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An Architecture for Mobile Instruction: Application to Mathematics Education through the Web

  • Kim, Steven H.;Kwon, Oh-Nam;Kim, Eun-Jung
    • Research in Mathematical Education
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    • v.4 no.1
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    • pp.45-55
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    • 2000
  • The rapid proliferation of wireless networks provides a ubiquitous channel for delivering instructional materials at the convenience of the user. By delivering content through portable devices linked to the Internet, the full spectrum of multimedia capabilities is available for engaging the user's interest. This capability encompasses not only text but images, video, speech generation and voice recognition. Moreover, the incorporation of machine learning capabilities at the source provides the ability to tailor the material to the general level of expertise of the user as well as the immediate needs of the moment: for instance, a request for information regarding a particular city might be covered by a leisurely presentation if solicited from the home, but more tersely if the user happens to be driving a car. This paper presents system architecture to support mobile instruction in conjunction with knowledge-based tutoring capabilities. For concreteress, the general concepts are examined in the context of a system for mathematics education on the Web.

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An Analysis of the Whole Numbers and Their Operations in Mathematics Textbooks: Focused on Algebra as Generalized Arithmetic (범자연수와 연산에 관한 수학 교과서 분석 - 일반화된 산술로서의 대수 관점을 중심으로 -)

  • Pang, Jeong-Suk;Choi, Ji-Young
    • The Mathematical Education
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    • v.50 no.1
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    • pp.41-59
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    • 2011
  • Given the importance of algebra in the early grades, this paper analyzed the contents of whole numbers and their operations from the perspectives of generalized arithmetic. In particular, the focus of analysis was given to the properties of 0 and 1, those of operations such as commutativity, associativity, and distributivity, and the relations between operations. As such, this paper analyzed in detail how such properties and relations were introduced and expanded across different grades. It is expected that many issues in this paper will serve basic information to develop instructional materials in a way to fostering students' algebraic thinking in the elementary grades.

A Study of the Perception about Menstruation and Discomforts of Using Disposable Menstrual Pads (월경에 대한 인식과 일회용 생리대 사용에 따른 불편감 조사)

  • Ahn, Suk-Hee;Kim, Yun-Mi
    • Women's Health Nursing
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.173-180
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    • 2008
  • Purpose: This study was to explore the perception about menstruation and discomforts of using disposable menstrual pads in menstruating women. Method: A survey was conducted of 132 menstrual women recruited by convenience sampling. Data were collected by a face-to-face interview and a study questionnaire, and analyzed by frequency and $X^2$-test. Result: More than half of the subjects expressed a negative perception about menstruation, while 25% expressed a mixed perception and 24.2% expressed a positive perception. Women who perceived their menstruation negatively had more menstrual pain than the others (p<.001). The most frequently experienced discomforts of using disposable pads were an unpleasant smell (18.9%), leakage (18.9%), and discomfort (16.6%). Adverse effects of using disposable pads were reported as an itching sense (23.1%). skin rash (20.2%), and skin irritation (10.6%). Alternate materials were reported with tampons, alternate washable pads, and maternity pads. Conclusion: The results indicate that disposable menstrual pads cause several discomforts and common adverse effects such as skin problems. To decrease these discomforts and relieve adverse effects, planned nursing education including women's personal hygiene methods and information about an alternate pad may be helpful.

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Structural Relationship among Satisfaction, Learning Attitude, Educational Contents Characteristic of Agricultural Education Program Based on Field Training (현장실습중심 농업교육프로그램의 교육내용적 특성, 학습태도, 만족도 간의 구조 관계 분석)

  • Cha, Seung Bong;Nam, Min Woo
    • Journal of Agricultural Extension & Community Development
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.435-444
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    • 2015
  • This study analyzes the structural relationship between attitudes and learning more properties in agricultural college education programs. The results were as follows. first, The model was accepted according to the some goodness of fit statistics such as ${\chi}^2$(84.28, p>.05), RMR(.036), RMSEA(.041), GFI(.927), NFI(.945), CFI(.985), IFI(985). seconds, Learning attitude(.31) and content validity(.47) in the structural relationship between variables is a direct impact on satisfaction. thirds, Perceived Usefulness(.34) and Content validity(.36) has direct effect of factor on learning attitude. Finally Perceived Usefulness was found to direct effect all Content validity(.64) and easy of use(.27). Finally, considering of duties required in the agriculture. increase the satisfaction of learners should have provide field learning based Learning materials, practices, instructional media. As a result, it will enhance the performance of field learning agricultural education programs.

Fossil Learning Utilizing Web-Based STS theory in Elementary School (웹 기반 STS 이론을 활용한 초등학교 화석 학습)

  • Jang, Sae-Cheul;Moon, Gyo Sik
    • The Journal of Korean Association of Computer Education
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.97-103
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    • 2001
  • We developed a Web courseware using multimedia based on STS(Science-Technology-Society) and constructivism on fossil of fourth grade natural science in Primary school, which is recognized to be hard to simulate and watch the phenomena in real life. At present, there are several researches manifesting the effectiveness of the theory with off-line instructional materials. However, there are few results which demonstrate its ability on the Web. The main objective of the paper is to apply the STS theory on a Web courseware and to observe its efficacy. The Web courseware based on the theory allows students to observe and experiment in the Web environment and to have diverse experiences and thoughts through communication via Web. The paper shows that Web courseware based on STS theory can improve its effectiveness in a collaborative learning environment by providing Web facilities such as E-mail, Web search, information sharing, chatting, and so on.

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Application of Instruction Consulting to Improve the Elementary Preservice Teachers' Professionalism for Inquiry-based Classes (초등 예비 교사들의 탐구 수업 지도 전문성 향상을 위한 수업 컨설팅의 적용)

  • Park, Jae-Keun;Noh, Suk-Goo
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.152-161
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study is to diagnose difficulties and problems that the preservice teachers experience when teaching inquiry-based classes in elementary science and to improve their professionalism through prescriptive instruction consulting utilizing PDRE (preparation, diagnosis, reflective implementation, evaluation) model. The result of this study was as follows. First, preservice teachers considered themselves to be lack of scientific knowledge, but this study confirmed that the application of instruction consulting improved their understandings in scientific concepts and principles and corrected their misconceptions. Second, preservice teachers experienced difficulties in variables that might influence the results of experiments, cautions for the experiments and unexpected results of experiments, and this consulting allowed them to gain instruction ability to cope with such circumstances and solve problems effectively. Third, preservice teachers experienced difficulties in applying instructional model into their classes and preparing lesson plans, but consulting actually made limited but positive changes in their abilities. However, from a longer-term perspective, quantitative increase in their teaching opportunities, the development and distribution of example manuals, and the utilization of various class materials provided by the assistant centers for teaching and learning should be achieved side by side.

Learning Effects of SPACE Instructional Strategy on Children's Conceptual Change of Plants Growth (식물의 생장에 관한 아동들의 개념변화에 미치는 SPACE 수업전략과 효과)

  • Chung, Wan-Ho;Choi, Byung-Soon;Kim, Jeong-Ho
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.327-333
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    • 1993
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate children's ideas about growth of plants and their conceptural change after instruction to apply SPACE (Science Processes And Concepts Exploration) Learning strategy. For this study, a total of 55 students from infants to 5th grade were sampled. Data were obtained by the individual interview procedure and summarized by using network analysis. The major results of this study were as follows : 1. A very small number of students responded reforming or reorganisation of materials about the mechanism of germination and growth inside the seeds. 2. Almost all students confused between conditions necessary for germination and growth. Water and sunlight were mentioned by many students, while air and temperature were mentioned by a few students as the condition. 3. Some of the students showed that growth occurs continuously. Many students explaned occurence of growth about Plants related to the night, monning, or evening. 4. With the explaning about the necessary conditions for caterpillar growth, students mentioned conditions related in terms of human experience. 5. Many young childrens showed tendency of the egocentric and human-centered view of the world. Students scientific concepts increased significantly with age. Many students conceptions depend on the context-specificity ideas.

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A Case Study of Student Generation Questioning Strategy on Engineering Education (공학교육에서 학생 생성 질문 교수학습방법을 적용한 수업 사례연구)

  • Hong, Kyung-Sun;Kim, Dong-Ik
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.24-30
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    • 2011
  • The purposes of this study are to describe the case of student generation questioning strategy on engineering education and to find advantages of applying this strategy and any suggestions of this strategy for the improvement. First of all, Questioning Sheet, the methods of applying the sheet and evaluation were developed, And then instructional model for using this strategy was designed which is with this sheet students are encouraged to ask questions at the beginning and the end of class. K class is for the sophomore of Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering in K University. 40 students were visited. Among them 8 was female student and 32 was male students. Only 20 students were used the questioning sheet and asked the questions. The rest of students did not use the questioning sheet. And high achievement students were more asked questions than low achievement students. At the end of the semester, the attitude and the satisfaction of the class were investigated. Achievements of students were measured also. Students of generating questions are more achieved and more satisfied. Students who generated questions have more positive attitude for the study.

Reconstructing the Meaning of Flipped Learning by Analyzing Learners' Experiences (학습자의 경험 분석을 통한 플립 러닝의 재해석)

  • Lee, Yekyung;Youn, Soonkyoung
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.53-62
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    • 2017
  • This paper explored how university students viewed flipped learning from their own perspectives. Using qualitative research methods, 5 students from a Computer Graphics course at a mid-scale university in Seoul were interviewed for this purpose. Researchers collected data about their learning experiences, emotions, and reflections about flipped learning in general and its components such as online materials, in-class activities, and instructor guidance. Research findings indicated that students were not so much conscious about the unfamiliarity of the class, the increased work load, nor the online lectures. They rather prioritized 'what they could actually learn' from the course, and thus defined flipped learning as a method which enabled students to constantly check and fill in the gaps in their learning through team-based activities and prompt feedback from the professor. A combination of students' positive attitude and active participation in team-based activities, the overall atmosphere of the department which supported interactivity and collaboration, the professor's emphasis on learning-by-doing and student-centered learning appeared to form their notions of flipped learning. The use of technology did not appear to heavily impact students' conceptions of flipped learning. Researchers suggest that pedagogical beliefs of the professor, culture surrounding the learner, and the good match between the course content and instructional strategies are central for designing a successful flipped learning class.

A Study on Elements and Procedure of Instruction Consulting for Successful Flipped Learning (성공적인 Flipped Learning을 위한 수업컨설팅 요소 및 절차 연구)

  • Choi, Jeong-bin;Kang, Seung-Chan
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.76-82
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    • 2016
  • The purpose of this study is to identify core elements required of instruction consulting and to develop a systematic consulting procedure for successful Flipped Learning. The main contents of this study to achieve its purpose are as follows. First, core elements required of consulting are deduced by analyzing cases of instruction implemented with Flipped Learning. Second, consulting procedure is constructed based on core consulting elements of Flipped Learning. Based on the study results, the 3P process is suggested as the elements and procedure of instruction consulting for Flipped Learning. The 3P process has the following characteristics. The first stage Preparation involves guiding students to have an objective viewpoint about the lesson beginning with building a relationship with the instructor. Also, a lesson plan and source materials for lesson are selected and developed. The second stage Performance involves implementing lesson coaching oriented towards cooperative problem-solving to find better direction. The last stage Post-review involves introspection necessary for continuous quality improvement of lessons. The validity of the instruction consulting elements for Flipped Learning applied to deduce the aforementioned results has been verified after specialist review and field application.