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In this paper, we analysed teachers' characteristics described in the literature on classroom media use to identify those factors, which can explain teachers' use of new media in classrooms with some degree of validity. Using this literature as a basis, in this paper we develop a theoretical model which describes both positive and negative factors, which influence teachers' use of new media in classrooms. These factors include: "constructivist teaching style", "willingness to cooperate", "openness to change", "lack of ICT-competence", "lack of time" and "lack of ICT confidence". We assessed the validity of the model by testing it using data collected from a survey of fifty-two Swiss and Austrian teachers, We carried out Pearson correlations to evaluate whether the factors in the model had a positive or a negative influence on teachers' classroom media use. The hypothesized correlations between our variables ...

This paper investigates the use of the latest technology and innovative methods in such a way that the established learning and teaching approaches are taken into consideration in designing teaching materials. In other words, technology is not regarded and used as a substitute but as a complementary component to achieve enhancements. The use of leading edge technologies such as three dimensional (3 D) animation and virtual reality technologies are explored for this purpose. This balanced approach in designing teaching materials is demonstrated through a number of applications in Business related courses. Hence, technology aided teaching methods, which utilize established learning concepts for the purpose of learning enhancement are developed and presented. In order to test this design approach, one of the latest 3D programming tools was adopted. The findings demonstrated that Virtual Reality (VR) technologies, when supported by established learning and teaching concepts, can play a ...

This paper reports a videotaped self-observation of a 47 minute ESL reading lesson. The focus of the lesson was on intensive reading. The entire teaching session was videotaped; the videotaped data were analyzed using (a) ethnographic microanalysis, (b) selective verbatim transcripts, (c) Seating Chart Observation REcord (SCORE), (d) conversational analysis, and (e) Initiation-Response-Feedback (IRF) sequences. The paper addresses key issues

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Based on a cross-country comparative analysis, the efficiency of public education in Kuwait has been examined. The analysis indicates that compared to countries with comparable incomes, the overall level of public expenditure on education in Kuwait is not excessive. While the returns to investment in education are reasonably high and are comparable to those in other countries, internal inefficiencies exist within the public education system. Some of the specific inefficiencies are low spending on textbooks and teaching materials, short length of the school year, a low student–teacher ratio, and a high repetition rate.

English is the accepted medium for international business transactions and the market for Business English courses and textbooks is booming. There is relatively little published and practice is materials rather than research-led. This paper reviews developments in Business English using findings from articles, dissertations, reports and teaching material and considers the constructs that underlie much of the published teaching material. An interdisciplinary approach is called for to take account of language, interpersonal communication skills, business know-how and cultural issues.

Many of our community, lecturers in the disciplines of and relating to Materials Science and Engineering, have expressed interest in simple-to-use guides to support the workshops we run on learning and teaching. As part of our 'Thematic Groups' scheme, we have established ...

This paper describes how animated sign language can be integrated into multimedia teaching material for deaf learners with a sign language as their first language. For the creation of animated sign language special techniques were developed in which the animation is driven by a special sign language notation system. This so-called synthetic animation enables a trained sign language user to easily create signed content at the computer at his/her own pace. To demonstrate and evaluate the quality of synthetic ...

... immersive VEs show better task performance and have higher satisfaction levels than those ... 27-46 [6] Atwood, RC, & Atwood, VA 1996, “Preservice Elementary Teachers Con ... KE, 2002, “The Virtual Solar Sys-tem Project: Developing Conceptual Understanding of Astronomical ...

Living in this age of technology, where knowledge and information are just a click away, the authors wish to present an e-book which would be used for teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) at the College for Information Technology in Zagreb, Croatia. The article gives a detailed explanation of the idea and purpose of such a book. The contents and

Media news can be regarded as an important teaching material to be used in lessons in terms of being interesting, containing up-to-date information, reinforcing what has been learned in the course, and combining it with many methods and techniques. In addition, the fact that media news provides a more concrete learning, helps the subject in the lesson to be connected with real life and helps students to develop their empathy skills. Therefore, the use of media news in religious education can increase curiosity and interest in the lesson and enable students to actively participate in learning processes. This article, which focuses on how to benefit from media news in religious education, has been prepared to raise awareness about the use of media news for teachers who attend religious education classes, and thus to guide them in using media news in their lessons. In the study, the use of media news in religious education was first addressed in a conceptual framework, and then the extent to which media news was used in the textbooks of the religious education courses was investigated. Within the scope of the research, 42 books on Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge (RCMK) and Imam Hatip High School Vocational Lessons were examined and four examples were found as a result of this examination. It was observed that the media news used in the textbooks led the students to research, share and discuss. However, the fact that only four examples could be found in 42 textbooks reveals that media news are not used sufficiently in religious education, and teachers are not provided with sufficient material on the use of media news in teaching processes. In the third part of the study, the issues to be considered in the use of media news in religious education are examined in three groups as before, during and after the lesson. According to this media news can be evaluated as lecture, interpretation, concept definition, question-answer and application of discussion techniques during the lesson. Discussion, scientific research and case study methods are methods that can be used effectively in media news activities. In the last part of the study, six activity examples are given for the use of media news in religious education classes. These activities are the activities of the lessons of RCMK (4-7th grade), The Life of the Prophet (7th grade), Basic Religious Knowledge (9th grade), Fiqh (10th grade) and Islamic Culture and Civilization (12th grade). These exemplary activities, prepared at five different lessons and five different class levels, reveal that media news can be used quite effectively in religious education, and all media news from sports to economy, from health to daily life can be associated with the course subjects. In the context of the results of this research, it is suggested that the course books should be updated and media news should be included more. Through a platform to be established by the General Directorate of Religious Education, news in the media can be archived and a guide can be prepared on what subjects and how these news can be used. Additional research can be conducted with focus on a single lecture or a single media tool. In addition, quantitative and qualitative studies can be conducted to asses the contribution of the use of media news in religious education classes to students’ learning.