scholarly journals Interaction among experience, teaching performance and student's learning at university level

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-176
Author(s):  
Ana Borgobello ◽  
Nadia Soledad Peralta ◽  
Néstor Daniel Roselli
Keyword(s):  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Teaching Performance ◽  
Specific Class ◽  
Source Text ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Experience Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
University Level ◽  
Different Levels

This experimental study approaches characteristics of three university teachers' classes with different levels of experience. According to the literature, experienced teachers more often than not are adaptable to different contexts. However, novice teachers are usually focused on specific class contents to be evaluated. Three teachers were selected, a Professor, and two Assistants (a university level one and an undergraduate). We gave them a source text to teach 10 students each one. After that, students' knowledge was evaluated with a post-test and a self-evaluation. The characteristics of the three classes were evaluated by external judges and the students themselves. Moreover, theme and sequential submission analyses following the source text were made. Results show differences in each of the analyzed aspects according to the literature.

scholarly journals Linguistic Outcomes of English Medium Instruction Programmes in Higher Education: A study on Economics Undergraduates at a Catalan University

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Rose Ament ◽  
Carmen Pérez-Vidal
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
International Mobility ◽  
Focus On Form ◽  
Post Test ◽  
English Medium Instruction ◽  
Full Immersion ◽  
University Level ◽  
One Year ◽  
Different Levels

<p>Globalisation and international mobility in the 21st century has led to the internationalisation of the English language (Crystal, 2003). Research regarding linguistic gains at university levels is however extremely scarce. This study aims to address this gap of knowledge and provide some answers as to how much linguistic gain can be expected after one year of English medium instruction. Two groups of undergraduate students enrolled in different levels of English medium instruction (EMI) were given a pre and post-test over a 1 year period. Results were analysed statistically; significant gains were found only in the semi- immersion group in the grammatical domain; although, there was a trend for improvement as well as higher scores for full immersion students. It might be interpreted that in order for linguistic gains to be seen in adults there needs to be some focus on form and language guidance (Muñoz, 2007; Pérez-Vidal, 2007). Thus, an integrated content and language (ICLHE) approach is more effective than a solely content based EMI model for university level content courses, if linguistic gains are the desired outcomes of the programme.</p>

scholarly journals Self-reflection of University Teachers at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katerina Tomsikova ◽  
◽  
Karel Tomsik ◽  
Lucie Smékalová ◽  
Karel Nemejc ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Sciences ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
University Level ◽  
Time Competence

The aim of the paper is to evaluate teachers´ competences and their self-reflection in the teaching process. The topicality of the research presented in the paper is given by the fact that teachers at university level must prove excellent competences regardless external factors which affect the teaching process any time. Competence is the key qualified and professional job performance in any sector. The paper focuses on the competences of university teachers which they acquire and develop throughout their career. Attention is given to professionally and personality cultivating competences, part of which is also self-reflection. Self-reflection refers to a person’s ability of introspection and willingness to learn more about own abilities and skills. This will lead to a better ability to identify changes that may be required. The methodology consists in a research based on a questionnaire survey and statistical evaluation of gathered information. The paper gives an outline of the evaluation process at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), during which opinions of students and teachers about instruction were analysed, together with the fulfilment of selected university competences. The main body of the paper is dedicated to the statistical processing of selected data from the evaluation survey conducted by using the SPSS programme. The results indicate that there are significant deviations of teachers´ self-evaluation from the students´ opinion. The Institute of Education and Communication is going to offer courses in advanced competence development using techniques of self-reflection. This has a potential to enhance effectiveness of the teaching process at university level.

scholarly journals Relevancy and Effectiveness of In-Service Training with Professional Needs of University Teachers in Curriculum Development and Instruction

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jam Muhammad Zafar ◽  
Muhammad Asif ◽  
Muhammad Akram ◽  
Muhammad Aslam
Keyword(s):  
Curriculum Development ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Major Purpose ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Professional Needs ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Service Training ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University

The major purpose of the study was to critically analyze the relevancy and effectiveness of the training contents and process of the workshop, to assess the training needs of university teachers in terms of conceptualizing new meaning and scope of curriculum development. The population of the study consisted of thirty-nine teachers from different departments of the Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology Rahim Yar Khan and resource person. Pre and Post tests were developed as a research tool. A pre-test was to be delivered to the trainees for assessing their previous knowledge about curriculum development. At the end of the workshop, a post-test was conducted to evaluate the outcomes of the workshop. Researchers also observed the resource persons’ role, participants’ performance, and instructional material, time management, venue, and refreshment. The collected data through pre-test and post-test was filtered and analyzed critically. In the light of the analysis of the research study, it was found that trainees of the workshop gained enough knowledge about the concepts, models, roles, global trends in the 21st century, principles, and main factors of curriculum development. It was concluded that the workshop was effective and healthy practice for the participants in the perspectives of curriculum development at the university level.

The Selection of Children's Books Translated from Spanish to Galician, Basque and Catalan (1940–80)

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-258
Author(s):  
Mónica Domínguez Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Social Economic ◽  
Children’S Literature ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Intercultural Relations ◽  
Children's Books ◽  
Source Text ◽  
The Status ◽  
Castilian Spanish ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Selection Of

This study deals with children's literature translated from Castilian Spanish into Galician, Basque and Catalan by a different publisher from that of the source text, between 1940 and 1980, and with the criteria used to choose books for translation during that period. It compares the different literatures within Spain and examines the intersystemic and intercultural relations that the translations reflect. Following the polysystems theory, literature is here conceived as a network of agents of different kinds: authors, publishers, readers, and literary models. Such a network, called a polysystem, is part of a larger social, economic, and cultural network. These extra-literary considerations play an important role in determining the selection of works to be translated. The article suggests that translations can be said to establish transcultural relations, and that they demonstrate different levels of power within a specific interliterary community. It concludes that, while translations may aim to change the pre-existent relationships, frequently they just reflect the status quo.

Reliable and Valid Tools for Measuring Surgeons' Teaching Performance: Residents' vs. Self Evaluation

2012 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 511-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin C.M. Boerebach ◽  
Onyebuchi A. Arah ◽  
Olivier R.C. Busch ◽  
Kiki M.J.M.H. Lombarts
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Performance ◽  
Self Evaluation

scholarly journals Developing a Professionalism Manual for Nurse Managers to Improve Their Perception Regarding Professionalism and Professional Identity

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 237796082110261
Author(s):  
Marwa H. Ageiz ◽  
Hayam A. Elshrief ◽  
Huda M. Bakeer
Keyword(s):  
Professional Identity ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Test Phase ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Performance Review ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Assessment Questionnaire

Background Developing a professional identity is rooted in the dimensions of professionalism and professional development. Moreover, the need for teaching professionalism has a mutual relationship with the formation of a desirable professional identity. Aim The current study aimed at developing a professionalism manual for the nurse managers to improve their perception regarding professionalism and professional identity. Design Quasi-experimental research design with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up was used. Setting The study was conducted at two different hospitals; Menoufia University hospital and Al-helal Insurance hospital, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Subjects The participants included all nurse managers at different levels from the two different hospitals ( n =100). Tools: tool 1: Professionalism Questionnaire and tool 2: Professional Identity Assessment Questionnaire were used to collect data. Results there was a statistically significant improvement in professionalism perception and professional identity level immediately after administering the professionalism manual and after three months in the follow-up phase than the pre-test phase. Additionally, there was a statistically significant positive correlation between two variables of the study at the post and follow-up phases, but not significant at the pre-test phase. Conclusion the professionalism manual was effective in improving nurse managers’ perceptions regarding professionalism and professional identity. Recommendations: Incorporate the attributes of professionalism that were included in the professionalism manual as a guide for the performance review processes of nurses.

Redesign of the System for Evaluation of Teaching Qualities in Anesthesiology Residency Training (SETQ Smart)

2016 ◽  
Vol 125 (5) ◽  
pp. 1056-1065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiki M. J. M. H. Lombarts ◽  
Andrew Ferguson ◽  
Markus W. Hollmann ◽  
Bente Malling ◽  
Onyebuchi A. Arah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Residency Training ◽  
Clinical Teaching ◽  
Teaching Performance ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Faculty Teaching ◽  
Multicenter Survey ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Global Ratings ◽  
Evaluation Of Teaching ◽  
Generalizability Analysis

Abstract Background Given the increasing international recognition of clinical teaching as a competency and regulation of residency training, evaluation of anesthesiology faculty teaching is needed. The System for Evaluating Teaching Qualities (SETQ) Smart questionnaires were developed for assessing teaching performance of faculty in residency training programs in different countries. This study investigated (1) the structure, (2) the psychometric qualities of the new tools, and (3) the number of residents’ evaluations needed per anesthesiology faculty to use the instruments reliably. Methods Two SETQ Smart questionnaires—for faculty self-evaluation and for resident evaluation of faculty—were developed. A multicenter survey was conducted among 399 anesthesiology faculty and 430 residents in six countries. Statistical analyses included exploratory factor analysis, reliability analysis using Cronbach α, item-total scale correlations, interscale correlations, comparison of composite scales to global ratings, and generalizability analysis to assess residents’ evaluations needed per faculty. Results In total, 240 residents completed 1,622 evaluations of 247 faculty. The SETQ Smart questionnaires revealed six teaching qualities consisting of 25 items. Cronbach α’s were very high (greater than 0.95) for the overall SETQ Smart questionnaires and high (greater than 0.80) for the separate teaching qualities. Interscale correlations were all within the acceptable range of moderate correlation. Overall, questionnaire and scale scores correlated moderately to highly with the global ratings. For reliable feedback to individual faculty, three to five resident evaluations are needed. Conclusions The first internationally piloted questionnaires for evaluating individual anesthesiology faculty teaching performance can be reliably, validly, and feasibly used for formative purposes in residency training.

scholarly journals Effect of Collaborative Writing Combined with Blog Online Learning on Indonesian EFL Learners’ Writing Skill across Motivation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-98
Author(s):  
Rizki Anugrah Putri Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Collaborative Writing ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract:   This study aims to investigate collaborative writing combined with blog online learning on the writing skill of Indonesian English foreign language (EFL) learners’ across their motivation. This research included a quasi experimental with the comparative time series. A quasi experimental study was employed by involving 61 learners of Senior High School. This research applied in into two groups: experimental and control. The treatment was conducted at 7 sessions, including the pre-test and post-test. The scores of pre-test and post-test in writing were used as a base of quantitative data analysis whereas the learners’ responses to motivation questionnaire were used to categorize their motivation. The result revealed that the collaborative writing combined with blog online learning on the writing was effective to enhance the learners’ writing skill. In addition, to apply the combination of collaborative writing and online blog learning, teacher should not worry about different levels of motivation among students where the students were motivated to use language.  

scholarly journals An Attempt at Promoting Undergraduate Sudanese EFL Students’ Performance in Academic Writing Skills

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammar Mohammed Ahmed Mudawy
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Extensive Reading ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Holy Quran ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
University Level

The study aims at suggesting effective methods and techniques that could improve English as a foreign language EFL students’ performance in writing skills. The researcher uses the descriptive, analytical method. Four tools were adopted pretest, post-test, supporting program, and a questionnaire for teachers for collecting data. Twenty-five students in Holy Quran University, Sudan, were chosen purposively, and thirty EFL teachers at a university level were randomly selected as a sample for the study. Ninty percent of the teachers agree on the suggested program and techniques. The findings of the study indicate that: using varied techniques and activities in pre-writing stage promotes students’ performances in writing, integration of reading and writing skills in the classroom improves students’ writing skills, as well as encouraging extensive reading outside the classroom promotes students’ performance in writing skills. Accordingly, the researcher recommends that: teachers should focus on the prewriting stage through different activities as well as reading and writing should be used in an integrated way in-class writing to guide the writing process.

scholarly journals Strategies to Overcome Translation Losses in the Novel “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck to Achieve Adequacy in Translation

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-32
Author(s):  
Konul Khalilova ◽  
Irina Orujova
Keyword(s):  
John Steinbeck ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Source Text ◽  
Grapes Of Wrath ◽  
Thought Patterns ◽  
Translation Techniques ◽  
Current Article ◽  
The Given ◽  
Different Levels

The current article involves the issues of losses, gains, or survivals contributing to literature in the process of translation. It represents a thorough study based on the novel “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck from English and, respectively, its translation into Azerbaijani by Ulfet Kurchayli. It investigates the problematic areas or challenges emerging from the source-text discrepancies. Furthermore, this article also concentrates on the issue of cultural non-equivalence or the losses occurring in translating English literary texts into Azerbaijani. The paper identifies the translation techniques adopted by the translator of John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. Adopting certain techniques rather than others has led to many losses on different levels. The translator’s important role as a cultural insider is also emphasized. The wide gap, distance, or the differences between the cultures, languages, and thought patterns of the English and Azerbaijani language speakers are the main factors resulting in various losses in the process of translation. Coping with these extra-linguistic constraints is harder than the linguistic ones as the translator has no choice in the given situations, deleting these elements from the TT or replacing them with elements that do not fit the context. This article aims at determining translation losses and gains, defining ways that the translator employs for compensating losses, through the analysis of John Steinbeck’s style in The Grapes of Wrath. The article concludes that there are some situations where the translation of a certain text from the SL into the TL embraces alteration in the whole informational content of the text, in the form of expressions or words.

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