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Chan, Cecilia Ka Yuk – Routledge Research in Education, 2022
Chan's book explores the challenges in assessing experiential learning, deepens our understanding, and inspires readers to think critically about the purpose of assessment in experiential learning. Experiential learning has been studied and proven to be effective for student learning, particularly for the development of holistic competencies (i.e.…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Evaluation Methods, Student Evaluation, 21st Century Skills
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Scott, Jonathan M; Penaluna, Andy; Thompson, John L – Education & Training, 2016
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to conduct a critical appraisal of how experiential approaches can more effectively enhance the achievement of desired learning outcomes in entrepreneurship education. In particular, the authors critique whether actual learning outcomes can be profitably used to measure effectiveness; and consider how student…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Outcomes of Education, Entrepreneurship, Teaching Methods
Miller, Edward; Almon, Joan – Alliance for Childhood (NJ3a), 2009
Kindergarten has changed significantly in the last two decades: children now spend more time being taught and tested on literacy and math skills than they do learning through play and exploration, exercising their bodies, and using their imaginations. Many kindergartens use highly prescriptive curricula geared to new state standards and linked to…
Descriptors: Play, Early Childhood Education, State Standards, Standardized Tests
Bottrill, Pauline – 1995
The main objective of this publication is to raise awareness of the capacity of elementary students to learn using a process termed designing activity. The text is divided into nine chapters. Chapter 1 describes the principles of designing activity. The difference between design activity and design educational activity is discussed in Chapter 2.…
Descriptors: Design, Educational Theories, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
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McKay, Roberta – Canadian Social Studies, 1993
Discusses constructivist theory and its role in educational reform. Defines the theory as a focus on active rather than passive learning. Relates constructivism to the reflective inquiry approach to social studies. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education
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Dubin, Andrew E. – Planning and Changing, 1987
As schools become more complex, so must administrator training and educational processes. This article discusses the need for methods to "socialize" administrator candidates to their new roles through experiential interaction using case studies, close supervision, and videotaping in graduate training programs. Includes eight references. (MLH)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Role, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education
Morgan, Diana – Scientist, 1991
A trend at U.S. colleges and universities in teaching first-year science courses is discussed. An approach in the classroom and lab in which students engage in science through observation and hypothesis is emphasized. Hands-on science, experiential science, and constructing science through cooperative learning are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Cooperative Learning, Educational Improvement
Koenig, Chelene; Wolfson, Gloria – 1994
This manual provides an overview of the concepts and issues involved in the assessment of prior learning in the context of the increasing numbers of older, nontraditional students returning to higher education. Section 1 gives background information about prior learning assessment (PLA) and defines PLA as assessment by some valid and reliable…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Role, College Students, Evaluation Methods
Clemmitt, Marcia – Scientist, 1991
Questioned is whether teacher training programs actually achieve widespread and long-lasting changes in student learning. The hands-on programs for teachers at Brookhaven and Livermore laboratories are described. The effect of these programs on teacher effectiveness in the classroom is discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Experiential Learning, Inservice Teacher Education, Program Effectiveness
Carroll County Public Schools, Westminster, MD. – 1985
This staff development program was directed toward the implementation of a new, hands-on elementary science program. The primary focus was three-fold: (1) to train teachers to implement a new program; (2) to increase the time devoted to science instruction; and (3) to provide teachers with additional science content background. This approach…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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Hounshell, Paul B. – Science Teacher, 1989
Addresses whether or not science laboratory activities should become a thing of the past. Discusses the impact of the curriculum reforms of the 1960s and 1970s, physical restraints which cause teacher overload, rationale, and objectives of laboratory work. (RT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Laboratories, Laboratory Experiments
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Josefsson, Lars – Biochemical Education, 1987
Discusses the objectives of biochemistry education. Defines objectives for teaching biochemistry in secondary schools. Emphasizes the need for biotechnology education. Identifies two recent teaching experiments in Scandinavian countries. (CW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Educational Policy, Experiential Learning
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Winders, Ann; Yates, Bill – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Discussed is the integration of microcomputers into the science laboratory curriculum. The approach provides an exposure to important aspects of computer technology while preserving concrete experiences provided by hands-on laboratories. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Experiential Learning
Moore, Richard W.; Addy, Ronald; Blake, Daniel R.; Gorman, Philip C.; Herczeg, Claire F.; Phillips, G. Michael; Shipley, Daniella – 2002
Evaluation of the role of structured on-site training (SOST) in the Employment Training Panel's (ETP's) training program involved 10 case studies of active ETP projects with SOST, survey of 50 recently closed projects with SOST, face-to-face interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders, Delphi survey of consultants, and quantitative analysis…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Contract Training, Employment Programs, Experiential Learning
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Fouts, Jeffrey T.; And Others – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1993
Reports on a study of the classroom environment and student attitudes in 38 secondary Chinese classrooms. Finds that, despite considerable cultural and political differences, the classroom environment in social studies is remarkably similar to that in the United States. Concludes that diverse activities and active student involvement are related…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Design, Educational Research
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