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Adam Burke; Susan Stewart – Active Learning in Higher Education, 2024
Colleges and universities have implemented a broad range of initiatives to support student success. Problem solving courses and course supplements are one approach. Evaluation of these courses has shown positive outcomes in terms of improved academic performance and other benefits. A number of these studies have also reported the largest positive…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Success, College Students, Active Learning
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McFarlane, Kathryn J. – Active Learning in Higher Education, 2016
The research into personal tutoring in higher education from a tutor's perspective suggests that tutors lack training in tutoring and may lack clarity as to the purpose and boundaries of the role. This article explores personal tutors' perceptions of their confidence and competence in relation to personal tutoring and identifies strategies that…
Descriptors: Tutoring, Tutors, Higher Education, Foreign Countries
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Nguyen, Lap Trung; Ikeda, Mitsuru – Active Learning in Higher Education, 2015
Self-regulated learners are aware of their knowledge and skills and proactive in learning. They view learning as a controllable process and accept more responsibility for the results of this process. The research described in this article proposes, implements, and evaluates an ePortfolio-based self-regulated learning model. An ePortfolio system…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Portfolio Assessment, Independent Study, Models