Faculty beliefs predict STEM achievement

Can factors related to self-regulated learning and epistemological beliefs predict learning achievement in undergraduate asynchronous Web-based courses?

This study examined the effects of self-regulated learning (SRL) and epistemological beliefs (EB) on individual learner levels of academic achievement in Web-based learning environments while holding constant the effect of computer self-efficacy, reason for taking an online course, and prior college academic achievement. The study constituents included 201 undergraduate students enrolled in a v...

Variables Affecting Medical Faculty Students’ Achievement: A Mersin University Sample

BACKGROUND TRAINING PROVIDED IN MEDICAL FACULTIES IS MAINLY COMPOSED OF TWO PHASES: preclinical and clinical. Preclinical period, or the first three years, consists of theoretical classes and practical implementations to develop vocational skills. In the clinical period, students are given applied courses. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the role of demographic characteristics and me...

Faculty and Staff Grassroots Leaders‘ Beliefs About Power: Do Their Beliefs Affect Their Strategies and Effectiveness?

This study examines how grassroots leaders define and act on beliefs about and perceptions of power. In this article, we focus on the following research questions: RQ1. How do grassroots leaders understand and socially construct power?; and RQ2. How does their understanding of power impact their approach to grassroots leadership (e.g., strategies and ways they negotiate power)? The study is fra...

Teaching style beliefs among U.S. and Israeli faculty.

The purpose of this study was to determine if self-reported teaching style beliefs were different among faculty at a U.S. and an Israeli dental school. Teacher-centered practices refer to beliefs that the teacher holds the subject matter expertise and students are generally passive learners who must be told what to think. Student-centered practices refer to beliefs that students must learn how ...

Naturals and strivers: Preferences and beliefs about sources of achievement