Attention, memory and verbal learning and their relation to schizotypal traits in unaffected parents of schizophrenic patients

The main objective of this ex post facto study is to compare the differences in cognitive functions and their relation to schizotypal personality traits between a group of unaffected parents of schizophrenic patients and a control group. A total of 52 unaffected biological parents of schizophrenic patients and 52 unaffected parents of unaffected subjects were assessed in measures of attention (Continuous Performance Test- Identical Pairs Version, CPT-IP), memory and verbal learning (California Verbal Learning Test, CVLT) as well as schizotypal personality traits (Oxford-Liverpool Inventory of Feelings and Experiences, O-LIFE). The parents of the patients with schizophrenia differ from the parents of the control group in omission errors on the Continuous Performance Test- Identical Pairs, on a measure of recall and on two contrast measures of the California Verbal Learning Test. The associations between neuropsychological variables and schizotpyal traits are of a low magnitude. There is no defined pattern of the relationship between cognitive measures and schizotypal traits

The UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education

The UK Professional Standards Framework (UK PSF) for teaching and supporting learning, launched in February 2006, is a flexible framework which uses a descriptor-based approach to professional standards. There are three standard descriptors each of which is applicable to a number of staff roles and to different career stages of those engaged in teaching and supporting learning. The standard descriptors are underpinned by areas of professional activity, core knowledge and professional values. The framework provides a reference point for institutions and individuals as well as supporting ongoing development within any one standard descriptor.

The UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and supporting learning in higher education

This is a part of a collection of materials developed by the HEAcademy Subject Centre for Languages, linguistics and area studies. The materials provide reflective activities designed to engage teachers with some of the key issues in working with international students and practical ideas for ways in which these can be addressed. They will be of particular interest to new staff or anyone new to working with international students.

Getting Started with Blackboard and E-Learning

A PowerPoint used to start a discussion about the nature of e-learning, and showing how Blackboard can be used to support independent learning by students.

ICT and language learning : integrating pedagogy and practice.

Proporciona a los profesores de lengua y formadores una guía para la integración de la información y las comunicaciones (TIC) en su enseñanza y aprendizaje. También, analiza el cambio experimentado en el contexto del aprendizaje del lenguaje como resultado de estudios teóricos, pedagógicos, y de la tecnología.

Primary schools and ICT : learning from pupil perspectives.

El uso de la tecnología de la información y de la comunicación (TIC) en las escuelas primarias es a menudo problemática y frustrante tanto para los profesores como para los alumnos. Este texto se basa en un estudio sobre las experiencias y percepciones de más de seiscientos alumnos de primaria para explorar cómo se puede mejorar el uso de las TIC en ese nivel y hace una serie de sugerencias prácticas para su modificación en las escuelas teniendo en cuenta qué emociona, motiva e interesa a los niños en y fuera del aula.

Adult education and lifelong learning : theory and practice.

Esta edición revisada y actualizada con material adicional incorpora muchos de los cambios ocurridos en el campo de la educación de adultos en los últimos años. Entre sus novedades se destacan: material sobre las implicaciones éticas y políticas del aprendizaje permanente; repercusión de la globalización y de los cambios sociales; información sobre cómo las tecnologías están afectando al aprendizaje de la gente; también se incluyen diversos enfoques sobre el conocimiento y la adquisición y evaluación de conocimientos.

La eficacia de la instrucción directa y del aprendizaje cooperativo en la comprensión a partir de textos = Efficacy of direct instruction and cooperative learning for text comprehension.

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Exploring the relationship between task, teacher actions, and student learning. 'Exploración de las relaciones entre tarea, acciones del profesor y aprendizaje del estudiante'.

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Virtual communities and strategic learning of calculus in enginery. 'Comunidades virtuales y el aprendizaje estratégico de cálculo en ingeniería'.

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Providing pervasive learning eXperiences by combining Internet of Things and e-Learning standard

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Didactics–promoting collaborative work and personal learning environment. Critical, creative and autonomous roles in a competitive society

School has evolved from a place where knowledge is provided to a place where learners are helped to develop their professional and social skills. Consequently, education must evolve through big challenges in order to face the changes of society in the XXIst century