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Calma, Angelito – International Journal of Educational Management, 2017
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of specific learning outcomes in an undergraduate commerce degree in a large research-intensive university in Australia. Design/methodology/approach: It uses data collected from assurance of learning activities as part of Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Business Administration Education, Outcomes of Education, College Outcomes Assessment
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Stevens, Elise M.; Gibson, Rhonda – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 2017
This study evaluated syllabi (N = 87) from introductory advertising and public relations courses to examine to what extent and how stated course goals and assignments signal the overall learning orientation of a course and which type of learning orientation--mastery or performance--was most common. Mastery orientations emphasize intrinsic rewards,…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Advertising, Rhetorical Invention, Instructional Improvement
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Dahle, Reena; Rasel, Rafiul – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2016
This paper presents a series of course modules developed as a high-impact and cost-effective learning tool for modeling and simulating the microfabrication process and design of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices using three-dimensional (3-D) printing. Microfabrication technology is an established fabrication technique for small and…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Learning Modules, Electromechanical Technology, Printing
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Stohlman, Trey – Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2015
A good assessment plan combines many direct and indirect measures to validate the collected data. One often controversial assessment measure comes in the form of retention exams. Although assessment retention exams may come with faults, others advocate for their inclusion in program assessment. Objective-based tests may offer insight to…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Retention (Psychology), Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness
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Lewis, Carrie L. – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2015
Both preservice and in-service PK-12 teachers in the United States are expected to create a classroom environment that fosters the creation of digital citizens. However, it is unclear whether or not teacher education programs build this direct instruction, or any other method of introducing students to the International Society for Technology in…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teacher Competency Testing
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Perren, James; Grove, Nuray; Thornton, Julie – TESOL Journal, 2013
This article describes three service-learning projects implemented in three different ESL programs in the United States. Each description includes typical course goals, service-learning assignments, reflection activities, student learning outcomes, and pedagogical challenges. The first project was developing digital literacy through…
Descriptors: Service Learning, English (Second Language), Curriculum Implementation, Program Descriptions
Lewis, Carrie L. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
With the unveiling of the National Educational Technology Plan 2010, both preservice and inservice K12 teachers in the United States are expected to create a classroom environment that fosters the creation of digital citizens. However, it is unclear whether or not teacher education programs build this direct instruction, or any other method of…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teacher Competency Testing
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Hackbert, Peter H.; Glotzback, Tim; Mahoney, Gary – American Journal of Business Education, 2009
This paper illustrates three academic units collaborative process to solve a design problem in the development of new wood products for the Historic Boone Tavern Hotel, Berea, Kentucky. The Boone Tavern Hotel chronology and renovation needs after 99 years are summarized. The Berea College Student Crafts Program is then described and the need for a…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Creative Activities, Entrepreneurship, Woodworking