This document provides background information and outlines the methodology for a research study on faculty perceptions of undergraduate research supervision. The study aims to analyze faculty experiences supervising undergraduate research projects and examine personal and institutional factors that may affect the supervision process. The research will be conducted through questionnaires distributed to 19 faculty members and interviews with 5 purposefully selected participants at a university in Mexico. Questionnaire data will be analyzed quantitatively using SPSS, while interview transcripts will be analyzed qualitatively using Atlas.ti. The results intend to provide insight into the undergraduate research supervision process to benefit faculty, students, and the institution.
Kajian tindakan adalah proses kolaboratif di mana guru mengevaluasi amalan mereka untuk meningkatkan kualiti pendidikan. Ia melibatkan kitaran perancangan, tindakan, pemerhatian dan refleksi untuk menguji strategi baharu dan merekod hasilnya supaya dikongsi bersama guru lain. Kajian tindakan bertujuan memperbaiki amalan guru dengan mengenal pasti masalah sendiri, menilai kerja sendiri, dan mempertimbangkan
This research used qualitative action research methods to study teaching and learning processes at a school. Data was collected over three months through classroom observations, document analysis, interviews, and surveys from teachers, students, and documents. The data was analyzed and organized into categories related to didactic theory, student responses, interactions, and language development. The research included democratic, process, and dialogic validity by incorporating multiple perspectives from teachers, students, and co-researchers throughout the process.
The document summarizes key aspects of action research models proposed by various researchers. It discusses Kurt Lewin's action research spiral model involving continuous improvement through learning from evaluations. The Kemmis and McTaggart model involves reflection on teaching issues, developing plans to address problems, implementing and observing plans through cycles until issues are resolved. Effective action research involves participation and reflection from teachers, students, and researchers to improve educational practices through collaborative problem identification and intervention evaluation.
This document discusses participatory research and participatory action research. It defines participatory research as a collaborative process aimed at social transformation that involves researchers and participants working together to examine and change problematic situations. Participatory action research is described as a form of action research where professional researchers collaborate fully with organization members to study and transform the organization. The key characteristics, frameworks, advantages, and disadvantages of participatory research and participatory action research are outlined.
Halcon dissertation final defense powerpoint 11-08-10Eric Halcon
This document summarizes a research study on innovations in business education programs at two women's colleges in Metro Manila - Assumption College and St. Scholastica's College. Key findings from interviews with faculty at the colleges identified several innovative features of their business programs, including strong theology foundations, experiential learning methods like case studies and problem-based learning, industry partnerships, and topics relevant to women such as women's issues and social responsibility. The research aims to develop a model for how innovation can enhance the competitiveness of business education programs at women's colleges.
This document outlines the agenda for Shelley Blundell's dissertation defense at Kent State University on an investigation of the academic information search process experiences of remedial undergraduate students. The defense will include an overview of the rationale, importance, and methodology of the study, as well as a discussion of the findings, conclusions, implications, and recommendations. The study used a phenomenological approach to understand how remedial undergraduate students experience and describe their academic information search process both during and after completing a research assignment.
This study investigated the relationship between teacher-student interaction and student performance. A survey was conducted of bachelor students to collect data on interaction levels (measured by teacher availability, student-teacher meetings, and class participation) and performance levels (measured by grades and attendance). Statistical analysis found a positive correlation between interaction and performance, supporting the hypothesis that increased interaction leads to higher student performance. The study concludes greater teacher-student interaction is important for student achievement and makes recommendations to encourage more interaction through classroom discussions, informal contact, and notifying students of interaction benefits.
Kajian tindakan adalah proses kolaboratif di mana guru mengevaluasi amalan mereka untuk meningkatkan kualiti pendidikan. Ia melibatkan kitaran perancangan, tindakan, pemerhatian dan refleksi untuk menguji strategi baharu dan merekod hasilnya supaya dikongsi bersama guru lain. Kajian tindakan bertujuan memperbaiki amalan guru dengan mengenal pasti masalah sendiri, menilai kerja sendiri, dan mempertimbangkan
This research used qualitative action research methods to study teaching and learning processes at a school. Data was collected over three months through classroom observations, document analysis, interviews, and surveys from teachers, students, and documents. The data was analyzed and organized into categories related to didactic theory, student responses, interactions, and language development. The research included democratic, process, and dialogic validity by incorporating multiple perspectives from teachers, students, and co-researchers throughout the process.
The document summarizes key aspects of action research models proposed by various researchers. It discusses Kurt Lewin's action research spiral model involving continuous improvement through learning from evaluations. The Kemmis and McTaggart model involves reflection on teaching issues, developing plans to address problems, implementing and observing plans through cycles until issues are resolved. Effective action research involves participation and reflection from teachers, students, and researchers to improve educational practices through collaborative problem identification and intervention evaluation.
This document discusses participatory research and participatory action research. It defines participatory research as a collaborative process aimed at social transformation that involves researchers and participants working together to examine and change problematic situations. Participatory action research is described as a form of action research where professional researchers collaborate fully with organization members to study and transform the organization. The key characteristics, frameworks, advantages, and disadvantages of participatory research and participatory action research are outlined.
Halcon dissertation final defense powerpoint 11-08-10Eric Halcon
This document summarizes a research study on innovations in business education programs at two women's colleges in Metro Manila - Assumption College and St. Scholastica's College. Key findings from interviews with faculty at the colleges identified several innovative features of their business programs, including strong theology foundations, experiential learning methods like case studies and problem-based learning, industry partnerships, and topics relevant to women such as women's issues and social responsibility. The research aims to develop a model for how innovation can enhance the competitiveness of business education programs at women's colleges.
This document outlines the agenda for Shelley Blundell's dissertation defense at Kent State University on an investigation of the academic information search process experiences of remedial undergraduate students. The defense will include an overview of the rationale, importance, and methodology of the study, as well as a discussion of the findings, conclusions, implications, and recommendations. The study used a phenomenological approach to understand how remedial undergraduate students experience and describe their academic information search process both during and after completing a research assignment.
This study investigated the relationship between teacher-student interaction and student performance. A survey was conducted of bachelor students to collect data on interaction levels (measured by teacher availability, student-teacher meetings, and class participation) and performance levels (measured by grades and attendance). Statistical analysis found a positive correlation between interaction and performance, supporting the hypothesis that increased interaction leads to higher student performance. The study concludes greater teacher-student interaction is important for student achievement and makes recommendations to encourage more interaction through classroom discussions, informal contact, and notifying students of interaction benefits.
An innovative mechanisms to increase the effectiveness of independent educati...SubmissionResearchpa
This article provides recommendations for the organization of methodological services based on innovative approaches that affect the quality of education in general and special education institutions. by Mahmudova Madinahon Sobirkhonovna 2020. An innovative mechanisms to increase the effectiveness of independent education of future defectologists. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 11 (Dec. 2020), 210-211. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i12.920. https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/920/868 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/920
The effectiveness of co curricular activities on academic achievements of sec...Alexander Decker
This study examined the effect of co-curricular activities on the academic achievement of secondary school students in Abbottabad, Pakistan. 200 students were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in physical and non-physical co-curricular activities for 40 minutes daily for 12 weeks, while the control group did not. Pre- and post-tests were used to measure the students' academic achievement in mathematics and English. The results showed that the experimental groups performed significantly better than the control groups on the post-test in government boys' schools, government girls' schools, and private girls' schools, but not in private boys' schools. Thus, the study concluded that co-curricular activities can positively impact academic achievement,
This study examined how time spent studying and working affects college students' academic performance. The authors analyzed survey data from 264 business students at a public university. They found that contrary to popular belief, the amount of time spent studying or working had no direct influence on students' semester GPA. However, the results suggested that non-ability factors like motivation interact with ability and time spent studying to influence academic performance. Specifically, motivation had a stronger impact on the GPA of students who spent more time studying outside of class.
Research Proposal (The effect of extraculicullar activities)Ria Dwi Pratiwi
This document discusses extracurricular activities and their effect on student learning. It begins with background information on extracurricular activities, noting that they are conducted outside of regular school hours and can support student learning. The document then formulates the problem as examining the relationship between English debate extracurricular activities and class X student achievement in English subjects. It identifies the study's objectives as determining the impact of these extracurricular activities on student learning and their relationship to achievement. The study will focus on class X students at one particular high school.
Understanding Labor and Commodity In a Fine Art Painting Practice: An Art Bas...Xeita Qieta
This document summarizes a dissertation that studied teacher perceptions of professional learning communities (PLCs) in 10 New Jersey schools. The dissertation examined teacher perceptions in three areas - context, process, and content - over the course of a year as schools transitioned to PLCs. The study aimed to provide data on how teachers experienced the transition process to help other schools adopting PLCs. While PLCs have gained attention as a reform model, there is limited empirical research on teacher perceptions during implementation. The dissertation sought to address this gap by analyzing teacher survey responses over time to understand how perceptions changed as schools transitioned to PLCs.
The document provides a research proposal on assessing the degree of happiness among distance learning university students and its relationship to their life achievements. The proposal outlines the objectives as identifying students' happiness levels, problems impacting happiness, and measures to enhance professional skills. It details the research methodology which will use a mixed methods approach including surveys and interviews of 360 students from the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Statistical analysis using SPSS will analyze the data. If completed, the study could help improve distance education programs and quality by better understanding factors influencing student happiness and achievement.
This document summarizes a research study that explored student assignment production in two courses at a South African university. The study used an ethnographic methodology with a dual focus on students and the curriculum context.
The research design aimed to avoid deficit perspectives of students by validating student experiences through rich descriptions, while also examining the influence of curriculum and institutional structures. Data collection involved observing students' assignment work and interviewing lecturers about curriculum decision-making.
Findings illustrated the complex vocational education environment and how assignments signaled professional knowledge requirements. Student approaches to assignments showed flexibility and agency in engaging with requirements. The methodology provided insight into how curriculum and institutional factors shape student learning opportunities.
This dissertation studied strategies to increase participation in peer tutoring programs for first-generation college students. The study surveyed first-generation students at a public university about their participation in tutoring programs. Most students reported they did not participate in tutoring. The study examined reasons for non-participation and student opinions on current recruitment strategies. The results could help develop new strategies to improve tutoring program participation and support for first-generation students.
Locus of Control and Academic Achievement of Undergraduate College Students o...inventionjournals
The purpose of this paper was to examine the relationship between Locus of Control and academic achievement of male and female undergraduate students of Guwahati city of Assam, India. A review of the previous literature has shown that positive significant relationship existed between internal locus of control and academic achievement of students. The study was conducted on a sample of 240 male and female undergraduate students, from various degree colleges of Guwahati. The Indian adaptation of Rotter’s Locus of control scale was used to assess the locus of control of the students. The results indicated that there was no significant positive correlation between external locus of control and academic achievement of the students.
Extra Curricular Activites and Self-efficacyQuimm Lee
This document discusses a study that examined the relationship between student participation in extracurricular activities and perceived academic self-efficacy. The study hypothesized that students who participated in extracurricular activities would have higher academic self-efficacy scores than those who did not participate. The results found that academic self-efficacy scores were significantly higher for the group of students who participated in extracurricular activities, supporting the hypothesis.
This meta-analysis examines research on whether participation in extra-curricular activities (ECA) improves educational outcomes for secondary school students. The analysis included 29 studies, most using US data. It found small effect sizes for participation in non-specific ECA, academic clubs, journalism, performing arts, sports, and leadership activities on academic achievement and other educational outcomes. While some associations were found between ECA participation and outcomes, no conclusive evidence of causal effects was demonstrated due to methodological limitations in the studies.
The present study was conducted at Lucknow District in Uttar Pradesh. The purpose of this study is to document how being perform in extra-curricular activities can influence development in academics, social skills, and high school completion. In this paper we study the possible influence of extracurricular activities on student’s performance of eighth-and ninth graders. 120 students of age group between 13 to 16 years comprised the sample of the study. Self-made questionnaire for school students were administered. Data was analyzed in term of percentage and t-test analysis. The statistical analysis revealed that all the 6 types of extracurricular activities, viz. Yoga, Horse riding, Sport activities, Dance, Music and Indoor and outdoor activities together showed significant role in some extracurricular activities and Student’s performance of Government and Private School. Students who participate in extracurricular activities generally benefit from the many opportunities afforded them. Benefits of participating in extracurricular activities included having better grades, having higher standardized test scores and higher educational attainment, attending school more regularly, and having higher a higher self-concept. Those who participate in out-of-school activities often have higher grade point averages, a decrease in absenteeism, and an increased connectedness to the school. Finally, we discuss the possible influence of extracurricular activities on student’s performance and whether such participation is advisable.
Nan L. Kalke MWERA presentation October 19, 2017Nan Kalke
This document summarizes a study on how faculty advisors' assessments of doctoral students' likelihood of degree completion shape their advising approaches. The study explored perspectives from 18 experienced faculty advisors in social science departments. The advisors described their advising relationships with four types of advisees categorized based on the advisors' initial assessment of their likelihood to complete their degree. One finding was that advisors described taking "extra efforts" with advisees seen as at-risk of non-completion in order to help propel them to graduation. In general, the study contributes to understanding how advisors' expectations can impact their advising approaches and students' chances of completing their doctoral degrees.
This thesis examines science outreach practices between teachers and outreach providers. The researcher conducted a mixed-methods study to investigate how teachers integrate outreach into their teaching and the challenges they face. Surveys and interviews were used to understand outreach practices and barriers from the perspectives of teachers and outreach providers. The goal was to propose a model that better utilizes outreach efforts to inspire student interest in science. The study focused on the scientist-in-residence outreach model where scientists visit classrooms. The researcher was motivated by personal experiences with outreach and a belief that it can motivate students to pursue STEM fields. The study aimed to understand current trends, reasons for including or omitting outreach, and develop a template
Exploring educational and cultural adaptation through social networkingkruwanida
The document discusses research on the educational uses of social networking sites (SNS) like Facebook. It summarizes three themes from previous research: 1) how SNS can increase students' self-efficacy and self-regulation, 2) the impact of faculty disclosure on SNS, and 3) how student personality affects SNS perception and use. It then contrasts learning management systems with SNS, noting SNS allow longer-term relationships and instant access. The rest of the document describes a study that used autoethnography to examine how SNS help with cultural and educational adaptation of international doctoral students. The findings suggest SNS enhance knowledge exchange, alleviate apprehension, and enable socialization and community building.
Students’ Research Experience in Education and Its Effect on Their Research A...HennaAnsari
This document summarizes a conference paper about the effect of students' research experience in education on their attitude toward research in higher education. The paper discusses how research experience is defined and its importance. It also examines factors that influence research attitude like the institution, supervision, and the researcher. The paper then outlines the objectives, research questions, methodology, and instruments used in the study. Key findings include a significant relationship between factors of research experience and attitude, and differences in experience and attitude between male and female students. The paper concludes that students generally have poor research experiences and unfavorable attitudes, and provides recommendations like improving the research environment and increasing support and opportunities for students.
ACEL - Girl talk and writing voices _ improving conferencing for middle schoo...Marion Piper
This document summarizes a teacher's action research project that aimed to improve writing conferencing for middle school students with autism through the use of graphic organizers. The teacher implemented graphic organizers called VOICES during writing conferences and observed their impact. Data collection included student surveys and conferencing records. Findings indicated that the organizers assisted students by helping them expand vocabulary, use connectives, and employ sophisticated punctuation. The teacher concluded the organizers are an effective tool for enhancing literacy skills when used during individualized conferencing with autistic students. However, further research is needed to determine their long-term impact on teaching and learning.
This document outlines a research proposal on examining the relationship between college students' attendance behavior, self-esteem, and locus of control. The proposal includes an introduction describing the importance of attendance and defining key terms. A literature review presents studies showing relationships between attendance and academic performance, self-esteem and academic performance, and relationships between self-esteem and locus of control. The methodology section describes a descriptive research design and objectives to examine attendance behavior, self-esteem, locus of control, and relationships among these variables. The study aims to understand factors influencing students' class attendance.
The document discusses a study on master students' experiences with developing research self-efficacy throughout their degree program. It aims to understand how students experience conducting research for their thesis. The study will interview 8 master's students (2 men and 6 women) about their research experiences, stories, perceived self-efficacy over time, and relevant theories. The interviews will be analyzed for codes, themes and chronology. Results may inform improving research training at the master's level.
The document discusses a study on master students' experiences with developing research self-efficacy throughout their degree program. It aims to understand how students experience conducting research for their thesis. The study will interview 8 master's students (2 men and 6 women) about their research experiences, stories, perceived self-efficacy over time, and relevant theories. The interviews will be analyzed for codes, themes and chronology. Results may inform improving research training at the master's level.
Participatory Action Research At A Public New England...Michele Thomas
The document summarizes the key differences between action research and action learning. Action research aims to improve practices through a structured, reflective process involving researchers studying their own practices. It focuses on generating new knowledge and understanding through analyzing issues, taking action, and reflecting on the results. In contrast, action learning focuses on the learning of participants as they select issues, analyze them, take action, and reflect, without necessarily generating new theoretical knowledge. The primary goal is learning rather than research.
A review of factors associated with student’s lateness bahavior and dealing s...Alexander Decker
This document reviews literature on factors associated with student lateness and strategies for dealing with it. It summarizes 24 papers and reports from 1991-2013. Key findings include:
1) Common factors for student lateness include transportation issues, parenting responsibilities, low self-esteem, and anxiety. Some theorists see lateness as a personality trait.
2) One study found that 3 out of 60 students were always late due to late-night social media use, while another study found that a middle school's policies inadvertently facilitated chronic lateness.
3) Lateness is disruptive as it interrupts lessons and distracts other students. The document recommends further research to better understand lateness patterns and effective strategies for
An innovative mechanisms to increase the effectiveness of independent educati...SubmissionResearchpa
This article provides recommendations for the organization of methodological services based on innovative approaches that affect the quality of education in general and special education institutions. by Mahmudova Madinahon Sobirkhonovna 2020. An innovative mechanisms to increase the effectiveness of independent education of future defectologists. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 11 (Dec. 2020), 210-211. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i12.920. https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/920/868 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/920
The effectiveness of co curricular activities on academic achievements of sec...Alexander Decker
This study examined the effect of co-curricular activities on the academic achievement of secondary school students in Abbottabad, Pakistan. 200 students were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in physical and non-physical co-curricular activities for 40 minutes daily for 12 weeks, while the control group did not. Pre- and post-tests were used to measure the students' academic achievement in mathematics and English. The results showed that the experimental groups performed significantly better than the control groups on the post-test in government boys' schools, government girls' schools, and private girls' schools, but not in private boys' schools. Thus, the study concluded that co-curricular activities can positively impact academic achievement,
This study examined how time spent studying and working affects college students' academic performance. The authors analyzed survey data from 264 business students at a public university. They found that contrary to popular belief, the amount of time spent studying or working had no direct influence on students' semester GPA. However, the results suggested that non-ability factors like motivation interact with ability and time spent studying to influence academic performance. Specifically, motivation had a stronger impact on the GPA of students who spent more time studying outside of class.
Research Proposal (The effect of extraculicullar activities)Ria Dwi Pratiwi
This document discusses extracurricular activities and their effect on student learning. It begins with background information on extracurricular activities, noting that they are conducted outside of regular school hours and can support student learning. The document then formulates the problem as examining the relationship between English debate extracurricular activities and class X student achievement in English subjects. It identifies the study's objectives as determining the impact of these extracurricular activities on student learning and their relationship to achievement. The study will focus on class X students at one particular high school.
Understanding Labor and Commodity In a Fine Art Painting Practice: An Art Bas...Xeita Qieta
This document summarizes a dissertation that studied teacher perceptions of professional learning communities (PLCs) in 10 New Jersey schools. The dissertation examined teacher perceptions in three areas - context, process, and content - over the course of a year as schools transitioned to PLCs. The study aimed to provide data on how teachers experienced the transition process to help other schools adopting PLCs. While PLCs have gained attention as a reform model, there is limited empirical research on teacher perceptions during implementation. The dissertation sought to address this gap by analyzing teacher survey responses over time to understand how perceptions changed as schools transitioned to PLCs.
The document provides a research proposal on assessing the degree of happiness among distance learning university students and its relationship to their life achievements. The proposal outlines the objectives as identifying students' happiness levels, problems impacting happiness, and measures to enhance professional skills. It details the research methodology which will use a mixed methods approach including surveys and interviews of 360 students from the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Statistical analysis using SPSS will analyze the data. If completed, the study could help improve distance education programs and quality by better understanding factors influencing student happiness and achievement.
This document summarizes a research study that explored student assignment production in two courses at a South African university. The study used an ethnographic methodology with a dual focus on students and the curriculum context.
The research design aimed to avoid deficit perspectives of students by validating student experiences through rich descriptions, while also examining the influence of curriculum and institutional structures. Data collection involved observing students' assignment work and interviewing lecturers about curriculum decision-making.
Findings illustrated the complex vocational education environment and how assignments signaled professional knowledge requirements. Student approaches to assignments showed flexibility and agency in engaging with requirements. The methodology provided insight into how curriculum and institutional factors shape student learning opportunities.
This dissertation studied strategies to increase participation in peer tutoring programs for first-generation college students. The study surveyed first-generation students at a public university about their participation in tutoring programs. Most students reported they did not participate in tutoring. The study examined reasons for non-participation and student opinions on current recruitment strategies. The results could help develop new strategies to improve tutoring program participation and support for first-generation students.
Locus of Control and Academic Achievement of Undergraduate College Students o...inventionjournals
The purpose of this paper was to examine the relationship between Locus of Control and academic achievement of male and female undergraduate students of Guwahati city of Assam, India. A review of the previous literature has shown that positive significant relationship existed between internal locus of control and academic achievement of students. The study was conducted on a sample of 240 male and female undergraduate students, from various degree colleges of Guwahati. The Indian adaptation of Rotter’s Locus of control scale was used to assess the locus of control of the students. The results indicated that there was no significant positive correlation between external locus of control and academic achievement of the students.
Extra Curricular Activites and Self-efficacyQuimm Lee
This document discusses a study that examined the relationship between student participation in extracurricular activities and perceived academic self-efficacy. The study hypothesized that students who participated in extracurricular activities would have higher academic self-efficacy scores than those who did not participate. The results found that academic self-efficacy scores were significantly higher for the group of students who participated in extracurricular activities, supporting the hypothesis.
This meta-analysis examines research on whether participation in extra-curricular activities (ECA) improves educational outcomes for secondary school students. The analysis included 29 studies, most using US data. It found small effect sizes for participation in non-specific ECA, academic clubs, journalism, performing arts, sports, and leadership activities on academic achievement and other educational outcomes. While some associations were found between ECA participation and outcomes, no conclusive evidence of causal effects was demonstrated due to methodological limitations in the studies.
The present study was conducted at Lucknow District in Uttar Pradesh. The purpose of this study is to document how being perform in extra-curricular activities can influence development in academics, social skills, and high school completion. In this paper we study the possible influence of extracurricular activities on student’s performance of eighth-and ninth graders. 120 students of age group between 13 to 16 years comprised the sample of the study. Self-made questionnaire for school students were administered. Data was analyzed in term of percentage and t-test analysis. The statistical analysis revealed that all the 6 types of extracurricular activities, viz. Yoga, Horse riding, Sport activities, Dance, Music and Indoor and outdoor activities together showed significant role in some extracurricular activities and Student’s performance of Government and Private School. Students who participate in extracurricular activities generally benefit from the many opportunities afforded them. Benefits of participating in extracurricular activities included having better grades, having higher standardized test scores and higher educational attainment, attending school more regularly, and having higher a higher self-concept. Those who participate in out-of-school activities often have higher grade point averages, a decrease in absenteeism, and an increased connectedness to the school. Finally, we discuss the possible influence of extracurricular activities on student’s performance and whether such participation is advisable.
Nan L. Kalke MWERA presentation October 19, 2017Nan Kalke
This document summarizes a study on how faculty advisors' assessments of doctoral students' likelihood of degree completion shape their advising approaches. The study explored perspectives from 18 experienced faculty advisors in social science departments. The advisors described their advising relationships with four types of advisees categorized based on the advisors' initial assessment of their likelihood to complete their degree. One finding was that advisors described taking "extra efforts" with advisees seen as at-risk of non-completion in order to help propel them to graduation. In general, the study contributes to understanding how advisors' expectations can impact their advising approaches and students' chances of completing their doctoral degrees.
This thesis examines science outreach practices between teachers and outreach providers. The researcher conducted a mixed-methods study to investigate how teachers integrate outreach into their teaching and the challenges they face. Surveys and interviews were used to understand outreach practices and barriers from the perspectives of teachers and outreach providers. The goal was to propose a model that better utilizes outreach efforts to inspire student interest in science. The study focused on the scientist-in-residence outreach model where scientists visit classrooms. The researcher was motivated by personal experiences with outreach and a belief that it can motivate students to pursue STEM fields. The study aimed to understand current trends, reasons for including or omitting outreach, and develop a template
Exploring educational and cultural adaptation through social networkingkruwanida
The document discusses research on the educational uses of social networking sites (SNS) like Facebook. It summarizes three themes from previous research: 1) how SNS can increase students' self-efficacy and self-regulation, 2) the impact of faculty disclosure on SNS, and 3) how student personality affects SNS perception and use. It then contrasts learning management systems with SNS, noting SNS allow longer-term relationships and instant access. The rest of the document describes a study that used autoethnography to examine how SNS help with cultural and educational adaptation of international doctoral students. The findings suggest SNS enhance knowledge exchange, alleviate apprehension, and enable socialization and community building.
Students’ Research Experience in Education and Its Effect on Their Research A...HennaAnsari
This document summarizes a conference paper about the effect of students' research experience in education on their attitude toward research in higher education. The paper discusses how research experience is defined and its importance. It also examines factors that influence research attitude like the institution, supervision, and the researcher. The paper then outlines the objectives, research questions, methodology, and instruments used in the study. Key findings include a significant relationship between factors of research experience and attitude, and differences in experience and attitude between male and female students. The paper concludes that students generally have poor research experiences and unfavorable attitudes, and provides recommendations like improving the research environment and increasing support and opportunities for students.
ACEL - Girl talk and writing voices _ improving conferencing for middle schoo...Marion Piper
This document summarizes a teacher's action research project that aimed to improve writing conferencing for middle school students with autism through the use of graphic organizers. The teacher implemented graphic organizers called VOICES during writing conferences and observed their impact. Data collection included student surveys and conferencing records. Findings indicated that the organizers assisted students by helping them expand vocabulary, use connectives, and employ sophisticated punctuation. The teacher concluded the organizers are an effective tool for enhancing literacy skills when used during individualized conferencing with autistic students. However, further research is needed to determine their long-term impact on teaching and learning.
This document outlines a research proposal on examining the relationship between college students' attendance behavior, self-esteem, and locus of control. The proposal includes an introduction describing the importance of attendance and defining key terms. A literature review presents studies showing relationships between attendance and academic performance, self-esteem and academic performance, and relationships between self-esteem and locus of control. The methodology section describes a descriptive research design and objectives to examine attendance behavior, self-esteem, locus of control, and relationships among these variables. The study aims to understand factors influencing students' class attendance.
The document discusses a study on master students' experiences with developing research self-efficacy throughout their degree program. It aims to understand how students experience conducting research for their thesis. The study will interview 8 master's students (2 men and 6 women) about their research experiences, stories, perceived self-efficacy over time, and relevant theories. The interviews will be analyzed for codes, themes and chronology. Results may inform improving research training at the master's level.
The document discusses a study on master students' experiences with developing research self-efficacy throughout their degree program. It aims to understand how students experience conducting research for their thesis. The study will interview 8 master's students (2 men and 6 women) about their research experiences, stories, perceived self-efficacy over time, and relevant theories. The interviews will be analyzed for codes, themes and chronology. Results may inform improving research training at the master's level.
Participatory Action Research At A Public New England...Michele Thomas
The document summarizes the key differences between action research and action learning. Action research aims to improve practices through a structured, reflective process involving researchers studying their own practices. It focuses on generating new knowledge and understanding through analyzing issues, taking action, and reflecting on the results. In contrast, action learning focuses on the learning of participants as they select issues, analyze them, take action, and reflect, without necessarily generating new theoretical knowledge. The primary goal is learning rather than research.
A review of factors associated with student’s lateness bahavior and dealing s...Alexander Decker
This document reviews literature on factors associated with student lateness and strategies for dealing with it. It summarizes 24 papers and reports from 1991-2013. Key findings include:
1) Common factors for student lateness include transportation issues, parenting responsibilities, low self-esteem, and anxiety. Some theorists see lateness as a personality trait.
2) One study found that 3 out of 60 students were always late due to late-night social media use, while another study found that a middle school's policies inadvertently facilitated chronic lateness.
3) Lateness is disruptive as it interrupts lessons and distracts other students. The document recommends further research to better understand lateness patterns and effective strategies for
A review of factors associated with student’s lateness bahavior and dealing s...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a review of factors associated with student lateness and strategies for dealing with it. It reviewed 24 papers on the topic from 1991-2013. Key findings include:
1) Common factors for student lateness include poor time management, late bedtimes, family issues, cultural differences, illness, lack of consequences for lateness, fatigue, emotional challenges, and logistical issues.
2) Strategies for dealing with lateness discussed in the literature include clearly outlining attendance policies, discussing issues with students, dealing privately with disruptive students, understanding motivations, documenting incidents, and addressing problems immediately.
3) While several factors for lateness were identified, the literature on effective strategies was limited
Understanding Action Research, developing Action Research, approach of Action Research, characteristic of Action Research, data sources for Action Research analyzing Action Research,............
This document provides an overview of action research (AR), including its definition, purpose, characteristics, approaches, steps, data sources, analysis, validity, and references. AR is a type of research conducted by educators to evaluate and improve their own classroom practices. It is collaborative, focused on taking action and making iterative improvements. The goal of AR is to establish an evidence-based framework for enhancing education. It promotes teacher development and tests new ideas through systematic data collection, reflection, and iterative research cycles.
This presentation is part of a workshop I run on Approaches to Doctoral Supervision as part of a Research Supervision Module for new doctoral supervisors.
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI)inventionjournals
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Problem
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3. 1.1 Background
In the academic world it is a tradition to have a guide to supervise the students’
research. According to Toncich (n.d.), the main role of a research supervisor consists
of guiding and mentoring students in such a way that they can learn about the
systematic processes of discovery... and this role has not changed over the years;
however, Toncich claims that there are others that have, for example, the methods
and techniques that supervisors use to fulfill this process.
“Effective supervision of research students is acknowledged to be a crucial factor in
the latter’s successful completion of the Ph.D.” (Fisher & Larson, 2000). Thus, the
role that a supervisor plays is very important so that a student can finish his/her
research paper.
In the article Imperial College London (2012), it is claimed that the role of the
supervisors and their relationships with their students are of critical importance. So,
it is important that a supervisor builds a good work environment with his students
but it is not always possible as nowadays, professors have more responsibilities such
as doing research, tutoring, giving classes, and attending meetings which have been
compulsory since 10 years ago to be a faculty member at the Universidad de
Quintana Roo.
4. 1.2 Rationale
As we can see in the background, most studies about research
supervision have been carried out in foreign countries but only in
graduate studies while in Mexico there have been few undergraduates’
research supervision studies.
As the undergraduates’ research supervision studies that have been
carried out in Mexico are focused on the methodology that teachers
use to supervise research projects and on the students’ perspective and
with quantitative approach, we want to search about what are the
supervisors’ characteristics and perceptions involved in the process of
supervising undergraduates’ research at the Universidad de Quintana
Roo using a qualitative-descriptive approach.
5. 1.3 Objectives.
General Objective
To study the faculty s perceptions regarding the research project
supervision of undergraduates and the factors that may be affecting
it.
Specific Objectives
To analyze teachers perceptions and experiences when supervising
undergraduates’ research.
To examine the personal and institutional factors that may affect the
research supervision according to the teachers perceptions and
experiences.
To determine supervisors self-efficacy during the process of
research supervision.
6. 1.4 Research questions
RQ1. How do teachers develop the process of supervising
undergraduates’ research?
RQ2. What are the perceptions that teachers have regarding
supervision and what are some experiences they have been through?
RQ3. What are the personal and institutional factors that may be
affecting undergraduates’ research supervision?
RQ4. What are the characteristics that a supervisor needs to have to
be considered efficient?
RQ5. How does the faculty perceive their self-efficacy to supervise
research projects?
This research questions emerge from our empirical knowledge and
our curiosity to know more about the difficulties that professors face
when supervising undergraduates’ research projects at the
Universidad de Quintana Roo. In addition, as we are about to
graduate we wanted to know how professors develop the process of
research project supervision.
7. 1.5 Significance/relevance of the study.
This study will be useful for those teachers wanting to be research
supervisors because they will get a general idea of what being a
research supervisor implies. Besides that, supervisors will become
aware of the way they execute the research supervision process.
Moreover, it will help the Universidad de Quintana Roo to identify
the main aspects of the supervisors that need to be improved in order
for the institution to have better prepared supervisors. Also, it will
make the institution revise its educational policies because they will
realize that professors have many responsibilities to cope with
everyday.
Not only will the Universidad de Quintana Roo be benefited with this
research but also other institutions because with this work, they will
identify if supervisors have problems when helping the students with
their research. Finally, the students will be benefited because they
will know the professors’ perceptions about the research supervision
process; therefore, they will have the opportunity to think of the kind
of supervisor they want to have.
8. 2.1 Review of the relevant literature
Many studies about research supervision have been carried out in graduate
research studies but they have been done in foreign countries such as the United
Kingdom and the United States; however, in these countries there are few studies
about undergraduates’ research supervision.
The only article about undergraduates’ research supervision that we found that
was conducted in a foreign country is the one that was carried out by Hammick
& Acker in 1998 but it does not say the place where it was conducted in order to
preserve the participants’ confidentiality.
Hammick & Acker (2008) undertook a qualitative research project about the way
supervisors of undergraduate research discuss their style of supervision and they
had as variable the gender of the supervisors. They used unstructured and taped
interviews to collect data. The outcome of this research was that although there
were commonalties in the concerns of all the supervisors, there was also a
tendency for women to adopt characteristically different ways of talking about
the supervisory process and their role in it. And the conclusion that they reach
was that there is a tendency for men supervisors to talk in more confident and
task-oriented ways about their practice of supervision, whereas women
emphasize personal relations and admit to doubts about their abilities to
supervise.
9.
One of the projects that we found about undergraduates’ research
projects in Mexico is the one that will be described below.
Tapia, Rivera & Piantzi (2013) conducted a quantitative research
study about the beliefs that the students have regarding the writing
and undergraduate research supervision in the state of Puebla. The
outcomes that were found in this research project were that students
had problems when deciding on a topic, how to write the research
project and the lack of time to do it. Besides that, students agreed
that supervisors should give them feedback to improve their
research, be patient and kind towards them when working on the
projects. And the conclusion was that writing a research project is
very challenging and that the process becomes easier choose a topic
that they like. In addition, students should choose a good supervisor
to help them through this long process.
10. 2.2 Conceptual framework
Supervisors’ motivation is an important factor to carry out a good
supervision process because if the supervisor feels motivated, he
will transmit that feeling to his students and both student and
supervisor will have the willingness to keep working in the project.
In addition, teachers should know their capabilities when guiding
students with their research project. Bandura (1994) claimed that
People's beliefs about their capabilities to produce effects is known
as Perceived Self-Efficacy and this is very important for a
supervisor in order for him to know if he has enough knowledge
about the topic that he is going to supervise.
Besides that, perception is another factor that is involved in the way
professors supervise research projects because all professors have
different points of view about how to carry out research projects
supervision. “Perception can be defined as a process by which
individuals select, organize and interpret their sensory impressions,
so as to give meaning to their environment.”(www.icmrindia.org)
11.
In order to carry out this project, a procedure was followed. The
first step was to define the research design of this project which is
qualitative-descriptive. This will be a qualitative-descriptive
research because Seliger (1989) claims that “both qualitative and
descriptive research are concerned with providing descriptions of
phenomena that occur naturally, without the intervention of an
experiment or an artificial contrived treatment.” Besides that, the
research context is an important point.
The place where this research project will be conducted is at the
Universidad de Quintana Roo which is a public university that
offers the English Language Major. In addition, this institution has a
department of language and education where the English professors
are in charge of the English Language Major. As the English
professors of this department also supervise research projects and as
they have the experience supervising EFL research projects they
will be the ones who will help us to do this research. Therefore, in
this university the participants will be found.
12. 3.1. Participants
The participants of this research project will be the English
professors of the Department of Language and Education who have
a minimum of two years of experience supervising undergraduate’s
research projects at the Universidad de Quintana Roo.
3.2. Instruments or materials
In qualitative research data are often collected by means of a
number of procedures used simultaneously, with one piece of data
leading to the next (Seliger, 1989). Furthermore, Seliger (1989)
suggests that for this type of research interviewing informants, and
compiling biodata about them can be used to collect data. Therefore,
to collect qualitative data we are going to interview the participants.
Moreover, in 1989 Seliger remarked that structured interviews and
semi-structured questionnaires can be used for descriptive research.
Thus, we are going to apply questionnaires in order to collect
descriptive data.
13. 3.3. Procedure
Having decided on the instruments that we are going to use to collect data, we are
going to follow the next procedure.
First, we are going to elaborate a questionnaire that will include questions about the
English professors’ experience supervising undergraduates’ research projects, selfefficacy, perceptions when supervising and the factors that may affect
undergraduate’s research supervision. The questionnaire will be applied to the 19
members of the Department of Language and Education. Once the participants have
answered the questionnaire, the results will be analysed. As this will be a case study,
from the 19 members of the Department we will choose only five professors taking
into account the information that was obtained from the questionnaires that were
applied previously. The five professors that will be chosen are going to be
interviewed to get more specific information about them and all the interviews will
be recorded so that they can be analysed later.
To choose the five participants we will rely on the years of experience they have
supervising undergraduates’ research projects. But in order to get a balance between
the participants that will be interviewed, we will choose the two men and three
women with more experience in supervision.
Once the interviews have been done, we are going to transcribe them in order to
analyse them very carefully and interpret what the interviewees wanted to express.
14. 3.4. Data analysis
According to Seliger (1989) in qualitative research the data are usually in
the form of words in oral or written modes. For that reason, the
transcription of the interviews will be done.
The software that will be used to analyse the data collected of the
interviews is Atlas.ti which is a program that is mostly used to analyse
qualitative data. This software is very useful to analyse graphics, texts,
audio and video. In this case, we are going to use Atlas.ti software to
analyse the transcriptions of the interviews.
Data obtained from descriptive research are generally analysed with the aid
of descriptive statistics (Seliger 1989). Therefore, the questionnaires will
be analysed with the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
software in order to get specific information from them.
Once we get the results from the analysis of the questionnaires and
interviews we will have the tools to answer the research questions stated in
this research project and to reach a conclusion.
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