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Potari, Despina; Sakonidis, Haralambos; Chatzigoula, Roula; Manaridis, Alexandros – Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 2010
The study reported here concerns 4 years of collaboration between secondary school teachers and academic researchers, constituting an emerging community of inquiry into mathematics teaching. In the article, the process of forming of this community is discussed, focusing on the reflective activity developed by its members as well as the tensions…
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Faculty Development, Teaching Methods, Reflection
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Duncan, Heather E.; Barnett, John – Teaching Education, 2010
This case study explored the educational experiences of Canadian preservice teachers in a course designed to teach about online teaching. Students gained experience in course design and delivery, and safe and ethical behavior related to technology. Findings indicated that projects in which students actively applied their knowledge were more…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Online Courses, Ethics, Teaching Methods
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Todd, John J.; Browne, Charlene A. – Environmental Education and Information, 1989
Presented is the application of this teaching technique to interdisciplinary team studies. Discussed are the educational features, preparation, assessment, and an example of charrette application. (CW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Conservation Education, Environmental Education, Group Activities
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Hoyles, Celia; And Others – British Educational Research Journal, 1994
Reviews the methodology for analyzing groupwork with computers in mathematics instruction. Describes how the data were analyzed and the phases through which the analysis progressed. Presents generalizations on the role of groupwork with computers in mathematics education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology
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Yamane, David – Teaching Sociology, 1996
Provides a series of guidelines for overcoming resistance and problems with cooperative projects in an introductory sociology course. These include coordinating common interests and common free time between team members, requiring allocation of various roles (presider, scribe, coordinator), and ongoing monitoring of the research teams. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
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Healey, Mick; And Others – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1996
Maintains that cooperative learning produces higher achievement, more positive relationships among students, and healthier psychological adjustment than do competitive or individualistic experiences. Describes a cooperative learning core module complete with course content and assessment strategies. Discusses advantages, disadvantages, and student…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Field Instruction, Geography, Geography Instruction
Roberts, Tim, Ed. – Information Science Publishing, 2004
"Online Collaborative Learning: Theory and Practice" provides a resource for researchers and practitioners in the area of online collaborative learning (also known as CSCL, computer-supported collaborative learning), particularly those working within a tertiary education environment. It includes articles of relevance to those interested in both…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Problem Based Learning, Cooperative Learning, Teaching Methods
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Harrod, Wendy Jean – Teaching Sociology, 1996
Recommends a combination of video and lecture material for an undergraduate unit on antisemitism. Divides the unit into three topics: (1) "Jews as the Other"; (2)"Stereotypes and Conspiracy Theories"; and (3) "Jewish Identity." Includes a pretest and posttest questionnaire on students' attitudes and knowledge regarding Jews and Judaism. (MJP)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Antisocial Behavior, Consciousness Raising, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
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Meyers, Steven A. – Teaching of Psychology, 1997
Reviews studies and journal articles to collect suggestions for increasing individual student involvement in small-group activities. Briefly addresses the lack of student productivity during these activities. Includes a descriptive table of all articles appearing in "Teaching of Psychology" between 1974 and 1995. (MJP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Research, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
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Harwood, Doug – British Educational Research Journal, 1995
Investigates the influence of the teacher's presence/absence on primary children's group work in a World Studies class. Discovered that, although children generally remain on task, the teacher's presence resulted in improved quality and consistency. Includes tables of statistical and observational data, as well as excerpts from the students'…
Descriptors: Attention, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique)