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Roh, Kyeong Ha – 2003
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) describes a learning environment in which problems drive the learning; that is, learning begins with a problem to be solved and the problem is posed in such a way that students need to gain new knowledge before they can solve it. This ERIC Digest discusses many aspects of PBL including PBL and problem solving, PBL and…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Learning Strategies
Brew, Alan – 2003
In outdoor education, reflection transforms experience into knowledge. Writing activities facilitate reflection. In designing writing activities, instructors should ask themselves why they are asking their students to write, what type of writing is appropriate for their purpose, when and in what context the activity should take place, how they…
Descriptors: Descriptive Writing, Elementary Secondary Education, Essays, Experiential Learning
Richardson, Michelle; Simmons, Deborah – 1996
This digest provides a framework for professional development of outdoor educators. Outdoor and environmental educators share similar principles of outdoor learning. Thus, the performance standards recently drafted by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) can serve as a useful guide for outdoor education generally.…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
Bonwell, Charles C.; Eison, James A. – 1991
This brief report summarizes a longer document with the same title. It reviews literature on the importance of using active learning teaching techniques in the classroom, describes what active learning is, discusses how this technique can be incorporated into the classroom and identifies barriers to the use of this approach. Strategies that…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, College Faculty
Hendrikson, Leslie – 1985
An ERIC digest considers several approaches to community study within the social studies curriculum. Material is divided into four sections. Following an introduction, "A rationale for community study" outlines skills and concepts that can be presented through community study and presents the rationale that community study can provide…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Community Study, Educational Practices, Educational Research
Brown, Bettina Lankard – 2003
Entrepreneurship, or small business ownership, is an increasingly attractive option to young people and adults (including low-income populations, at-risk youth, and women) who are striving to find careers that are exciting to them and offer the potential for personal and financial success. Entrepreneurs must be self-starters, innovative, willing…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Business Education, Career Development, Decision Making