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Gerl, Thomas; Randler, Christoph; Neuhaus, Birgit Jana – International Journal of Science Education, 2021
Vertebrate species knowledge, a key factor for conserving biodiversity, is a compulsory part of school curricula. This study evaluated the vertebrate species knowledge of sixth-grade German grammar school pupils (aged 11-13) to investigate the influence of socio-demographic factors (gender, size of hometown, mother tongue), personal expectations…
Descriptors: Wildlife, Animals, Biodiversity, Knowledge Level
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Primus, Dirk J.; Sonnenburg, Stephan – Creativity Research Journal, 2018
The flow experience can be an important precursor to high levels of creativity and innovation. Prior work has identified and conceptualized the key elements of the flow experience in cocreative activities as individual flow corridor, individual flow feeling, and group flow. Surprisingly, the flow experience is underrepresented in theory and…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Toys, Teaching Methods, Educational Games
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May, Dominik; Wold, Kari; Moore, Stephanie – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2015
The world is changing significantly, and it is becoming increasingly globalised. This means that countries, businesses, and professionals must think and act globally to be successful. Many individuals, however, are not prepared with the global competency skills needed to communicate and perform effectively in a globalised system. To address this…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Global Approach, Interaction, Electronic Learning
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Kurz, Tom – Intercultural Education, 2009
The three non-profit student exchange organizations AFS, Experiment and YFU, have been running a special assessment center for the development of skills necessary for volunteers working in international student exchange. This paper presents the goals and intentions behind this tool and also discusses the use of human resource development tools in…
Descriptors: Assessment Centers (Personnel), Volunteers, Skill Development, Nonprofit Organizations