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Dirks-Naylor, Amie J. – Advances in Physiology Education, 2016
Renal transport is a central mechanism underlying electrolyte homeostasis, acid base balance and other essential functions of the kidneys in human physiology. Thus, knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the nephron is essential for the understanding of kidney function in health and disease. However, students find this content difficult to…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Science Instruction
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Mendenhall, Mary; Dryden-Peterson, Sarah; Bartlett, Lesley; Ndirangu, Caroline; Imonje, Rosemary; Gakunga, Daniel; Gichuhi, Loise; Nyagah, Grace; Okoth, Ursulla; Tangelder, Mary – Journal on Education in Emergencies, 2015
This article examines the quality of education available to refugees in Kenya, with a particular focus on instruction. By providing empirical data about instruction in a refugee education context, the article supports anecdotal accounts and strengthens agency-led evaluations. It is based on a qualitative case study research project conducted at…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Refugees, Foreign Countries, Lecture Method
Simsek, Ahmet – Online Submission, 2009
Social Studies course aims not only the socialization of children but also providing them with some vital skills. And it is obvious that such aim can not be achieved only via the transfer of information and values. Taking as basis the USA practice, Social Studies course was started to be taught in primary schools of Turkey in place of history and…
Descriptors: Rote Learning, Foreign Countries, Social Studies, History Instruction
Boucquey, Thierry; Flores, Karina; Kramer, Julia; McPherson, Laura; Pettit, Maggie; Silverstein, Hana; Tjuanakis, Emily – Eye on Education, 2007
Stimulating, engaging, and effective, the games and activities in this book offers students alternatives to learning by rote or performing drills. This book makes it easy for teachers to develop their linguistic functions through active learning. The specific skills and vocabulary taught in each game or activity is highlighted, as are the…
Descriptors: Drills (Practice), Rote Learning, Active Learning, Educational Games
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Panijpan, Bhinyo; Ruenwongsa, Pintip; Sriwattanarothai, Namkang – Bioscience Education, 2008
In this article we recount our experiences of teaching photosynthesis in an integrated way to secondary school students and teachers, science undergraduates and postgraduates. Conceptual questions were posed to investigate learners' fundamental understanding of simple light-dependent and light-independent processes taught to most students at…
Descriptors: Electronic Publishing, Student Attitudes, Global Approach, Rote Learning