scholarly journals THE BACHELOR OF BIOCHEMISTRY IN BRAZIL

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
H. G. Cordeiro ◽  
D. G. Pompeu ◽  
B. Torres ◽  
P. A. Granjeiro
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Playing Field ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Industry Research ◽  
Bachelor Degrees ◽  
New Graduate ◽  
Undergraduate Programs

INTRODUCTION: The economic and social development of Brazil in the last decade has contributed to the installation of new graduate and undergraduate programs, as are the case with bachelor degrees in Biochemistry at UFV, UFSJ and UEM. These graduates are prepared to work in industry, research institutes and universities in areas of knowledge involving Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This is happening in developed countries since the first half of the last century, surprising and late is the implementation of bachelor of Biochemistry in Brazil. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to perform a comparative analysis of the Bachelor in Biochemistry in Brazil from the perspective of the main difficulties of implementing and courses maintenance. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Interviews were conducted with undergraduate students, graduates, professors, staff and managers from bachelor degrees in Biochemistry at UFV, UFSJ and UEM. The sampling procedure was non probabilistic for judgment (choice of the subjects involved and interested in the course of biochemistry) to undergraduate students, graduates, professors and staff and non probabilistic for convenience to managers. The qualitative assessment to depict the representative keywords was performed using words cloud by WordleTM. RESULTS: The study included 5 managers, 24 professors, 12 staff, 25 undergraduate students, 5 graduates. For the students the main reason for the course selection should be scientific vocation and affinity with chemistry and biology; most cited positive parameters were faculty and great structure, practical classes and broad playing field; most cited negatives were high mandatory disciplines, little student free time and lack of sophisticated equipment. Despite the conception of the programs have happened in different contexts and regions we noted similarities deficiencies and distresses. CONCLUSION: Difficulties must be overcome for all courses are structural adjustments in program and physical installation.Keywords: Bachelor, Biochemistry, Brazil.Sponsor: UFSJ

A Comparison of Videotape and Teacher-Directed Instruction on Knowledge, Performance, and Assessment of Fundamental Motor Skills

1995 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arlene A. Ignico
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Fundamental Motor Skills ◽  
Practical Strategy ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Directed Instruction ◽  
Assessment Skills ◽  
Undergraduate Programs

Although competency in qualitative assessment is a critical prerequisite for effective teaching, undergraduate programs have struggled in developing this competency. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of interactive videotape (IV) and teacher-directed (TD) instructional methods on knowledge, performance, and assessment of fundamental motor skills. Participants were thirty undergraduate students enrolled in two motor development classes taught by the same instructor. The IV group viewed twelve instructional videotapes while the TD group received training through teacher demonstrations. Both groups received a total of 450 minutes of instruction and practice. The data analyses indicated significant differences in favor of the IV group for each of the three dependent variables. Results suggest that a videotape instructional method is a time-efficient and practical strategy to enhance qualitative assessment skills of undergraduate students.

A Decade of the World Trade Organization and the Trade Performance of Muslim Countries

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-44
Author(s):  
Ruzita Mohd. Amin
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
World Trade Organization ◽  
World Trade ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Playing Field ◽  
Muslim Countries ◽  
The World ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
Merchandise Trade ◽  
Wto Agreements

The World Trade Organization (WTO), established on 1 January 1995 as a successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), has played an important role in promoting global free trade. The implementation of its agreements, however, has not been smooth and easy. In fact this has been particularly difficult for developing countries, since they are expected to be on a level playing field with the developed countries. After more than a decade of existence, it is worth looking at the WTO’s impact on developing countries, particularly Muslim countries. This paper focuses mainly on the performance of merchandise trade of Muslim countries after they joined the WTO. I first analyze their participation in world merchandise trade and highlight their trade characteristics in general. This is then followed by a short discussion on the implications of WTO agreements on Muslim countries and some recommendations on how to face this challenge.

scholarly journals Comprehensive Investigation of Factors Influencing University Students’ Academic Performance in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 375
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alabdulkarem ◽  
Mohammad Alhojailan ◽  
Saad Alabdulkarim
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Education Outcomes ◽  
Professional Careers ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Undergraduate Programs ◽  
Relationship Of

Academic success in undergraduate programs is indicative of potential achievements for graduates in their professional careers. The reasons for an outstanding performance are complex and influenced by several principles and factors. An example of this complexity is that success factors might change depending on the culture of students. The relationship of 32 factors with the reported academic performance (RAP) was investigated by using a survey distributed over four key universities in Saudi Arabia. A total of 3565 Saudi undergraduate students completed the survey. The examined factors included those related to upbringing, K-12 education, and structured and unstructured activities. Statistical results validate that many factors had a significant relationship with the RAP. Among those factors, paternal’s education level and work field, type of intermediate and high schools, and the attendance of prayers in mosques were significantly associated with the reported performance. This study provides important insights into the potential root causes of success so that they can be targeted by educators and policy makers in the effort to enhance education outcomes.

scholarly journals Analyzing Descriptive Writing among Chinese Undergraduates According to Gender

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
Qian CHEN ◽  
Subadrah Madhawa Nair
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Hunan Province ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Descriptive Writing ◽  
Chinese Undergraduates

The aim of the study is to assess the Chinese undergraduate students’ EFL descriptive writing ability according to gender and to explore four EFL lecturers’ views on how to help students enhance their EFL descriptive writing. This study employed descriptive research design using the QUAN-qual model. A descriptive writing test was used as an instrument and the essays of the students were marked by a lecturer. Purposive sampling was used to select samples which consists of 400 Chinese undergraduate students (200 males and 200 females) from Hunan City University in Hunan Province, China. Before the actual study, the researcher carried out a pilot test to investigate the reliability and validity of the instrument (descriptive writing test). The results obtained from the quantitative data showed that female students outperformed male students in their overall writing as well as each component of the writing. In relation to students’ writing level, the lecturers emphasized that it is very crucial to utilize the Process Approach in class to enhance students’ vocabulary and grammar foundation. In addition, students are required to practice writing more frequently which can arouse their enthusiasm in learning English.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Impact of a brief Health at Every Size-Based activity on body positivity and internal weight-based oppression

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanaa Ahmed ◽  
Sana Elashie ◽  
Lily O'Hara
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Missing Responses ◽  
Health At Every Size ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Internal weight-based oppression WBO is the internalized negative attitudes, values and beliefs people hold about body weight, and is associated with depression, anxiety, body image disturbance, disordered eating, avoidance of physical activity, and increased calorie consumption. Conversely, body positivity encompasses body acceptance, body appreciation, and body love, and adaptive approaches protective of health and wellbeing. The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of the brief activity on body positivity and internal WBO in female students at Qatar University. Methods: The study used a quasi-experimental pre-post evaluation design, with quantitative assessment of body positivity and internal weight-based oppression before a brief activity (pre), immediately afterwards (post), and 10 weeks later (follow up), and qualitative assessment at the 10-week follow up. Love your Body, a Health at Every Size-based activity, was developed and delivered by public health students as part of the Mental Health Festival. The 10- minute activity involved Yay scales, positive affirmation stickers, photography, postcards, and gratitude writing. Evaluation measures used were the Body Appreciation Scale 2 (BAS-2), Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (M-WBIS), Fat Attitudes Assessment Toolkit Size Acceptance (FAAT-SA) and Self Reflection (FAAT-SR) subscales, and an open-ended questionnaire. Results: A total of 35 female undergraduate students completed assessments at all time points. Self-reflection and body appreciation increased significantly after the activity. All measures showed a trend towards improvement from pre to post assessment, but a return to baseline or near baseline status after 10 weeks. Qualitative results suggested that improvements were sustained at follow up. Conclusion: The activity had a positive effect on participants’ body appreciation and self-reflection in the short term, but these improvements were not sustained over the longer term. The high number of missing responses compromised the potential to determine findings that are more robust.

Perception and Uses of Social Networking Sites by Undergraduate Students in Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Posigha Bassil Ebiwolate ◽  
Ojohwoh Rose
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Social Relation ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Impact

This study investigates the perception and use of social networking sites among undergraduate students in Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The main purpose of the study is ascertained the popularly used SNS, the purpose of using the SNSs, the perception of students towards SNSs and identity the impact of the use of SNSs by the undergraduate students. The study adopted descriptive research. The population of the study is 300 registered undergraduate students of Niger Delta University Library. Questionnaire was used to collected data. The result shows that Facebook, Google and WhatsApp are the popularly used social networking sites. Social relation, academic learning activities, sharing of information, etc. are the purpose of using social networking sites. The findings also revealed positive perception towards the use of social networking sites and, positive impact of using social networking sites. Arising from the findings some recommendations were made.

scholarly journals Undergraduate biological sciences and biotechnology students’ reflective essays focus on descriptive details of experiential learning experiences

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-103
Author(s):  
Patricia A. Halpin ◽  
Ann E. Donahue ◽  
Kathryn M. S. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Career Readiness ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Learning Gains ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Apprenticeship Model ◽  
Enhance Student Learning

Experiential learning experiences (ELEs), opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills critically in a hands-on environment, are fundamental to the apprenticeship model of biological and biotechnological sciences. ELEs enhance student-learning gains, increase career readiness, and provide important networking opportunities. However, students do not often recognize the benefits of ELEs. Reflection is a highly effective tool to articulate learning gains and connect new content with established knowledge. Therefore, senior undergraduate students ( n = 23), majoring in biological sciences or biotechnology, wrote required reflective essays about their ELE, in response to an intentionally vague prompt. Qualitative assessment of the reflective essays identified themes present in the reflective essays that typically included descriptions of what students did, with whom they worked, and what they learned during their ELE, but lacked critical analysis or deep reflection about their experience. Differences were also present between different types of ELEs. These results provide a foundation for guiding students to deeper reflection, ultimately resulting in greater benefits from their ELEs. To promote more robust reflection, and, therefore, theoretically enhance learning gains from ELEs, we suggest multiple iterations of reflection, instructor feedback and coaching, and ELE-specific prompts that focus on the placement of ELEs within students’ personal and professional trajectory.

College Students’ Perspectives on Campus Health Centers as a Sexual Assault Resource: A Qualitative Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Halstead ◽  
Jessica R. Williams ◽  
Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Student Health Center

Students’ perspectives of student health centers as a resource for sexual violence were examined. A qualitative, descriptive research design was used. Data were collected from 37 female undergraduate students in March 2016. Four focus groups were conducted and analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. Three themes emerged: (a) supports and barriers to using student health centers for sexual violence; (b) student health centers’ responsibility to educate students about sexual violence; and (c) student health centers’ responsibility to use campus-wide, comprehensive sexual violence efforts. Participants provided several recommendations to assist student health centers with addressing sexual violence. To maximize utility as an on-campus sexual violence resource, student health centers should foster a climate that is supportive of students’ use of the facility and tailor their efforts to address students’ needs. Student health center recommendations and suggestions for future research are provided.

Assessment Of The Implementation Of Contents For Secondary School Biology Curriculum In Three States In Southwest, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 270-276
Author(s):  
Oladamola Dickson Akinnodi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Validation Process ◽  
Biology Teachers ◽  
The Public ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Biology Curriculum

The study assessed the implementation of contents for secondary school biology curriculum in three states in Southwest, Nigeria. The descriptive research design of the survey type was used in this study. The population of the study comprised all Biology teachers in all the public secondary schools in Ondo, Osun and Oyo States. The samples for the study consisted of 180 biology teachers drawn from 180 public secondary schools in the three states. The sample was selected using multistage sampling procedure. An instrument tagged Inventory on Implementation of Biology Curriculum (IIBC) was used for collecting the data for the study. The validation process was exempted since an inventory was used. The responses obtained were collated and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that Biology curriculum contents were not fully covered. It was also revealed that most of the schools do not meet the recommended standard of at least 2 periods per week for practical work in Biology. It was further revealed that the implementation of the contents of Biology curriculum in secondary schools do not differ among the three states considered in this study. It was recommended among others that Biology teacher should intensify efforts to see that the biology curriculum contents are covered and implemented.

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