scholarly journals The Role of Students in the Governance of Public Higher Education: a Case Study of Malta

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Colin Borg
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Student Participation ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
The Subject

Abstract Objective: The aim of this paper is to analyse the extent of student involvement in higher education governance by considering Malta as a case study. When analysing participation within institutions, two main players are involved: students and staff. Methodology: The author uses a hybrid of methodological tools to analyse the subject matter. A review of the existing literature is compounded with document analysis and the collection of unpublished institutional data. Findings: Student participation in the governance of higher education institutions (HEIs) is becoming a pressing reality. Students, who are the institutional clients, are a crucial key player in the manner in which HEIs are governed and managed. Therefore, HEIs have an interest in ensuring effective student participation. Various mechanisms are available and student participation is not always at an optimum level. Value Added: This paper analyse in detail two main mechanisms of student participation: elections and academic feedback. A qualitative analysis is provided in order to measure the extent of participation. Elections are an important tool to elect student representatives while study-unit and course feedback provide valuable information to improve teaching and learning. Recommendations: Further research is required in order to determine the quality of student participation in academic boards and committees. Therefore, the quantitative analysis is to be embraced with qualitative data. Furthermore, HEIs are to study ways in which they can create more participatory tools within their complex governing arrangements. The issue of involving more established student societies, which are not intrinsically part of the governing structures, is also essential.

scholarly journals KEBIJAKAN PENYELENGGARAAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (Studi Tentang Peran Sistem Informasi Akademik Dalam Penyelenggaran Pendidikan Tinggi Di STKIP PGRI Bangkalan)

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Agoeng Koerniawan SA
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Academic Information

The purpose of this study was to determine the role of academic information systems in improving the quality of higher education implementation in PGRI STKIP Bangkalan, and the extent to which the policies of implementing higher education before and after the use of information systems and how satisfaction is felt by students towards academic information systems at STKIP PGRI Bangkalan, named STKIP PGRI Bangkalan’s Siakad.The study was conducted by conducting a survey of users of the internet-based academic information system (Siakad STKIP PGRI Bangkalan), namely lecturers, students and employees with the method of observation and conducting in-depth interviews to obtain as much information as possible from all respondents/informants. The number of informants was 5 people consisting of the chairman of STKIP PGRI Bangkalan, Vice Chairman I, Head of BAAK and two students who had experience in their respective fields of work, knew deeply and had many roles in the process of using information systems.Based on the results of the study, it was shown that with the use of the information system/ STKIP PGRI Bangkalan’s Siakad which is one of the facilities for the smooth activities of the teaching and learning process, it proved to provide convenience, many benefits and benefits that greatly support the duties of serving lecturers, students and outsiders requiring. This is evidenced by the support of the support of lecturers and students, capacity, namely the ability of employees to process data and value, namely the benefits felt by lecturers, employees and students as well as outside parties in need.

scholarly journals LA DISCIPLINA HISTORIA DE LAS MATEMÁTICAS EN LA UNIVERSIDAD FEDERAL DEL TRIÁNGULO MINERO: UN BREVE INFORME

PARADIGMA ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 317-332
Author(s):  
Mônica De Cássia Siqueira Martines
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
History Of Mathematics ◽  
Specific Situation ◽  
Initial Training ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Estudio De Caso

Este artículo describe los resultados de un experimento que involucró la enseñanza y la investigación en la disciplina de Historia de las Matemáticas, impartido por el autor en la Universidad Federal de Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM) desde el comienzo de la oferta del Grado en Matemáticas en esa institución de educación superior. En este sentido, presentamos el formato de las clases y evaluaciones que se realizan para el tema del estudio que originó este artículo. La investigación desarrollada fue del tipo cualitativo, en particular un estudio de caso, ya que la experiencia descrita y explicada se centra en la preocupación por los aspectos de la realidad del aula de una sola situación específica. Los resultados muestran la necesidad de reflexión constante, diálogo y posibles cambios en la didáctica en el aula, ya que los estudiantes, cada día, son diferentes en un mundo globalizado e informatizado. También revelan la necesidad de invitar a los estudiantes a asumir el papel de protagonistas, de modo que las formas de evaluación para cada clase puedan modificarse.Palabras clave: Historia de las matemáticas; Evaluación; Formación inicial de profesores de matemáticas. THE DISCIPLINE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS AT THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF THE MINING TRIANGLE: A BRIEF REPORT AbstractThis article describes the results of an experiment that involved teaching and research in the History of Mathematics discipline, taught by the author at the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM) since the beginning of the offer of the Degree in Mathematics at that institution of higher education. In this sense, we present the format of the classes and assessments that are carried out for the subject of the study that originated this article. The research developed was of the qualitative type, particularly a case study, since the experience described and explained is centered on the concern with aspects of the classroom reality of a single specific situation. The results show the need for constant reflection, dialogue and possible change in the didactics in the classroom, since the students, each day, are different in a globalized and computerized world. They also reveal the need to invite students to assume the role of protagonists, so that the forms of assessment for each class can be modified.Keywords: History of Mathematics; Evaluation; Initial training of mathematics teachers.A DISCIPLINA HISTÓRIA DA MATEMÁTICA NA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO TRIÂNGULO MINEIRO:UM BREVE RELATO ResumoEste artigo descreve os resultados de uma experiência que envolveu ensino e pesquisa na disciplina História da Matemática, ministrada pela autora na Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM) desde o início da oferta do curso de Licenciatura em Matemática na referida instituição de ensino superior. Neste sentido apresentamos o formato das aulas e avaliações que são realizadas para a disciplina foco do estudo que originou este artigo. A pesquisa desenvolvida foi do tipo qualitativa, particularmente um estudo de caso, uma vez que a experiência descrita e explicada está centrada na preocupação com os aspectos da realidade da sala de aula de uma única situação especifica. Os resultados mostram a necessidade de constante reflexão, diálogo e possível alteração na didática em sala de aula, visto que os(as) alunos(as), a cada dia, se mostram diferentes perante um mundo globalizado e informatizado. Revelam, também, a necessidade de convidar os(as) alunos(as) a assumirem o papel de protagonistas, fazendo com que as formas de avaliação de cada turma possam ser modificadas.Palavras-chave: História da Matemática; Avaliação; Formação inicial de professores de matemática.

scholarly journals Teaching and Learning Continuity Amid and Beyond the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filomena T. Dayagbil ◽  
Daisy R. Palompon ◽  
Laurence L. Garcia ◽  
Michelle Mae J. Olvido
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Strategic Actions ◽  
Teaching And Learning Environment ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Qualitative Responses

The study explored the challenges and issues in teaching and learning continuity of public higher education in the Philippines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study employed the exploratory mixed-method triangulation design and analyzed the data gathered from 3, 989 respondents composed of students and faculty members. It was found out that during school lockdowns, the teachers made adjustments in teaching and learning designs guided by the policies implemented by the institution. Most of the students had difficulty complying with the learning activities and requirements due to limited or no internet connectivity. Emerging themes were identified from the qualitative responses to include the trajectory for flexible learning delivery, the role of technology, the teaching and learning environment, and the prioritization of safety and security. Scenario analysis provided the contextual basis for strategic actions amid and beyond the pandemic. To ensure teaching and learning continuity, it is concluded that higher education institutions have to migrate to flexible teaching and learning modality recalibrate the curriculum, capacitate the faculty, upgrade the infrastructure, implement a strategic plan and assess all aspects of the plan.

Is Anyone There? Being ‘Present' in Distance Education

2010 ◽  
pp. 194-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Reupert ◽  
Darryl Maybery
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Technical Aspects ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Subject

Research on higher education distance education tends to focus on the technical aspects of distance teaching, with little focus on the personal components of teaching and learning. In this chapter, students are interviewed to identify whether they want a personal presence from their lecturers and if so, what this presence might look like in distance education. Conversely, lecturers are interviewed to determine what they personally bring of themselves when teaching in distance mode. Results indicate that many, but not all, distance students want their lecturers to be passionate about their subject, form relationships and be open and available. However, there were some students, albeit a minority, who wanted to focus solely on the subject. Other students were clear that even though they valued lecturers’ personal revelations, these needed to be directly related to subject materials. Similarly, distance lecturers suggest that while they do reveal aspects of their personality there are also boundaries as to how much they ‘give’ of themselves. A case study is presented that extends this discussion and provides one approach, through the use of technology, for taking the ‘distance’ out of distance teaching.

scholarly journals Instructional Leadership and Role of Module Leaders

2021 ◽  
pp. 105678792110423
Author(s):  
Afzal Sayed Munna
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Instructional Leadership ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Effective Teaching And Learning ◽  
The Relationship

Leadership plays an important role in an educational establishment as they help to manage the day-to-day activities. Instructional leadership has always played a distinct role in higher education as the role of instructional leadership was always to influence on effective teaching and learning processes. The purpose of this research is intended to identify the role of instructional leadership, including the relationship between instructional leadership and the role of module leaders in higher education using their own institution as a case study. The author conducted a small scall semistructured interview where two programme leaders were selected from the School of Business and Health and Social Care and were approached directly by sending formal email and also over the phone and asked if they were willing to participate. Research findings suggest that instructional leadership enables the programme/module leaders to establish a shared belief around the learning and can improve the learner’s achievement.

scholarly journals DISASTER RESILIENT BUILT ENVIRONMENT: ROLE OF LIFELONG LEARNING AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohan Siriwardena ◽  
Chamindi Malalgoda ◽  
Menaha Thayaparan ◽  
Dilanthi Amaratunga ◽  
Kaushal Keraminiyage
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Management Education ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Managerial Innovation ◽  
Peculiar Nature

Disasters cause considerable damage around the world every year. The built environment is significantly affected by disasters. Whilst the built environment is expected to withstand such occurrences, the construction industry is expected to play a pivotal role in reconstruction of damaged property and infrastructure. Such responses call for technological and managerial innovation. Therefore it is important that construction professionals receive continuous skill development to respond to disaster situations in order to build a disaster resilient built environment. Due to the complexities involved in and due to peculiar nature of disaster situations, lifelong learning is considered as an appropriate way of ensuring continuous education to the various stakeholders of disaster management. The paper reports preliminary findings from a European Commission funded research project aimed at modernising the higher education institutes to support lifelong learning in the built environment. The paper reports the key findings from the literature review and case study on disaster management, emphasising the role of lifelong learning in disaster management education. Empirical data collected as part of the workshop suggest that providing disaster management education as a degree programme is ineffective due to the complexity and multi-disciplinary nature of the subject. Further, the lack of involvement with the industry and the lack of research and development activities on disaster management by built environment professionals act as hindrance to effective disaster management education. In addressing the shortcomings on the existing approaches of disaster management education, this paper concludes that lifelong learning as the most appropriate approach to educate built environment professional in the context of disaster management.

scholarly journals Students of public higher education institutions and their economic impact during COVID-19, case study, 2020

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-50
Author(s):  
Irma Amelia AYALA-RÍOS ◽  
Saúl GONZÁLEZ-CRUZ ◽  
Iván LÓPEZ-SÁNCHEZ
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Teaching Learning

The economic impact on students caused by COVID-19 seriously affected the economy of families, as well as the teaching-learning process. Unfortunately, educational institutions from preschool to higher education, which is the subject of our analysis, were forced to close their facilities. The objective of this research is to determine the economic impact generated in higher education students as a consequence of COVID-19. Supported by a case study and with the help of an electronic survey, we intend to identify elements that will help us to know the degree of economic impact on higher education students. In order to achieve the research objective, we will work under the model of a case study that will allow us to clearly and objectively identify those factors that had a significant impact on the economy of students at the higher education level. The type of research included in the study is conclusive - descriptive. The research approach is qualitative, since a survey is used to review the information under study.

Deconstructing quality in South African higher education

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kehdinga George Fomunyam
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Staff Development ◽  
South African ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
South African Universities ◽  
South African Higher Education

Purpose This study aims to examine six South African universities with a particular focus on the quality of teaching and learning. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative case study approach was adopted and data were mainly generated by means of open-ended questionnaires. The questionnaire was circulated to approximately 1,800 students and 746 completed it. The data were categorized and analysed thematically, using both national and international benchmarks for quality teaching and learning. Findings The findings reveal that teaching and learning in South African universities is marred by a plethora of challenges. Lecturers lack basic skills and essential resources to effectively facilitate teaching and learning. Furthermore, quality benchmarks set by the Council on Higher Education are only met on paper and little or nothing is done to translate this into practice. Originality/value The study proposes among others that clearer policies on funding are recommended to ensure proper allocation of resources, staff development and institutional comeliness. Finally, to enhance transformation, universities should prioritize teaching and learning and take steps to ensure that those teaching in the classroom are qualified to do so.

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