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Prompts Used by Biology Lecturers in Large Lecture Group Settings to Promote Student Interaction
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Khoza, Hlologelo Climant; Nyamupangedengu, Eunice – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2018
Using Piaget's perspective of individual cognition and Vygotsky's theory of social constructivism as lenses, this paper reports on the instructional prompts that are used by biology lecturers to promote student interaction. The study further reports on the link between the prompts used and the subsequent quality of the interaction. Three lecturers…
Descriptors: Biology, Lecture Method, Cues, Student Participation
Making Large Class Basic Histology Lectures More Interactive: The Use of Draw-Along Mapping Techniques and Associated Educational Activities
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Kotzé, Sanet Henriët; Mole, Calvin Gerald – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2015
At Stellenbosch University, South Africa, basic histology is taught to a combination class of almost 400 first-year medical, physiotherapy, and dietetic students. Many students often find the amount of work in basic histology lectures overwhelming and consequently loose interest. The aim was to determine if a draw-along mapping activity would…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Anatomy, Medical Education, Teaching Methods
An Exploration of the Value of an Educational Excursion for Pre-Service Teachers
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de Beer, Josef; Petersen, Nadine; Dubar-Krige, Helen – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 2012
This paper addresses the question: What is the value of an educational excursion for first year students enrolled in a 4 year pre-service professional teacher education degree at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa? The excursion is an integral part of a first year module that focuses on the personal and professional development of…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Focus Groups, Interviews, Interpersonal Relationship
Using Clickers to Facilitate Interactive Engagement Activities in a Lecture Room for Improved Performance by Students
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Tlhoaele, Malefyane; Hofman, Adriaan; Naidoo, Ari; Winnips, Koos – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2014
What impact can interactive engagement (IE) activities using clickers have on students' motivation and academic performance during lectures as compared to attending traditional types of lectures? This article positions the research on IE within the comprehensive model of educational effectiveness and Gagné's instructional events model. For the…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Audience Response Systems, Student Motivation, Interaction