This dissertation explores how varied delivery strategies may influence college student affective learning in a mediated setting. I employed a hybrid-grounded approach to the exploration of student-participant interviews wherein student-participants engaged with one of two online media literacy learning modules. The results of this study…

In the era of media convergence, transmedia (cross-media/cross-platform/multi-platform) narratives are catering to users who are willing to immerse themselves in their favorite entertainment content. The inherent interactivity of the Internet and the emotional engagement of story can lead to innovative pedagogies in media rich environments. This…

A commonly used teaching method to promote student engagement is the classroom debate. This study evaluates how affective characteristics, as defined in Bloom's taxonomy, were stimulated during debates that took place on a professional ethics module for first year computing undergraduates. The debates led to lively interactive group discussions…

The Norms and Standards for Educators (2000) recognises a well-defined community, citizenship and pastoral role as one of seven roles of a competent and qualified educator. In 2005 a module dealing with the pastoral role was introduced as part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE--Senior Phase and FET) programme in the institution…

This document presents a programmed introduction to concepts of affective behavior according to the taxonomic analysis developed by Krathwohl for college education students. The main task the student is expected to perform upon completion of the program is to identify affective behaviors in each of Krathwohl's five levels. Nine subtasks are…

This self-instructional module shows how to break down a goal into its directly observable component parts. Once this is done, the parts can be used as evaluative criteria for measuring goal accomplishment. The procedure used in this study is a specific application of a general method developed at the University of Massachusetts, called "The…

This self-instructional module shows how to break down a goal into its directly observable component parts. Once this is done, the parts can be used as evaluative criteria for measuring accomplishment of the goal. The procedure used in this study is a specific application of a general method developed at the University of Massachusetts, called…

Designed to introduce the vocational teacher to activities through which peer interaction promotes the understanding of self and others in a working environment, this handbook provides activities that focus on attitudes, interests, and values development. The first topic, work habits, deals with absenteeism, coffee break abuse, communication…

This training package in nonverbal communication and the affective domain rests on the rationale that nonverbal communication is a support system for the verbal message that we convey and that it can be divided into two channels--the vocal and the kinetic. The vocal channel consists of the pitch of the voice, and the kinetic consists of postures,…

Describes the factors which led to the development of the three year Human Sciences Program designed by the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) staff for the middle grades. Also presents the major learning and instructional characteristics of the Human Sciences modules. (HM)

The training package described here is designed to improve the teacher's interpersonal relations skills through better understanding of the nonverbal behavior of students. The product covers an overview of nonverbal communication, how a person relates his/her feelings to others without words, the value of nonverbal communication in the learning…

The transition from education into the world of work that leads to career success is in some part dependent on the nontechnical work skills developed by students and the extent to which they can demonstrate those skills on the job. Research by Brauchle, Petty, and Morgan has shown that five important nontechnical work skills can be measured by the…

This module is designed to provide practice in observing the verbal interaction in a group and to provide an opportunity to participate in a discussion group and receive feedback. Specific activities include the formation of a group of 16-20 people and participation in three exercises; the fishbowl, the fishbowl and reversed roles, and group…

The goal of a project was to develop an instructional model and guidance system for helping economically disadvantaged youth more effectively prepare for successful employment. Critical affective work competencies (Neat/Orderly/Personal Appearance/Manner and Pleasant/Friendly/Cheerful) were identified from data collected during a pilot…

This exploratory module is designed to provide practice in nonverbal communication. Activities permit the student to communicate messages nonverbally and also to observe the nonverbal messages of a discussion group participant. Questions for group discussion concerning nonverbal communication are indicated. (MJM)