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Jennelyn Lacar Raymundo – International Journal of Language Education, 2023
Despite the great number of studies on separated skills assessment in measuring language performance, integrated assessment has recently been occupying a significant place as educational paradigm shift continues to uphold a more skills-oriented language assessment scheme. This research determined the practices on integrated assessment of macro…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Cavanagh, Thomas B.; Thompson, Kelvin; Futch, Linda – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2017
This chapter describes important considerations for higher education administrators and other leaders as they design, develop, and implement a comprehensive hybrid learning initiative.
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Blended Learning, Instructional Design, Instructional Development
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Minnaar, Ansie – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2013
How to plan an open and distance learning (ODL) unit in higher education is not clearly described in the literature. A number of ODL facilities at residential universities have not been successful because of a lack of planning or because of failure to ensure that all the different systems for ODL delivery were in place and functioning. This paper…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Virtual Classrooms, Barriers
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Felten, Peter; Clayton, Patti H. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2011
The question of how best to fulfill the academy's role in civic life animates many discussions about the identity and function of higher education in the twenty-first century. Service-learning is emerging as a central component of efforts to connect both disciplinary learning and general education with this historic and increasingly salient…
Descriptors: Evidence, Higher Education, Transformative Learning, Service Learning
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Stasiunaitiene, Egle; Norkute, Odeta – Quality of Higher Education, 2011
In this article, relevance of practice during university studies is highlighted, as well as the main stages of its organisation, qualitative parameters, as well as criteria and indicators that validate them are defined. Discussion on the idea that taking into consideration qualitative parameters of organising practice as a component of studies…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Education Work Relationship, Theory Practice Relationship
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Henderson, Ingeborg – Modern Language Journal, 1980
Discusses the development and implementation of a series of culture units for use in elementary German courses. Describes a typical unit, which consists of a set of slides with accompanying text, outlining presentation strategies and class activities. Finally, analyzes the results of a course evaluation by students. (MES)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Cultural Education, German, Higher Education
Dixon, Terry – 1984
A model for the development of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is presented for the college classroom teacher. The following common software design models that have been helpful in developing CAI models are briefly reviewed: composite or structural design model, Jackson model, META stepwise refinement model, and higher-order software model.…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Design Requirements
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McLean, Patricia; And Others – Higher Education Research and Development, 1995
A study investigated models of faculty instructional support offered in universities in Victoria (Australia), including support unit location, sources of funding, nature of the support offered (for example, discipline-specific workshops, materials development, accredited courses, and study skills course components), student population receiving…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Faculty Development, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
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Johnston, Sue – Higher Education Research and Development, 1997
Discusses the role of educational development units (EDUs), which support improvement of teaching in Australian universities, focusing on the tension between the individual faculty consultation function and the unit's role at an institutional level. Suggests these two levels of action should be considered complementary and necessary. Describes…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Consultation Programs, Educational Quality, Educational Trends
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Hativa, Nira – Research in Higher Education, 1995
A Tel Aviv University (Israel) study applied qualitative methods to evaluate a model for improvement of university teaching. A departmental instruction specialist treats instructional quality issues comprehensively within a department. Two years of implementation in the physics department have resulted in increased instructional quality, faculty…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Instruction, Faculty Development, Faculty Evaluation
Smith, David C. – 1982
In a discussion of revitalizing teacher preparation programs, the questions of what a beginning teacher should know and be able to do in order to function at a fully professional level were considered. A description is presented of Operation PROTEACH activities at the University of Florida in Gainesville. This operation was generated by several…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Planning, Curriculum Development
Dixon, Terry – 1984
The application of behavioral and cognitive learning theories to the design of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) at the college level is discussed. A model of instructional design and the unique qualities of computers are also briefly reviewed. The general model of instruction, which is used for designing a curriculum, has five major components:…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Course Content