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ISSN: 1690-4524 (Online)


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A Transdisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Online Engineering Education Through Learning Analytics
Masikini Lugoma, Lethuxolo Yende, Pule Dikgwatlhe, Akhona Mkonde, Rorisang Thage, Lucky Maseko, Ngonidzashe Chimwani
(pages: 1-6)

AI Disruptions in Higher Education: Evolutionary Change, Not Revolutionary Overthrow
Cristo Leon, James Lipuma, Maximus Rafla
(pages: 7-18)

Education, Research, and Methodology: A Transdisciplinary Cybernetic Whole
Nagib Callaos, Cristo Leon
(pages: 19-33)

Enhancing Educational Effectiveness Through Transdisciplinary Practice: The ETCOP Model
Birgit Oberer, Alptekin Erkollar, Andreas Kropfberger
(pages: 34-40)

From Instruction to Interaction: Reflexive Learning Design for Cross-Generational Engagement at the Workplace
Gita Aulia Nurani, Ya-Hui Lee
(pages: 41-44)

GIS in Aquatic Animal Health Surveillance: A Transdisciplinary eLearning Initiative Integrating Education, Research, and Methodology (The Aquae Strength Project)
Eleonora Franzago, Rodrigo Macario, Matteo Mazzucato, Federica Sbettega, Manuela Cassani, Guido Ricaldi, Francesco Bissoli, Anna Nadin, Fabrizio Personeni, Manuela Dalla Pozza, Grazia Manca, Nicola Ferré
(pages: 45-50)

Reflexivity as a Compass: The European AI Act and Its Implications for U.S. Higher Education Institutions
Jasmin Cowin
(pages: 51-56)

Required General Education Program Evaluation: Bridging the Gap Between Educators and Administrators
James Lipuma, Cristo Leon, Jeremy Reich
(pages: 57-61)

Researching Ourselves
Jeremy Horne
(pages: 62-72)

The Self-Aware, Reflective Learner: Fostering Metacognitive Awareness and Reflexivity in Undergraduates Through Service-Learning
Genejane Adarlo
(pages: 73-81)


 

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Teaching to the Test: A Controversial Issue in Quantitative Measurement

Jennifer L. Styron, Ronald A. Styron


discussion of the pros and cons of focusing curricular and pedagogical decisions primarily on mastery of those skills and concepts measured by standardized tests. This paper presents scholarly discourse based on testing systems and school accountability, along with a presentation of the advantages and disadvantages of what is commonly referred to as ‘teaching to the test.’ The authors of this document found research studies to be inconclusive with no clear indication of whether or not there is an advantage or disadvantage to the practice of teaching to the test. But most notably, the actual issue connected to this debate may be the lack of understanding of item-teaching and curricular teaching. In the mind of many educators, item teaching, curriculum teaching and teaching to the test are synonymous.

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