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Williams, Kerry Curtiss; Veomett, George E. – Corwin Press, 2006
Teaching science means doing science and involves three elements: knowing content, knowing children, and teachers knowing themselves as teachers and learners. The authors describe principles and requirements that reflect National Science Education Standards for the active learning of science. They identify key ingredients for primary students and…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Experience, Workshops, Academic Standards
Rusnak, Timothy, Ed. – 1997
An effective, action-oriented way of addressing students' values and character growth is emphasized in this collection of articles. The book teaches the principles that form the integrated approach to character education. Three vital aspects of teaching and learning are discussed. An introduction by the editor is entitled: "The Six Principles…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Thompson, W. H. – 1994
This book is a guide to helping college students take charge of their learning in their school environment, by capitalizing on their motivation arising from curiosity. It helps students gain independence from the lecture-study-exam system, with a resulting sense of thinking "I know my stuff." The guide argues that many students who do not work to…
Descriptors: Active Learning, College Students, Curiosity, Higher Education