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Junrong Lu – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Most college students take lecture notes to prepare for tests. With technology development, more students are recording notes on laptops rather than writing them longhand. Previous studies comparing laptop and longhand note taking mediums yielded mixed results, highlighting the need to identify influencing factors. The present study investigated a…
Descriptors: Notetaking, Handwriting, Laptop Computers, Learning Modalities
Marolf, Cindy J. – ProQuest LLC, 2016
The purpose of this study was to provide quantitative data about the effectiveness of the traditional lecture method of teaching in a college science course in contrast with an interactive case study method of teaching and learning. The study investigated one professor's teaching an Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology course at Nebraska Wesleyan…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Teaching Methods, Lecture Method, Comparative Analysis
McVaugh, Nathan Kant – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The impact of instant message interruptions via computer on immediate lecture retention for college students was examined. While watching a 24-minute video of a classroom lecture, students received various numbers of related-to-lecture ("Is consistent use of the eye contact method necessary for success?") versus not-related-to lecture…
Descriptors: Synchronous Communication, Lecture Method, Retention (Psychology), College Students
Baharev, Zulejka – ProQuest LLC, 2016
At the start of the 21st century large scale educational initiatives reshaped the landscape of general education setting rigorous academic expectations to all students. Despite the legal efforts to improve K-12 education, an abundance of research indicates that students entering college often lack basic learning and study skills. For adolescents…
Descriptors: Notetaking, Learning Strategies, Recall (Psychology), Comprehension
Rody, Carlotta A. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
High school biology classes traditionally follow a lecture format to disseminate content and new terminology. With the inclusive practices of No Child Left Behind, the Common Core State Standards, and end-of-course exam requirement for high school diplomas, classes include a large range of achievement levels and abilities. Teachers assume, often…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders, Notetaking, Lecture Method
Norman, Lashaunda Renea – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This qualitative case study investigated the teaching strategies that improve science learning of African American students. This research study further sought the extent the identified teaching strategies that are used to improve African American science learning reflect culturally responsive teaching. Best teaching strategies and culturally…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, African American Students, Science Instruction