (Version: 2019101500) surveys. No differences in performance were found for low-cognitive-level questions. However, SCAL significantly improved performance on higher-cognitive-level questions that required problem solving and application of knowledge. Despite the benefits of SCAL, it requires more effort from both teachers and students. The current assessment system at Universidad Complutense, which measures teaching quality primarily in terms of student satisfaction, tends to penalize efforts to innovate. Many students are attracted to passive learning techniques because they provide a clear and structured path to success. This approach, which focuses on memorizing information for exams, provides a sense of security. Teachers need to have a strong belief in the effectiveness of SCAL methods to persist in their implementation.

An ecological approach to understanding transitions and tensions in complex learning contexts

The move away from transmission-based lecturing toward a more student-centred active learning approach is well evidenced in STEM higher education. However, the examination of active learning has generally remained confined to formal timetabled contexts, with assumptions made that students independently manage the transition between timetabled and non-timetabled learning. This paper introduces research findings from a mixed methods study that used an ecological approach when investigating student transitions between a formal lecture theatre and adjacent informal breakout space in a UK STEM university. Using quantitative occupancy monitoring data to analyse usage patterns of both spaces, in combination with qualitative ethnographic observations and field interviews, permitted a purposeful exploration of student engagement with transitions within and between the two learning spaces. The ecological approach aided the discovery of spatial, pedagogic and agentic transitions and tensions, which subsequently informed strategic modification of space across the institution to facilitate the adoption of active learning pedagogy.

Effects of pecha kucha presentation pedagogy on nursing students’ presentation skills: a quasi-experimental study in Tanzania

IntroductionIneffective and non-interactive learning among nursing students limits opportunities for students’ classroom presentation skills, creativity, and innovation upon completion of their classroom learning activities. Pecha Kucha presentation is the new promising pedagogy that engages students in learning and improves students’ speaking skills and other survival skills. It involves the use of 20 slides, each covering 20 seconds of its presentation. The current study examined the effect of Pecha Kucha’s presentation pedagogy on presentation skills among nursing students in Tanzania.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to establish comparative nursing student’s presentation skills between exposure to the traditional PowerPoint presentations and Pecha Kucha presentations.MethodsThe study employed an uncontrolled quasi-experimental design (pre-post) using a quantitative research approach among 230 randomly selected nursing students at the respective training institution. An interviewer-administered structured questionnaire adopted from previous studies to measure presentation skills between June and July 2023 was used. The study involved the training of research assistants, pre-assessment of presentation skills, training of participants, assigning topics to participants, classroom presentations, and post-intervention assessment. A linear regression analysis model was used to determine the effect of the intervention on nursing students’ presentation skills using Statistical Package for Social Solution (SPSS) version 26, set at a 95% confidence interval and 5% significance level.ResultsFindings revealed that 63 (70.87%) participants were aged ≤ 23 years, of which 151 (65.65%) and 189 (82.17%) of them were males and undergraduate students, respectively. Post-test findings showed a significant mean score change in participants’ presentation skills between baseline (M = 4.07 ± SD = 0.56) and end-line (M = 4.54 ± SD = 0.59) that accounted for 0.4717 ± 0.7793; p < .0001(95%CI) presentation skills mean score change with a medium effect size of 0.78. An increase in participants’ knowledge of Pecha Kucha presentation was associated with a 0.0239 (p < .0001) increase in presentation skills.ConclusionPecha Kucha presentations have a significant effect on nursing students’ presentation skills as they enhance inquiry and mastery of their learning content before classroom presentations. The pedagogical approach appeared to enhance nursing students’ confidence during the classroom presentation. Therefore, there is a need to incorporate Pecha Kucha presentation pedagogy into nursing curricula and nursing education at large to promote student-centered teaching and learning activities and the development of survival skills.Trial registrationIt was not applicable as it was a quasi-experimental study.

Student Engagement in the Online Learning Environment during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Sri Lanka

Aims: This study focuses on factors affecting students’ engagement, and their issues and perceptions of online education in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management related curricula in Sri Lankan state universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Place and Duration of the Study: Data were collected from university undergraduates who studied Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management subjects in six state universities in Sri Lanka from January 2022 to February 2022. Methodology: The primary data were collected from 215 university undergraduates in relevant discipline through a pre-tested questionnaire developed by the researcher via Google form. All the respondents were volunteered to complete the questionnaire and submitted their responses online and those responses were collected anonymously. The Factor analysis was employed in the study to generate a single value for the dependent variable and the multiple linear regression was used to understand the factors affecting Student engagement in online learning. Results: The study indicates that the majority of students showed a positive attitude toward online education. The study findings show the student-teacher interaction is a positive and significant factor in online education in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management disciplines but student-to-student interaction is not a significant factor for student engagement in online education. Moreover, when the students are female and students are in their final year, they are most likely to engage in online education. The study also shows that the majority of students prefer online education even though some highlighted the negative issues. However, providing continuous and stable access to the internet connection and providing other infrastructure facilities to students and teachers are some of the main challenges in promoting online education in Sri Lanka. In addition, proper attention should be paid to assure the quality of online education to develop students holistically. Conclusion: Study concludes that building and maintaining student-teacher interaction is one of the key determinants in student engagement in online education. Also student engagement can be enhanced through a student-centered learning activities which focus on their active contribution.

Embedding student-centred active learning environment with upside-down pedagogies in teaching practice: What works for psychology?

Student-Centred Active Learning Environment with Upside-down Pedagogies (SCALE-UP) is a set of collaborative learning techniques that are shown to reduce the continuation and awarding gaps between students of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnicities (BAME) and White students when SCALE-UP is implemented throughout every module in an undergraduate course. The aim of this project was to evaluate the impact of SCALE-UP on a level-four Psychology module consisting of 140 students to inform considerations of wider implementation. Although the grades and gaps on this single module did not differ significantly from other modules, written feedback from students indicated that students appreciated the authenticity of interactions afforded by SCALE-UP. Staff recognised the growing confidence of their students when expressing their views in class, peer interactions and group activities. These are indicators of the potential benefits that large-scale implementation of SCALE-UP could contribute to closing or removing continuation and awarding gaps.

Engineering students’ perceptions of problem and project-based learning (PBL) in an online learning environment

ABSTRACT Modern engineering curricula often rely on approaches such as problem and project-based learning (PBL) as a core teaching and learning strategy. With a growing need to move these student-centred active learning curricula to online and blended learning environments, it is essential that practitioners understand the impact that these different modes of delivery may have on student collaboration. This paper aims to identify factors that affect students’ perceptions of PBL in an online learning environment. This case study was carried out in an Irish university over a seven-week period with first-year engineering students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study utilised a questionnaire (n = 94) and semi-structured interviews (n = 7) to collect participant data. Qualitative data were analysed using Braun and Clark’s thematic analysis. The analysis identified 6 themes and 18 sub-themes that are linked to students’ perceptions of problem and project-based learning (PBL) in an online environment. The identified themes and sub-themes in this study are uniquely reported findings within the context of online PBL in engineering education.

회계전공자의 플립러닝(Flipped Learning) 학습 효과에 관한 연구

[Purpose] It is a study to analyze whether the flipped learning teaching method, which is a student－centered active learning method, is effective. The purpose of this study is to analyze whether an active self－directed flipped learning teaching method for students has a learning effect on accounting majors in the existing teaching－oriented passive lectures. [Methodology] In fact, the learning effect of learners on flipped learning classes of students who took flipped learning classes for a semester was empirically analyzed through a survey. [Findings] As a result of empirical analysis, first, in order to determine the reliability of the population of the questionnaire, most of the Cronbach’s alpha values were 0.7 or higher, indicating high reliability. Second, as a result of univariate empirical analysis of learners’ satisfaction with flipped learning classes, it was found that time convenience (TC), locational convenience (LC), cognitive convenience (CC), and empathetic convenience (EC) all had a significant positive (＋) effect. Third, as a result of multivariate empirical analysis, learners’ satisfaction with flipped learning classes was found to have a significant positive (＋) effect on locational convenience (LC), cognitive convenience (CC), and empathetic convenience (EC). [Implications] Considering the characteristics of accounting majors, research on learners’ satisfaction through flipped learning classes is expected to serve as an opportunity for future accounting major classes to develop into various online teaching methods that can increase learners’ self－directed satisfaction rather than cramming education.

The implementation of an active inquiry learning centered "7E" teaching mode in the cell biology course enhances the learning effects of postgraduate students.

The primary objective of science postgraduate education is to foster students' capacity for creative thinking and problem-solving, particularly in the context of scientific research quality. In order to achieve this goal, the "7E" teaching mood has been implemented in the cell biology course for postgraduate students to promote student-centered active inquiry learning instead of breaking away from traditional indoctrination-based teaching methods. This study demonstrates that the implementation of the "7E" teaching mode, through content programming, process design, and effect evaluation, effectively meets the needs of the majority of students, fosters their interest in learning, enhances their performance in comprehensive questioning, and enhances their innovative abilities in scientific research. Consequently, this research offers a theoretical framework and practical foundation for the development of the "7E" teaching mode in postgraduate courses, aiming to cultivate highly skilled scientific professionals.

Implementation of PBL Model to Improve Learning Outcomes Class X IPA 1 SMAN 2 Labuapi

Improving learning outcomes can be achieved by implementing models that cater to students' learning needs and are integrated with contextual issues as part of the learning process. Problem Based Learning (PBL) is an effective model widely used to facilitate student-centered learning activities and promote problem-based learning. The implementation of PBL directs learning towards contextual issues and the relevant experiences of students, resulting in improved learning outcomes. This study aims to enhance student learning outcomes of class X IPA 1 through the implementation of the PBL model. It employs Classroom Action Research conducted in two cycles with stages including planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data was gathered through observation, pre-tests, and post-tests in both cycles. Data analysis techniques involved both qualitative and quantitative analyses. The results revealed an initial class average score of 70.00 in the first cycle, achieved through the implementation of the PBL model. The average class score further improved to 85.00 in the second cycle, obtained through reflective practices using the PBL model and discussion methods. This demonstrates that employing the PBL model alongside discussions enhances the learning outcomes of class X IPA 1 students in the topic of ecosystems.

Student-Centered Learning Based on the Principles of Ki Hajar Dewantara in the Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum: A Case Study of Elementary Schools in Indonesia

Student-centered learning through the Merdeka Curriculum is a breakthrough in education in Indonesia by integrating the values of Ki Hajar Dewantara. The challenge of implementing this integration is, of course, that it is necessary to formulate solutions for the implementation that has been taking place so far in order to ensure that education creates citizens who are independent, have integrity and are able to face future challenges. Therefore, this research aims to describe the application of the Merdeka curriculum to science and science learning based on the principles contained in the thoughts of Ki Hajar Dewantara, describing the obstacles and challenges faced during student-centered learning activities. This study is a qualitative research. The subjects of this research consist of teachers and school principals at the elementary education level. The data collection techniques used include interviews and observations. Research findings data was analyzed interactively and described to provide an overview of actual field events. The research results show that student-centered learning in science and science learning has adopted Ki Hajar Dewantara's principles. Besides that, the principal's statement is also very positive and committed to making student-centered learning a success by implementing these principles. However, its implementation cannot be separated from the various challenges faced. Therefore, it is hoped that the application of Ki Hajar Dewantara's principles in student-centered learning can have a positive impact on the development of student character and student participation in learning activities and can be used as a learning model that is still relevant to the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka.

Pendampingan Guru Sekolah Dasar Dalam Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi pada Komunitas Belajar Kelompok Kerja Guru Di Kota Palangka Raya

To support Indonesia's educational vision, and as part of efforts to restore learning, the Merdeka Curriculum was developed as a curriculum framework that is more flexible, while also focusing on essential material and developing students' character and competencies. Through the application of differentiated learning, students will not only be able to maximize their potential, but they can also learn about various important life values ​​that will contribute to their development in a more holistic or complete manner. Differentiated learning is learning that is rooted in meeting the needs of students both in terms of learning readiness, interest, or learning profile and how the teacher responds to these learning needs. This community service activity is carried out with the aim of providing assistance and guidance to teachers, especially at the elementary school level so that they can develop differentiated learning and its application in the classroom, so that student-centered learning activities can be carried out properly. The method of implementing community service activities is carried out by: (1) theoretical socialization related to differentiated learning for teachers; (2) workshops on the application of differentiated learning; and (3) assistance and guidance in organizing differentiated learning in the classroom based on the Freedom to Learn curriculum. The results of this PkM activity are: (1) teachers gain additional knowledge related to differentiated learning; (2) teachers can prepare Differentiated Learning Implementation Plans; and (3) teachers are capable of carrying out differentiated learning at all grade levels, especially at the elementary school level.

Flipped Classroom – A novel breakthrough in learning

Flipped classroom alters the conventional learning environment and brings out innovation and creativity in the teaching-learning process. The flipped classroom has begun to enhance the way the students receive information from their mentors. Audiovisual aids create a virtual classroom at home. Classroom time is more focused on student-centred learning activities, such as concept mapping, process-oriented guided inquiry learning, peer-led team-based learning, game-based learning, critical pedagogy. This improves better understanding of the subject, develop cognitive skills and enhance the conceptual learning of the students. Academic performance of the students exposed to flipped videos integrated with iBooks was evaluated and com- pared with the traditional learning environment.

RANCANGAN PROJECT BASED E-LEARNING BERBASIS INTERNET OF THINGS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF MAHASISWA

This research aims to improve the creative thinking abilities of Tribhuwana Tunggadewi University students through the use of an Internet of Things (IoT) based e-learning project design. The research subjects consisted of 60 students divided into experimental class (30 students) and control class (30 students). The research method used was a control class and an experimental class with pretest and posttest administration in both classes. The data collected is quantitative and qualitative data which is analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The research results showed that there was a significant difference between the creative thinking abilities of students in the experimental and control classes after being given treatment. The experimental class that used an IoT-based project-based e-learning design showed a more significant increase in creative thinking abilities compared to the control class. This shows that the use of IoT-based project based e-learning designs is effective in improving students' creative thinking abilities. Discussion of research results shows that the use of IoT-based project based e-learning designs can improve students' creative thinking abilities through more interactive, collaborative, and contextual learning. In addition, the use of IoT technology can facilitate student-centered learning activities and provide a more personalized and enjoyable learning experience. In conclusion, the use of an IoT-based project based e-learning design can be an innovative and effective alternative learning method in improving students' creative thinking abilities. This research contributes to the development of learning model that is oriented towards creative thinking skills and the use of technology in education.

Interactive Learning Multimedia in Supporting Personalized Learning Grade V Primary School

The absence of interactive media and media development in an area shows that adaptation to technology has yet to be maximized. The research aimed to produce interactive multimedia material on human blood circulation for grade V SD and determine its quality and feasibility by conducting validation trials on experts, teachers, and students. This research method is R&amp;D (Research and Development) with the ADDIE model. The subjects in this study were fifth-grade elementary school students. Data collection methods are assessment sheets and documentation. Data collection instrument using a questionnaire. Data analysis techniques are quantitative data analysis and qualitative descriptive data analysis. The results of the research are in the form of interactive multimedia based on storylines of articulation of human blood circulation in science subjects for class V SD which can be used by students with a score of 92.5% from material experts; media experts 86.66%; learning experts 88.88%; linguists 74.26%; teacher assessment 98.88%; Penialain students 93.40%. The scores of each expert, teacher, and student assessment were then searched for the average value and obtained a percentage value of 89.096% with the "Very Good" criterion. It was concluded that the developed multimedia is very good quality, is suitable for use in learning activities, and has personalized learning characteristics that support student-centered learning activities.

Sharing and Knowing Learning Model: Is it Effective in Increasing Student Learning Activities and Understanding?

Learning design should ideally support increased learning activities and student understanding, but in fact there are still various problems in its implementation, for example students lack concentration, are less active in asking questions, and are low motivated in seeking information. This study aims to analyze the improvement of the Sharing and Knowing (SHARK) learning model on student learning activities and understanding of the material "Musca Moston’s teaching style in Physical Education learning". This study used a quantitative experimental method using a post-test only control group design involving 41 participants. The research instrument uses guidelines for six learning activity behaviours to measure learning activities and five essay questions to measure student understanding levels. Assessment results data were analyzed descriptively and independent sample test using Microsoft excel and SPSS tool pack analysis. The results of the study proved that there was a significant increase in student learning activity and understanding from the SHARK learning model experimental group. Thus, the SHARK learning model is effective for lecturers to use in increasing student learning activities and understanding. The implication is that student-centered learning activities help them to be more enthusiastic, interactive, and responsible for group assignments, as well as increase students' knowledge and understanding in higher-order thinking processes.

Application of Constructivism Theory and ADDIE Model in the Development of Final Year Project E-Modules (e-PTA) for Vocational Colleges

The aim of this study is to develop a web-based learning module (e-module) for the Final Year Project Course (PTA) specifically for the Culinary Arts Program at the Malaysian Vocational College. The development of the e-module follows the challenges faced in the learning and facilitation process (PdPc), a string from the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, it was developed to help teaching staff and Culinary Arts Diploma students at Vocational College (KV) in implementing 21st century learning methods which are still not applied in PdPc at KV. The e-PTA module was developed by adapting the procedure in the ADDIE model which contains five phases, namely the phase of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. This module also applies the learning theory of Constructivism which brings the understanding of student-centered active learning and is based on the theory of Connectivism as a learning theory of the digital era. The development of the e-PTA module also takes into account blended learning strategies in implementing project-based learning such as PTA courses. This e-PTA module is expected to be complementary to the Vocational College Final Year Project Guidelines and can further improve the implementation of PTA courses at KV in accordance with 21st century learning.

Self-Control dan Cyberslacking Pada Mahasiswa

The learning process is frequently carried out using the internet, as a tool for supporting the academic activities. Self-control in internet usage is the required characteristic for student in the student-centered learning activities. However, there is a behavior called cyberslacking, or using the internet during the work time for non-work purposes (or in this context, for non-study purposes) that must be avoided because it can affect the learning outcomes and concentration during the study. The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of self control and cyber slacking to students. This study used a quantitative method, with 157 internet- active users students served as the research sample/ subjects. The cyberslacking activities were measured with by Akbulut scales, and the self control ability were measured with the Tangney scales. The sampling technique used purposive sampling and regression analysis techniques. The results showed that there was 32.2% of self-control affecting the cyberslacking behavior among students. The non-study purposes were for sharing information and shopping, that hit high score, where the male and female students had high categories in the same element. Based on the hypothesis testing results, this study's hypothesis is accepted.

Pengaruh Model Problem Based Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa pada Pembelajaran IPA

The purpose of this research is to identify, describe and analyze the results of several primary studies on the effect of the PBL model on the creative thinking skills in science. Systematic literature review (SLR) was used as the method in this study, through searches on the Google Scholar and DOAJ databases from 2018 to 2022, resulting in 15 primary studies that met the specified inclusion criteria. Each article was recorded and then classified based on title, year of study, level of education, and type of research to be analyzed one by one. The results showed that PBL had an influence on the development of students' creative thinking skills science learning, because with the PBL model the learning process applied student-centered problem-based learning activities with the teacher acting as a facilitator, and involving students in independent discovery activities through collaboration between students in small groups to solve problems representatively. So that PBL is suitable to be applied to achieve the goals and urgency of learning, especially in developing students' creative thinking skills.

Narrowing Achievement Gaps in General Chemistry Courses with and without In-Class Active Learning

Underrepresentation of some populations in STEM fields occurs because these students experience achievement gaps with performance lower on average than their overrepresented peers. Interventions to reduce achievement gaps and increase the retention of underrepresented students in STEM courses include approaches found both inside and outside of class-time, with active learning being a leading example of an in-class intervention in which didactic instruction is replaced by student-centered activities. In this investigation, student performance was examined in reformed general chemistry classes that employed student-centered active learning strategies when taught in person but employed more didactic instruction when taught online during emergency remote teaching, along with classes using traditional instruction in both modalities. In both settings, achievement gaps for underrepresented minority students in reformed courses were significantly narrowed compared to students in classes with traditional instruction, suggesting that the course structure and teaching practices beyond in-class active learning in reformed courses are significant contributors to student success.

EFFECT SIZE OF MODEL APPLICATION REACT ON PHYSICS STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT

The 2013 Revised Curriculum requires teachers to develop learning through the integration of four elements, one of which is the 21st Century Skills (4Cs). To understand these requirements, learning with teacher-centered models and methods is no longer possible, and students must be empowered with student-centered active learning. Efforts to overcome poor student learning outcomes can be done by using a student-centered learning model and involving students actively in learning. One of them is the REACT learning model. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of using the REACT model on physics learning outcomes for students of class X semester 2 of SMAN 1 RAO, Pasaman Regency.This type of research is experimental research using a posttest-only control design. The research subjects were all students of Class X MIPA SMAN 1 RAO for the academic year 2021/2022. The samples were taken using the purposive sampling technique. Research data is data on the achievement of student competence in knowledge competence. The final test (post-test) with multiple choice questions was used as a research instrument. The survey data were analyzed using the normality test, homogeneity test, and the similarity test of two averages.The results showed that the experimental class had an average final test score of 81 and the control class had an average final test score of 76.52. The results for the similarity of the two averages were obtained &gt; for a significance level of 0.05, which means that there is an effect of applying the REACT model on the physics learning outcomes of students in Class X MIPA Semester 2 at SMAN 1 RAO, Pasaman Regency. Keywords :2013 curriculum revision, REACT model