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Applying Constructionist Principles to Online Teacher Professional Development
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Ostashewski, Nathaniel; Moisey, Susan; Reid, Doug – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
This report explores the first iteration of a teacher professional development courselet grounded in constructionist theory and activities. This online teacher professional development (oTPD) courselet provided opportunities for teachers to engage in just-in-time, ongoing TPD within a social networking site for educators. The topic of the oTPD was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Networks, Computer Mediated Communication, Web Based Instruction
Student-Directed Teaching of Medical Ethics at a Canadian Medical School.
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Hayward, R. S. A.; Honer, W. G. – Journal of Medical Education, 1985
The establishment of a minicourse of four three-hour sessions devoted to the examination and debate of selected ethical issues at Queen's University is described. Students chose topics for discussion and organized debates between faculty and community members. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Debate, Ethics, Foreign Countries
Orientation Course Aids Staff on the Job.
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White, Donald J. – Canadian Library Journal, 1979
Examines the library short course orientation program for support staff, primarily secretaries, administrative assistants and researchers, teaching and laboratory assistants, at the University of Victoria; summarizes course evaluations, and poses suggestions for program improvement. (CWM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation, Foreign Countries