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Xin Deng; Nuoya Ma; Xinwen Hu; Yong Li; Junyu He; Guoying Zou – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2025
The knowledge of "clinical molecular biology testing technology" is complex, conceptual expressions are abstract and difficult to understand, and the student's interest in learning is low. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a cyclic teaching method based on case analysis combined with an exploratory teaching method using…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Molecular Biology, Instructional Effectiveness, Concept Mapping
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Berssanette, Joao Henrique; de Francisco, Antonio Carlos – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2022
Contribution: This article features a systematic literature review with the objective of presenting a study that reflects the current scenario of research on the cognitive load theory (CLT) in the domain of teaching and learning computer programming. Background: Computer programming is a highly cognitive skill, requiring mastering multiple…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Programming, Computer Science Education, Mastery Learning
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Xu, Kate M.; Koorn, Petra; de Koning, Björn; Skuballa, Irene T.; Lin, Lijia; Henderikx, Maartje; Marsh, Herbert W.; Sweller, John; Paas, Fred – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2021
Many large-scale, school-based interventions have attempted to improve academic performance through promoting students' growth mindset, defined as the belief that one's intellectual ability can increase with practice and time. However, most have shown weak to no effects. Thus, it is important to examine how growth mindset might affect retention…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Learning Motivation, Learning Processes, Retention (Psychology)
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Mohsen, Mohammed Ali; Mahdi, Hassan Saleh – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2021
Video captioning has been investigated extensively in the Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) literature to aid second language vocabulary acquisition. However, a little is known about how video captioning could foster learners' pronunciation, which is a component of second language vocabulary acquisition proposed by Nation (Nation,…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
Pearson, 2018
Pearson sought to explore whether the use of MyLab Math for Developmental Math, a teaching and learning platform predominantly used in higher education by students who need remediation on foundational math skills, is related to students' course grades and likelihood of passing the course. This Research Report presents findings from two research…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Remedial Instruction, College Students
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Golonka, Ewa; Bowles, Anita; Silbert, Noah; Kramasz, Debra; Blake, Charles; Buckwalter, Tim – Modern Language Journal, 2015
Despite years of research on vocabulary learning and teaching, relatively little is known about strategies for effective mastery of vocabulary in less commonly taught languages. The current study focuses on English native speakers studying Modern Standard Arabic to identify effective ways to present and learn new vocabulary using tasks varying in…
Descriptors: Role, Vocabulary Development, Semitic Languages, Mastery Learning
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Coulter, Gail; Sasnett, Roger – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2016
Few evidence-based practices are available to guide educators in teaching reading to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who have complex learning and behavioral needs associated with the symptoms of ASD and common co-occurring conditions, such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder and Specific Learning Disability. Some researchers have…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Comorbidity
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Yuliani, Kiki; Saragih, Sahat – Journal of Education and Practice, 2015
The purpose of this research was to: 1) development of learning devices based guided discovery model in improving of understanding concept and critical thinking mathematically ability of students at Islamic Junior High School; 2) describe improvement understanding concept and critical thinking mathematically ability of students at MTs by using…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Mathematics Skills