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Samson, Donald C., Jr. – Technical Writing Teacher, 1990
Proposes 10 hypothetical "mini-cases," and calls upon upperclass technical writing students either to select from 1 of 4 given responses or to devise their own. Explains that, after choosing answers, students collaborate to devise the best answers, then talk about their solutions in open class discussion. Provides suggested answers. (SG)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Conflict Resolution, Group Discussion, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHarada, Violet; Kim, Linda – Knowledge Quest, 2003
Considers how school library media specialists can collaborate with teachers to transform conventional topical units into problem-based projects and gives examples from classrooms in Hawaii. Highlights include focusing on real-life problems; seeking and using information for the projects; hands-on learning; student roles in making decisions; and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Seeking
Peer reviewedFrank, Martha L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
The problem-of-the-week (POW) and problem-solving class openers are exemplified as methods for the integration of course-relevant problem solving into a first-year algebra classroom without sacrificing time spent on developing skills and learning concepts. Illustrated examples, as well as problem sources, are included. (JJK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Instructional Effectiveness
Download full textKnapp, Clifford E. – 1996
Outdoor education, a general term describing the use of resources outside the classroom, has long been considered a method to improve student learning. This book aims to create a bridge between current school reform efforts and the field of outdoor education. Chapter 1 introduces the idea of outdoor education and relates several recent educational…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Community Study, Democratic Values
Barron, Eric – National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2003
With support from NASA's (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Goddard Space Flight Center, IGES (Institute for Global Environmental Strategies) has developed educational materials that incorporate information and data from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a joint satellite mission between the United States and Japan.…
Descriptors: Energy, Problem Based Learning, Learning Modules, Teaching Methods
Passow, Michael J. – National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2003
With support from National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) Goddard Space Flight Center, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) has developed educational materials that incorporate information and data from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a joint satellite mission between the United States and Japan.…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Scoring Rubrics, Learning Modules, Teaching Methods
Smith, Sallie M.; Owens, Howard B. – National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2003
With support from National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) Goddard Space Flight Center, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) has developed educational materials that incorporate information and data from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a joint satellite mission between the United States and Japan.…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Vignettes, Problem Based Learning, Scoring Rubrics
Cerullo, Mary – National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2003
With support from National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) Goddard Space Flight Center, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) has developed educational materials that incorporate information and data from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a joint satellite mission between the United States and Japan.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Problem Based Learning, Scoring Rubrics, Learning Modules
Astwood, Phil – National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2003
With support from National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) Goddard Space Flight Center, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) has developed educational materials that incorporate information and data from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a joint satellite mission between the United States and Japan.…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Scoring Rubrics, Learning Modules, Foreign Countries
