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A study for development and validation of the 'course evaluation' scale for learner-centered (학습자 중심의 '강의평가' 도구 개발 및 타당화 연구)

  • Park, Sung-Mi
    • Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.13-22
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study was to development and validation of the 'course evaluation' scale for learner-centered in university. The research collected preliminary data from 1,567 university students's responses for item and scale quality analyses, and collected 2,539 university students's for item and scale quality analyses, and 300 university professors's responses for validation. Data were analyzed to obtain item quality, reliability, and validity analysis. The results of the study were as follows; The 'course evaluation' scale for learner-centered in university was defined by 5 factors. The 5 factors were structure and sincerity of lecture, suitability of report and test, level of consulting for student, application of educational media, communication. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis confirmed five sub-scales in the 'course evaluation' scale for learner-centered in university scale. Criterion-related validity evidence was obtained from the correlation analysis as the criterion measures. Cross validity evidence was obtained from the confirmatory factor analysis in university professors.

The effects of learners' rating tendencies on the course evaluation results in an online university (온라인대학 학습자의 평정성향이 강의평가 결과에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Euikil;Kim, Yun-Jung;Kim, Joohae
    • The Journal of Korean Association of Computer Education
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.55-66
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    • 2016
  • This study explored the rating tendency of online university learners in their course evaluations and its effects on the course evaluation results. Data including the subjects' demographic information, learning activities, rating tendency, and course evaluation results were collected from 1,098 learners in an online university in the spring semester of 2015. There were three main findings. First, the subjects showed distinctive rating tendencies in participation rates for course evaluation and rating consistency. The participation rates went from one extreme (0%) to the other (100%), and the rating consistency among the test items was highly related to that among the courses as a whole. Second, the subjects showed different tendencies in terms of course evaluation period, rating consistency, and course evaluation results according to demographic information and learning activities. Third, course evaluation results were independently affected by demographic information, learning activities, and rating consistency. The study was meaningful in that it explored learners' rating tendencies concretely and suggested that such tendencies should be considered in analyzing course evaluation results.

EBM E-learning: Feasible and Effective for Occupational Physicians in Different Countries

  • Hugenholtz, Nathalie I.R.;Slutter, Judith K.;Van Dijk, Frank J.H.;Nieuwenhuijsen, Karen
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.3 no.3
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    • pp.199-208
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    • 2012
  • Objectives: Although evidence-based medicine (EBM) is a useful method for integrating evidence into the decision-making process of occupational physicians, occupational physicians lack EBM knowledge and skills, and do not have the time to learn the EBM method. In order to enable them to educate themselves at the time and place they prefer, we designed an electronic EBM course. We studied the feasibility and utility of the course as well as its effectiveness in increasing EBM knowledge, skills, and behaviour. Methods: Occupational physicians from various countries were included in a within-subjects study. Measurements were conducted on participants' EBM knowledge, skills, behaviour, and determinants of behaviour at baseline, directly after finishing the course and 2 months later (n = 36). The feasibility and utility of the course were evaluated directly after the course (n = 42). Results: The course is applicable as an introductory course on EBM for occupational physicians in various countries. The course is effective in enhancing EBM knowledge and self-efficacy in practising EBM. No significant effect was found on EBM skills, behaviour, and determinants of behaviour. After the course, more occupational physicians use the international journals to solve a case. Conclusion: An electronic introductory EBM course is suitable for occupational physicians. Although it is an effective method for increasing EBM knowledge, it does not seem effective in improving skills and behaviour. We recommend integrating e-learning courses with blended learning, where it can be used side by side with other educational methods that are effective in changing behaviour.

Design of Course Keeping Controller for RIB-type USV Using a Pilot's Steering Pattern (조종자 입력패턴을 활용한 RIB형 무인선의 침로제어기 설계)

  • Yun, Kun-Hang;Yeo, Dong-Jin;Yoon, Hyeon-Kyu
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.47 no.3
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    • pp.462-468
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    • 2010
  • A new course keeping controller for RIB(Rigid Inflatable Boat)-type USV(Unmanned Surface Vehicle) is developed using pilot's steering pattern. A pilot's simple steering pattern is found out from various course change tests. It is used to course keeping algorithm, suitable for large course change more than 60 degrees. To validate the course keeping controller, sea trial tests are conducted. From sea trial test, new course keeping controller shows good performance with less overshoot, maximum roll angle less than $20^{\circ}$, which makes it possible that fast course changes without slip motion of USV.

A Short Course Development and Analysis to Recognize Importance of Software for Youth using Arduino and App Inventor

  • Shim, Jooeun;Ko, Jooyoung;Shim, Jaechang
    • Journal of Multimedia Information System
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.187-192
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    • 2015
  • The aim of this study was to develop and analyze a short course educating App Inventor and Arduino that showed the importance of software for youth. The course consists of a total of 10 missions for a 4 hour course divided into 2 parts, each 2 hours respectively. We conducted a basic course of Arduino for hardware and software, Processing for server programming, and App Inventor for programming for smartphones. The final mission was to send a signal to a server with a smartphone and to control light connected to a relay which passes Arduino connected with a server and serial communication. Participants completed 95% of missions, and we found the course had an educational effect for improving creativity and realization of software importance.

A Study of the Satisfaction with the operation of design courses-Based on PJBL(Project Based Learning) - An analysis of a University of Applied Sciences in China -

  • WANG LEI;Choi Wonjae
    • Smart Media Journal
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    • v.12 no.5
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    • pp.88-101
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    • 2023
  • As the definition and role of design changes over time with the times and society, design education needs to update teaching methods to match it. The course design in this study began with an optimisation of the learning model based on previous research and analysis, followed by in-depth interviews, the application of the interview results to the final curriculum design, and finally a questionnaire to verify the positive effects of this teaching model. This teaching model has been applied to teach a pilot class in a university of applied sciences in China. The main characteristics of the course design are Project-Based Learning (PJBL) oriented, team cooperation centric, and an educational model developed based on peer assessment. In every stage of the UI design course, realistic project simulations are adopted, enhancing students' abilities through practical experience, teamwork, and peer assessment. The innovation lies in validating the effectiveness and advantages of this model at every stage of the UI design course, innovating existing teaching methods, optimizing learning models, and combining practice with evaluation. This research found that a project-oriented team course design based on PJBL has a high degree of effectiveness and relevance in each stage of the UI design course, significantly improving students' overall competence. It is expected that the results of this study can be applied in various ways to the course design of the courses that similar to design majors.

An Analysis of College Students' Satisfaction with Online Classes during COVID-19 Pandemic (COVID-19로 인한 전면 온라인 수업 전환과정에서 대학생의 수업만족도 변화 분석)

  • Kim, Min-Kyung;Jang, Yun-Jeong;Lee, Ji-Yeon
    • Journal of Information Technology Services
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.125-139
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    • 2021
  • To explore college students' course satisfaction over the course of the semester during which a full-scale digital transformation was in progress due to COVID-19 pandemic, this study analyzed student survey data from a university located in the metropolitan area. To minimize the respondents' burden to answer long list of detailed questions in repetition, the study utilized a pulse survey method and students were asked to answer a brief and regular set of online questions 5 times throughout the semester. The number of survey respondents ranged from 1,640 to 4,116, with an average of more than 3,700. The main results and implications of this study are summarized as follows. First, the survey data indicated that the overall student satisfaction with online courses was above average (3.46/5). Vast majority of students have chosen pre-recorded, contents-based course over real-time, video-based course as their preferred course delivery method and this tendency remained the same throughout the semester. Second, the results of keyword network analysis of open-ended questions indicated that technical issues, increased workload (e.g., course assignments and course attendance) were main causes of online course dissatisfaction. And students suggested an unified online course platform and more interactive course design to further improve online courses in the future.

A demand for opening and a plan for operation on major deepening course for department of dental hygiene in some regions (일부지역의 치위생학과 전공심화과정에 대한 개설 요구도 및 운영방안)

  • Han, Ji-Hyoung;Jung, Young-Ran;Jung, You-Sun
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.363-372
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    • 2011
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to pursue an efficient operating plan by surveying the cognition and demand level for major deepening course. Methods : Questionnaire survey was carried out targeting 135 dental hygienists who work in Cheonan and neighboring region. The collected data was performed frequency & percentage, T-test and ANOVA analysis. Results : 1. As for dental hygienists' acquiring academic degree, 77.0% of them responded to have interest. As for a desired route of acquiring academic degree, the major deepening course or Credit Bank System was the highest with 62.2%. 2. As a result of surveying cognition on major deepening course, 73.3% responded to know. A route of having come to know was the largest in senior or friend with 34.8%. Necessity of major deepening course was responded to be necessary with 89.7%. 89.1% of them clarified to have intention of acquiring. 3. The curricular subject, which is desired to be learnt for a plan of operating major deepening course, was the highest in the major field with 63.0%. 4. As a result of comparing an interest, necessity, and intention of acquisition on major deepening course depending on general characteristics, the statistically significant difference wasn't shown. Conclusions : These results suggest that major deepening of course through active public should be aware that many dental hygienists will be subject to a variety of programs and development of clinical course and a practical hands-on education is expected to be strengthened.

Key Factors of College-Level Online Courses from a Student Perspective: Analyzing Pre-Course, During Course, and Post-Course Phases

  • Jong Man Lee;Sang Jo Oh;Yong Young Kim
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.28 no.12
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    • pp.289-296
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    • 2023
  • The purpose of this study aims to identify the key factors that contribute to successful online learning experiences for college students in the pre-course, during course, and post-course phases. A survey was conducted college students, and a total of 95 questionnaires were used for statistical analysis. The main findings revealed that in the pre-course phase, task value, academic self-efficacy, and control beliefs were significant factors. During course, interaction emerged as a crucial factor. Notably, students' satisfaction in the post-course phase is significantly influenced by academic self-efficacy and interaction. Understanding these factors will help inform the design and operation of effective college-level online courses to improve student experience and satisfaction.

Need and Significance of STS Education at the University Level

  • Choi, Kyung-Hee;Chong, Hyun-Ju;Lee, Ki-Soon;Chang, Hyun-Sook
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.25 no.6
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    • pp.650-657
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    • 2005
  • The study purported to develop STS education course material at the university level in order to enhance science literacy and understanding of the relationships among science, technology and society. A developed STS course was provided to 265 freshmen and sophomore students, majoring in the Humanities and the Social Sciences, the Natural Sciences and Engineering, and Fine Arts. Students participated in the survey examining changes in students' attitudes toward and perspectives on STS before and after the implementation. Ten questionnaires were selected from VOSTS for the survey. One additional questionnaire asked the students to elaborate their opinions on the need for a STS education course. The responses to the survey were analyzed according to types of questions and students' majors. As result, the developed STS course significantly increased students' science literacy. Among the participants, 97.7% responded that there is a need for STS education and provided reasons for such need. These results imply that there is a definite need for a STS class at the university level. According to the analyses of responses, there were different responses depending on the students' major. These differences imply that the major, academic background, level of interest in science, and knowledge of science of the students affect their perceptions on identifying the need for a STS education course.