NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Audience
Teachers1
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 9 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Persano Adorno, Dominique; Mallahnia, Tahereh; Koch, Volker; Zailskaite-Jakšte, Ligita; Ostreika, Armantas; Urbaityte, Aušra; Punys, Vytenis; Pizzolato, Nicola – Education Sciences, 2021
In this contribution, we present the BioS4You project and analyse the results obtained in the first 18 months of its activity. The "Bio-Inspired STEM topics for engaging young generations" (BioS4You) Erasmus+ KA2 Innovation project aims to bridge the gap between STEM national curricula (which include Science, Technology, Engineering, and…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Learner Engagement, Program Effectiveness, Age Groups
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Dincer, Ali; Koç, Hatice Kübra – Journal of Theoretical Educational Science, 2020
This qualitative evaluation study aims to investigate the implementation process of a current educational reform on teaching English to young learners in Turkey, the Intensive English Language Program in the Fifth Grade, from English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers' viewpoints. Seven EFL teachers at pilot schools in the city-center of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 5, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Orhan, Tugce Yagmur; Sahin, Nurettin – Education Sciences, 2018
The current study presents an evaluation of the laboratory instructional tasks prepared based on innovative teaching approaches (research-inquiry, problem solving, project, argumentation and web-based interdisciplinary learning approaches) designed to enhance science teachers' biotechnology knowledge, awareness and laboratory experiences. The…
Descriptors: Science Laboratories, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Biotechnology
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Erdas Kartal, Eda; Cobern, William W.; Dogan, Nihal; Irez, Serhat; Cakmakci, Gultekin; Yalaki, Yalcin – International Journal of STEM Education, 2018
Background: This study describes how teachers' nature of science (NOS) views changed throughout an innovative Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program that provided sustained support throughout the process in a collaborative and reflective environment and activities that are consistent with the current curriculum and NOS tenets integrated…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Scientific Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Scientific Principles
Winthrop, Rebecca; Ziegler, Lauren; Handa, Rhea; Fakoya, Foluyinka – Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution, 2019
Humans are born with the natural ability to gain skills through play. Children learn about social norms, roles and responsibilities, and language through curiosity-driven, playful interactions and activities. Learning through play harnesses the power of children's imagination and inspires active engagement with the material. The Center for…
Descriptors: Play, Academic Achievement, Educational Innovation, Student Centered Learning
Looney, Janet W. – OECD Publishing (NJ1), 2009
Do some forms of student (and school) assessment hinder the introduction of innovative educational practices and the development of innovation skills in education systems? This report focuses on the impact of high-stake summative assessment on innovation and argues that it is possible to reconcile high-stakes assessments and examinations through…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Assessment, Educational Innovation, Summative Evaluation
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Unver, Gulsen; Bumen, Nilay T.; Basbay, Makbule – Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2010
The purpose of this case study is to examine the effectiveness of a Secondary Teacher Education Graduate Program. We collected qualitative data through interviews with two graduate school directors, five department heads, 58 faculty members and five students at Ege University. We conducted a descriptive analysis technique on the data. According to…
Descriptors: Motivation, Program Effectiveness, College Faculty, Department Heads
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Novy, Andreas – Multicultural Education & Technology Journal, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this self-reflective paper is to focus on practical efforts to combat inequality and foster intercultural dialogue in education. It introduces "knowledge alliances", a type of social practice open for education technologies. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is structured in a theoretical and an empirical…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Multicultural Education, Partnerships in Education, College School Cooperation
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Aydin, Belgin – Interactive Learning Environments, 2008
This study focuses on a synchronous e-class project which was developed to increase the effectiveness of a second year advanced reading course within the Distance English Language Teacher Training (DELTT) program in Turkey. The aim of the study is to explore the perceptions of learners who participated in the e-class application and the impact of…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Distance Education, Program Effectiveness, Diaries