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Developing critical thinking in student seafarers: An exploratory study
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Khan, U, Developing critical thinking in student seafarers: An exploratory study, Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching, 3, (Sp. Iss. 1) pp. 40-50. ISSN 2591-801X (2020) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.37074/jalt.2020.3.s1.15
Abstract
Short course curricula for seafarers using a traditional, teacher-focused, instructional pedagogy has resulted in students demonstrating surface-level achievement of learning outcomes and limited development of their critical thinking skills. This paper reports on the introduction of a student-centric pedagogy aiming to develop self-directed learning and critical thinking. The elements included introducing authentic and collaborative learning activities, constructively aligned with the content delivery and assessment. The differences between the current ‘traditional’ approach and a ‘student-centric’ approach was evaluated. This included a pre- and post-test on student assessment, and a set of semi-structured interviews with the students. A thematic analysis identified three themes including: authentic learning, constructivist learning and self-directed learning. The evaluation demonstrated that a student-centric approach promotes critical thinking and active learning in students, improving learning outcomes.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | traditional teaching, constructivist learning, student engagement, teaching method. |
Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Curriculum and pedagogy |
Research Field: | Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Learner and learning |
Objective Field: | Learner and learning not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Khan, U (Mr Umar Khan) |
ID Code: | 139969 |
Year Published: | 2020 |
Deposited By: | Seafaring and Maritime Operations |
Deposited On: | 2020-07-21 |
Last Modified: | 2021-01-06 |
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