Share Paper: Performance-based learning and a proposed model of higher education organizational change

1. Scott Warren, University of North Texas, United States
2. Heather Robinson, University of North Texas, United States
3. Imonitie Atamenwan, University of North Texas, United States

Abstract: Beyond the development of innovative products, university systems should foster innovative research methods tied to studying or improving human performance in myriad fields such as dance and kinesiology, music, learning, gaming and other areas. The capture of motion, specific human or digital agent actions for improvement through feedback, and product usability and experience (UX) are captured through the research emerging from the university. In this new model, we would employ a blend of existing pedagogical models using: a. behaviorist-based direct instruction at the lower levels for basic knowledge and skill acquisition b. inquiry or scientific-method based methods, c. problem- and/or ...