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Oikkonen, Juha; Hannula, Jani – LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education, 2022
A rigorous and axiomatic-deductive approach is emphasized in teaching mathematics at university-level. Therefore, the secondary-tertiary transition includes a major change in mathematical thinking. One viewpoint to examine such elements of mathematical thinking is David Tall's framework of the three worlds of mathematics. Tall's framework…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education
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Gembong, Sardulo; Krisdiana, Ika; Suprapto, Edy; Setyansah, Reza K.; Widodo, Sri A.; Murtafiah, Wasilatul – Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction, 2022
Learning mathematics requires real situations that are often faced by students. using the context that is around students for learning mathematics can make the context of mathematics easy to reach by students. This study meant to determine the effectiveness of mathematics learning based on Javanese vegetable salad context in increasing students'…
Descriptors: Junior High School Students, Grade 8, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction
Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, US Department of Education, 2025
Career-connected learning is an educational strategy that combines high-quality academic instruction, skill-based learning, and real-world experiences to prepare students with the knowledge and skills that they need to pursue their college and career goals. Career-connected learning can be delivered in a variety of ways, including in core content…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Educational Quality, Career Readiness, Student Centered Learning
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Sikhakhane, Munyaradzi; Govender, Samantha; Maphalala, Mncedisi Christian – International Journal of Education and Practice, 2020
The aim of this study was to examine if any pedagogical paradigm shift has taken place in enhancing authentic teaching and learning in secondary schools. It explored the pedagogical practices currently employed in secondary schools. The theory underpinning the study was the 21st century pedagogy for teaching and learning. A qualitative research…
Descriptors: 21st Century Skills, Secondary School Students, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
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Singh, Charanjit Kaur Swaran; Gopal, Revathi; Ong, Eng Tek; Singh, Tarsame Singh Masa; Mostafa, Nor Azmi; Singh, Rhashvinder Kaur Ambar – Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction, 2020
Purpose: This study focuses on ESL teachers' strategies that foster higher-order thinking skills when teaching writing to weak ESL learners in two selected secondary schools in Malaysia. The ESL teachers' strategies that encourage higher-order thinking skills when teaching writing to weak ESL learners were recorded and examined to unsure that ESL…
Descriptors: Language Teachers, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Teaching Methods
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Rushton, Elizabeth A. C.; Charters, Lauren; Reiss, Michael J. – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2021
Background: A diverse range of opportunities for high school students to undertake Independent Research Projects (IRPs) in science and this is a beneficial aspect of high school science provision. In Higher Education, the importance of students undertaking research as part of their learning, including presenting at authentic, academic conferences,…
Descriptors: Student Experience, Student Participation, High School Students, Adolescents
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Puslednik, Louise; Brennan, Patrick C. – Australian Journal of Education, 2020
Authentic student-led inquiry and exposure to scientific research impact students' science career choices. Given Australian students decline in STEM [science, technology, engineering and mathematics] skills, knowledge of whether such programmes impact student learning is critical. This research examined the short-term impact of an authentic,…
Descriptors: Authentic Learning, Inquiry, Scientific Research, Program Effectiveness
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Dawan Coombs; Devery Bellingham – English Journal, 2015
This article explores three ways a teacher incorporated text sets into her seventh-grade classroom to foster authentic inquiry. Student reflections suggest this approach helped them cultivate questioning, researching, and cooperative learning skills that became lasting habits of inquiry and helped them succeed on core tests.
Descriptors: Grade 7, Authentic Learning, Inquiry, Skill Development
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Fletcher, Edward C., Jr.; Tyson, Will – Journal of Research in Technical Careers, 2017
The purpose of this study was to explore how technical skills taught and learned in Florida engineering and engineering technology-themed career academies fit technical skills desired by local employers in technology and manufacturing. The analysis utilized the narratives of 70 students and four teachers from career academies at four high schools…
Descriptors: Job Skills, Career Academies, Vocational Education, Technical Education
Williams, John; Cowie, Bronwen; Khoo, Elaine; Saunders, Kathy; Taylor, Simon; Otrel-Cass, Kathrin – Teaching and Learning Research Initiative, 2013
This research project aimed to understand and explore the ways electronically networked (e-networked) tools can support authentic science inquiry in junior secondary classrooms in order to address concerns about student engagement in science. The research questions for this study were: (1) What are the existing ideas, experiences and visions that…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, Secondary School Science, Learner Engagement