https://doi.org/10.17501/icedu.2017.3105

Abstract

Abstract:The shift from teacher-centered to student-centered approach in the new milieu calls for teachers to adapt to the learners' learning preferences. This study determined the levels of learning preferences of MSU-TCTO College of Education sophomore students along the different approaches and strategies in teaching, namely: Direct Instruction, Discussion, Indirect Instruction and Emerging Models of Teaching (EMT). It further determined if there were significant differencesin the students' learning preferences between and amongthe variables tested. A descriptive research design was used. After a semester of exposure to the different teaching strategies and class activities, the 114 Educ. 121N (Social Dimensions of Education) sophomore students, 1st semester, AY 2016-2017, were given a teacher's survey questionnaire. Findings revealedthat majority of the students "most preferred" the four teaching approaches, however, the EMThad thehighest mean and the direct instruction had the least. Students preferred most the feeding program,clothes-giving and parlor games activities -a community immersion, the cultural dance presentation and the role play activity of the EMT approach.Listening to a classmate's report and to a teacher's lecture under the direct instruction had the least overall mean. Among the four approaches, ANOVA showed a no significant difference in the students' learning preferences. However, there was a significant difference in their levels of learning preferencesbetween direct and discussion, direct and indirect, and direct and EMT. In conclusion, the college students preferred collaborative, performance-based and hands-on learning.

Joint Inversion of Geodetic and Strong Motion Data for the 2012, Mw 6.1–6.0, May 20th and May 29th, Northern Italy Earthquakes: Source Models and Seismotectonic Interpretation

“…The new source models and seismotectonic interpretation of the 2012 mainshocks presented in this study open the possibility that thrust ramps rooted into crystalline basement, as those recognized under the western Po plain (Turrini et al., 2014), play a key role in accommodating shortening along the outer Emilia and western Ferrara‐Romagna fronts too. This hypothesis reconciles to some anomalous mid‐crustal earthquakes ( M L 4–5) occurred in the Po plain under the Emilia Arc and to the local seismogenic thickness of 20–25 km (Caciagli et al., 2015; Chiarabba & De Gori, 2016; Pondrelli et al., 2006; Scognamiglio et al., 2006).…”

The Unlocking Process Leading to the 2016 Central Italy Seismic Sequence

“…Green lines show normal faults (Barchi et al., 2021). Focal mechanisms from Scognamiglio et al., 2006. (b) A‐A', (c) B‐B', (d) C‐C' along dip cross‐sections of seismicity from 2009 to 2016 (24th August), where is apparent the almost flat shear zone (SZ) in the middle crust.…”

Aquatic Carbon Export and Dynamics in Mountain Headwater Streams of the Western U.S.

“…Light gray shading indicates uncertainty in individual annual export estimates. Data source: (Clow et al., 2023; U.S. Geological Survey, 2023b).…”

“… Monthly runoff and exports of dissolved organic carbon, bicarbonate ($${{\text{HCO}}_{3}}^{\mbox{-}}$$), and particulate carbon at study sites during 2015. Data source: (Clow et al., 2023; U.S. Geological Survey, 2023b). …”