CS5064VIRGINIA TECH · COMPUTER SCIENCE

Readings

Week 9 Readings: Defining ILOs / Student Motivation

Points
10
Submission
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Source due date
Mar 8

The assigned papers for Week 9 are as follows:

Required

Jones, B.D., 2009. Motivating students to engage in learning: the MUSIC model of academic motivation. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 21(2), pp.272-285.

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Required

Starr, C.W., Manaris, B. and Stalvey, R.H., 2008. Bloom's taxonomy revisited: specifying assessable learning objectives in computer science. ACM Sigcse Bulletin, 40(1), pp.261-265.

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Required

Writing Intended Learning Outcomes. University of Waterloo, Centre for Teaching Excellence.

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Please also read the required article on writing intended learning outcomes.

Reading reflection

After reading the assigned papers, write a reflection for each one addressing the following points:

Summary of Key Insights

Briefly summarize the key findings, or insights from the readings. What are the main takeaways from the research?

Practical Application

Reflect on how you could apply the findings from the research to your own future courses. For example, how could you integrate the strategies, tools, or insights discussed in the paper into your teaching methods, course design, or assessments?

Critical Evaluation

Consider the limitations or challenges of the research. Are there any aspects of the study that you believe could be improved or further explored? Do you think the findings are applicable to a variety of student populations, or are they context-dependent?

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