Teaching analytics (TA) is concerned with the use of analytical techniques to the learning-teaching process, the quality of the classroom environment, and the effectiveness of teaching methods used to improve student learning. The purpose of this study is to map (1) distribution of citations and publications by years (2) the most influential…

This paper describes a renal physiology review activity that can be completed during one class session. The activity is a tactile simulation in which colored beads represent various components of the blood, glomerular filtrate, tubular fluid, and interstitial fluid. Students simulate major functions of the nephron by moving beads between…

This study is located in the area of university work-integrated learning (WIL) management, in particular the implementation of both placement and non-placement WIL. The focus of the study is on enhancing WIL coordinators' understanding of WIL as a system, using activity theory as a framework, and to mobilize this understanding to address…

The traditional Elo rating system (ERS), widely used as a student model in adaptive learning systems, assumes unidimensionality (i.e., all items measure a single ability or skill), limiting its ability to handle multidimensional data common in educational contexts. In response, several multidimensional extensions of the Elo rating system have been…

Often, classroom teachers are asked to teach lessons and internalize them. But the real problem is if teachers do not know why they are teaching a lesson, or where the lesson originated, they cannot pivot, adapt, or tweak the lesson to meet the in-the-moment needs of the students in front of them. So, if younger and even experienced generations of…

One of the core aims of inquiry-based learning (IBL) approaches to history education is to help students grasp how historical knowledge is constructed. Thus, IBL applications are usually justified through reference to expert historians' research practices. We argue that the current body of empirical research on historians' practices is limited in…

Natural history museums with their huge collections and exhibits seem to be particularly well suited to create an understanding and awareness of biodiversity. Mounted specimens are typical learning objects in natural history museums. The visual sense obviously plays a role here, but the haptic exploration of certain elements can also be conducive…

The purpose of this study is to construct a critical thinking measure that explores and evaluates how the preservice teachers develop critical thinking skills in a technology-enhanced prerequisite course in the teaching credential program at a school of education in Central California. In particular, we measured the students' critical thinking…

Abundant research has indicated fluency features as meaningful predictors of second language proficiency. However, the extent to which different fluency dimensions and features can predict proficiency remains underexplored. This meta-analysis employed a multilevel modeling approach to synthesize fluency-proficiency relationships from 71 empirical…

This unique and insightful volume presents the findings of a four-year investigation into the learning experiences of former offenders and outlines a novel framework for guiding those affected by the judicial system towards pathways of hope and possibility through community education initiatives. Following a four-year investigation documenting…

Students make many decisions in academia concerning learning. One of the most critical among them is what learning strategy to use. This research surveyed faculty members from various Canadian colleges and universities to examine their opinions on the effectiveness of different learning strategies. Although the results were mixed, the overall…

With the dynamic interest and growth of Action Learning worldwide (with more than fifty varieties), research into their history and evolution has been enhanced with increasing preservation, access and use of primary archival sources. This is, of course, also relevant regarding "traditional" or "classical" Action Learning's…

This paper explores ways to integrate social justice issues pertaining to decolonization and anti-racism into the world language classroom at all levels of instruction. It describes tasks designed to introduce language learners briefly to German colonialism, raise awareness of colonial legacies in contemporary German-speaking societies, and…

The all-encompassing term "Medical Spanish" references the Spanish used by healthcare professionals. Medical Spanish courses have gained traction as the Spanish-speaking population in the U.S. continues to grow. Consequently, demand for courses in Medical Spanish and other areas of Spanish for Specific Purposes (SSP), a subfield of…

Facility placement is of strategic importance to most organizations as a well-placed distribution center minimizes delivery costs and reduces fulfillment lead times, thus improving customer service levels. Because organizations value the location planning process, this teaching brief offers an exercise that analyzes the planning process using the…