Author : Beth Hopkins
Publisher :
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 39,19 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Community college studetns
ISBN :
Author : Joel J. Mintzes
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 989 pages
File Size : 27,27 MB
Release : 2020-02-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 303033600X
This book explores evidence-based practice in college science teaching. It is grounded in disciplinary education research by practicing scientists who have chosen to take Wieman’s (2014) challenge seriously, and to investigate claims about the efficacy of alternative strategies in college science teaching. In editing this book, we have chosen to showcase outstanding cases of exemplary practice supported by solid evidence, and to include practitioners who offer models of teaching and learning that meet the high standards of the scientific disciplines. Our intention is to let these distinguished scientists speak for themselves and to offer authentic guidance to those who seek models of excellence. Our primary audience consists of the thousands of dedicated faculty and graduate students who teach undergraduate science at community and technical colleges, 4-year liberal arts institutions, comprehensive regional campuses, and flagship research universities. In keeping with Wieman’s challenge, our primary focus has been on identifying classroom practices that encourage and support meaningful learning and conceptual understanding in the natural sciences. The content is structured as follows: after an Introduction based on Constructivist Learning Theory (Section I), the practices we explore are Eliciting Ideas and Encouraging Reflection (Section II); Using Clickers to Engage Students (Section III); Supporting Peer Interaction through Small Group Activities (Section IV); Restructuring Curriculum and Instruction (Section V); Rethinking the Physical Environment (Section VI); Enhancing Understanding with Technology (Section VII), and Assessing Understanding (Section VIII). The book’s final section (IX) is devoted to Professional Issues facing college and university faculty who choose to adopt active learning in their courses. The common feature underlying all of the strategies described in this book is their emphasis on actively engaging students who seek to make sense of natural objects and events. Many of the strategies we highlight emerge from a constructivist view of learning that has gained widespread acceptance in recent years. In this view, learners make sense of the world by forging connections between new ideas and those that are part of their existing knowledge base. For most students, that knowledge base is riddled with a host of naïve notions, misconceptions and alternative conceptions they have acquired throughout their lives. To a considerable extent, the job of the teacher is to coax out these ideas; to help students understand how their ideas differ from the scientifically accepted view; to assist as students restructure and reconcile their newly acquired knowledge; and to provide opportunities for students to evaluate what they have learned and apply it in novel circumstances. Clearly, this prescription demands far more than most college and university scientists have been prepared for.
Author : Emily A. Pierceall
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 24,58 MB
Release : 2005
Category :
ISBN :
Author : NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 1720 pages
File Size : 29,19 MB
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1718210876
Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and now in its fourth edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the essential text for strength and conditioning professionals and students. This comprehensive resource, created by 30 expert contributors in the field, explains the key theories, concepts, and scientific principles of strength training and conditioning as well as their direct application to athletic competition and performance. The scope and content of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, have been updated to convey the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a strength and conditioning professional and to address the latest information found on the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The evidence-based approach and unbeatable accuracy of the text make it the primary resource to rely on for CSCS exam preparation. The text is organized to lead readers from theory to program design and practical strategies for administration and management of strength and conditioning facilities. The fourth edition contains the most current research and applications and several new features: Online videos featuring 21 resistance training exercises demonstrate proper exercise form for classroom and practical use. Updated research—specifically in the areas of high-intensity interval training, overtraining, agility and change of direction, nutrition for health and performance, and periodization—helps readers better understand these popular trends in the industry. A new chapter with instructions and photos presents techniques for exercises using alternative modes and nontraditional implements. Ten additional tests, including those for maximum strength, power, and aerobic capacity, along with new flexibility exercises, resistance training exercises, plyometric exercises, and speed and agility drills help professionals design programs that reflect current guidelines. Key points, chapter objectives, and learning aids including key terms and self-study questions provide a structure to help students and professionals conceptualize the information and reinforce fundamental facts. Application sidebars provide practical application of scientific concepts that can be used by strength and conditioning specialists in real-world settings, making the information immediately relatable and usable. Online learning tools delivered through HKPropel provide students with 11 downloadable lab activities for practice and retention of information. Further, both students and professionals will benefit from the online videos of 21 foundational exercises that provide visual instruction and reinforce proper technique. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition, provides the most comprehensive information on organization and administration of facilities, testing and evaluation, exercise techniques, training adaptations, program design, and structure and function of body systems. Its scope, precision, and dependability make it the essential preparation text for the CSCS exam as well as a definitive reference for strength and conditioning professionals to consult in their everyday practice. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.
Author : Alicia Alexander
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,75 MB
Release : 2021
Category : COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
ISBN :
"Research has focused on stressors that college students experience but there is limited knowledge about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological research indicates with guidance and assistance, stress levels, and mental health improve. The goal of this qualitative study was to develop an understanding of college students’ stressors during the pandemic and how a college is assisting. Four junior/senior students and five faculty/staff members participated in a semi-structured interview that examined stress perceptions, coping methods, responses to stress, and stress management techniques. Faculty and staff interviews examined institutional acknowledgment of students’ stress and perceptions of assistance available and new accommodations that were put in place. Students experienced stressors from academics, social interactions, and financial strain and had to learn to cope by using new stress reduction methods. Faculty and staff acknowledged student stress and described accommodations. Institutions must continue to explore ways to support students during a pandemic.
Author : M. V. Landow
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 16,94 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781594548390
College students are subject to a massive input of stresses which require successful and ever-changing coping strategies. These stresses include inside and outside pressures by the world to succeed, financial worries, concerns about uncertain futures, social problems and opportunities since college is often the meeting place for future mates, and homework and tests in multiple and complex subjects requiring preparation and focus with often conflicting priorities. Unsuccessful coping often results in anxiety, heavy drinking, depression and a host of other mental health problems. This new book presents new and important research in this important field.
Author : Dr Rupali Joshi
Publisher : Book Rivers
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 10,9 MB
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9355150512
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,57 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Academic achievement
ISBN :
Stress is common among college students and is a predominant factor interfering with academic performance. This study evaluated how college students perceive their level of stress, the coping strategies used, and the use of resources to offset stress offered by the university. This study showed that overall, undergraduate students at JMU experienced moderate levels of stress. Pressure to succeed, balancing coursework, and lack of motivation were the most prevalent academic stressors experienced by students. This study provides evidence that perceptions of stress greatly impact student behavior and use of coping strategies. Variation in coping strategies among students highlights the importance of increased awareness to stress management resources in order to maximize student well-being and potential.
Author : Mary Ninh
Publisher :
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 33,52 MB
Release : 2012
Category :
ISBN :
In general, graduate programs are demanding and challenging. Researchers' desires are to explore the sources of academic stress for as well as coping mechanisms employed by Social Work graduate students at California State University, Sacramento, Division of Social Work. Goals of this study are to increase awareness to students as well as the Division, and hope that the Division will continue to explore possible program modifications to create a more satisfying learning environment for students. Sixty-six MSWI and MSWII students participated in this study. Findings indicate that the top five academic stressors are thesis, papers, time management, excessive homework/reading, and tuition cost. In general, MSWIIs experience more stress than MSWIs.
Author : Kevin B. Wright
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 26,34 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Comunicació humana
ISBN : 9781433110818
Lynne M. Webb (Ph. D., University of Oregon) is Professor in Communication at the University of Arkansas. She previously served as a tenured faculty member at the Universities of Florida and Memphis. Her research examines young adults' interpersonal communication in romantic and family contexts. Her research appears in over 50 essays published in scholarly journals and edited volumes, including computers in Human Behavior, Communication Education, Health Communication, and Journal of Family Communication. --Book Jacket.
