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Imundo, Megan; McEldoon, Katherine – Pearson, 2023
Pearson's Learning Foundations describe the optimal conditions for learning and reflect the learner experience Pearson hopes their products will create. Pearson does this by incorporating the Learning Design Principles. Each of the Learning Design Principles goes into detail about a key principle, supporting product design and marketing by…
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Research and Development, Theory Practice Relationship
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Andrews, John D. W. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1985
Approaches to developing teaching assistant programs are discussed, based on the organizational change literature. Five models are identified: rational planning, social interaction, human problem solving, political models, and a research and development approach. Political processes often can be blended with social interaction and problem-solving…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Planning, Higher Education, Organizational Change
Huftel, Joseph; Rademaker, William – 1990
This training module on the Roaring River bridge design project was developed for a problem-solving unit in a ninth-grade research and development course. This project requires six to seven class periods and requires students to work in teams of two. The project contains the following information: level; time required; description; objectives;…
Descriptors: Construction Materials, Design, Grade 9, High Schools
Ruiz, Ernest; And Others – TIES Magazine, 1991
Presented are classroom activities in which students explore the potential use of magnetic levitation for transportation purposes. The advantages of using a MagLev transportation system instead of conventional trains are discussed. Directions for designing and building a MagLev track and circuit are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Magnets, Problem Solving, Research and Development
Bingman, Beth, Ed. – Center for Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee (NJ1), 2005
"EFF HOT (Highlights on Teaching Topics) Topics" is a publication of the EFF (Equipped for the Future) Center for Training and Technical Assistance. Each issue concentrates on a specific topic, highlighting examples of actual practice and offering strategies and tools for using EFF in the classroom. In this issue, "HOT Topics" focuses on the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Theory Practice Relationship, Mathematical Applications
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VanSickle, Ronald L. – Journal of Social Studies Research, 1990
Reviews the information-processing approach to problem solving to apply research findings to cooperative problem solving in social studies classes. Provides examples of how experts and novices solved problems in a study on domestic Soviet affairs. Delineates a problem-solving instructional strategy by explaining nine guidelines that employ…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cooperative Learning, Educational Research, Educational Strategies
Foster, Patrick N. – 2001
This technology studies curriculum for grades 6-8 is a plan for each middle school student to experience technology education for approximately 60 days (1 trimester of a 180-day school year) in each grade. Section A provides definitions; structure or content for grade-level programs with science and technology unifiers (unifying curricular…
Descriptors: Communications, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Guides
Gallaway, Ann, Ed. – 1990
Research and Development is a laboratory-oriented course that includes the appropriate common essential elements for industrial technology education plus concepts and skills related to research and development. This guide provides teachers of the course with learning activities for secondary students. Introductory materials include an…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Airports, Brainstorming, Building Design