Teaching Aids In Learning Research Articles

Study of Innovative Teaching Learning Practices and its Impact on Students Level of Learning

The study focuses primarily on the impact of innovative teaching on effectiveness in a pre-service teacher training college in Otur,Tal-junner,Dist-pune.For joyful learning, effective teaching, and to achieve the set objectives there are vivid innovative ideas are adopted. The teacher educators use those practices to teach students in teacher education institutions to produce competent, skilled, efficient, and proficient teachers. Role play, team teaching, individualized learning; mobile learning, flipped learning, blended learning etc. are some of the examples of innovative practices. Today technology has given teachers across the world a number of innovative teaching tools to enhance teaching methods. These innovative teaching-learning aids and strategies are improving the student’s level of learning

Unfolding learning difficulties in engineering drawing problem solving

ABSTRACT For several engineering disciplines, including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, and others, engineering drawing (ED) is a mandatory subject. Problem solving in engineering drawing requires a complex integration of knowledge and spatial abilities. However, students don’t automatically learn these problem solving skills within the standard engineering curriculum. Identification of learning difficulties is a primary step in designing teaching-learning aids for students and teachers. While some learning challenges have been reported, there are fewer studies on identifying learning difficulties in solving these from the students’ and teachers’ perspectives. In this paper, we investigate the students’ difficulties in solving the engineering drawing problems. Here we present qualitative studies focusing on students’ learning difficulties in different engineering problem solving contexts, including data collected from five cohorts of novice learners, advanced learners, and ED teachers. The qualitative analysis of the data resulted in identifying the difficulties that students have while performing ED problem solving tasks. The identified difficulties were mainly related to knowledge deficits and challenges in performing higher order cognitive tasks. Data analysis helps to elaborate on these difficulties and discuss the relationships among them. We also discuss the implications of our results on teaching-learning of ED problem solving.

Digital Content on YouTube Channels: Boon or Bane to Anatomy Teaching and Learning

Abstract A clinically integrated anatomy curriculum based on problem-based and self-directed learning is indispensable in the contemporary times of technology-enabled interdisciplinary medical education. Hence, the adoption of newer teaching–learning resources by the anatomy faculty is need of the hour to visually engage and motivate the tech-savvy generation of “Digital students.” The easy availability, use, and retrieval of resources make the digital anatomy content on YouTube channels highly popular among the students. This article is a critical appraisal of currently available digital content on YouTube channels concerning the different sub-specialties of anatomy from a faculty member’s perspective. The article explores the usefulness of these digital resources with elaborate discussions on their merits, demerits, ethical concerns, role of faculty in their effective utilization, and the various challenges (with potential solutions) associated with integration into mainstream anatomy curricula as teaching–learning aids.

Using English as a Medium of Instruction in EFL Context in Higher Education

This paper attempts to find out the use of English as a Medium of instruction (EMI) in higher level in English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom. For the study, weselected 16 teachers and 80 students teaching and studying in Bachelor level in Mid-West University and TU affiliated colleges from the Surkhet valley using simple random sampling technique. Then, we distributed the questionnaire to the participants, observed their classes, and took interviews to collect the required information. From the critical analysis and interpretation of the information, we conclude that all the teachers and most of the students in higher level preferred EMI. Similarly, EMI in English subjects forced to implement EMI in other subjects in EFL situation, too. The result showed that EMI is being implemented but majority of the students in higher level have been facing various problems and challenges; specifically, most of the students were interested in learning English through mother tongue though they want to be enclosed with the EMI. This study concludes with suggestion to develop positive attitude towards EMI from practice to policy level with sufficient teaching learning aids, trainings and essential requirements in higher education in EFL context

STRENGTHENING TEACHER COMPETENCY IN UTILIZING EDUCATIVE DEVICES IN PAUD SEROJA DESA ARA PAYUNG

AbstractThis mentoring program aims to improve teacher competency in utilizing educational teaching aids (APE) at the PAUD Seroja Desa Ara Payung. The stages of activities carried out through the mentoring program include: (1) mentoring the preparation of the Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) in PAUD, (2) mentoring on how to make educational teaching aids in PAUD, (3) mentoring how to use teaching aids in PAUD learning, (4) simulation in the form of lesson study on the use of educational teaching aids in PAUD, (5) open class/real teaching using educational teaching aids in PAUD learning, (6) monitoring and evaluation, and (7) follow-up. Based on the stages of the activities carried out, teacher competency can be improved in terms of formulation of the lesson plan, the making of educational teaching aids, and their effective use in learning in PAUD. Specific targets and outcomes generated through the mentoring program include: (1) the module for making educational teaching aids in PAUD learning, (2) educational teaching aids based on themes in PAUD learning, (3) teachers using educational teaching aids that will documented in the form of learning videos, (4) scientific publications in online ISSN journals and mass media. The method of implementing assistance is carried out through several stages, including (1) preparation, (2) implementation, (3) monitoring and evaluation, and (4) follow-up. With the method used, it is able to improve teacher competencies related to the use of educational teaching aids in the learning process effectively in PAUD.Keywords: Educative Teaching Aids, Teacher Competence, PAUD.

Feedback of Second-Year Medical Students on Existing Teaching Methodology in Pharmacology: A Questionnaire Based Study

Background: In order to successfully run a curriculum in a medical college, it is a mandatory to collect regular feedback from the students regarding teaching and learning methodologies. The primary objective of our study was to analyse the various teaching-learning aids and course content of pharmacology. The secondary objective was evaluation of pharmacology practical classes and their relevance in relation to the interests of students as well as clinical application. Methods: This is a cross sectional, open labelled questionnaire based study conducted among 100 2nd year MBBS students of a tertiary care teaching hospital. The questionnaire consisted of 10 questions with 4 response options each. Descriptive statistics was used for analysis and interpretation and the results were expressed as percentage frequency of responses. Results: It was revealed from our study that a majority of the students (45%) found microbiology undergraduate practical laboratory more interesting with pharmacology at 35%, which reflects that 65% students think that pharmacology laboratory exercises are boring and less useful. From among the pharmacology practical laboratories (clinical laboratory, experimental pharmacology and pharmacy), majority (47%) of the students opted for clinical prescription and problem based learning exercises as most beneficial. A whopping 55/100 students wanted introduction of clinical case studies as part of the regular practical teaching schedule while 30 students felt that doctor-patient role play should be included in teaching curriculum for better understanding of subject. Surprisingly, 42% of students find audio visual aids as most useful teaching methodologies while 33% students like bilateral (student- teacher) interactive classes. On the contrary, 72% of the students prefer studying pharmacology from combination of both lecture notes, textbooks and their self-prepared notes. 50/100 students wanted inclusion of more case studies and treatment protocols as a part of regular teaching protocol in pharmacology and 30 students wanted more group discussions to be included as a part of teaching curriculum in pharmacology. Conclusion: Pharmacology is a dynamic and continuously evolving branch of medicine. The results of our study are hoped to help in knowing students’ perspective regarding pharmacology teaching and modifying pharmacology teaching patterns for better outcomes.

Current practice in the Histology practical classes of Anatomy inthe undergraduate medical education in 15 Bangladesh

Background: Histology in the broader sense is devoted to the study of the micro anatomical structure of cells, tissues and organ systems. One of the major areas of laboratory teaching in the medical curriculum is Histology. This study aimed to assess the current practice of teaching learning in Histology practical classes of Anatomy in undergraduate medical education in Bangladesh.Methods: This descriptive type of cross sectional study was carried out in ten (four government and six non-government) medical colleges from January 2014 to December 2014. Direct observation of 30 Histology practical classes were made by the researcher herself. Different aspects of the classes were scored following a structured checklist by using a four point rubric.Results: The study findings revealed that the status of the 'light' of the classroom required very minimal efforts for attaining a good standard. On the other hand, observations revealed that considerable efforts are needed to reach a good standard towards 'grouping' of the students in the class and making proper 'conclusion' of the teaching session. Regarding the rest of the issues, it was found that only some or moderate efforts are required for getting to such standards.Conclusions: The common barriers found in this study were lack of training of teachers, large number of students and inadequacy of modernized teaching-learning aids. So in order to increase the effectivity of the practical classes modern techniques should be practiced. In addition teachers should be equipped with adequate knowledge on teaching pedagogies through frequent training and orientation programme in laboratory teaching.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.5(1) 2014: 15-19

TEACHİNG - LEARNİNG STİMULATORS

This article is devoted to explain a novel concept “Teaching-Learning Stimulators” (TLs). This concept is somewhat similar to the concept Teaching-Learning Aids. In addition, the TLSs compare and contrast with the teaching-learning aids, resources & materials. Also, a classification has been developed for TLSs. According to this classification, TLSs had been divided into two major parts namely “single senses stimulators” and “multi senses stimulators”. Furthermore, the planning, preparation and usage of TLSs for classroom teaching-learning process is explained. Article visualizations:

Digital Classroom: Survey and Contributions

India has very auspicious tradition of teaching learning from the ages. The roots of Indian teaching learning system have been found in old Ashramas, then in middle age universities like Nalanda and now in world class institutes like the IITs. Over the ages teaching learning aids got changed and today's demand is Digital classroom. This paper highlights the profile of Digital Classroom. The modern technologies used in the digital classroom are also enlisted in this paper. At the end, paper describes three novel methods of teaching learning applied by the author. The new methods: Alpha Learning, Online Group Discussion and Debate Digital are well suited to the digital classroom environment. They boost student interest by making them learn through one of their preferred mediums.

Value and Price of Teaching-Learning Aids in Curricular Health Trainings in India

Background: Teaching-learning (T-L) aids are being used for long time in medical education. With the technology and electronic revolution newer medical education aids are increasingly being applied that needs evaluation. Objective: To assess the overall impact of audio-visual aids in teaching-learning of medical students in India. Methods: Literature search for data sources were done through an extensive search in indexed literature and website based educational research reports. Altogether 92 studies were identified from 300 potentially pertinent articles. A broad criterion to define both physical instruments and educational instruments has been used for searching the comments. Moreover, we have utilized personal resources and from individual collections. Results: Outcomes of use of teaching-learning aids in undergraduate medical education varied largely with conventional and innovative methods, with few studies using different parameters and learning (unspecified) aids, innovative technology, and amalgamation of them. The researchers noted that in general the learning experience was not significantly dependent on the aids used during sharing knowledge and expertise, though some of the studies showed marginal and tangential benefits while the capacity of the facilitator matters most. Conclusions: In the last place it is the man behind the machine that imparts communication in health care scenario.

Perception of Secondary Schools Student about Effectiveness of Modern Teaching Learning Aids

In the last 2 or 3 decades many English medium schools ware started in India and Maharashtra in particular. Many educational trusts and Institutions have also opened the new opportunities of Marathi and Semi English Medium School. The networks of all these schools are slowly trying to penetrate in rural part of the country also. As a result a great competition apart from infrastructure, library and laboratory, qualified staff is also observed. In teaching methods, many schools have already started and few are on the way to make proper mix of traditional teaching methods and modern teaching aids. In the present paper effectiveness of 14 Modern Teaching Aids is investigated as a perception of secondary schools student in Amravati District. The study conclude with the observation that Black Board , Charts, Audio clips, Video Clips, Experiments, Language Lab gives good memorizing effects. Charts increases creativity. Charts, Photos and Experiments create interest in the subjects. Black board, Charts photos and Experiments improve confidence level.

Efficient Methods at Combined Study Programs

Students on combined study programs range across a number of backgrounds, age categories and reasons of study; however their aim is the same: to get higher qualification, improve and enhance knowledge in a particular field (which had been based mostly on practical experience so far) and then be offered better paid jobs and more attractive chances at the more and more competitive job market. As time is usually a problem for these students (age 30 – 45, regular job, usually married, have children) teaching and as well as learning approach have to be both time saving and efficient. Therefore problem-focused modules containing explanation training feedback for home self-study, simple handbook with additional available brief information and further links to the Internet proved as the best teaching-learning aids. Many-year practice at university showed that step-by- step focused modules supplied with sufficiently wide range of practical examples, exercises and solutions regardless the subject (equations, fractions..in mathematics; tenses and questions in a foreign language) have become the most efficient tools with best results achieved and most positive feedback from students. These modules are verified and approved for he combined study programs and certain modules may be identified as prerequisites for subsequent study.

Accessing Community through a Nursing Course: Evidence Based Practice

Back ground : Despite several initiatives taken communicable diseases such as Tuberculosis, measles, and polio remain the leading cause of mortality in developing countries but also severely affect both children and adults. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent them on mass scale by raising awareness among public by health care professionals. Method : Nursing faculty in one of the private health institutions in Karachi Pakistan conceptualized, designed, and operationalized a course for students to address the issue of communicable diseases in general public within the course. One of the assessment strategies Teaching Learning Aids Assignment was designed in step by step approach that involved: community assessment; prioritization of problems; health awareness session planning; budgeting; session delivery; and the evaluation. Results : The designed strategy was successful in engaging students in learning as well it served the dual purpose of health awareness in communities, especially among children, parents and teachers in school and community settings. The course also left a positive impact on some school policies and sensitized communities to take pertinent actions against communicable diseases. Conclusion : The innovative nursing course helped the nursing students and nursing faculty to access communities in providing health awareness sessions during the course implementation and also provided opportunity for students to acquire skills of a health educator in health promotion and disease prevention. This teaching learning strategy also had positive impact on the community.

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: PREPARATION OF TEACHERS, CHALLENGES IN CLASSROOM AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

The focus of this study was to examine the preparation of teachers, challenges in classroom and future prospects of inclusive education system in Pakistan. The major research questions of the study were: What is the attitude of teachers working in inclusive schools towards inclusive education? What is the preparation level of teachers working in the inclusive schools? What are the challenges faced by the teachers in these schools along with the future prospects of inclusive education system in Pakistan. It was a descriptive study and the researcher used semi-structured interview and accessibility checklist to collect qualitative and quantitative data to answer the research questions. The validated instruments were administered to six principals and twelve teachers working in inclusive schools. The study revealed that the teachers working in the inclusive education schools have not got proper training to work with the students having special needs. Moreover the accessibility of school infrastructure does not address the needs of all student. Curriculum, equipments, teaching learning aids and assessment methods also need to be readjusted. Principals and teachers have mixed opinions (positive as well as negative) about the success of inclusive education system in mainstream schools. They suggested that government may invest more financial and technical resources to train teachers and provide technological equipments if they want to integrate students with special into regular classrooms.

Fostering Intercultural Dialogue in Tourism Studies

One of the key issues that higher education has to face nowadays is how to educate versatile, creative and knowledgeable specialists who are able to work in the modern multicultural environment. The present study was conducted from May to December 2009 in the fourth-largest tertiary education institution in Latvia providing higher education in tourism. The quantitative and qualitative research was in two parts and included the analysis of theoretical literature and sources, a survey of 262 tourism students and 192 employers, as well as an in-depth survey of 61 tourism students regarding the development of intercultural competence. This article analyzes the development of students' intercultural competence and reveals how it may be promoted in English-language lessons by applying specially designed teaching-learning aids and tasks, and methods that foster intercultural dialogue.

The Rise and Fall of Swedish Educational Technology 1960–1980

In Sweden educational technology (EdTech) prospered during the 1960s and 1970s inspired by US experiences from primarily programmed instruction. The Departments of Education at the universities started different activities of research and other bodies developed EdTech products for commercial use. In some business firms in‐service training of staff was organised and managed according to the rational ideas that were the basis of EdTech. Public education from elementary to university level was also influenced by EdTech and in the National Board of Education particularly the section responsible for developing teaching–learning aids ran its work guided by EdTech principles in a broad sense of rational and systematic planning. In the 1970s the peak of EdTech withered, to almost disappear towards 1980. This article describes the development in Sweden with the aim of understanding both the rise and fall of EdTech. The rise is understood in relation to the modernisation of Swedish society with reforms of education and trust of science and technology. The fall is understood in terms of the change of values and conception of democracy taking place around 1970 (1968).