...ABSTRACT The study is focused principally on the implications of reading skills to the critical thinking of third year high school students The profile of the students on sex, English rating and English language preference were considered. It assessed the students’ reading skills on word recognition through context clues, noting details, getting the main idea, inferring, making generalizations and predicting outcomes. It also evaluated the students’ critical thinking skills, particularly on knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The impact of reading skills to the critical thinking of the students was also analyzed and examined. The results showed that in general, the reading skills of the students are low, with making generalizations as their lowest skill and noting details as their dominant aspect. The students’ critical thinking skills are also low with synthesis as their lowest level and knowledge as their dominant aspect. Male students have lower critical thinking level compared to the females. The females are significantly higher in knowledge level. Students with very good/good English ratings have higher critical thinking level compared to those with fair and poor English ratings. Academic performance in English affects their critical thinking ability. Students who prefer the use of the English language are also higher in their critical thinking levels compared to those who did not prefer to...
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...ASSUMPTION OF THE STUDY Practicing a good study habit can make all the difference . Our Study is about the study habits of 3rd year radiology technology students and nursing students and it’s effect on their academic performances. We believe that The environment setting has a great impact on students learning . It depends whether The college improve it’s manner of education that a student need to enhance his/her learning competence. Since , Nursing students have a low passing rate result in board exams, while radiology technology students have a high passing rate result in their board exams. Time restraint is one factor why students failed in their academic performances Hypotheses The hypotheses for this study were as follows: H 1: There is a correlation between scores of associate degree nursing students on a general test of critical thinking skills, the CCTST, and a discipline specific critical thinking test, the Arnett CTOE tool, in the following ways: a. There is a positive correlation between the total scores of associate degree nursing students on the CCTST and the total scores of the Arnett CTOE tool. b. There is a positive correlation between the analysis subscale scores of associate degree nursing students on the CCTST and the combined analysis and interpretation subscale scores of the Arnett CTOE tool.5 c. There is a positive correlation between the evaluation subscale scores of associate degree nursing students on the CCTST and the combined...
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...Critical Thinkers and Education A Teachers Goal Bia Mcgrue Scypion EDU372: Educational Psychology Prof. Jimletta Vareene-Thomas 2/20/2016 Critical Thinkers and Education A Teachers Goal Throughout life we are challenged and we encounter an abundance of issues or problems that we need to solve. Some problems that can be resolved effortlessly and efficiently but other obstacles may require a more critical and creative thinking to overcome. When it comes down to thinking to solve problems we depend on our thinking or give some regurgitated answer that we just read. But “much of our thinking, left to itself, is biased, distorted, partial, uninformed, or downright prejudiced” (TCTC, 2016). The purpose of critical thinking is so that we are able to not only accomplish or attain understanding but also so we can assess or check each other’s frame of reference and eventually clarify the question or dilemma at hand. Some would argue whose challenge is it to get students to move pass their beliefs and assumption. Is it on students to dig deeper to gain or find additional tools and information that leads to developing a more in depth thought process. Richard Dawkins expressed that we should “not indoctrinate your children. Teach them how to think for themselves, how to evaluate evidence, and how to disagree with you” (Dawkins, 2015). Picture a student who completes every assignment follows along attentively writes down the notes and answers the questions with the information found...
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...Comparison of Critical Thinking Skills between Associate, Baccalaureate, and RN-to-BSN Nurses A Comparison of Critical Thinking Skills between Associate, Baccalaureate, and RN-to-BSN Nurses There are many differences in the competencies between associate and baccalaureate level nurses. Associate level nursing programs tend to concentrate on the more technical aspects of nursing which allows students once they graduate to provide appropriate care to patients and families, especially during times of illness. They may practice on a more restricted level, making their nursing skills limited to more direct patient care in nursing homes and hospitals. Baccalaureate nursing programs improve on these skills by teaching more critical thinking to allow a more thorough approach to caring for their patients. RN-to-BSN programs allow ADN nurses that have grown confident in their hands-on skills and want to gain more critical thinking skills the ability to build on their education and "prepare...for a broader scope of practice" (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2014). The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) notes multiple research studies linking fewer medication errors, lower mortality rates and more positive patient outcomes to nursing education received at the baccalaureate level (2014). BSN programs also help teach the leadership needed for nursing supervision and prepare their nurses for graduate studies. Critical thinking competency is key to...
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...determine how important developmental social networks (both academic and non-academic) and critical thinking are to new doctoral students. Weidman and Stein (2003) analyzed the effect of the social climate between students and faculty at academic departments on the overall development of professional identity among Ph.D. students. Baker and Lattuca (2003) analyzed developmental network theory and the theory of sociocultural perspectives on learning to theorize that an interdisciplinary approach of learning and socialization was the best model for promoting positive professional identity development. Visser, Visser and Schlosser (2003) examined the importance and impact of social networks in the development of critical thinking skills among students by contrasting distance learners with traditional classroom learners at the university level. Comparison of Research Questions In their studies, the authors tackle how doctoral students can best prepare for a doctoral education and how developing social relationships and networks within their chosen academic programs helps doctoral students with developing a professional academic identity. Visser et. al. (2003) analyzed the first part of that journey – the pre-doctoral program preparation period. In their study Visser et. al. (2003) scrutinize whether students at the university level are actually learning critical thinking skills and what...
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...The second item that will be addressed in this paper is how the care for patients differs between the ADN and BSN prepared nurse. Differences in education A person wants to go to school for nursing but are overwhelmed with a decision does this person obtain an associate’s degree in nursing or continue on further for a baccalaureate degree prior to entering the field of chosen study. This dilemma has been debated on for many years. The obvious difference between the two educations is the length of study. Both are able to sit for the same board exam the NCLEX at the end of study and they are both technically skilled for an entry level position. One may think then that there is really no difference in education other then the last three letters behind their name. The baccalaureate student not only studies for a longer period of time but there is an emphasis on evidence-base clinical practice and leadership within the curriculum. Numerous research studies have showed that the skill between ADN and BSN competency upon graduation, however, within a year the BSN nurse shows greater critical thinking skills, better problem solving, and the development of clinical...
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...Becoming a better a student Becoming empowered nurse with the necessary skills has always been my desire. I received my Associate Degree in Nursing, and my long term career goal is to continue on with the necessary steps to receive my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The best way to achieve that goal is to become a better student. To become a better student, I must reach goals of practicing good time management, reduce stress, improve my writing skills, critical thinking and study skills. Once I have achieved these goals, I will be able to achieve the ultimate goal and to receive my degree of Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Time management and stress reduction “Demands for balancing classroom assignments, clinical practice, and personal life can be overwhelming for nursing students” (Pagana, 1994). I’m a working mother of four and things can get very hectic sometimes, leaving me feeling overwhelmed and stressed. So to get started I must learn how to manage my time and reduce my stress. The thing to know is that time management and stress management can go hand in hand. Time management and organization are essential tools to help with stress management. To get time management under control, the essential element is to plan. I will create daily, weekly and monthly check-off lists and start the night before reviewing what needs to be done on the next day. Making sure to take note of the tasks that need my immediate attention. “Checking off progress provides self-reinforcement...
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...between nurses who have an Associate's degree and those who have a Bachelor's degree? Does the amount of schooling matter? This is a recent controversial issue that has emerged in the nursing profession (Nurse Village). To answer this question, the differences in education between the two must be investigated. Whether there is a difference must be established, and if so those differences must be qualified. Since there are more years of schooling for the baccalaureate, it seems to indicate a difference quantitatively at the least. There is a difference between Associate level and Baccalaureate level nurses, and Baccalaureate nurses are able to provide better patient care as can be demonstrated through their education levels and various studies. Education for Associate and Baccalaureate Nurses To begin, the differences in education must be established. A registered nurse (RN) can have an Associate Degree in Nursing, called an ADN. A registered nurse can also have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, also known as a BSN. To earn an Associate's degree, one must go to a nursing school for two to three years. During their education, they get hands-on experience through the hospitals and clinics associated with their school. Emphasis is placed on experience, as opposed to academics. Once graduated from nursing school, you must take the NCLEX exam to receive a license and the title of “Registered Nurse.” As Registered Nurses, ADNs plan, assess, calculate, and implement care...
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...Critical thinking skills is essential for a student’s transition into tertiary education. When developing these skills there are many factors that come into play, ones emotional intelligence can be a crucial factor in a student’s transition into university as it correlates to how one can think independently and creatively. However due to the current structure of the tertiary education system critical thinking development is being put at risk. Instead of universities and colleges being a place where students can stretch their “learning muscles” they are often over feeding students with specialized information which is suffocating their ability to think critically. Universities that enforce students to take a wide variety of subjects in earlier years before they specialize allow them to develop their critical thinking in an university environment as such they are able to convey and create their learning identity superior to those that do not. New environments and responsibilities put additional stresses on secondary school students which will affect their emotional intelligence and ability to think critically. Thinking critically is an important part of a student’s ability to communicate effectively and succeed to their full potential. Such a lapse in the early stages in transition into university can inhibit them from succeeding and meeting their educational goals. The current learning environment presented by post-secondary education has an emphasis of critical thinking being...
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...INTRODUCTION Study strategies or study skills are approaches applied to learning. They are generally critical to success in school, considered essential for acquiring good grades, and useful for learning throughout one's life. The term “study skills” is used for general approaches to learning, skills for specific courses of study. There are many theoretical works on the subject, and a vast number of popular books and websites. Manuals for students have been published since the 1940s. There are arrays of study skills formed by our students inside and even in every university which may tackle the process of organizing and taking in new information, retaining information, or dealing with their everyday troubles in their academic lectures and handling the stresses of college life. These ones are made especially to improve any of the important elements in studying and learning –concentration, memory, place for studying and etc. Study Skills are discrete techniques that can be learned, usually in a short time, and applied to all or most fields of study. More broadly, any skill which boosts a person's ability to study and pass exams can be termed a study skill, and this could include time management and motivation. Study skills are not done just to excel academically, but also to discipline the students. What students should know is they cannot imitate their friend’s study skills when they actually have different ways of study. Human’s brain does not function in the same...
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...“Identify and discuss the skills and strategies needed for effective learning” Word Count: 858 Effective learning involves students learning a broad range of core skills and strategies that can be learnt and developed throughout the Higher Education (HE) life span. Throughout this essay discussion will explore the core tasks and strategies of effective learning, including the importance of “self” within the context of learning, the academic skills required and the scholarly expertise required to understand, research and produce academic essays or reports. Finally, a summary of the approach to effective learning will be detailed within the conclusion Studying at HE differs from other types of studying as students are expected to manage and their learning. Cottrell (2013, p. 10) reaffirms this, stating “that in HE, success lies largely in your own hands.” Generic literature (Payne and Whittaker, 2006; Price and Maier, 2006; Moore et al, 2010; Burns and Sinfield, 2012; McMillan and Weyers, 2012; Bedford and Wilson, 2013; Cottrell, 2013) is published on study skills and provides broad based overviews (skills, tasks and strategies) of the prerequisites required for learning at HE level. More task focused texts Godfrey (2011) on writing for university, Godwin (2014) on writing an essay, Cottrell (2011) on critical thinking, McMillan and Weyers (2012) on referencing and plagiarism and Williams et al. (2012) on reflective writing run parallel to the generic texts. Both these...
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...compare and contrast the differing definitions of critical thinking as defined by various writers on different publications. It appears that no matter how critical thinking is defined, the same components are standard, and the conclusions are somewhat similar and hold true. A true definition of critical thinking is by no feat an easy task. It is a complex and controversial notion difficult to define and also to study. Many definitions have been proposed by several experts. One high profile definition states, “We understand critical thinking to be purposeful, self regulatory judgment which results in interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and inference, as well as explanation of the evidential, conceptual, methodological, criteriological, or contextual considerations upon which that judgment is based ….. The ideal critical thinker is habitually inquisitive, well informed, trustful of reason, open minded, flexible, fair minded in evaluation, honest in facing personal biases, prudent in making judgments, willing to reconsider and persistent in seeking results which are as precise as the subject and the circumstances of inquiry permit.” (Facione, 1990a, p.3). As can be seen from the all encompassing definition a lot goes into determining the meaning of Critical Thought. Differing definitions of critical thought To give a definition of critical thought has always been a perennial problem because critical thinking by itself is a contextual construct (J. Guiller, A. Durnell...
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...Log Section 1 - Two reflective entries Reflective entry 1: New Beginnings Deciding to attend university as a mature age student was a decision I did not take lightly. I am working towards furthering my education in order to gain the necessary qualifications that will help me in my future business endeavour. I have found that after so long out of the education system it has been a difficult transition juggling study and work. The first units that were chosen for me in study period 2, I thought were difficult to understand having never written an essay before and without the knowledge or know how, I was not able to complete these units. SSK12 has given me a good understanding of what it takes at becoming a university student and in particular the skills on writing essays. As I have mentioned previously up until study period 2, I had never written an essay and did not fully comprehend how important the set out of a university essay was. Choosing an Essay Question was an important part of my learning in week 6 because this has now given me the beginning step in writing a university essay using the correct format. I am feeling a lot more confident when approaching the subject of essays as I now understand and have the knowledge on the procedure in completing an academic essay and what is required. I now know that by firstly choosing a question will then help you to with your thesis and this in turn will give you your main idea and sets the way in which to write...
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...Economics? 1.1 What Is Economics? 1) Economics is best defined as the study of: A) financial decision-making. B) how consumers make purchasing decisions. C) the choices made by people faced with scarcity. D) inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. Answer: C Diff: 1 Topic: What Is Economics? Skill: Definition AACSB: Reflective Thinking Learning Outcome: Micro-1 2) Economics is the study of: A) how to invest in the stock market. B) how society uses limited resources. C) the role of money in markets. D) how government officials decide which goods and services are produced. Answer: B Diff: 1 Topic: What Is Economics? Skill: Conceptual AACSB: Reflective Thinking Learning Outcome: Micro-1 3) Scarcity can best be defined as a situation in which: A) there are no buyers willing to purchase what sellers have produced. B) there are not enough goods to satisfy all of the buyers' demand. C) the resources we use to produce goods and services are limited. D) there is more than enough money to satisfy consumers' wants. Answer: C Diff: 1 Topic: What Is Economics? Skill: Definition AACSB: Reflective Thinking Learning Outcome: Micro-1 4) An arrangement that allows buyers and sellers to exchange things is called: A) a contract. B) a market. C) money. D) efficient. Answer: B Diff: 1 Topic: What Is Economics? Skill: Definition AACSB: Reflective Thinking Learning Outcome: Micro-1 5) Because resources are limited: A) only...
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...EFFECTS OF SELF-STUDY HABITS ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF GRADE-VI PUPILS IN ENGLISH AT BALUBAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ATIMONAN, QUEZON SY: 2011-2012 A Thesis Presented To the Faculty of College of Education Leon Guinto Memorial College, Inc. Atimonan, Quezon In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education By: Remrena Venesha D. Santamina Chapter 1 Problem and It’s Background Introduction Nowadays, many school learners fail to cope with the daily demands of school. Different distractions are interfering the child’s ability and inclination to focus on his assignments, lessons and activities in school. As a result, his academic achievement is not done at very best effort. During the pre-school age, a self-study habit must be develop. Self-study habit can be defined as the ability of the learner to allot time in reviewing and reading his/her lessons. It is gradually developed as the learner grows and matures. Different learners have varied style of study habits. Some study after arriving from school, while others do it at the middle of the night. Unfortunately, developing these skills requires time, patience and effort from the parents, teacher and the learner himself. Additionally a very high level of intrinsic motivation must be present to have this. It cannot be underestimated that self-study habit is one of the foundations of educational achievements. Those who excel in school...
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